Shows, events and activities in Switzerland this weekend

07:30

Assistez à une chirurgie robotique de dernière génération en urologie

From Fri, 7 August to Fri, 18 December

CHUV - Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois - Lausanne

From 0.-

Live demo: Witness groundbreaking single-port robotic urology surgery with Prof. Franck Bruyère using CHUV’s Da Vinci system—minimal incisions, faster recovery.

Conferences

Dès 08:00

Réalisez vos tâches à la demi-journée dans un environnement ressourçant !

From Mon, 11 May to Thu, 31 December

Atelier 107 - Geneva

From 30.-

Affordable half-day work sessions in a supportive, energizing environment. Boost productivity with optional expert coaching to refine skills and reach goals efficiently.

Training courses

Dès 09:00

Over Water Park

From Mon, 15 June to Tue, 15 September

Localisation 2026 dévoilée sous peu - Seelisberg

From 5.- / 5€

Un floating inflatable water park with slides, challenges & family fun on natural waters—perfect for summer adventures! Splash, laugh & bond in a safe, lively aquatic playground.

Leisure activities

Dès 09:00

Renfort de chantier - Bloc de 3h

From Wed, 19 August to Thu, 31 December

Valais - Anniviers

From 270.-

09:00

Full

Initiation à la forge

From Tue, 1 to Tue, 8 September

Musée du fer - Vallorbe

From 300.-

Unveil the magic of blacksmithing! Learn the fundamentals of forging—heating, shaping, and crafting metal—from scratch in a hands-on workshop for beginners and curious minds.

Training courses

Dès 10:00

Introduction to Tufting

From Thu, 28 May to Sun, 20 December

Atelier Baillos - Anniviers

From 140.-

Unleash your creativity with a hands-on tufting workshop. Learn to use a tufting gun, design a 30x30cm rug from 150+ patterns, and take home your unique creation—snacks provided!

Workshops and courses

10:00

Exhibition EMILY KAM KNGWARRAY

From Sun, 23 August to Sun, 8 November

Fondation Opale - Flanthey

From 0.-

Discover the groundbreaking retrospective of Emily Kam Kngwarray, a legendary Anmatyerr artist whose vibrant works redefined contemporary art. Over 80 masterpieces reveal her profound connection to Country in a rare European...

Exhibitions and museums

Dès 10:00

Journey into the Worlds of John Howe

From Sun, 30 August to Sun, 18 October

LA TOUR DU FANTASTIQUE - Neuchâtel

From 5.-

Explore the breathtaking art of John Howe—legendary illustrator of Tolkien’s world and Lord of the Rings—through 250+ rare works in a magical, immersive exhibition.

Exhibitions and museums

11:00

Pass Château

From Sun, 9 August to Sat, 3 October

Musée d'Yverdon et région - Yverdon-les-Bains

From 7.-

Unlock exclusive access: the Pass Château grants free entry to Musée d'Yverdon’s permanent "History Squared" exhibit plus the Robert Piguet show at MuMode—perfect for culture lovers!

Exhibitions and museums

11:00

MuMode

From Sun, 9 August to Sat, 3 October

MuMode - Yverdon-les-Bains

From 2.-

Discover MuMode: Explore the Parisian fashion legend Robert Piguet’s life and legacy in the new permanent exhibition at Musée d’Yverdon, open Wed-Sun 11am-6pm.

Exhibitions and museums

11:00

Permanent exhibition

From Sun, 9 August to Sat, 3 October

Musée d'Yverdon et région - Yverdon-les-Bains

From 6.-

Explore Yverdon’s 10,000-year history across four floors! Discover artifacts, urban evolution, and cultural milestones in this immersive permanent museum exhibition. Open Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm.

Exhibitions and museums

12:15

Last chance

QI GONG-TAICHI d'été: Vernier

Friday, 4 September - 12:15

Objectif Santé - Vernier

From 15.-

12:30

Atelier d'initiation au humming

From Fri, 7 August to Fri, 18 December

Online

From 0.- / 0€

Discover the ancient power of humming—Résonance—a gentle, effortless practice to relax, harmonize your body, and restore inner calm instantly. No experience needed.

Workshops and courses

14:00

SAORI

From Tue, 18 August 2026 to Fri, 9 July 2027

Atelier de fil en fil par le passage Jean-Jacques Burlamachi - Geneva

From 75.-

Discover SAORI, the free-spirited Japanese weaving workshop! Explore colors, textures, and creativity—no prior skills needed. Half-day sessions for all ages, small groups only.

Workshops and courses

14:30

Last chance

Offline im Atelier: Zusammen kreativ gestalten

Friday, 4 September - 14:30

Creaviva, Zentrum Paul Klee - Bern

From 0.-

15:00

Last chance

8 ème rencontre GE-EN-VIE

Friday, 4 September - 15:00

Centre Medical Universitaire (CMU) - Geneva

From 0.-

8th GE-EN-VIE conference: Inspiring networking, innovation and practical solutions for entrepreneurs and professionals to connect and grow together. Join us for impactful talks and collaborations.

Conferences

15:30

Last chance

Car postal avec Adrien Gygax

Friday, 4 September - 15:30

Départ des cars postaux - Morges

From 25.-

15:30

Full

"Vaincre la surcharge mentale"

Friday, 4 September - 15:30

Musée Forel, salle Renaissance - Morges

From 0.-

15:30

Full

Car postal avec Guy Chevalley

Friday, 4 September - 15:30

Départ des cars postaux - Morges

From 25.-

16:00

Last chance

Smartphones und Kinder – Wer hat hier das Sagen?

Friday, 4 September - 16:00

Quartierbibliothek Länggasse - Bern

From 0.-

17:30

Last chance

Black Box Festival 2026

Friday, 4 September - 17:30

Site Industriel DJEVA - Monthey

From 0.-

18:00

Last chance

Exposition "Hôpital Coloré"

Friday, 4 September - 18:00

Hungry Bear Food Lausanne

From 0.-

Discover a charity art exhibition supporting Théodora Foundation—unique paintings by renowned artists to fund Dream Doctors visits for hospitalized children. Take home original art while bringing joy to young patients.

Exhibitions and museums

18:00

Full

Zazagrana + Présentation express de la saison

Friday, 4 September - 18:00

L'Echandole - Yverdon-les-Bains

From 0.-

Discover Zazagrana: A mesmerizing tale blending circus art and botanical wonder—where seeds spark acrobatics and a forgotten circus legend comes alive.

Theatre and performing arts

18:00

Full

The Generative AI Conundrum (in English)

Friday, 4 September - 18:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Unlock the secrets of Generative AI in this interactive workshop—explore its inner workings, risks, and ethical best practices while collaborating in English.

Workshops and courses

18:00

Last chance

LE FESTOCHE by PALETA LOCA X PLANZER

From Fri, 4 to Sat, 5 September

VENOGE PARC - Penthalaz

From 20.-

Celebrate 10 years of Paleta Loca with live music, artisan ice cream, food trucks, and a unique festival vibe in Penthalaz, Sept 4-5 2026.

Festivals

18:00

Eve Aouizerate - Vous avez les mêmes en 38 ?

From Thu, 3 to Sun, 6 September

Théâtre Le Poche - Geneva

From 14.-

Blending autofictional stand-up and generational social satire, the performance by Eve Aouizerate takes aim—both literally and figuratively—at the “tradwife” movement flourishing on social media.

Theatre and performing arts

Dès 18:30

Last chance

Lolzanne

From Thu, 3 to Sat, 5 September

Le Bourg - Lausanne

From 25.-

Three days of stellar stand-up in Romandy! Discover rising stars and top Swiss comedians in six unforgettable shows from 3–5 September 2026.

Humour and comedy

19:00

Ecstatic Dance Vevey @ Spirit of Yelema

From Fri, 4 September to Fri, 4 December

Spirit of Yelema - Vevey

From 20.-

Join Ecstatic Dance Vevey for a monthly night of free movement, sacred cacao, and deep connection in a supportive, alcohol-free space. Dance barefoot to eclectic music—every 1st Friday at Spirit of Yelema.

Dance

19:00

Last chance

Ruth Childs & Cécile Bouffard — Such a Devoted Bunch

From Tue, 1 to Sat, 5 September

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Choreographer Ruth Childs and artist Cecile Bouffard explore hobbies, quirks and folklore through mesmerizing dance and objects in a hybrid performance. Three dancers question obsession and collective joy in this intimate yet...

Dance

19:00

Que Justice Soit Fête – Cie Plus de doute!

From Tue, 1 to Sun, 13 September

Théâtre de la Parfumerie - Geneva

From 10.-

19:00

Last chance

LES MONDES QUI NOUS MANQUENT

From Wed, 2 to Sat, 5 September

Théâtre de l'Orangerie - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover a provocative fusion of philosophy, electronic beats, and militant rap—where Mark Fisher’s ideas on desire and the future collide with a wild live performance.

Theatre and performing arts

19:00

Last chance

Online-Vortrag "Digitaler Durchblick: Smartphone-Überlebenstipps"

Friday, 4 September - 19:00

Online

From 0.-

19:00

Last chance

Seroja Leonov & Nina Baietta - Other speaking cave

From Tue, 1 to Fri, 4 September

L'Abri - Geneva

From 14.-

A lyric voice, freed from any meaning, interacts with sculptural and luminous compositions in a deeply unsettling psychoacoustic environment.

Theatre and performing arts

19:00

Last chance

Silent Party aux Bains

Friday, 4 September - 19:00

Les Bains de Lavey - Lavey-Morcles

From 0.-

19:00

Last chance

Ruth Childs & Cécile Bouffard - Such a Devoted bunch

From Tue, 1 to Sat, 5 September

Pavillon ADC - Geneva

From 10.-

A whimsical community comes to life before our eyes, a true entanglement of bodies and sculptures, all driven by a shared fervour—one rooted in folk rituals, liturgical impulses and vernacular celebrations.

Dance

19:00

Last chance

Soa Ratsifandrihana & Bonnie Banane - Quelle Aurore

From Fri, 4 to Sat, 5 September

Scène Ariana - Geneva

From 14.-

This explosive duo sets out on a mission to stylishly exorcise the emotional numbness and ambient cynicism threatening our bodies and minds.

Dance

19:00

Last chance

Semenzato Bastien - Les mondes qui nous manquent

From Wed, 2 to Sat, 5 September

Théâtre de l'Orangerie - Geneva

From 11.-

Bastien Semenzato joins forces with rapper La Gale and DJ Léo Besso for an immersion into the world of post-punk and post-capitalist philosopher Mark Fisher. An unclassifiable performance at the crossroads of theatre, slam and ele

Theatre and performing arts

19:00

T'as la réf ?

From Sun, 30 August to Sun, 6 September

Le Monique (ex P'tit Music'Hohl) - Vernier

From 12.-

Finally, a guy who’s comfortable in his flip-flops! In this show—essentially a one-man performance defined by humor and lightheartedness—you’ll meet J-Pat, a guy capable of impressive splits, both physically and intellectually.

Humour and comedy

19:30

Last chance

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

19:30

Last chance

CONCERT VIBRATOIRE

Friday, 4 September - 19:30

Swiss Dojo - Saillon

From 60.-

19:30

Last chance

Le Sturbzep

From Thu, 3 to Sat, 5 September

Maison Saint-Gervais - Geneva

From 10.-

A surreal, satirical theatre show where hoaxes and beauty collide—Sturbzep blends grotesque humour, industrial music, and spectacle to expose fake news and reality’s tricks. Prepare for a chaotic yet poetic journey into...

Theatre and performing arts

19:30

Last chance

À quel prix ? - L'impact caché de la fast fashion

Friday, 4 September - 19:30

Aula du gymnase de Burier - La Tour-de-Peilz

From 0.-

Discover the hidden cost of fast fashion in this thought-provoking theatrical fashion show exposing overconsumption’s planet impact.

Theatre and performing arts

19:30

Last chance

Sophie Perez - Sturbzep

From Thu, 3 to Sat, 5 September

Maison Saint-Gervais - Geneva

From 10.-

The Loch Ness Monster, Orson Welles’s fakes, the Yeti, Émile Ajar and other historical hoaxes provide the theatrical fuel for this jubilant imposture, set to music by Danielle de Picciotto and Alexander Hacke.

Theatre and performing arts

20:00

Last chance

test 1

Friday, 4 September - 20:00

Online

From 0€

Salut

Concerts

20:00

Last chance

ikbb-canary-event

Friday, 4 September - 20:00

Online

From 5.-

Canary security research event.

Concerts

20:00

Full

Camion théâtre de Carouge - "La demande en mariage" et "L'Ours"

Friday, 4 September - 20:00

Esplanade de la mairie - Lully

From 0.-

Discover Chekhov’s sharpest comedies: "The Proposal" and "The Bear"—where love, debt, and family feuds explode into hilarious chaos. A bold, mobile theatre production by Théâtre de Carouge.

Theatre and performing arts

20:00

Last chance

Quintette : au coeur de la matière

Friday, 4 September - 20:00

La Vidondée - Riddes

From 2.- / 2€

20:00

Barbe Bleue sur la piste des Absentes

From Tue, 1 to Sun, 6 September

Théâtre-Cirqule - Thônex

From 15.-

20:00

Last chance

Lambert Wilson chante Kurt Weill

Friday, 4 September - 20:00

Auditorium Ansermet - Geneva

From 0.-

20:00

Par le bout du nez

From Sun, 30 August to Sun, 13 September

Scène Cæcilia - Geneva

From 10.-

20:00

LE BOURRU BIENFAISANT

From Thu, 3 to Sun, 20 September

Théâtre du Dé - La Rasse

From 0.-

Discover Goldoni’s hilarious The Good-Natured Scoundrel—a lively 18th-century comedy of love, deception, and quirky characters. Perfect for fans of witty satire and timeless theatre!

Theatre and performing arts

20:15

Full

Michael Jackson Tribute Live Experience

Friday, 4 September - 20:15

Rosey Concert Hall - Rolle

From 10.-

Experience the legendary Australian show Björn Again in a non-stop 90-minute concert of hits and energy. A must-see for music lovers!

Concerts

20:30

Last chance

Carte Blanche & Katerina Andreou - How Romantic

From Thu, 3 to Fri, 4 September

Comédie de Genève - Geneva

From 10.-

The 14 performers of the renowned Norwegian company throw themselves body and soul, to the point of exhaustion, into a feverish quest for perpetual movement, reminiscent of the dance marathons of the last century.

Dance

20:30

Mediterraneo

From Fri, 4 to Sun, 6 September

Online

From 52.-

A breathtaking fusion of dance, equestrian art and live painting, Mediterraneo transports you through vibrant Mediterranean cultures with music, emotion and stunning visuals. An immersive, multi-sensory spectacle for all.

Culture and shows

20:45

Jouvenceau Comedy Club

From Fri, 4 to Sat, 26 September

Jouvenceau - Tours

From 11€

Unwind with sharp wit and laughter at Jouvenceau Comedy Club! Enjoy early access to drinks and bites before the hilarious show starts.

Humour and comedy

21:00

Le Procès du Léman

From Sun, 30 August to Sun, 13 September

Port de Coppet

From 32.-

Unleash your imagination at a magical trial on Lake Geneva—where mythical creatures, bold heroes, and breathtaking theater collide for a whimsical, family-friendly spectacle under the stars.

Theatre and performing arts

21:30

Aurélia Lüscher - Au grand passage

From Thu, 3 to Sun, 6 September

Scènes du Grütli - Geneva

From 14.-

Following the acclaimed success of her first piece, Les Corps incorruptibles, Aurélia Lüscher continues her playful investigations into the realm of the dead in order to bring comfort to the living.

Theatre and performing arts

22:00

Last chance

OTPMD - Acoustique (+ La Toute Puissante Party)

Friday, 4 September - 22:00

La Parfumerie - Geneva

From 15.-

When Dada meets Fela Kuti and Sun Ra! The 18 musicians gathered for this itinerant concert, shaped like a marathon, carry their XXL instrumentarium through parks and iconic venues in Geneva and across the nearby French border.

Concerts

23:00

Last chance

La Toute Puissante Party : Femme Honnête, 1000 Balles B2B Oscura Resistencia

Friday, 4 September - 23:00

La Parfumerie - Geneva

From 15.-

Deviant melodies, psychedelic detours and proto-dancehall trances: to celebrate 20 years of musical activism, Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp invites the cream of Geneva’s alternative electronic scene.

Concerts

08:30

Randonnée aux carrières de marbre

From Sat, 5 September to Sat, 7 November

Départ du Pont de la Cleusette - Saillon

From 0.-

Explore Saillon’s historic marble quarries on a guided hike with the Amis du Marbre—500m ascent, picnic by ancient galleries, and a welcome drink. Depart 8:30 AM, return by 3 PM.

Walks and visits