Fun, Festivals & Events 2017

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS 2017

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Table of contents January

2-3

August

22-25

February

4-5

September

26-29

March

6-7

October

30-31

April

8-9

November

32-33

May

10-11

December

34-35

June

12-15

July

16-19

Map of the Canton of Vaud

20-21

Online Agenda To discover many more events, connect to our regularly updated online agenda which is also accessible with mobile devices.

Exhibitions, shows, concerts, conferences, markets, sports events‌ plan your outings in the region throughout the year! There is something to suit everyone’s taste! events.lake-geneva-region.ch appmobile.lake-geneva-region.ch

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Heritage

January

June

p. 2 – 3 “THE LARGEST BALLOON RELEASE IN THE SKY OF THE ALPS.” 39th International Hot-Air Balloon Festival, Château-d’Oex 21.01 – 29.01 www.festivaldeballons.ch

“VAUDOIS WINEGROWERS SERVE YOU THE CANTON’S LARGEST APERITIF!” Open Cellar Day in Vaud 03.06 – 04.06 www.cavesouvertes.ch

July p. 12 – 15 “THE STAGE IS SET ALIGHT AND THE DANCERS PERFORM A TRIBUTE SHOW TO BÉJART.” Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL), 30th anniversary 20.06-25.06 www.bejart.ch

“THE KINGS OF JAZZ AND POP SET THE SHORES OF LAKE GENEVA AFIRE.” Montreux Jazz Festival 30.06 – 15.07 www.montreuxjazzfestival.com

August p. 16 – 19 “THE GREATEST ARTISTS FOR SWITZERLAND’S LARGEST OPENAIR FESTIVAL.” Paléo Festival, Nyon 18.07 – 23.07 www.paleo.ch

p. 22 – 25 “CRAZY ROCKERS INVADE THE ARENAS OF AVENCHES.” Rock Oz’Arènes, Avenches 09.08 – 13.08 www.rockozarenes.com

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE IN THE CANTON OF VAUD! Opera, chanson, jazz: the canton of Vaud has music in its blood. Led by the Montreux Jazz Festival and Paleo Festival in Nyon, there are countless music events mostly during the warm season. The Cully Jazz Festival kicks off the music season in spring, opening the winegrowers’ cellars to jazz virtuosos. The magnificent Roman arenas of Avenches vibrate to the sounds of the Opera Festival, the Rock Oz’Arènes and then to Avenches Tattoo, a unique event in French-speaking Switzerland.

As the headquarters of the IOC and many sports organisations, the canton of Vaud provides the setting for prestigious sports events such as Athletissima in Lausanne or winter sports competitions in the resorts of the Vaudois Alps. On the more unusual side, Château-d’Oex welcomes hundreds of hot-air balloons in January during the International Hot-Air Balloon Festival.

Dancing in Lausanne with the Béjart Ballet, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, enjoying nature in Morges with the Tulip Festival, and taking in the magic of Montreux Christmas: all-year-round celebrations to suit all tastes.

The dates shown are those confirmed at the time of going to press. However, the dates indicated are subject to change.

We recommend checking them on the website of the event.

SPOTLIGHT FISHERMAN’S FRIEND StrongmanRun Winter Edition Villars

FISHERMAN’S FRIEND StrongmanRun

www.strongmanrun.ch

SELECTION

GiantXtour

SWISS EXPO Lausanne

14.01

The FISHERMAN’S FRIEND StrongmanRun Winter Edition is taking place in Villars in winter for even more thrills. On the programme: an exclusive route on the snow full of obstacles with the Alps of the Lake Geneva Region as a backdrop. AN EXTRA HUGE challenge is awaiting runners!

Leysin

12.01 – 15.01

18.01 – 21.01

This show brings together 140 exhibitors and more than 1,000 cattle in competition during 4 days at a traditional and friendly event at the Expo Beaulieu in Lausanne.

Ski and snowboard competition bringing together more than 200 Swiss high-school students and apprentices. The GiantXtour is the must-see winter event.

www.swiss-expo.com

www.giantxtour.ch

Swisscom Nordic Day

Swisscom Nordic Day Les Mosses

Vallée de Joux

14.01

The Swisscom Nordic Days offer days of introduction to cross-country skiing for newcomers and experts of any age. www.lesmosses.ch

28.01

Cross-country ski fans and beginners can progress at their pace during this event dedicated to the fun of moving on thin slats! www.myvalleedejoux.ch SWISS EXPO

Snowshoeing Night Leysin

14.01

The snowshoeing night is expecting all fans of open-air hikes for a gourmet tour in the moonlight. www.leysin.ch

REMINDER 45th Prix de Lausanne Lausanne

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30.01 – 04.02

2 JANUARY

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

International Hot-Air Balloon Festival

January TOP EVENTS 48th Music & Snow Festival Les Diablerets 01.01 – 04.03 Eight concerts held between January and March: duets, trios, quartets, recitals... A varied chamber music programme for all music lovers! Concerts at 18:15 on 1 January and then every Saturday from 21 January. The admission ticket entitles visitors to a visit of the Musée des Ormonts either on the same or following day! www.musique-et-neige.ch

39th International Hot-Air Balloon Festival Château-d’Oex 21.01 – 29.01 For nine days during the last two weeks of January, the hot-air balloons take off in a breathtaking panorama with a 360° view of the neighbouring mountains.

The International Hot-Air Balloon Festival is a meeting place for pilots from more than twenty countries.

Close to eighty hot-air balloons participate each year. www.festivaldeballons.ch

Music & Snow Festival

2017

JANUARY 3

SPOTLIGHT Famigros Ski Day Les Mosses 19.02 On your marks! Get set! The fun is about to begin!

The Famigros Ski Day is especially for families.

Three to five family members leave together to tackle the race on skis or snowboard. The stopwatch stops when the last team competitor crosses the finishing line.

Famigros Ski Day

www.famigros-ski-day.ch

SELECTION DHS Swiss Table Tennis Open Lausanne

32nd Carnival of Sainte-Croix

Lausanne 10.02-12.02 Official tournament in the worldwide agenda, where several European, world and Olympic medal winners can be admired.

The most colourful and snowy carnival in the Yverdonles-Bains region. Three days of celebrations, with a procession, huge parade of funny floats and Guggenmusik bands.

www.sttopen.ch

www.carnaval.ch

Saint Valentine’s at the Castle of Grandson

Taste Rally

Grandson 14.02

Taste terroir products with your family or friends equipped with snowshoes! A gourmet circuit that is accessible to all!

Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses 17.02 – 19.02

A candlelight dinner, a romantic and gourmet têteà-tête in the private apartments of the Castle of Grandson.

Château-d’Oex 18.02

www.rallyedugout.ch

www.chateau-grandson.ch

21st Villars Classics

American-type race

Villars 21.02 – 26.02

Les Mosses 15.02 This cross-country ski competition held at night and in teams of two is open to all (categories: children and adults).

Classical concerts, concerts for children and Jazz! The La Camerata Russe Orchestra will be performing with many soloists. www.classiques.ch

www.lesmosses.ch

Foxtrail – Fond’action Les Mosses 26.02 Popular free-style cross-country skiing competition over a distance of 30 km or 15 km across the beautiful scenery of Espace Nordique.

REMINDER

www.espacenordique.ch

48th Music & Snow Festival

3

Les Diablerets 01.01 – 04.03

4 February

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Les Hivernales Festival

February TOP EVENTS 45th Prix de Lausanne Lausanne 30.01 – 04.02 This 1-week international competition for young dancers aged between 15 and 18 attracts the world’s best hopefuls of classical and contemporary dance to the Beaulieu Theatre in Lausanne. Courses, coaching sessions and conferences open to the public from Monday, 30 January. Public finals on Saturday, 4 February 2017. www.prixdelausanne.org

Les Hivernales Festival Nyon 23.02 – 26.02 A varied programme and quality artists: spectators can visit the countless festival venues in the town of Nyon and enjoy different atmospheres. Les Hivernales is also a human adventure which aims to bring together all generations around the same passion: music. www.leshivernales.ch

Prix de Lausanne

2017

February 5

SPOTLIGHT Brandons and Carnivals Payerne 03.03 – 06.03 www.brandonspayerne.ch Yverdon-les-Bains 10.03 – 12.03 www.brandonsyverdon.ch Moudon 17.03 – 19.03 www.brandons.ch Avenches 17.03 – 19.03 www.carnaval-avenchois.ch Dating back to ancient times, the Brandons in Moudon and Yverdon-les-Bains, as well as the Carnival of Avenches are some of the major carnivals in Western Switzerland. Masked balls, processions, lit torches, funny floats, Guggenmusik and other activities fill the streets of these medieval towns during a weekend.

Brandons and Carnivals

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After Season Villars Electro Festival

Diablerets 3D Les Diablerets 03.03 – 05.03 3D is a three-day Alpine ski event in the magnificent setting of Les Diablerets with vertical, relay and long distance races. www.diablerets3d.ch

Villars 17.03-19.03 The best of electro clubbing is waiting for you at Maison de Montagne de Bretaye at an altitude of 1,700 m! www.afterseason.ch

La Dôle Popular Ski Descent

Freeride Days

St-Cergue 04.03-05.03 Popular races for all in a relaxed atmosphere. A giant slalom on Saturday and a downhill race (from 12 years) on Sunday for the whole family. www.skiclubnyon.ch

Les Diablerets (Glacier 3000) 25.03 – 26.03 Two days of freeride in the Glacier 3000 ski area, accompanied by guides and professional riders. In addition, ski and snowboard equipment test in 2017. www.glacier3000.ch

Gourmet Outing Les Diablerets 11.03 A hike on foot, with snowshoes and on a sled lets you discover the Diablerets region and its culinary delights. www.diablerets.ch

REMINDER 48th Music & Snow Festival

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Les Diablerets 01.01 – 04.03

Cully Jazz Festival Cully 31.03 – 08.04

6 March

9

Diablerets 3D

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

March TOP EVENTS

International Dog Sled Race

Swiss Biathlon Cup

International Dog Sled Race

Les Mosses 04.03 – 05.03

Les Mosses 11.03-12.03

Once again, the plateau of Les Mosses-La Lécherette will host the Swiss Biathlon Cup, to the delight of all fans of Nordic sports. This combination between cross-country and shooting delights competitors and spectators. Race open to elites and amateurs.

Saturday afternoon: Kids Trophy for the children and popular biathlon.

An event and a Far North atmosphere that’s not to be missed! Some 700 dogs and their mushers compete in two heats of 8 and 16 km, respectively, depending on the category chosen and the number of dogs making up a team.

www.lesmosses.ch

47th MARA Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses 04.03 – 05.03 The Mara, one of Switzerland’s most popular crosscountry skiing races, attracts hundreds of participants from all around the world. On the programme of this Swiss Loppet event: competitions over 12 km and 25 km free-style (skating) on Saturday and over 12 km, 22 km and 42 km classical style on Sunday.

www.lesmosses.ch

Worldwide Festival Leysin 20.03 – 26.03 The Worldwide Festival is based on a simple idea: create a different festival that offers a unique choice of artists in the superb setting of various cities around the world. Gilles Peterson, a radio DJ and an opinion leader over the past twenty years, is the artistic director. www.worldwidefestival.com

www.ski-mara.ch

Swiss Biathlon Cup

2017

March

7

SPOTLIGHT Arvinis – The World Wine Fair Montreux 26.04 – 01.05 Arvinis, Switzerland’s most important fair dedicated to wine, will be held in Montreux for the first time. A new showcase at the service of one and the same ambition: offer moments of privileged encounters with winegrowers and the possibility to taste more than 3,000 wines from the five continents. More than 120 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors are expected.

Arvinis – The World Wine Fair

www.arvinis.ch

SELECTION Ski-24

53th Montreux Choral Festival

Les Mosses 01.04 – 02.04

Montreux – Vevey 19.04 – 22.04 This annual must-attend event brings together choral groups of the whole world in Montreux and Vevey, where two high-level international / national competitions will be held.

The world’s largest 24-hour cross-country skiing competition and Switzerland’s most popular Nordic skiing competition (3rd edition). This free-style competition in teams of a maximum of 10 sportspeople will take place in the form of a relay.

www.choralfestival.ch

www.lesmosses.ch

Divinum Wine Fair Morges 05.04 – 10.04 The first edition of this wine fair, which brings together more than 60 winegrowers at Parc des Sports, will delight fans of wine and oenology.

The 20KM of Lausanne Lausanne 22.04 – 23.04 This two-day event proposes 2 km and 4 km (children and fun) on Saturday and 10 km and 20 km plus walking on Sunday. www.20km.ch

www.salon-divinum.ch

67 Rink Hockey Nations Cup th

Clarens –Montreux 12.04 – 16.04 This tournament has brought together the world’s best rink hockey teams since 1921: Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Chile and Angola.

Tour de Romandie, race against time Lausanne 30.04 Come and encourage the world’s best cyclists during the race against time of the Tour of Romandie 2017 on a memorable route “Through Lausanne”. www.tourderomandie.ch

www.coupedesnations.ch

Cutlery Festival Vallorbe 15.04 – 17.04 The Cutlery Festival, which is organised by the Iron and Railway Museum over the Easter weekend, brings together craftspeople from the four corners of the globe. www.museedufer.ch

8 April

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Polymanga

April TOP EVENTS

Cully Jazz Festival

slowUp Morat Lake

Cully 31.03 – 08.04

Avenches 30.04

The 35th edition of the Cully Jazz Festival will be held from 31 March to 8 April 2017. 40 concerts with admission charge and 80 free concerts: the Cully Jazz Festival remains a must-attend event for fans of Jazz and a warm atmosphere. In 2016, no less than 55,000 people were filling the alleys, the cellars and the lakeside streets of Cully.

The Lake Morat region invites you to the 18th slowUp edition. An original way of discovering this region by bike, on roller blades, by scooter or simply on foot along roads that are closed to motor traffic all day.

Along the way, you can enjoy a tasty selection of regional food and drink, as well as music. www.slowup.ch/lacdemorat

www.cullyjazz.ch

Polymanga 2017 Montreux 13.04 – 17.04 Polymanga is Switzerland’s largest event focusing on pop culture, video games and mangas! Each year at Easter, the whole family gets together to see the best of this entertainment: more than 100 guests, youtubers, actors, singers, non-stop shows, four cosplay shows and plenty more in store for you! www.polymanga.com

Visions du Réel – International Film Festival in Nyon Nyon 21.04 – 29.04 9 days of cinema, discoveries and emotions: this is the programme proposed by the Visions du Réel International Film Festival in Nyon. The Festival promotes films that show the world without concealment or artifice. Screenings as world premieres, discussions with filmmakers from around the globe and a friendly atmosphere characterize this festival.

Morges, Flower of Lake Geneva Tulip Festival Morges April to mid-May Iris flower show Vullierens May to mid-June Lys-Hemerocallis flower show Vullierens mid-June to end July Dahlias on the lakeside promenades Morges mid-July to October Every year, Morges greets the return of spring with more than 150,000 tulips decorating the flower banks in Parc de l’Indépendance. In the subsequent months, the gardens of Château de Vullierens present a fabulous collection of irises and lilies. In addition, there is a unique exhibition and the sale of dahlias on the town’s lakeside promenades. www.morges-tourisme.ch

www.visionsdureel.ch

2017

April 9

SPOTLIGHT Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy – An elegant friendship Morges 19.05 – 17.09 This unique exhibition in Switzerland is held in three top venues of Morges: at the Expo Foundation Bolle, the Museum Alexis Forel and Morges Castle. Dresses designed by famous designer Hubert de Givenchy, including those worn by Audrey Hepburn, will be presented on the occasion of this exceptional exhibition.

Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy – An elegant friendship

www.fondationbolle.ch

SELECTION 2017 Epesses Wine Festival

Capes and Swords

Epesses 06.05

Morges 13.05 – 14.05

Take a stroll and visit the cellars to taste the new vintage. A day to discover the terraced vineyards of Lavaux.

This festival lets you discover the Celts’ weapons as well as men’s arms in the Middle Ages, not to mention gladiators and musketeers.

www.epesses-nouveau.ch

www.capes-et-epees.ch

Spring Crafts Market

31st Bol d’Or of Lake Neuchâtel

Payerne 13.05 Discovery and conviviality are the keywords of the traditional spring crafts market. The exhibitors will be happy to help you choose. www.estavayer-payerne.ch

Grandson 20.05 The Henri Lloyd Bol d’Or is the top race event on Lake Neuchâtel. On a well-ventilated water surface, more than 100 sailing boats are expected on the route Grandson – Neuchâtel – Grandson (60 km – 33 miles). www.boldordulacdeneuchatel.ch

REMINDER Tulip Festival

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Morges April to mid-May

Iris flower show

9

Vullierens May to mid-June

Arvinis – The World Wine Fair

8

Montreux 26.04 – 01.05

10 May

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

May Epesses Wine Festival

TOP EVENTS

Creativity and Know-how, Artists and Artisants Open Their Doors

49th Festival of the Singers of the Lake Geneva Region

Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses 27.05 – 28.05

Echallens 13.05 – 14.05 and 19.05 – 21.05

Artists and craftspeople open their doors. A unique experience: discover the artists’ passion and know-how in their workshops.

Organized every four years, this great gathering of Vaudois choral groups offers not only magnificent concerts at moderate prices, but also free entertainment in the hamlet of Echallens and finally 3 varied and top-level artistic concerts. All of that in a festive family setting with food and drink.

www.sainte-croix-les-rasses-tourisme.ch

4th Freddie for a Day

www.leschantsencoeur.ch

Montreux 27.05 – 28.05 Freddie for a Day, a one-of-a-kind festival for a good cause, combines concerts, shows and prevention. www.swisseducation.ch

Capes and Swords

2017

May 11

SPOTLIGHT Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL), 30th anniversary Lausanne 20.06-25.06 The year 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the 10 years of the death of Maurice Béjart. For the occasion, the Company will present a series of shows paying tribute to the founder and choreographer of the BBL. Come to Lausanne to miss none of this event! www.bejart.ch Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL)

La Folia Festival

Caribana Festival

Rougemont 01.06 – 05.06

Crans-près-Céligny 07.06 – 11.06

A festival launched by a team of enthusiasts in 2001. La Folia of Rougemont has become a not-tobe-missed date in the agenda of lovers of ancient music… and conviviality!

A human-sized festival, Caribana has conveyed an unstoppable festive spirit for a quarter of a century.

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, it appeals to an increasingly loyal public as well as artists and volunteers. All types of music, including electronic music, are performed on two stages.

www.festival-la-folia.ch

Open Cellar Day in Vaud Canton of Vaud 03.06 – 04.06 All vintners gather once more to welcome guests in a friendly atmosphere. Vintners, restaurant and hotel owners as well as terroir products promise a quality welcome to all visitors wishing to spend an authentic moment and discover some of the Lake Geneva Region’s treasures. www.cavesouvertes.ch

Montreux Volley Masters 2017

www.caribana.ch

FestiMusiques Moudon 10.06 – 11.06 More than 90 free concerts in the streets and squares of the town of Moudon, performed by some 50 amateur groups mostly from Western Switzerland.

The name “popular” brings together all music styles of a regional culture or tradition: Jazz, Alphorn, Celtic music, accordion groups, etc. www.festival-moudon.ch

Clarens – Montreux 06.06 – 11.06 The 32nd edition of Montreux Volley Masters again invites the elite of the world’s women volleyball players to its traditional tournament.

The nations present will have the opportunity to compete in an exciting atmosphere, just like in 2016. Come and participate in this celebration of volleyball.

Caribana Festival

www.volleymasters.ch

12 June

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

June TOP EVENTS

Lavaux Classic

Morges-sous-Rire

Chasselas Fair

Morges 19.06 – 24.06

Aigle 24.06

Morges-sous-Rire invites thousands of festivalgoers to enjoy unique moments, where laughter and a friendly atmosphere rule supreme and where the five senses are titillated. The masters of humour will make children and adults burst out laughing! Although the festival welcomes renowned artists, it also serves as a springboard to promising young talents.

For one day, the Castle of Aigle turns into the embassy of Chasselas. During this festive meeting, discover and enjoy the best Chasselas from all around the world. Tasting stalls, snacks and terroir products are presented in a warm atmosphere enhanced by music. Admission free, tasting glass charge. www.mondialduchasselas.com

www.morges-sous-rire.ch

Villars Rando Festival

Chasselas Fair

Villars 16.06 – 18.06 Notice to all fans of nature: the Villars Rando Festival is celebrating its 10 years. This jubilee edition offers a vaster choice of themes and expeditions. Geological stroll, athletic hike, orienteering or animal-watching walk: fans of hikes and newcomers will be delighted because there will be something for everyone. www.villarsrando.ch

14th Lavaux Classic Cully – Vevey – Lavaux 23.06 – 02.07 Since 2016, Lavaux Classic has extended its borders to Lavaux - a UNESCO World Heritage site - to an entire region: Cully, Vevey, Lavaux. More than a hundred events around a chosen theme: concerts with free admission or charge on the shores of the lake, discovery activities in Lavaux, conferences and a family day. www.lavauxclassic.ch

2017

June 13

SPOTLIGHT Sculpture Symposium Morges 07.06 – 18.06 For eleven days, sculptors from all around the world create sculptures from a piece of wood or a block of stone in front of the public. This is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss with sculptors in such a mythical venue as the Castle of Morges with its court and gardens. www.symposiumsculpture.ch

Sculpture Symposium

Rose and Fragrant Plant Festival

Summertime in Lausanne 2017

Romainmôtier 03.06 A delicious festival where you can purchase high-quality rose bushes and other scented plants.

Some 450 free-of-charge shows and activities to be discovered all summer long (theatre, children’s shows, cinema, visits, music, walks, etc.).

www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch

www.lausanne.ch/lausanneestivale

Aigl’In Music Festival

Wheat Cycle Tour

Aigle 09.06 – 10.06

Echallens 18.06

This music festival is a showcase for local and national artists. Come to Aigle to celebrate and enjoy exceptional concerts, all for free!

The Wheat Cycle Tour is a popular mountain bike race open to all, including children. The tour is part of the Swiss Cycling Classics.

www.aiglinmusic.ch

www.vcechallens.ch

Lausanne mid-June to mid-September

Music Festival Lausanne, 23rd edition Lausanne 21.06 On 21 June each year, nearly 2,000 musicians perform in about forty venues. All music styles are represented. Admission free.

REMINDER Iris Flower Show

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www.fetemusiquelausanne.ch

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Red Pigs Festival

Vullierens April to mid-May

Lys-Hemerocallis Flower Show Vullierens mid-June to end July

Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy – An elegant friendship

Payerne 22.06 – 24.06 10

Morges 19.05 – 17.09

Montreux Jazz Festival

A festival, 3 days of music, 2 stages and an all-encompassing programme... 10 years! An anniversary that promises to be full of surprises! www.redpigsfestival.ch

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Montreux 30.06 – 15.07

14 June

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

June SELECTION

Summertime in Lausanne

Wysam 333 Orbe 24.06 Wysam 333, an exceptional challenge, is a cycling race over 333 km departing at night from Orbe. There is a choice of two other distances: 111 km and 222 km. www.wysam333.ch

International Triathlon Vallée de Joux Les Charbonnières 25.06 The 500 participants in this short distance triathlon come to compete in a dream setting in the water and on the shores of Lac Brenet. www.valleedejouxtriteam.ch

XTerra Switzerland Les Charbonnières 24.06 The XTERRA competitions offer three successive disciplines to athletes: swimming, mountain biking and trailing. Fun guaranteed! www.xterraswitzerland.ch

Festival of Colours Aigle 30.06 – 01.07 Quality shows and concerts, food and craft from here and elsewhere... The Festival of Colours will take you on a trip across the world. www.fetedescouleurs.ch

Open Cellar Day in Vaud

2017

June 15

SPOTLIGHT Climbing World Cup Villars 07.07-09.07 2nd edition of one leg of the Climbing World Cup of technical and speed climbing. Two artificial walls as well as giant screens will be installed on Place du Rendez-Vous. Qualifying stage on Friday and speed finals in the evening; semi-finals on Saturday and technical finals in the evening! On Sunday, Swiss Cup for participants under 18 years of age. www.villars.ch Climbing World Cup

Montreux Jazz Festival

SlowUp Vallée de Joux

Montreux 30.06 – 15.07

Vallée de Joux 02.07

The Montreux Jazz Festival has offered an outstanding venue for the public and artists since 1967. In an exceptional natural setting, concerts are performed live with the best possible sound quality. Montreux is a piece of history of music played each summer by artists of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Every first Sunday of July, the 23 km around Lake Joux are closed to traffic, to the great delight of soft mobility fans! Bikes, scooters, roller blades, strollers or simply gym shoes can freely explore this route with food & drink stalls and many activities along the way. www.slowup.ch

www.montreuxjazzfestival.com

Avenches Opera Avenches Early July

46th Festival de la Cité Lausanne Lausanne 04.07 – 09.07

Located in the magical setting of the Roman arenas of Avenches, Avenches Opera offers an exceptional show with internationally reputed artists, top-quality stage direction and stunning sets that attract tens of thousands of spectators each year.

Lausanne and its historic district swing to the rhythms of Festival de la Cité. The programme combines theatre performances with music, dance, circus and installations. For a unique cultural week, it acts as a bridge between the living arts, creations and urban culture. Admission free.

www.avenchesopera.ch

www.festivalcite.ch

Athletissima 2017 Lausanne 06.07 Athletissima, which is a member of the Diamond League and listed among the world’s best athletics meetings, has acquired international prestige over the years. Some 250 elite athletes from more than 70 countries are expected to participate. The event is held at the Pontaise Olympic Stadium. www.athletissima.ch

Festival de la Cité Lausanne

16 July

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

July Land of Children Festival

TOP EVENTS

Paléo Festival

Land of Children Festival

Nyon 18.07 – 23.07

Château-d’Oex – Rougemont – Rossinière 29.07 – 06.08

The Paléo Festival has become a must-attend musical event in Europe. Each year, more than 250 concerts and shows are performed for the 230,000 spectators gathered on the 80 hectares of festival grounds.

Each edition features unforgettable shows and architectural or artistic installations. www.paleo.ch

In summer, Pays-d’Enhaut turns into a children’s kingdom! More than 200 performances and many activities, walks, free activities and workshops for toddlers and for older children in a dream atmosphere for the whole family. www.aupaysdesenfants.ch

Paléo Festival

2017

July 17

SPOTLIGHT Folklore Markets Echallens Every Thursday in July

Vevey Every Saturday from 8 July to 26 August

For 39 years, the folklore markets have taken place every Thursday in July in the heart of the town of Echallens. Crafts, toys, jewellery, terroir products, clothes, stalls offering any kind of goods, enhanced by street concerts for the young and not so young.

Food and drink possibilities are vast and varied and suit every taste.

Each summer, Place du Marché and Place de l’Hôtelde-Ville swing to the rhythm of Vaudois folk music.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., folk groups, marching bands, entertainment and wine tasting. Experience this Vevey tradition and the opportunity to enjoy a drink with friends or, for the tourists, to get in contact with locals. www.marchesfolkloriques.ch

www.mf-echallens.ch

Tour Around Lake Joux

36th Montreux – Les Rochers-de-Naye Race

Le Sentier 01.07 This foot race and Nordic walking competition for all ages takes participants around Lake Joux over various distances. www.footingvalleedejoux.ch

Montreux 02.07 Montreux – Rochers-de-Naye is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful mountain races offering a varied route with an unrestricted view of Lake Geneva. www.montreuxlesrochersdenaye.ch

Festyvétés & Jeux du Castrum Yverdon-les-Bains 01.07 – 20.08 The combination of two must-attend events allows attendees to enjoy free performances in the old town throughout summer. www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch

Nyon 06.07 – 12.08 A festival dedicated to traditional jazz, swing and latin or gypsy music to liven up the Quartier de Rive in Nyon. www.rivejazzy.ch

REMINDER Lys-Hemerocallis Flower Show

Rives Jazzy

9

Vullierens mid-June to end July

Diables Festival

Dahlias on the Lakeside Promenades 9 Morges mid-July to October

Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy – An elegant friendship

10

Morges 19.05 – 17.09

14th Lavaux Classic

13

Cully – Vevey – Lavaux 23.06 – 02.07

Summertime in Lausanne 2017

14

Lausanne mid-June to mid-September

Festival of Colours

15

Aigle 30.06 – 01.07

18 July

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

July SELECTION

Folklore Markets

Vintners’ Visit to the Alpine Pastures

Mountain Music Festival

Les Diablerets 08.07 – 09.07 The vintners of the Vaudois Chablais visit Isenau for a weekend to present their wines.

Choral music workshop completed by a huge performance complemented by concerts. All of that in the idyllic setting of Les Diablerets.

www.diablerets.ch

www.musique-montagne.ch

Diables Festival

Montreux Trail Festival

Les Diablerets 21.07 – 23.07

Montreux 27.07 – 30.07

A major summer event in Les Diablerets. A “flower corso”, concerts, children’s games, various activities and stalls enliven the village streets.

Between sport, music and local products, Montreux Trail Festival proposes 6 races mixing lake and mountains for all levels in a festive atmosphere.

www.diablerets.ch

www.montreux-trail.ch

Les Diablerets 22.07 – 05.08

Montreux Jazz Festival

2017

July 19

Experience the Canton of Vaud in the heart of the Lake Geneva Region

47th Mara

49th Festival of the Singers of the Lake Geneva Region

7

Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses

Echallens

Numerik Games 11

23

Yverdon-les-Bains

Pontarlier

Cutlery Festival 8

Vallorbe

Le Chasseron

A5

Bonvillars

Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses

Grandson Yvonand

Le Suchet

Autumn Fair and Secondhand Cowbell Sale Romainmôtier

Yverdon-les-Bains 30

Orbe

Vallorbe Romainmôtier

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Echallens Mont Tendre

Vallée de Joux SlowUp Le Sentier Vallée de Joux

La Sarraz

Col du Molendruz

X

Cossonay

Christmas Fair

16

34

Orbe

Epalinges

Col du Marchairuz

Morges Lausanne

Lutry

Rolle

C A1

St-Cergue

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GEN EVA

La Dôle

Nyon Evian

Yvoire Thonon

Chavannes-de-Bogis Coppet

Désalpe St-Cergue St-Cergue Genève

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Paléo Festival 28

Nyon

Athletissima 2017

Tulip Festival 17

Morges

9

Lausanne

Annemasse

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

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Avenches Tattoo E

www.utopy.ch

Bonvillars

Payerne

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Red Pigs Festival

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9th Bonvillars Truffle Market

26

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14

Neuchâtel W OHLENS EE

FestiMusiques Moudon

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Vully-les-Lacs

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Berne

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Estavayer-le-Lac

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Payerne Fribourg

Land of Children Festival 17

Pays-d’Enhaut

A12

Cully Jazz Festival

Romont 9

Cully

International Sidewalk Artist Festival

23

Vevey

Moudon 39th International Hot-Air Balloon Festival Château-d’Oex

3

Bulle

Oron

Gruyères Vanil Noir

Moléson

Dent de Lys

Rougemont

Mont-Pèlerin

Cully Chexbres

Rossinière

Château-d’Oex

Rubli La Gummfluh

Gstaad

Vevey Les Tours d’Aï

Montreux

Col des Mosses

Les Mosses

Les Diablerets

Montreux Jazz Festival

Leysin

16

Montreux

Aigle

Les Diablerets

22

Les Diablerets

Villeneuve

Le Bouveret

48th Diablerets Film Festival

Col du Pillon

Villars Gryon

Chasselas Fair 13

Aigle

Bex Climbing World Cup

Grand Muveran

Lavey-les-Bains Villars

16

Sion Race International Dog Sled

Worldwide Festival Leysin

7

Les Mosses

7

Dents du Midi

2017

A9 Martigny

REPORTAGE 21

SPOTLIGHT

Vallée de Joux, Summer Theatre, 30 Years of the Clédar Company

Medieval Festival at the Castle of Grandson

Vallée de Joux 16.08-19.08 / 22.08-26.08

29.08-02.09 / 05.09-09.09 The Clédar Company, which was founded in 1986, presented its first “Vallée de Joux Summer Theatre” in 1987: a play by Goldoni performed on Lake Joux.

In celebration of its thirtieth anniversary, the company with lead actor Thierry Crozat will be presenting “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes. The motto of the heroines of this antique comedy is: refuse your husband’s advances to stop the war!

Grandson 12.08-13.08 The sumptuous setting of Grandson Castle helps visitors to immerse themselves interactively in the Middle Ages thanks to a varied programme of medieval pageants. Meat on a spit and terroir products. www.chateau-grandson.ch

www.cledar.ch

Swiss National Day

FAR° Festival of the Living Arts

Entire canton 01.08

Nyon 09.08 – 19.08

This date was established by one of the first treaties signed between the Cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden. They constituted the core counties around which Switzerland was formed. The first of August is celebrated in all Swiss towns and villages with a traditional “first of August bonfire”, lantern processions and fireworks.

The summer days in Nyon have been pleasantly disturbed by FAR° for more than 30 years. The festival explores the fields of theatre, dance and all unique artistic performances through exceptional works. Attentive to the most original contemporary aesthetics, it has maintained a Swiss and international programme since its inception.

events.lake-geneva-region.ch

www.festival-far.ch

48th Diablerets Film Festival Les Diablerets 05.08 – 12.08 Must-attend event for fans of the mountain world!

Screening of new films about mountains and feats as well as the environment are scheduled every evening. Freeride will also be on the programme during the opening weekend. A giant screen lets you watch the films from outdoors. Climbing walls, exhibitions and bookshop. www.fifad.ch

22nd Hockeyades Vallée de Joux, Le Sentier 06.08 – 12.08 A few days before the start of the national championships, the best Swiss and European teams finetune their preparation in Vallée de Joux during this must-attend summer event. The Hockeyades provide a mid-summer breath of fresh air to amateurs and connoisseurs of hockey! www.hockeyades.ch

22 August

Hockeyades

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

August TOP EVENTS

Medieval Festival at the Castle of Grandson

Rock Oz’Arènes Avenches 09.08 – 13.08

International Sidewalk Artist Festival

Once again, the magnificent Roman amphitheatre lends its historic stone walls to the 26th Oz’Arènes Rock Festival, the smallest of the big festivals. The magic of the venue combined with a varied programme – wild rock, soulful blues, light pop, cosmic electro and dancey reggae - will enchant the audience who is won over in advance.

Vevey 18.08 – 20.08

www.rockozarenes.com

www.artistesderue.ch

During the three days of the Festival, sidewalk artists from all over the world or neighbouring regions perform in several places of the old town and in its centre, Place Scanavin. For this 25th edition, all forms of street arts come together in Vevey. More than 180 shows, all for free!

Montreux Riviera Classic – Musical September Montreux – Vevey 25.08 – 02.09 For thirty years, the Festival has welcomed major orchestras, prestigious conductors, reputed solists, finalists of international competitions and chamber music concerts in sumptuous venues at the Vaudois Riviera. www.septmus.ch

Numerik Games Yverdon-les-Bains 25.08 –27.08 Numerik Games is a festival dedicated to the digital art. It offers an original and unique platform to businesses, engineers, designers and enthusiasts of all things digital. Speed painting, retrogaming, e-sport, cosplay, performances, exhibitions, conferences, DJs… A key event of the digital culture! www.numerik-games.ch International Sidewalk Artist Festival

2017

August 23

SPOTLIGHT Midsummer Celebrations Midsummer at Lake Lioson Les Mosses 06.08 www.lesmosses.ch Midsummer St-Cergue 12.08

www.mi-ete-st-cergue.ch

Midsummer at La Berneuse Leysin 15.08

www.leysin.ch

The Midsummer celebration, which is held on the first or second weekend of August, is one of the most reputed Alpine festivals. Performed by local poets, this rural celebration combines a religious service, a country-style meal, folk dance and various other entertainment.

Nyon Triathlon

The Venoge Festival

Nyon 05.08 – 06.08

Penthalaz 16.08 – 19.08

The Nyon triathlon is the largest sports event in the La Côte region and Switzerland’s major triathlon.

There is a mixture of styles: Rock, Reggae, Electro, Disco, House, Post-Punk, Hip-Hop, Pop, Funk.

10 minutes from the train station; campsite nearby.

www.trinyon.ch

www.venogefestival.ch

REMINDER

Barlatay Supertrail

Dahlias on the Lakeside Promenades 9 Morges mid-July to October

Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy – An elegant friendship

10

Morges 19.05 – 17.09

Summertime in Lausanne 2017

14

Lausanne mid-June to mid-September

Rive Jazzy

18

Nyon 06.07 – 12.08

Festyvétés & Jeux du Castrum

19

Yverdon-les-Bains 01.07 – 20.08

Folklore Markets

The Musical Variations of Tannay Nyon 18.08 – 27.08 Each summer, the Musical Variations of Tannay offer quality concerts in an exceptional and friendly place: the castle park.

24th Lausanne Triathlon 19

Lausanne 19.08 – 20.08

17

Junior Europe Championship in 2017, World Cup in 2018 and ITU Grand Final in 2019: what a dream programme for the Olympic Capital!

Château-d’Oex – Rougemont – Rossinière 29.07 – 06.08

Avenches Tattoo

www.barlatay.ch

www.musicales-tannay.ch

Les Diablerets 22.07 – 05.08

Land of Children Festival

This event is once again expecting top-level runners, experienced hikers or simply curious people to let them discover Pays-d’Enhaut in an athletic, friendly and unique manner.

18

Vevey Every Saturday from 8 July to 26 August

Mountain Music Festival

Château-d’Oex 18.08 – 19.08

www.trilausanne.ch

26

Avenches 31.08 – 02.09

24 August

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

August SELECTION

Midsummer Celebrations

17th Cross-Border Terroir Festival

6th Ecovillage Forum

L’Auberson 19.08 – 20.08

Ecovillages offers debates, conferences and initiatives on sustainable development as well as the transition of villages, with a focus on mountain villages.

The Cross-Border Terroir Festival takes place every year on the French-Swiss border at a place called Grand-Borne. Admission free.

Les Diablerets 25.08

www.eco-villages.ch

www.sainte-croix-les-rasses-tourisme.ch

The Vulcanales Vallorbe 25.08 – 27.08 Celebration dedicated to Vulcan, the God of fire.

Two keywords are at the root of this event: art and metal processing. Countless metal artists will exhibit their works. www.museedufer.ch

International VW Cox Meeting Château-d’Oex 25.08 – 27.08 Come and discover a great number of cars in all shapes and colours that are exhibited for a weekend. www.coccinelle.ch

Gourmet Walk in the Region of Grandson Grandson 26.08

International VW Cox Meeting

A leisurely walk in the region of Grandson, enhanced by tastings of the best AOC Bonvillars wines and a menu consisting of terroir products. www.aocbonvillars.ch

2017

August 25

SPOTLIGHT Gourmet Festivals Gourmet Road Chailly/Montreux 09.09 www.routegourmande.ch Walnut Festival Sévery 16.09 www.huilerie-de-severy.ch Gourmet Walk in Arnex-sur-Orbe Arnex-sur-Orbe 17.09 www.baladegourmande.ch 21st Vacherin Mont-d’Or Festival Les Charbonnières 23.09 www.vacherin-montdor.ch

Lutry Grape Harvest Festival Lutry 22.09-24.09 www.fetedesvendanges.ch

Avenches Tattoo

Books on the Lakeside Promenades

Avenches 31.08 – 02.09 Avenches Tattoo is the only military tattoo of Western Switzerland! This international festival has become one of the most important events of its kind in Switzerland. All bands invited present top-level music and choreographies in spectacular shows in the magical setting of the Roman arenas. www.avenchestattoo.ch

Grape Festival Féchy 23.09

www.feteduraisin.ch

The canton of Vaud features an immense diversity of landscapes and atmospheres, but also a gourmet world with inexhaustible resources. A terroir that is celebrated on countless occasions.

Morges 01.09 – 03.09 This popular free event around Swiss and foreign literature proposes an encounter between readers and writers. In a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere, readers have the possibility to meet more than 300 guest authors to discuss with them and be guided according to their discoveries. www.lelivresurlesquais.ch

Avenches Tattoo

26 September

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Gourmet Walk

September TOP EVENTS

equissima ® Lausanne, international horseriding meeting

BDFIL – International Comic Strip Festival, 13th edition

Lausanne 01.09 – 03.09

Lausanne 14.09 – 18.09

equissima® Lausanne aims to bring together the best athletes of the main equestrian disciplines (dressage, show jumping, eventing, horse teams and aerobatics) during a weekend on one single site. A unique show in Switzerland which allows exchanges as well as conviviality around a star, the horse.

Set in the heart of the city, BDFIL – International Comic Strip Festival of Lausanne – is a must-attend annual event for all lovers of the ninth art.

There is something to suit every taste: exhibitions, meetings, entertainment, bookshop, dedication sessions. Comic strips in all their forms and the way we like them.

www.equissima.ch

www.bdfil.ch

BDFIL – Festival BD

2017

September 27

SPOTLIGHT Désalpes (coming down from the mountain pastures) Désalpe L’Etivaz 30.09

www.etivaz-aoc.ch

Désalpe St-Cergue St-Cergue 30.09

www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch

The désalpe is the day when the cows that supply the milk for the Alpine cheeses leave the mountain pastures. This transhumance, which takes place at the beginning of the autumn, gives rise to festive processions where cows, goats and pigs pass through the villages, to the sound of bells and alphorns. A very colourful and traditional celebration!

Désalpes

Festi’Brad

Montreux Grand Prix

Aigle 01.09 – 03.09

Montreux 07.09 – 10.09

2 days and 2 nights of celebrations in the city streets!

Many concerts, stalls and must-try fairground attractions will delight everyone.

During this prestigious event, more than 120 cars will be exhibited (from pre-war years to the 80s): race, sports and elegance cars.

www.festibrad.ch

www.montreuxgrandprix.ch

Côtes de l’Orbe Half-Marathon Arnex-sur-Orbe 09.09 A sports event inspired by the marathon of Médoc, the half-marathon proposes a route in the heart of the Côtes de l’Orbe vineyards enhanced by winegrowers’ stalls.

REMINDER

www.semi-marathon-des-cotes-de-l-orbe.ch

Dahlias on the Lakeside Promenades 9 Morges mid-July to October

Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy – An elegant friendship

Cully 09.09 – 10.09 10

Morges 19.05 – 17.09

Summertime in Lausanne 2017

14

Lausanne mid-June to mid-September

Vallée de Joux, Summer Theatre, 30 Years of the Clédar Company

Lavaux Passion In celebration of its ten years with the UNESCO World Heritage Programme, the vineyard is preparing a unique and magnificent celebration around heritage and wine for the Lavaux Passion event. www.lavauxpassion.ch

22

Vallée de Joux 16.08 – 19.08 / 22.08 – 26.08 / 29.08 – 02.09 / 05.09 – 09.09

Montreux Riviera Classic – Musical September

23

Montreux – Vevey 25.08 – 02.09

28 September

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

September SELECTION

Lavaux Passion

Schubertiade

Equus Helveticus

Yverdon-les-Bains 09.09 – 10.09

Avenches 15.09 – 17.09

More than 100 concerts are planned for this 20th edition of the Schubertiade of Espace 2. Highlight of the weekend: the German Mass on Sunday.

For horse lovers, the Avenches National Equestrian Institute cooperates with the Swiss national stud farm to organise this horse festival.

www.schubertiade.ch

www.iena.ch/equus-helveticus

Romande Energie Run

Humani’Trail

Nyon 10.09

Les Diablerets 23.09

This year, the committee proposes not only the half-marathon, but also a race over 10 kilometres and a route for children!

Three 100% trail routes to finance a dozen charitable projects in Nepal. www.humanitrail.com

www.romande-energie-run.ch

Paillote Festival

The Night of the Lausanne and Pully Museums

Morges 14.09 – 16.09

Lausanne 23.09

The Paillote Festival is a must-attend end-of-summer event that highlights bands from Switzerland and neighbouring countries.

The NdM invites you to discover its 24 museums from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Exhibitions, entertainment, children’s workshops... all in a friendly atmosphere.

www.paillote-festival.ch

www.lanuitdesmusees.ch

Montreux Grand Prix

2017

September 29

Must Trail

SPOTLIGHT Must Trail Payerne 07.10 During the grape harvest, four horse-drawn carts revive a wine-growing tradition of Payerne: they take back the must to the cellar of Queen Bertha. The convoy spends two days passing through a part of the canton of Vaud on a route formerly used by the carters. On Général Guisan Square: autumn market with terroir flavours and entertainment. www.estavayer-payerne.ch

SELECTION Biennial of Contemporary Textile Arts – 2nd edition

Salamandre Festival

Avenches 06.10 – 15.10

This festival is the nature event of autumn! Discover films, slideshows, workshops, exhibitions and many other entertainment activities.

A journey to the contemporary world of textiles highlighting fashion, embroidery, crochet and knitting exhibited by talented men and women.

Morges 20.10 – 22.10

www.festival-salamandre.net

www.elogedufil.ch

Vallée de Joux Trail Le Sentier 08.10 This race offers trails of 20, 35 and 54 km. All three lead via the highest peak of the Swiss Jura: MontTendre. An exceptional panorama!

Country Music Festival Les Diablerets 21.10 Some of Switzerland’s best country music orchestras perform in Les Diablerets. This pleasant evening will be closed with a big ball! www.diablerets.ch

www.trailvalleedejoux.ch

Autumn Fair and Second-hand Cowbell Sale Romainmôtier 13.10 – 15.10 A unique event in Switzerland thanks to its authentic and festive character. The autumn fair and secondhand cowbell sale is held above the medieval village of Romainmôtier.

Croc’the Rock Festival Etagnières 26.10 – 28.10 For its 6th edition, the festival proposes, as is its habit, good and true Rock, with a focus on Swiss bands. www.croctherock.ch

www.swissisland.ch

REMINDER Dahlias on the Lakeside Promenades 9 Morges mid-July to October

30 October

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

October TOP EVENTS

Swiss Classic British Car Meeting

Le Bois qui chante

Lausanne Marathon 2017

Château-d’Oex 06.10 – 15.10

Lausanne 21.10 – 22.10

A festival bringing together the big family of wood instruments. On the programme: concerts, walks through the forest, music and gastronomy evenings or a brunch morning with music, conferences, films...

A run for everyone! 14,800 competitors meet on the 7 distance runs between Lausanne and La Tour-de-Peilz (marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, walking, Nordic walking, and children’s races on Saturday). Created in 1993, this marathon crosses the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the shores of Lake Geneva.

www.bois-qui-chante.ch

www.lausanne-marathon.com

Swiss Classic British Car Meeting

9th Bonvillars Truffle Market

Morges 07.10 This splendid event brings together more than 1,500 classic English cars and motorbikes on the lakeside promenades of Morges, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Open to all free of charge, it attracts more and more passionate or simply curious spectators and participants each year. www.british-cars.ch

Bonvillars 28.10 The truffle celebration, a unique must-attend event in Switzerland, brings together many connoisseurs of the Swiss Uncinatum Truffle: truffle growers, hunters, cooks, tree growers, dog trainers and gourmets. Truffle meals on site and truffle fondue served on horse-drawn carriages. www.marche-truffes-bonvillars.ch

Le Bois qui chante

2017

Bonvillars Truffle Market

October 31

SPOTLIGHT Swiss Brass Band Championship Montreux 25.11 – 26.11

Swiss Brass Band Championship

SELECTION

Virtuosity mixed with the winter atmosphere of Montreux! The SBBC is the largest brass band competition in Switzerland, with more than 60 bands that compete on the stages of the Auditorium Stravinski and the Miles Davis Hall. This is the unmissable event for Switzerland’s best brass musicians. www.sbbv.ch

Discovering the “Bourru” wine

St-Martin Fair

Begnins – Luins – Vinzel – Bursins 04.11 – 05.11

Payerne 16.11

From Begnins to Bursins: tasting of fermenting vin nouveau. Wine tasting glass for CHF 15.- in Luins.

More than 150 stalls in the city centre, entertainment and, naturally, traditional dishes to savour in the restaurants until nightfall.

www.caveau-luins-vinzel.ch

www.estavayer-payerne.ch

Swiss Aerobics Championships Villars 25.11 – 26.11 Come and support our Swiss-French aerobics teams at the Sports Centre of Villars and rediscover this rhythmic and acrobatic sport! Surprise in store! www.villars.ch

Lausanne Bô Noël,

32 November

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

November TOP EVENTS

Lausanne Festival of Lights

Montreux Art Gallery - MAG Montreux 08.11 – 12.11 The must-attend event Montreux Art Gallery - MAG (13 years’ experience, 18,500 visitors, 150 exhibitors) presents galleries as well as national and international artists. From Wednesday to Sunday, MAG offers an event each day that allows visitors, collectors and enthusiasts to discover contemporary art. www.mag-swiss.com

Lausanne Bô Noël, Christmas Magic Lausanne 23.11 – 24.12 In an atmosphere of celebrations and conviviality, Lausanne Bô Noël brings together the markets of Saint-François, Pépinet, Place Centrale and Les Arches. Local designers, craftspeople and producers are looking forward to welcoming you to this market where you will be immersed in an enchanting Christmas atmosphere. Take advantage of three evening sales until 22:00. www.bo-noel.ch

Lausanne Festival of Lights Lausanne 23.11 – 31.12 For the sixth consecutive year, the festival will be illuminating Lausanne. Several artists have done their utmost to create a dream world. The surprising light creations will allow you to discover Lausanne in a different way. Don’t miss the guided tours organised every Thursday night! Ideal for families or friends. www.festivallausannelumieres.ch

Montreux Christmas Market Montreux 24.11 – 24.12

Montreux Christmas Market

2017

One of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets in an outstanding setting: Montreux Noël creates the unmissable pre-Christmas event. The House of Father Christmas on Rochers-de-Naye, the village of the elves in the gardens of the casino, the medieval splendour in the Castle of Chillon, etc., make it a must. www.montreuxnoel.com

November 33

SPOTLIGHT

Villars On Ice

Villars On Ice Villars December 2017 The Villars Skaters Club invites you to this magical show on the Villars ice rink at the end of the year.

Several international figure-skating stars will show their skills in several acts, in which lights and sounds blend with their performance. Prepare to experience an unforgettable moment full of emotions! www.villars-on-ice.ch

SELECTION Race Across Aigle

Yverdon-les-Bains Christmas Market

Aigle 02.12 Open to all, the race across Aigle is a jogging competition by categories. The humour category should not be missed under any circumstance... www.atraversaigle.ch

Yverdon-les-Bains 02.12 – 24.12 Pestalozzi Square brims with lights and offers a Christmas market blending entertainment, artisans’ stalls and regional products. www.yverdon.ch

Christmas Fair

Christmas Market

Orbe 03.12 The canton’s first Christmas fair brings together about a hundred exhibitors in the old town of Orbe. Local crafts and terroir products. www.orbe-tourisme.ch

Villars 22.12 – 08.01 Bringing together artisans and producers, the Christmas market in Villars will have lots of surprises, activities and concerts in store. www.villars.ch

Enchanted Night Leysin 27.12 A magical and unusual encounter with the world of circus in the intimate setting of the forest. A rare and wonderful moment to share with the family! www.leysin.ch

REMINDER Lausanne Festival of Lights

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Lausanne 23.11 – 31.12

Lausanne Bô Noël, Christmas Magic

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Lausanne 23.11 – 24.12

Montreux Christmas Market

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New Year’s Eve Grand-Prix Villars 31.12 Come and participate in a crazy mountain biking race on a snowy trail linking the summit of Roc d’Orsay to the centre of the resort of Villars. www.villars.ch

Montreux 24.11 – 24.12

34 December

FUN, FESTIVALS & EVENTS

December TOP EVENTS

Montreux Comedy Festival

Montreux Comedy Festival

8th Tous en Chœur

Montreux – Vevey 30.11 – 04.12

Montreux 15.12 – 16.12

Over the years, the Montreux Comedy Festival has become the largest comedy festival in Europe.

Leading comedians, be they stars or new talents, meet in December to offer the best in the field of humour in all its forms.

Tous en Chœur is a concert presented exclusively in Montreux, an unprecedented musical experience that brings together prestigious artists and more than 200 amateur singers from Western Switzerland. I Muvrini, Bastian Baker, Michel Fugain and Luc Plamondon already participated in the event. Tous en Chœur, the end-of-the-year music event on the Riviera!

www.montreuxcomedy.com

www.tousenchoeur.ch

Tous en Chœur

Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL), 30th Anniversary Lausanne December 2017 The year 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the 10 years of the death of Maurice Béjart. For this occasion, the Company will present a series of shows paying tribute to the founder and choreographer of the BBL. Come to Lausanne to miss none of this event! www.bejart.ch

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Lake Joux

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Château-d'Œx Rossinière

Rougemont Gstaad

Montreux Col des Mosses

Nyon

Thonon Yvoire

Évian

Alps Leysin Aigle

Les Diablerets Villars Gryon Bex

Geneva

Lavey-les-Bains

Experience snow with the family. Winter sports for everyone!

Office du Tourisme du Canton de Vaud Avenue d’Ouchy 60 P.O. Box 1125 1001 Lausanne Switzerland

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Useful addresses Aigle T. +41 (0)24 466 30 00 www.aigle-tourisme.ch

Lutry T. +41 (0)21 791 47 65 www.montreuxriviera.com

Rougemont T. +41 (0)26 925 11 66 www.chateau-doex.ch

Avenches T. +41 (0)26 676 99 22 www.avenches.ch

Montreux T. +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

St-Cergue T. +41 (0)22 360 13 14 www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch

Bex T. +41 (0)24 463 30 80 www.bex-tourisme.ch

Morges T. +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch

Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses T. +41 (0)24 455 41 42 www.sainte-croix-tourisme.ch

Château-d’Oex T. +41 (0)26 924 25 25 www.chateau-doex.ch

Les Diablerets T. +41 (0)24 492 00 10 www.diablerets.ch

Vallée de Joux T. +41 (0)21 845 17 77 www.myvalleedejoux.ch

Chexbres T. +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Les Mosses T. +41 (0)24 491 14 66 www.lesmosses.ch

Vallorbe T. +41 (0)21 843 25 83 www.vallorbe-tourisme.ch

Cully T. +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Moudon T. +41 (0)21 905 88 66 www.moudon-tourisme.ch

Vevey T. +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Echallens T. +41 (0)21 881 50 62 www.echallens-tourisme.ch

Nyon T. +41 (0)22 365 66 00 www.nyon-tourisme.ch

Villars T. +41 (0)24 495 32 32 www.villars.ch

Grandson T. +41 (0)24 445 60 60 www.grandson-tourisme.ch

Orbe T. +41 (0)24 442 92 37 www.orbe-tourisme.ch

Villeneuve T. +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Gryon T. +41 (0)24 498 00 00 www.villarsgryon.ch

Payerne T. +41 (0)26 662 66 70 www.estavayer-payerne.ch

Vully-les-Lacs T. +41 (0)26 520 75 20 www.vullyleslacs-tourisme.ch

Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 613 73 73 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch

Rolle T. +41 (0)21 825 15 35 www.tourisme-rolle.ch

Yverdon-les-Bains T. +41 (0)24 423 61 01 www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch

La Sarraz T. +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch

Romainmôtier T. +41 (0)24 453 38 28 www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch

Yvonand-Menthue T. +41 (0)24 430 22 02 www.yvonand-tourisme.ch

Leysin T. +41 (0)24 493 33 00 www.leysin.ch

Pictures: BBL/Gregory Batardon, Sportograf, Betty Geys, Festival Musique et Neige, Swiss Expo, Famigros, Prix de Lausanne/Jean-Bernard Sieber, Les Hivernales 2015/ Glenn Michel, Brandons de Moudon, José Crespo, Diablerets 3D, Grégoire Chappuis, Nito Alvarado/Polymanga 2016, Montreux Volley Masters, HP Siffert/weinweltfoto.ch, elaa, Fondation Bolle, BBL/Gregory Batardon, Caribana Festival/Thomas Ebert, Lavaux Classic/ Anne-Laure Léchât, Morges Région Tourisme, Régis Colombo/www.diapo.ch, David Schweizer, Festival Au Pays des Enfants/Mademoiselle Paillette, LT/www.dpicard.ch, Pierre Descombes, Les Marchés Folkloriques d’Echallens, Jean Lugrin, MJF/Emilien Itim, Mara, Fête Cantonale de Chant, Marc Simonetti, Marion Landon, Anthony Demierre, Vincent Bailly/www.bailly-photos.ch, OTV/L.Ryser, François Margot, AG Vision, Christophe Racat, Worldwide Festival/José Crespo, 2013 FFJM - Marc Ducrest, Nyon Région Tourisme, Yverdon-les-Bains Région, slowUp, Gilbert Painblanc, Marlène Rézenne, FAR/Luca Carmagnola, JP Reymondin, Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme/JC Isen, Marc-André Guex, Claude Jaccard /www.vaud-photos.ch, LT/Mano, Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme, Michel Bertholet, Montreux Grand Prix, Olivier Rapin, Camille Scherrer, Marché aux Truffes de Bonvillars, Ian Cloves, Amélie Blanc, Montreux Noël, LT/Yannic Bartolozzi, Villars On Ice, Montreux Comedy/Laura Gilli, Tous en Chœur, www.suisse-majestic.com.

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Lake Neuchâtel

Estavayer-le-Lac

Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses Grandson

Payerne

Yvonand Yverdon-les-Bains

Lake Joux

Le Sentier Vallée de Joux ra Ju

Orbe Vallorbe Romainmôtier La Sarraz VAUD

Morges

Lausanne

Oron

Gruyères

Lavaux UNESCO

Château-d’Œx

Vevey

Rolle St-Cergue

Moudon Echallens

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Montreux

Rougemont

Rossinière

Nyon

Thonon Yvoire

Evian Aigle

Alps Leysin Les Diablerets Villars Gryon Bex

Office du Tourisme du Canton de Vaud Avenue d’Ouchy 60 P.O. box 1125 1001 Lausanne Switzerland T. +41 (0)21 613 26 26 info@lake-geneva-region.ch www.lake-geneva-region.ch

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Gstaad

Col des Mosses

Lavey-les-Bains