Shows, events and activities in Switzerland

Concert-Famille: Disney & Comédie Musicale

Saturday, 5 September - 17:00

Salle communale de Cologny

From 0.-

A magical family concert blending Disney classics and Broadway hits with rising star Virginia Sirolli and pianist Evaristo Pérez—pure joy for all ages.

Classical music

Une nuit à Berlin- Cabaret la comédie musicale en concert

From Fri, 11 to Sun, 13 September

Théâtre de Marens - Nyon

From 25.-

Déambulation musicale à Cologny

Sunday, 6 September - 14:00

Salle communale de Cologny

From 0.-

Family-friendly concert for ages 5+ featuring Youyou & Zoey Chang on piano duo and Miriflu Engeler as narrator. Discover Prokofiev’s "Petra and the Wolf," a playful twist on the classic tale.

Classical music

FILM : Écosse, terres de légendes - Un voyage musical en Écosse avec Joanne McIver, musicienne invitée du festival

Friday, 13 November - 18:00

MEG - Musée d'ethnographie de Genève - Geneva

From 10.-

Ateliers d'éveil musical (3-7 ans)

From Wed, 9 September 2026 to Wed, 23 June 2027

ESPACE-IFE - Pont-d'Ain

From 10€

Unleash creativity with fun improvisation workshops for kids aged 8-12! Learn quick thinking, spontaneity and teamwork through playful scenarios.

Workshops and courses

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.

Concerts

Full

"Le Jardin musical" - Étienne Favre

From Mon, 24 to Thu, 27 August

Place l'illustre famille Burattini - Pré aux vaches - 16 - Le Grand-Bornand

From 0€

Discover Étienne Favre’s whimsical giant musical instruments—guitar-shaped bikes and flute wheels—at this enchanting festival. Open to all, 24–27 [Month] 10am–7pm, Pass-festival required.

Festivals

Partie 2 : Verdures de la nuit et autres poèmes (vernissage + table ronde + lecture musicale)

Sunday, 30 August - 13:30

Domaine Chappaz - Euloz

From 0.-

Eveil musical 4-6 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 11:30

Sous-sol de l'école de la Tambourine - Carouge

From 0.-

THEATRE - MUSICAL - "Retrospectaculaire"

Thursday, 21 January - 20:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

THEATRE - MUSICAL - "Retrospectaculaire"

Friday, 22 January - 20:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

SPECTACLE MUSICAL - "Huitante"

Tuesday, 11 May - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

SPECTACLE MUSICAL - "Huitante"

Wednesday, 12 May - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

COMEDIE MUSICALE - "Romeo et Juliette"

Wednesday, 26 May - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

COMEDIE MUSICALE - "Romeo et Juliette"

Thursday, 27 May - 20:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

SPETACLE MUSICAL - "Aliose chante Le Forestier"

Wednesday, 17 March - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

Eveil musical 1-4 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 09:30

Chemin du Pommier 14 - Le Grand-Saconnex

From 0.-

Eveil musical 4-6 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 11:00

Chemin du Pommier 14 - Le Grand-Saconnex

From 0.-

Eveil musical 1-4 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 09:30

Sous-sol de l'école de la Tambourine - Carouge

From 0.-

Concours National d’Exécution Musicale

From Thu, 22 to Fri, 23 October

L'Abeille - Riddes

From 0.- / 0€

Spectacle musical La Voleuse de prénoms

From Sat, 26 September to Sat, 3 October

Salle de la grande école - Treyvaux

From 20.-

Splendeurs baroques (partie 1)

Sunday, 4 October - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Le quatuor à cordes, l'instrument parfait !

Sunday, 8 November - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Quatuor à cordes Aviv

Classical music

Les cuivres fêtent Noël

Sunday, 13 December - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Concert extraordinaire de Nouvel-An

Sunday, 17 January - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Hommage à Beethoven (200 ans)

Sunday, 28 February - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Tribune des jeunes musiciens

Sunday, 14 March - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Splendeurs baroques (partie 2)

Sunday, 25 April - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Queens

From Sat, 19 to Sun, 20 September

Cinéma-théâtre d'Onex-Parc

From 20.-

Discover an electrifying night of live music with Queens—where powerful vocals and iconic hits light up the stage. Don’t miss this unforgettable concert experience!

Concerts

Full

20 La 9ᵉ

Sunday, 30 August - 17:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience Beethoven’s immortal 9th Symphony at 17:00—where choir, orchestra, and soloists unite in Schiller’s Ode to Joy for a transcendent celebration of unity and art.

Concerts

Full

16 La 9ᵉ

Friday, 28 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony unfolds at 19:00—a breathtaking fusion of orchestra, choir, and soloists under Adriano Giardina and Valentin Reymond. Experience the Ode to Joy’s timeless call to unity.

Concerts

Concert "Jeunes vignes"

Thursday, 12 November - 19:30

Théâtre les salons - Geneva

From 15.-

Discover emerging classical stars in "Jeunes vignes"—talented young musicians from Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Zurich and Menuhin Academy perform Mozart, Chopin and more in a 2-hour concert with intermission.

Classical music

Concert "Assemblage"

Friday, 13 November - 19:30

Théâtre les salons - Geneva

From 15.-

Experience a mesmerizing chamber concert blending flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, piano and vocals in Mozart’s Quintet and masterpieces by Haydn, Glinka and more. A 2-hour journey of elegance and harmony with top musicians and...

Classical music

Gala concert "Étoiles de la musique"

Sunday, 15 November - 18:00

Conservatoire de musique de Genève - Geneva

From 15.-

Discover a mesmerizing gala concert featuring rising stars like soprano Vera Hiltbrunner and pianist Maxime Trechsel, joined by IMMA’s young orchestra under Oleg Kaskiv. A rare blend of classical masters and a new arrangement...

Classical music

Last chance

15 Les Attentives

Thursday, 27 August - 21:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover Shostakovich’s haunting 14th Symphony—a poetic, defiant masterpiece blending Lorca, Apollinaire, and Rilke. Soprano Clara Meloni and bass Grzegorz Różycki perform with Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux under Valentin...

Concerts

Last chance

Bal(l)ades… 6 La 9ᵉ

Sunday, 23 August - 09:15

St-Imier , salle des spectacles - Saint-Imier

From 12.-

Experience Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony with Ensemble La Sestina and Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux at 11:00. Join a morning discovery walk at Musée de Saint-Imier (09:15) for an immersive cultural day. Limited spots!

Concerts

Full

11 La Ruée vers l'Or

Sunday, 23 August - 17:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience Chaplin’s iconic Gold Rush with live orchestral music! A silent film masterpiece meets the magic of Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux under Valentin Reymond’s direction. Comedy, poetry, and unforgettable visuals await.

Concerts

Last chance

7 Piccolo Saxo

Saturday, 22 August - 16:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover the whimsical world of Piccolo Saxo, André Popp’s beloved musical tales for all ages—where a comic actor and orchestra bring stories to life with playful energy and timeless charm. Perfect for families and curious minds!

Concerts

Last chance

6 Piccolo Saxo

Saturday, 22 August - 14:30

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

A whimsical musical adventure for all ages based on André Popp’s beloved Piccolo Saxo—where Laurent Sandoz brings to life charming stories with orchestra and playful storytelling.

Concerts

Bal(l)lade...8 La Ruée Vers l'Or

Sunday, 30 August - 09:00

Tavannes

From 12.-

Live orchestral screening of Gold Rush by Charlie Chaplin with the Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux. A timeless ciné-concert blending humor, music, and vintage charm—don’t miss this iconic silent film experience!

Concerts

Bal(l)ades… 7 Les Attentives

Saturday, 29 August - 09:00

Rondchatel - Péry-La Heutte

From 12.-

Explore Shostakovich’s haunting 14th Symphony with soprano Clara Meloni and baritone Grzegorz Różycki, blending Lorca, Apollinaire, and Rilke in a transcendent concert. Pre-event tour of Vigier’s carbon-neutral cement factory...

Concerts

18 Dona Nobis Pacem

Saturday, 29 August - 17:00

Neuchâtel - Centre Dürrenmatt

From 12.-

Experience the haunting beauty of Galina Ustvolskaya’s radical symphonies and chamber works at Centre Dürrenmatt. A rare concert of austere, visionary music by a Soviet avant-garde genius—followed by an exhibition visit.

Concerts

Last chance

9 L'Hameçon

Sunday, 23 August - 10:30

Champ-du-Moulin salle des fêtes - Rochefort

From 12.-

Discover a captivating concert featuring Garth Knox’s masterful performances on viola d’amore and alto, blending ancient and contemporary works. Exclusive RTS recording—don’t miss this rare musical journey.

Concerts

Full

Bal(l)ades… 5 Du Rêve à la Rigueur

Saturday, 22 August - 09:00

Engollon - Val-de-Ruz

From 12.-

Experience the magic of classical music with Quatuor Solem performing Ravel’s radiant Quatuor en fa majeur and Prokofiev’s bold 1st Quartet—a journey from dream to rigor. Optional: Discover a rare 19th-century public...

Concerts

Last chance

17 L'Amour Sorcier

Friday, 28 August - 21:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience the magic of Iberian music with Ensemble Bayona’s mesmerizing concert. Boccherini’s vibrant Ritirata meets Falla’s haunting L’Amour Sorcier, featuring flamenco cantaora Mariola Membrives. A spellbinding fusion of...

Concerts

Last chance

10 L'Hameçon

Sunday, 23 August - 13:30

Champ-du-Moulin salle des fêtes - Rochefort

From 12.-

Live concert featuring Garth Knox’s breathtaking performance of L’Hameçon (2026 premiere) alongside Marais’ Les Folies d’Espagne and modern works. A rare fusion of baroque and contemporary masterpieces.

Concerts

Last chance

12 Giselle

Tuesday, 25 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Dive into a joyful, poetic reinterpretation of Giselle with dancer Samantha van Wissen, blending humor and heart. A fresh take on a classic ballet—live music, storytelling, and François Gremaud’s signature wit.

Concerts

Full

Bal(l)ades… 5bis Du Rêve à la Rigueur

Saturday, 22 August - 11:00

Engollon - Val-de-Ruz

From 12.-

Discover Ravel’s dreamlike String Quartet in F and Prokofiev’s bold String Quartet No. 1—plus a rare 19th-century public weighbridge in rural Engollon. Two ways to attend: morning heritage tour + concert or concert-only.

Concerts

Nearly full

19 Couleurs de l'Aube

Saturday, 29 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover the mesmerizing "19 Couleurs de l'Aube," a rare concert featuring Mathias Spahlinger’s avant-garde work Farben der Frühe for seven pianos, performed by exceptional artists under Lennart Dohms.

Concerts

Last chance

13 Giselle

Wednesday, 26 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience the mesmerizing ballet Giselle reimagined through actress-dancer Samantha van Wissen’s spellbinding performance, blending classic music and poetic storytelling in a joyful, innovative spectacle.

Concerts

Last chance

14 Trames

Thursday, 27 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover 14 Trames: a mesmerizing fusion of live jazz, electronic beats, and retro-projected shadow art. Nicolas Gurtner, Felix Fivaz, and Nathan Jucker redefine music and visuals in an immersive concert at 19:00.

Concerts

Last chance

8 UBU

Saturday, 22 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover the surreal and satirical "8 UBU" – a bold fusion of Igor Stravinsky’s piano concerto and Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi, reimagined with Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s darkly comic ballet music.

Concerts

Alister et moi - La Compagnie du Carreau

From Fri, 13 to Sat, 28 November

CO Sarine Ouest / Avry-sur-Matran

From 20.-

Marc - Julien Andujar

From Thu, 29 to Fri, 30 April

Usine à Gaz - Salle 2 - Nyon

From 15.-

Discover "Feu au lac!"—a dynamic puppet show by Noé Forissier & Lou Golaz revealing forgotten Swiss labor uprisings. Vivid storytelling with archival clips and live music for ages 12+.

Theatre and performing arts

Ateliers d'initiation au théâtre (8-12 ans)

From Fri, 11 September 2026 to Fri, 2 July 2027

ESPACE-IFE - Pont-d'Ain

From 25€

Discover fun theatre workshops for kids aged 8-12! Explore storytelling, kamishibaï and imaginative tales in an interactive journey.

Workshops and courses

Paillettes et poudre aux yeux

Friday, 2 October - 20:00

Théâtre de la Tournelle - Orbe

From 0.-

Notre-Dame De Paris

From Fri, 21 May to Sun, 6 June

Théâtre des Abeilles - La Chaux-de-Fonds

From 10.-

Young artists from Evaprod (ages 11-16) bring the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris musical to life with powerful vocals, dramatic emotion and collective energy. A fresh, moving retelling of Hugo’s tale.

Theatre and performing arts

The Wall (Le Mur)

From Thu, 29 October to Sun, 1 November

Salle Centrale Madeleine - Geneva

From 10.-

The Wall is a powerful dance-theatre show reimagining Berlin’s divided past—from war’s joy to the mur’s shadow, love lost, daring escapes, and unity’s triumphant fall on Nov 9, 1989. A moving journey of humanity.

Theatre and performing arts

Kósmos !

Thursday, 17 December - 19:30

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 10.-

Unlock the magic of live theatre with Kósmos ! A mesmerizing fusion of performance and art that redefines stage storytelling—don’t miss this electrifying experience in live arts.

Theatre and performing arts

The show must go on !

From Wed, 28 April to Sun, 2 May

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 10.-

Sharp satire meets musical theatre as artists scramble for funding in a hilarious, heartfelt comedy inspired by Goldoni’s The Impresario of Smyrna.

Theatre and performing arts