Shows, events and activities in Switzerland

Lucens Classique, concerts vendredi et samedi (music only)

From Fri, 5 to Sat, 6 June

Château de Lucens

From 70.-

Experience classical elegance at Lucens Classique: violin-piano duos, stellar concerts under the stars, and immersive Latin-inspired performances with top artists. Two nights of pure music.

Concerts

PUPLINGE CLASSIQUE : Un week-end avec Beethoven - Sonates entre deux âges

Saturday, 25 July - 19:00

Eglise de Puplinge

From 10.-

Discover Beethoven’s timeless sonatas in a 2-hour classical piano masterclass with renowned artist Christian Chamorel—bridging youth and maturity through iconic works.

Classical music

PUPLINGE CLASSIQUE : Soirée arménienne - Musique traditionnelle

Tuesday, 4 August - 19:00

Eglise de Puplinge

From 10.-

Discover an enchanting Armenian evening of classical music featuring violinist Diana Adamyan, cellist Lyana Ulikhanyan, and pianist Heghine Rapyan performing timeless compositions.

Classical music

PUPLINGE CLASSIQUE : Les Grands Récitals II - Prodige d'Outre-Manche

Friday, 7 August - 19:00

Eglise de Puplinge

From 10.-

Discover virtuoso pianist Benjamin Grosvenor in a 2-hour masterclass recital featuring Beethoven, Schumann, Scriabine & Chopin—pure classical brilliance.

Classical music

PUPLINGE CLASSIQUE : Josquin Desprez - Baisiez-moy

Thursday, 13 August - 19:00

Eglise de Puplinge

From 10.-

Discover Josquin Desprez’s masterpiece Baisiez-moy in a 2-hour classical concert by Ensemble Thélème, featuring rare vocal and instrumental gems with luth and Ondes Martenot.

Classical music

PUPLINGE CLASSIQUE : Place à l'orchestre - Et place aux jeunes !

Sunday, 16 August - 19:00

Eglise de Puplinge

From 10.-

Discover the Orchestre des Jeunes de Suisse Romande with soprano Fiona Fauchois performing Respighi and De Falla—2h of classical brilliance for young and seasoned music lovers!

Classical music

PUPLINGE CLASSIQUE : Les Grands Récitals - Grand répertoire au clavier

Sunday, 19 July - 19:00

Eglise de Puplinge

From 10.-

Discover a 2-hour piano masterclass featuring Finghin Collins performing Pleyel, Chopin, Haydn, O’Kelly, Pfeiffer & Debussy’s finest works. Pure classical brilliance awaits.

Classical music

Lucens Classique, pack dimanche

Sunday, 7 June - 11:00

Château de Lucens

From 10.-

Family day at Lucens with free concert by The Woodgies, piano duel brunch, and Sherlock Holmes museum fun for all ages on June 7. Pack includes music, brunch, museum entry.

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Nyon Classique

Friday, 29 May - 20:00

Salle de la Colombière - Nyon

From 10.-

Nyon Classique: A 90-minute classical concert for all ages 8+ featuring Elgar, Barber, Warlock, and Grieg’s timeless string masterpieces. Enjoy an elegant evening of string symphonies and Nordic melodies.

Classical music

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Spectacle 2026 : "Plus classique que ça ..."

From Fri, 29 to Sun, 31 May

Rives du Lac - Yverdon-les-Bains

From 15.-

Spectacle 2026: A breathtaking circus return! Discover aerial silks, juggling, trapeze, acrobatics, and magic—limited seats available.

Theatre and performing arts

Concert symphonique de clôture

Tuesday, 9 June - 19:30

Conservatoire de Genève - Salle Franz Liszt - Geneva

From 0.-

A grand symphonic finale featuring Sergey Ostrovsky’s violin virtuosity and conducting in Brahms’ Violin Concerto and Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony—pure classical mastery at 6:45 PM.

Classical music

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Spectacle Coppet 2026 - Centre de Danse OR

Friday, 29 May - 20:00

Théâtre de Terre Sainte, Coppet

From 10.-

Discover the Spectacle Coppet 2026 at Centre de Danse OR—a breathtaking fusion of contemporary choreography and live performance. Immerse yourself in artistic innovation.

Dance

Grandis, Ose ! Le spectacle 2026 du Jeune Ballet Hélia

Saturday, 13 June - 17:30

Salle des Utins - Echandens

From 15.-

Experience the poetic journey of life through dance in Grandis, Ose!—a powerful ballet by Jeune Ballet Hélia exploring birth, struggle, love, and self-discovery in immersive, emotional movement.

Dance

Trio Ernest – Concert Transmission

Friday, 21 May - 20:00

Salle Bartholoni - Geneva

From 0.-

Discover Trio Ernest’s live concert featuring emerging chamber music talents, born from their 2025 mentorship initiative. A unique blend of masterful performance and fresh voices.

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Trio Ernest – Brunch musical

Sunday, 15 November - 11:00

Floky la Loutre - Geneva

From 0.-

Enjoy a musical brunch with Trio Ernest at Flocky la Loutre! Sip coffee and savor gourmet treats while listening to a classical duo—soprano Amélia Feuer and harpist Laudine Dard. Perfect start to your Sunday.

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Trio Ernest & Friends

Friday, 29 January - 20:00

Salle Franz Liszt, Conservatoire de Musique de Genève - Geneva

From 0.-

Discover a stellar evening with Trio Ernest & Friends—Quatuor Modigliani, pianist Sarah Strohm, and Thomas Lefort perform Mendelssohn’s Octuor and Strohl’s Trio in a rare, breathtaking concert.

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Beethoven II

Friday, 12 June - 20:00

Salle Franz Liszt - Geneva

From 18.-

Immerse yourself in a masterclass of classical brilliance with violinist Chouchane Siranosian and conductor Stephan MacLeod, performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony. A night of timeless elegance at...

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PANTIN – Bloch, Stravinski

Thursday, 28 May - 20:00

Salle Métropole - Lausanne

From 5.-

Explore Bloch’s violin concerto, blending Indigenous and Hebrew traditions, alongside Stravinsky’s fiery ballet Petrouchka. A vibrant tribute by violinist Felix Froschhammer and conductor David Reiland.

Classical music

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Scenes from nowhere

Thursday, 28 May - 18:30

Le Balcon - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Catherine’s mesmerizing fusion of classical composition and bold performances—from intimate Candlelight Concerts to heavy metal with Chaos Rising—live at this electrifying event.

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Liederquartet

Thursday, 11 June - 20:00

Le Balcon - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover a mesmerizing reimagining of Schubert, Schumann, Fauré, and Poulenc’s vocal works by string and brass ensemble, paired with the stunning "Souffle, Lumière et matière" exhibition. A unique musical journey awaits.

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Messieurs, Mesdames! Quel Carnaval!

Tuesday, 23 June - 20:00

Le Balcon - Geneva

From 15.-

Discover the glamour of La Belle Époque with a captivating vocal performance celebrating bold, passionate women through the roaring 20s’ music and stunning visuals.

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Opéra de l'Impératrice - Ottone 15.07.2026

Wednesday, 15 July - 19:30

Abbatiale de Payerne

From 25.-

Experience Handel’s masterpiece Ottone in a breathtaking open-air opera at Abbey Castle. Baroque splendor with Capella Paterniacensis, star vocalists, and a gripping 18th-century drama under the stars.

Classical music

Opéra de l'Impératrice - Ottone 17.07.2026

Friday, 17 July - 19:30

Abbatiale de Payerne

From 30.-

Experience the grandeur of Handel’s Ottone in this stunning open-air Baroque opera, featuring Capella Paterniacensis, star countertenors Logan Lopez Gonzalez and Charles Sudan, and a breathtaking setting at Abbey Castle.

Classical music

Opéra de l'Impératrice - Ottone 18.07.2026

Saturday, 18 July - 19:30

Abbatiale de Payerne

From 30.-

Immerse yourself in Handel’s Ottone HWV 15, a grand Baroque opera seria with stellar cast & Capella Paterniacensis. Open-air drama in 1723—rain? Postponed or concert indoor.

Classical music

Opéra de l'Impératrice - Ottone 11.07.2026

Saturday, 11 July - 19:30

Abbatiale de Payerne

From 30.-

Experience Handel’s majestic Ottone in an open-air Baroque masterpiece at Abbey Castle. Conductor Lionel Desmeules leads stellar soloists under Constance Larrieu’s direction—rain or shine!

Classical music

Opéra de l'Impératrice - Ottone 14.07.2026

Tuesday, 14 July - 19:30

Abbatiale de Payerne

From 25.-

Baroque masterpiece Ottone by Handel comes alive in an open-air opera with Capella Paterniacensis and star soloists. 14 Jul 2026, Abbey Castle courtyard.

Classical music

Opéra de l'Impératrice - Ottone 10.07.2026

Friday, 10 July - 19:30

Abbatiale de Payerne

From 30.-

Experience the grandeur of Handel’s Ottone in this open-air Baroque opera, featuring Capella Paterniacensis and stellar soloists. A 3-hour epic of power and passion in the Abbey Castle courtyard—rain date guaranteed.

Classical music

Orfeo ed Euridice

Tuesday, 9 June - 20:00

Victoria Hall - Geneva

From 10.-

Experience Orfeo ed Euridice in Gluck’s timeless Vienna 1762 version at Festival Haydn-Mozart 2026. Soprano Sophie Junker, Marie Perbost, Iestyn Davies, and Gli Angeli Genève deliver a breathtaking opera at 19h15.

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Haydn, Stabat Mater

Monday, 15 June - 20:00

Victoria Hall - Geneva

From 10.-

Experience the emotional depth of Haydn’s Stabat Mater and Zelenka’s Miserere in this powerful concert at 19h15 as part of the Festival Haydn-Mozart 2026.

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Beethoven I

Saturday, 6 June - 20:00

Victoria Hall - Geneva

From 8.-

Experience the power of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" with Kristian Bezuidenhout on piano and Gli Angeli Genève under Stephan MacLeod’s direction. A masterful evening of classical brilliance.

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Der profunde Componist

Thursday, 28 May - 20:00

Temple de Saint-Gervais - Geneva

From 15.-

Discover a mesmerizing vocal ensemble concert featuring Johann Christoph Bach’s profound compositions. Join Aleksandra Lewandowska, Alex Potter, Guy Cutting, and Stephan MacLeod for a divine performance with Gli Angeli Genève.

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Bouquet final !

Saturday, 6 June - 17:00

Salle du Lignon - Vernier

From 0.-

Celebrate Vernier Culture’s grand finale with free musical theatre, an itinerant opera-landscape and live electro—no machines! Join us June 6th from 5 PM for a sparkling, inclusive party.

Theatre and performing arts