Various events in Nyon: workshops, meetups and unique activities

20e Journée Romande de la Typographie

Saturday, 3 October - 10:00

UNI Global Union - Nyon

From 10.-

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.-

Again Forever / Lisa Vereertbrugghen

From Fri, 14 to Sat, 15 August

Salle des Marchandises - Nyon

From 0.-

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.-

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.-

Full

Atelier photo - nature en ville

Wednesday, 22 July - 09:30

Mont-Blanc 29 - Gland

From 0.-

Full

Zentangle et livres anciens

Monday, 27 July - 10:00

Mont-Blanc 29 - Gland

From 0.-

Full

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

Full

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

Terre en couleurs - fresque participative

Friday, 10 July - 10:00

Cour de l'école Mauverney B - Gland

From 0.-

Full

Bouquets à l'aquarelle

Wednesday, 15 July - 17:00

Mont-Blanc 29 - Gland

From 0.-

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

Full

Chante ta chair

Wednesday, 15 July - 14:30

Ecole des arts du corps - Gland

From 0.-

Unlock your voice’s power in a relaxing singing workshop. Discover your inner strength and express yourself through music, guided by Charlotte de Perrrot—open to all from 16+.

Workshops and courses

Full

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

Last chance

Cara'oké - spectacle itinérant - épisode 1

Saturday, 4 July - 18:00

Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

Last chance

Customise ton meuble au Café Boulon

From Fri, 3 to Fri, 10 July

Café Boulon - Gland

From 0.-

Learn to customize your own furniture in hands-on workshops over 4 half-days with expert guidance and discover simple techniques. Suitable for adults—limited spots!

Workshops and courses

Full

Carnet nature - Le Vieux-Bourg comme vous ne l’avez jamais vu !

Thursday, 16 July - 18:00

La Pépinière - Gland

From 0.-

Last chance

Contes à la Bibliothèque (0-3ans)

Monday, 6 July - 10:00

Bibliothèque communale - Gland

From 0.-

Discover a whimsical summer adventure for toddlers (0-3) with lively animal tales and playful stories in a green urban oasis. Join little explorers for magical moments with storytellers Irène and Isabelle.

Culture and shows

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

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

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

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

Last chance

Bouquets à l'aquarelle

Wednesday, 8 July - 18:00

Marché de Gland

From 0.-