Various events in the canton of Vaud: workshops, meetups and unique activities

Explorer son esprit grâce au Clean Language - Module 2

Saturday, 7 November - 09:30

Vevey

From 1'500.-

Unlock your mind’s potential with Clean Language Module 2—explore unconscious metaphors, deepen transformative questioning, and integrate symbolic modeling for lasting change. Led by expert Noémie Dehouck, this 5-day training...

Training courses

The Shift Day 2025

Saturday, 28 November - 09:30

Tibits, 2ème étage (dans la gare) - Lausanne

From 5.-

Join The Shift Day 2025: Switzerland’s top event for ecological transition, where experts, communes & associations unite to accelerate decarbonization. Open to all! Dec 6.

Conferences

VIE DE RÈVE ? Parcours d'un photogaphe - aventurier

Thursday, 19 November - 19:30

Grande salle de la Concorde - Chavannes-près-Renens

From 10.-

Unlock the real story behind a photographer-adventurer’s journey—where dreams meet reality. Discover the courage, sacrifices, and meaning behind the lens at this thought-provoking talk.

Conferences

Cyberrisques: comment éviter les pièges du numérique

Thursday, 8 October - 19:00

Salle des Utins - Echandens

From 10.-

Learn to spot and dodge cyber threats in this hands-on workshop! Discover how to protect your personal and professional data from phishing, scams, and ransomware with expert tips and real-world examples.

Workshops and courses

Journal créatif

Sunday, 27 September - 10:00

Refuge ddu Bois de la Côte - Echandens

From 20.-

Creative journaling workshop: Explore self-expression through writing, drawing & collage—no experience needed! Relax, reflect, and craft with provided materials. Bring a picnic for lunch.

Workshops and courses

Formation Cranio-Sacrée

From Sat, 20 June to Sun, 25 October

ShalaZen - Forel (Lavaux)

From 150.-

Discover the art of craniosacral touch—learn to "listen" rather than "do" in this immersive weekend workshop at Shalazen, Forel. Open to all, no prerequisites.

Training courses

Réduction de minerai et raffinage de fer

Wednesday, 23 September - 09:00

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 700.-

Uncover the ancient art of iron smelting—from crushing ore to forging metal. Hands-on course with expert Jean-Marie Corona, Sept 23–25, 2026. All ages welcome, no prior skills needed.

Training courses

Full

Vide grenier + vide dressing dans le QUARTIER du Flon 5 septembre 2026

Saturday, 5 September - 09:00

Quartier du Flon Lausanne

From 45.-

Sell secondhand goods & clothes at this Flon neighborhood flea market. 3m x 3m stand, 45 CHF fee, free entry for visitors, 9am–6pm on Sept 5, 2026.

Leisure activities

Nearly full

Vide grenier + vide dressing dans le QUARTIER du Flon 3 octobre 2026

Saturday, 3 October - 09:00

Quartier du Flon Lausanne

From 45.-

Sell used items & clothes at this Flon neighborhood garage sale & dress sale on 3 Oct 2026. 3x3m stands, 45 CHF, 9am-6pm.

Leisure activities

Nearly full

Cultiver et transformer les plantes médicinales - 2026 Module 3 - Transformation et conservation

Saturday, 31 October - 09:30

Mauborget - Pan d'Ozi

From 50.- / 50€

Master the art of preserving medicinal plants—craft tisanes, syrups, teas, and more with hands-on techniques. Take home recipes, products, and legal insights for home or small-scale use.

Training courses

Full

Jardiner en permaculture - Module 5 - Reproduire ses plantes - Conserver sa production

Saturday, 5 September - 09:30

Mauborget - Pan d'Ozi

From 50.- / 50€

Discover the art of plant propagation and food preservation in this hands-on permaculture workshop. Learn fermentation, seed-saving, grafting, and more while taking home homemade preserves.

Training courses

Sound Healing - voyage sonore - session ; couché sur une table

From Tue, 1 September to Tue, 22 December

Maison Bien Être " Swiss Veda" - Saint-Prex

From 150.-

Relax into a sound healing journey—lie down, immerse in sacred instruments like singing bowls and drums, and let vibrations guide you to deep renewal. A 60-minute blissful escape for two.

Leisure activities

Fabriquer son set à feu primitif

Saturday, 19 September - 09:30

Bonvillars

From 50.- / 50€

Master the ancient art of friction fire-starting! Learn to craft a primitive fire set—from foraging tools to igniting embers—through hands-on forest workshops and hands-on practice. Perfect for survivalists and nature lovers.

Workshops and courses

Nearly full

Plantes médicinales d'automne

Saturday, 12 September - 09:45

Bonvillars

From 50.-

Discover the magic of autumn medicinal plants in this hands-on workshop. Learn identification, sustainable harvesting, and craft your own herbal tincture—take home a guide and your creation!

Workshops and courses

Une nuit sauvage | 24h en forêt

Saturday, 29 August - 13:00

Mauborget

From 0.- / 0€

Spend a night in the wild—learn to build a waterproof shelter, forage edible plants, and master fire-making without matches. A hands-on survival adventure for nature lovers.

Workshops and courses

Pause bien être - relaxation & méditation (petit groupe)

From Mon, 22 June to Mon, 21 December

Maison Bien Être St-Prex - Swiss Veda - Saint-Prex

From 158.-

Recharge your mind & body with guided relaxation and heart-centered meditation in a small, supportive group. Led by expert Dominique Goy, this 60-minute pause offers breathing exercises, gentle movement, and silent reflection...

Leisure activities

Devenez entrepreneur : Processus d’acquisition d’une pharmacie selon les critères Apofin

Monday, 31 August - 19:00

Impression Café - Lausanne

From 300.-

Become a pharmacy owner: Learn the Apofin acquisition process step-by-step—ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector. Limited spots available.

Training courses

Symposium Interdisciplinaire en Chirurgie Orthognathique & Planification 3D

From Thu, 11 June 2026 to Thu, 18 March 2027

Auditoire A - Hôpital des enfants - Lausanne

From 50.-

Explore the future of orthognathic surgery with 3D planning—from basics to complex cases. Perfect for orthodontists and dentists seeking precision, collaboration tools, and advanced techniques in a hands-on symposium.

Conferences

SWISS AEROPRESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Saturday, 10 October - 15:00

Espace Amaretto - Lausanne

From 75.-

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

Les fruits et graines sauvages

Sunday, 13 September - 09:00

Préverenges

From 50.- / 50€

Cook fresh, seasonal meals with us in this hands-on workshop. Limited to 5, enjoy local ingredients, creativity, and a relaxed morning near Fribourg train station.

Workshops and courses

Nearly full

Cours de theremin à Lausanne avec Coralie Ehinger

From Sat, 20 June to Sat, 29 August

Theremin LAB - Lausanne

From 75.-

Master the theremin with Coralie Ehinger in Lausanne—play music without touching the instrument. Hands-free magic for beginners and skilled musicians alike.

Workshops and courses

Couteau de cuisine

Tuesday, 8 September - 09:00

Les ateliers de la côte - Etoy

From 600.-

Forge your own precision: a 2-day hands-on workshop crafting a Japanese-style kitchen knife from steel to handle, guided by a master artisan. Sept 8-9, 2026.

Training courses

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

Forum | Pourquoi démolir quand on peut transformer ? Valoriser l'existant, adapter nos villes

Tuesday, 29 September - 09:00

Ecole de la construction - Tolochenaz

From 90.-

Les armures suisses: le cas du château de la Sarraz

Thursday, 17 September - 19:30

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 0.-

Explore the craftsmanship and history of Swiss armor at Château de La Sarraz—discover how these masterpieces reflect medieval military ingenuity and societal power. Free talk, registration required.

Conferences

EMB - Journée officielle - Test2

Friday, 28 August - 13:00 to 13:10

EMB - Lucens

From 0.-

10 ans de politiciennes.ch Soirée de soutien

Thursday, 26 November - 18:00

Casino de Montbenon - Lausanne

From 80.-

Soirée Social Hack

From Thu, 23 July to Wed, 9 December

Le Cep d'or -Vevey

From 49.-

Break the social code & connect authentically—no pressure, just real conversations. Join White Hat’s Social Hack for meaningful bonds in a playful, screen-free evening.

Workshops and courses

Bella & Co'nnection III

Thursday, 15 October - 18:30

Everness Hôtel & Resort - Chavannes-de-Bogis

From 65.-

Journée à Aquatis

Monday, 2 November - 09:45

Aquatis - Lausanne

From 0.-

Join us for an unforgettable adventure day at Labyrinthe Aventure! Free entry for kids, fun puzzles, giant slides, and outdoor games await everyone—bring your picnic or dine on-site. All ages welcome!

Workshops and courses

Ouest Forum 2026

Thursday, 12 November - 12:00

Salle de spectacles de Renens

From 80.-

Crise, rumeur, réputation: comment sauver sa PME ? Ouest Forum célèbre cette année son 10e anniversaire ! Depuis 10 ans, ce rendez-vous phare de l’Ouest lausannois réunit des participants issus d’horizons divers pour échanger...

Conferences

Atelier bijoux - Octobre 2026

Saturday, 3 October - 13:00

Ecoute de soi - Morges

From 35.-

L'industrie de la lime : L'industrialisation à Vallorbe

Friday, 4 September - 19:30

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 0.-

Unveil Vallorbe’s lime industry legacy—from artisan craft to global precision. Discover how innovation shaped history, economy & culture in this free talk, 4 Sept 2026.

Conferences

Balade Gourmande de Bonvillars

Saturday, 28 August - 09:00

Champagne

From 0.-

Discover a delicious culinary walk through Bonvillars, blending local flavors and scenic charm. A must-visit for food lovers!

Walks and visits

Initiation à la dégustation

From Sun, 18 October to Fri, 4 December

VinoHelp - Morges

From 85.-

Discover the art of wine tasting in this beginner-friendly workshop. Explore flavors, aromas, and pairings while enjoying 6 diverse wines and a delicious spread.

Workshops and courses

Dégustation de Vins et Fromages

From Sat, 17 October to Sun, 6 December

VinoHelp - Morges

From 75.-

Explore the art of wine and cheese pairing in a fun, interactive tasting session. Discover perfect matches with 6 expertly curated accords and artisanal breads near Morges train station.

Workshops and courses

COSMOGONIA - Midi Théâtre

Thursday, 10 December - 12:15

Théâtre Benno Besson - Yverdon-les-Bains

From 20.-

Discover a witty improvised theatre show where a clown brings cosmic adventure to life—mixing low-key props with sci-fi grandeur. Pure creativity, humor, and heart.

Culture and shows

Visage au coeur, visage à coeur...

Wednesday, 9 September - 08:00

Hôpital des enfants - Auditoire B - Lausanne

From 0.-

A day dedicated to patient well-being—relax, connect, and rediscover confidence through workshops, open discussions, and expert support. Ideal for those navigating facial changes due to illness or trauma.

Conferences

Ferronnerie du patrimoine bâti et sa restauration/conservation

Friday, 18 September - 19:30

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 0.-

Discover the art and science of restoring wrought-iron heritage through expert insights. Learn how to preserve history’s delicate ironwork—key techniques, decay mechanisms, and hands-on case studies. Free, but register now.

Conferences

Last chance

Balade de Péquinsin

Saturday, 15 August - 09:00

Grenette de Moudon

From 0.-

Discover the charming trails of Péquinsin on this guided nature walk—perfect for hikers and families. Immerse yourself in scenic landscapes and local stories.

Walks and visits

Atelier d'écriture: les personnages

Saturday, 31 October - 14:15

QAP - Aigle

From 65.-

Master the art of crafting atmosphere through words in this hands-on writing workshop. Dive into paper and pen to evoke mood, setting, and time—no screens, just creativity.

Workshops and courses

Septembre Rouge

Tuesday, 22 September - 17:30

Musée de la Main UNIL-CHUV - Lausanne

From 0.-

Public conference on blood cancer awareness: Discover myéloproliferative neoplasms—rare bone marrow diseases—with expert insights, Q&A, and networking. Join us Sept 22, 2026, for advancements in diagnosis and care.

Conferences

Atelier CNV - Le pouvoir de l’empathie en famille

Saturday, 3 October - 09:00

Le cazard - Lausanne

From 0.- / 0€

Atelier CNV - - Corps, émotions, danse et CNV

Saturday, 3 October - 10:30

Le cazard - Lausanne

From 0.- / 0€

Murmuration : Coopération et Non Violence par les sens

Saturday, 3 October - 12:00

Le cazard - Lausanne

From 0.- / 0€

« le travail » de Byron Katie et la CNV: des outils pour la paix

Saturday, 3 October - 15:00

Le cazard - Lausanne

From 0.- / 0€

Théâtre forum et CNV

Saturday, 3 October - 13:30

Le cazard - Lausanne

From 0.- / 0€

Création d'un atelier de forge : comment bien s'équiper

Thursday, 24 September - 19:30

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 0.-

Discover how to equip your blacksmithing workshop like the pros—experts share key tips, tools, and pitfalls for a safe, functional forge space. Free event, registration required.

Conferences

La forge, l'horlogerie, et la mécanique d'art

Friday, 25 September - 19:30

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 0.-

Discover the artistry behind precision: a roundtable where master forgers, watchmakers and fine mechanics explore their shared craft—from forged steel to intricate movements. Free, but registration required—25 Sept 2026,...

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Initiation à la fonderie de bronze

From Sat, 26 to Mon, 28 September

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 350.-

Discover the ancient art of bronze casting in a hands-on workshop. Learn mould-making, alloy creation, and metal pours under expert guidance. One-day session, all levels welcome.

Training courses

Nearly full

Lionel Frésard rencontre Royale Cattin - Midi théâtre

Friday, 5 March - 12:15

Théâtre Benno Besson - Yverdon-les-Bains

From 20.-

Dive into witty improvisation as a Jura-based actor and drag queen Royale Cattin share stories, laughter, and theatrical magic—where identity, humor, and bold performances collide.

Culture and shows

Atelier cuisine: légumes de saison

Tuesday, 22 September - 18:00

Salle des Utins - Echandens

From 20.-

Cooking workshop: seasonal vegetables celebration. Learn creative, plant-based recipes, enjoy a nutritious buffet, and discover healthy eating tips with a nutritionist.

Workshops and courses

Danser pour le plaisir: Relaxation, danse libre guidée

Tuesday, 10 November - 18:00

Salle des Utins - Echandens

From 8.-

Unwind & dance freely! Join this guided session for relaxation, movement, and joy—no experience needed. Comfortable clothes & a yoga mat recommended. Open to adults 18+.

Dance

Full

Ferronnerie d'art

Thursday, 17 September - 09:00

GAM - La Sarraz

From 600.-

Discover the art of blacksmithing in this hands-on workshop! Learn traditional ironwork techniques—twists, riveting, and more—while crafting a stunning collective wrought-iron gate over 2 days. Beginner-friendly with prior...

Training courses