Lausanne, culturally yours

An exhibition, a concert under the stars, a new theatrical creation… In Lausanne, culture comes in all its forms and all year round, to the delight of culture lovers.

01.04.2025

7 essential things to see in Lausanne

Feeling like a change of scenery for the weekend? To unwind and see something different? We have a suggestion of the place to go

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Nouveau quartier des arts Plateforme 10. Musee - mudac Musee - PHOTO Elysee

20.06.2022

Plateforme 10: the new 3 in 1 museum hub

Plateforme 10 is the union of and collaboration between three museums, MCBA, Photo Elysée and the mudac. These three cantonal institutions have been making Lausanne reverberate with arts and culture for many years, yet their new home right by the train station gives them a totally new dimension: more space for exhibitions, increased access for the public and synergies between the three establishments. Read on to discover more about each museum.

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28.02.2022

The most beautiful performance venues in Lausanne

In Lausanne, there are no less than 35 performance halls! To my greatest delight, fantastic shows take place there every year. Once the show has ended, though, these venues still hold a lot of interest. Their beauty hasn’t escaped my eye as an arch-photo fan, so I set off to explore the legendary venues with impressive architectural designs that still have a few secrets to reveal. Did you know that an entertainment venue is located in Switzerland’s first skyscraper? That Lausanne possesses the largest cinema theatre in the country? I’ll take you with me to discover these iconic places!

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27.02.2022

Lausanne’s love story with cinema

Lausanne and cinema is a story in itself! A strong bond links Lausanners and the seventh art, and for many reasons. If you’re in the mood to enjoy watching an old movie or a preview, you’ll be spoilt for choice as Lausanne is the town in French-speaking Switzerland with the highest number of movie theatres. But that’s not all: Lausanne also owns a huge cinematheque containing unique gems that will impress the greatest fans of the seventh art. In addition, to demonstrate its keen interest in cinema, dedicated festivals are organised during the whole year. Not to forget celebrities with ties to Lausanne who are massively recognised in the field. We’ll tell you all about it!

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