Lausanne Things to Do

This magnificent room, one of the largest in town, is situated in the Bel-Air tower, the highest building in central Lausanne. It has recently been renovated, and is suited to all kinds of performances: The Lausanne Chamber Orc... more

This auditorium, opened in 1995, is entirely dedicated to contemporary dance. It is a creative workshop where the compagnie Philippe Saire regularly presents shows. Other companies also perform in this venue. Various festivals... more

Since 1990 the Petit Théâtre has hosted performances for all ages. Even though the shows are primarily aimed at a very young audience (from seven years old), the setting is nonetheless laid out as it is for the grown-ups. There... more

The Vidy theater is the main place to watch contemporary acts in Lausanne, with two inside halls and one an exterior space, a bar and a bookstore dedicated to theater. The different stages give space for different styles of per... more

The number of ballets Maurice Béjart has staged is about 10 pages long. Maurice is world-renowned for his innovative choreography and he likes to keep his name in the spotlight by taking his troupe of 30 dancers on the road, as... more

Musée cantonal de zoologie takes up the top floor of the Rumine Palace which dominates the Place de la Riponne. It displays a large collection of extinct animals from the region and other areas. A leaflet distributed to visitor... more

The Théâtre 2.21 gets its name from the plot of land on which it has been located for the last few years. Situated in former warehouses, it has kept an industrial atmosphere and decor. The audience, generally young, comes here... more

In this small little theater of 150 seats, humor is definitely the main draw. Performances by the resident company, led by Lova Golovtchiner and Martine Jeanneret, alternate with shows by invited guests, both Swiss and foreign.... more

Le Bourg is a popular café and entertainment venue located in Lausanne. The venue functions as a full bar and hosts a number of concerts and various performances. It is only open from Thursday through Saturday, but something ex... more

Animalia is an international pet animals' exhibition held at the Palais de Beaulieu every year. Exhibitors from more than 20 countries come to Lausanne with their pets. Thousands of animal lovers crowd the venue to watch variou... more