Various events in Nyon: workshops, meetups and unique activities

Musée national suisse

Thursday, 31 December - 17:00

Musée national suisse - Château de Prangins

From 10.-

Discover Château de Prangins, a stunning 18th-century lakeside mansion turned museum. Explore Lumières-era exhibits, lush gardens, and seasonal dining by Lake Geneva.

Exhibitions and museums

CULTURE TRIP 2027

Sunday, 17 January - 10:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 75.-

That's Twisted - Baptiste Cazaux

Wednesday, 24 March - 20:30

Usine à Gaz, Salle 2 - Nyon

From 15.-

Discover Kontakt - Puéril Péril: a daring acrobatic spectacle where six performers defy gravity—no nets, no tricks—just breathtaking human skill and joyful connection. Pure, playful, and unforgettable.

Dance

Le Margherite - Erika Zueneli

Friday, 30 October - 20:30

Usine à Gaz - Salle 2 - Nyon

From 15.-

A political thriller meets sharp character study—Francois Hien’s Jeanne Bloch imagines a dystopian France where a former PM faces trial under an oppressive regime. Raw, gripping theatre with minimal staging.

Dance

Sacre + Impromptu - Igor Satrvinski et Daniel Larrieu

From Thu, 12 to Fri, 13 November

Usine à Gaz - Salle 2 - Nyon

From 15.-

Discover Chassol’s unique fusion of jazz, stand-up storytelling, and live film—an immersive concert where music and comedy collide. Funny How ?, his latest album, reimagines New York’s comedy clubs as orchestral soul.

Dance

Body Electric - Kiyan Khoshoie

From Thu, 21 to Fri, 22 January

Usine à Gaz - Salle 2 - Nyon

From 15.-

Discover Laura Chaignat’s hilarious yet poignant one-woman show on friendship—how many times a week do we truly need our friends? Raw, witty, and deeply human.

Dance

Kaguya-Hime - Katarzyna Gdaniec et Marco Cantalupo - Cie Linga

Wednesday, 30 September - 15:00

Usine à Gaz - Salle 2 - Nyon

From 15.-

Unleash Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure with Lucile Lacaze’s bold twist—power, desire, and dark humor collide. Four actors bring ten roles to life in a gripping, modern thriller where justice and morality clash. Tense,...

Dance

Wandering Dramaturgies (Workshop in English) / Rencontres ddd Mona De Weerdt & Valerie Wehrens

Saturday, 15 August - 13:00

La Grenette : Place du Marché 2, Nyon

From 0.-

Popcorn & Dramaturgy / Rencontres ddd Mona De Weerdt & Valerie Wehrens

From Thu, 13 to Fri, 14 August

La Grenette : Place du Marché 2, Nyon

From 0.-

Visite du Jardin-Forêt d'Eos

From Wed, 19 August to Wed, 16 September

Jardin-Forêt d'Eos - Eysins

From 10.-

Explore the Morettes forest garden, a 2025 eco-education project blending nature, wellness and sustainability for all ages. Discover hands-on learning in a living classroom.

Walks and visits

Jouons à la biblio ! Matinée jeux de société avec Les Ludivores

Saturday, 5 September - 10:00

Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Gland

From 0.-

Jouer à la bibliothèque, c’est possible ! Venez découvrir des jeux de société originaux autour du thème de la vie sauvage et des animaux, solo ou en famille et profitez d’un moment détente. Une soirée animée par l’association...

Leisure activities

20e Journée Romande de la Typographie

Saturday, 3 October - 10:00

UNI Global Union - Nyon

From 10.-

Full

Maisons durables : Dessiner la maison du futur

Wednesday, 5 August - 09:00

Mont-Blanc 29 - Gland

From 0.-

Unleash your creativity in this fun drawing workshop and design the eco-friendly home of tomorrow with artist Marie Kolly—all ages welcome, no skills needed!

Workshops and courses

Full

De photographes à modèles – photo studio

Saturday, 8 August - 09:30

Loges du Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

Discover the art of photography and modeling in this hands-on workshop! Swap roles as photographer and model while exploring portrait techniques with Photo Club Gland. Open to all ages 12+.

Workshops and courses

Full

Cyanotype

From Thu, 13 to Fri, 14 August

La Pépinière - Gland

From 0.-

Unlock the magic of cyanotype! Capture sunlight’s beauty by printing flowers and leaves onto paper—create one-of-a-kind artworks with Melanie Gehri. Suitable for all ages (kids 7+ with an adult).

Workshops and courses

Last chance

Gardiens magiques

Tuesday, 28 July - 10:30

Tuillières - Gland

From 0.-

Discover the magic of trees in Gland! Join an immersive workshop to explore the history, symbolism, and well-being secrets of our urban guardians—platane or catalpa. Relax, create, and connect with nature through art and...

Workshops and courses

Rencontre avec les auteurs des « Aventures du château » et atelier dessin

Wednesday, 2 September - 14:00

Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Gland

From 0.-

Jouons à la biblio – Matinée jeu de rôle en famille (dès 7 ans) avec les Ludivores

Saturday, 26 September - 09:00

Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Gland

From 0.-

Les plantes ont-elles quelque chose à nous dire ?

Tuesday, 29 September - 19:00

Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Gland

From 0.-

Last chance

Dessin d’animaux de la faune sauvage suisse

Wednesday, 29 July - 09:00

Mont-Blanc 29 - Gland

From 0.-

Explore forest animals through painting with artist Marie Kolly. A fun, beginner-friendly workshop—perfect for parents and kids! Sign-up opens July 20.

Workshops and courses

Last chance

Zentangle et livres anciens

Monday, 27 July - 10:00

Mont-Blanc 29 - Gland

From 0.-

Concevoir et créer son jardin-forêt nourricier

Sunday, 4 October - 09:00

Jardin-Forêt d'Eos - Eysins

From 153.-

Discover the power of food forests—learn how to design, plant, and thrive with nature’s most resilient ecosystems. Ideal for beginners, this hands-on session covers principles, plant selection, and a real-world visit. Bring...

Training courses

Concevoir et créer son jardin-forêt nourricier

Saturday, 29 August - 09:00

Jardin-forêt des Morettes - Prangins

From 153.-

Discover the power of food forests—learn how to design, plant, and thrive with nature’s most resilient ecosystems. Ideal for beginners, this hands-on session covers principles, plant selection, and a real-world visit. Bring...

Training courses

Les Perséides rencontrent la Table aux étoiles

Wednesday, 12 August - 19:15

Place de pic-nic « En Ruyre » - Luins

From 0.-

Shake It

Friday, 31 July - 18:00

Ecole des arts du corps - Gland

From 0.-

Join SHAKE IT: A wild, instinctive dance workshop for women (16+) to unlock your pelvic power, embrace sisterhood, and transform through movement. Led by Charlotte de Perrot—openings July 20.

Workshops and courses

Spiel im Spiel (Le jeu dans le jeu) / Ceren Oran & Moving Borders

From Fri, 21 to Sat, 22 August

Salle de la Colombière - Nyon

From 0.-

Lick Life Against the Direction of its Fur / Tyra Wigg

From Fri, 21 to Sat, 22 August

Usine à Gaz - Salle 2 - Nyon

From 0.-

Again Forever / Lisa Vereertbrugghen

From Fri, 14 to Sat, 15 August

Salle des Marchandises - Nyon

From 0.-

Visite du Jardin-Forêt des Morettes

From Tue, 25 August to Tue, 22 September

Jardin-forêt des Morettes - Prangins

From 10.-

Discover Gfeller Bio’s edible forest garden in Sédeilles—a breathtaking 6,000m² agroforestry project with 190 fruit varieties. Explore sustainable farming, biodiversity, and resilience in action.

Walks and visits