After an action-packed weekend, between Fête de la Cité and the Tour de France, we kick-start the week ahead with new outdoor activities and exciting events. We love how vibrant Lausanne is this time of year! Here’s our pick of what’s happening in and around Lausanne this week.
All week
- This week is your last chance to enjoy this year’s edition of Montreux Jazz Festival!
- Open all summer from Wednesday to Sunday, The Maison Lavaux exhibition is an immersion in the heart of Lavaux. Be inspired and surprised by this unique Swiss cultural landscape, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site!
- Audrey Hepburn won’t wanna miss this ongoing exhibition in Morges, tracing her career from Hollywood to Switzerland.
Monday, July 11
- Discover the edible wild plants that grow in Lausanne. Have fun recognizing them, drawing them and tasting them. A workshop in collaboration with Lausanne à Table. Note: rescheduled to Monday, July 18 in case of rain.
- In occasion of Saint-François 750 anniversary celebrations, join Floriane for a walk on “L’autre guet“ – stroll to learn about the ancient role of a second town watchmen who used guard the bell tower of Saint-François.
Tuesday, July 12
- Meet musician Sébastien Pittet with his solo project W A N U. An atmospheric, dreamlike and intimate music in which jazz, folk and experimental colors are mixed.
Thursday, July 14
- The Locarno Film Festival comes to Platforme 10 from July 14 to 16 – Lausanne’s new arts district will be transformed into a temporary Piazza Grande for three days of open-air cinema and XXL projections on the façade of the new mudac and Photo Elysée building.
Friday, July 15
- The Locarno Film Festival comes to Platforme 10 from July 14 to 16 – Lausanne’s new arts district will be transformed into a temporary Piazza Grande for three days of open-air cinema and XXL projections on the façade of the new mudac and Photo Elysée building.
- Lausanne has plenty of green spaces to offer and the summer weekend series of Garden Parties Lausanne aims to celebrate our favorite city parks. This weekend Parc Valency kicks off the event with lots of activities for the whole family!
Saturday, July 16
- Lausanne has plenty of green spaces to offer and the summer weekend series of Garden Parties Lausanne aims to celebrate our favorite city parks. This weekend Parc Valency kicks off the event with lots of activities for the whole family!
- Meet Lucile and Charlotte, who will explain their background and the terminology of ceramics. Discover the subtleties of the kiln, the clay, and tools of this art.
- The Locarno Film Festival comes to Platforme 10 from July 14 to 16 – Lausanne’s new arts district will be transformed into a temporary Piazza Grande for three days of open-air cinema and XXL projections on the façade of the new mudac and Photo Elysée building.
- Discover the history of Lausanne’s wines and vineyards through a guided tour followed by a tasting at the carnotzet of the City Hall (usually closed to the public!).
- Discover and experience the Swiss hiking landscape in a different light – in the moonlight!
Sunday, July 17
- If you love the mountains, are not afraid of heights and want to try something new, our new round-up of nearby Via Ferrata routes might give you some inspiration on what to do this Sunday.
- Discover and experience the Swiss hiking landscape in a different light – in the moonlight!
- Here is a list of some go-to summer activities and nearby day trips if you have family or friends visiting over the weekend.
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