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EVENTS & FESTIVALS MAY—OCTOBER 2018
Dream, sing, dance,
and get carried away…
Experience pure emotions
with your family or friends
thanks to the festivals
and events in Vaud!
The return of the warm season To discover many more
stimulates our senses and makes events, connect to our
Online Agenda which
us want to celebrate, enjoy
is also accessible with
ourselves and share powerful and the app Vaud:Guide.
beautiful moments. The events
of the canton of Vaud, be they
in the cities or the mountains,
are ideal to experience intense
moments. The festivals of music vaud-events.ch
and living arts as well as sports
competitions and the famous
Wheat and Bread Festival of
Echallens – a key event of the year
2018 – all offer unique moments Vaud:Guide
that will make your heart beat to
the rhythm of the canton of Vaud!
Don’t miss our winter agenda
available from November. regionduleman myvaud
Photographs—David Schweizer, Camille Scherrer, Davide Gostoli, Anne-Laure Lechat, Alain Candellero, Gilbert Painblanc,
www.alphafoto.com, Montreux Vevey Tourisme, François Melillo, Marie Pugin, 2013 FFJM – Lionel Flusin, Olivier Fatzer,
Anthony Anex. Design—DidWeDo.
TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS
Midsummer festival
and Désalpe
What is more modern than 4—5 AUGUST
MIDSUMMER IN
being traditional? Customs TAVEYANNE
and traditions are trendier Taveyanne
www.villars-diablerets.ch
than ever, and we are very
pleased about that! Alphorn 18 AUGUST
MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
players, makers of mountain St-Cergue
cheese and well-groomed www.mi-ete-st-cergue.ch
cows are admired and 22 SEPTEMBER
photographed like real stars, 22nd VACHERIN
MONT-D’OR FESTIVAL
especially during one or the Les Charbonnières
other of the many traditional www.myvalleedejoux.ch
celebrations in Vaud. 29 SEPTEMBER
DÉSALPE IN ST-CERGUE
Reminiscent of life in the mountains in St-Cergue
www.lacote-tourisme.ch
the olden days, the Midsummer festival
marks the time when joyful visitors went
29 SEPTEMBER
up to the chalets with new supplies,
DÉSALPE IN L’ETIVAZ
whereas the Désalpe celebrates the herds
L’Etivaz
coming back down to the plain before www.chateau-doex.ch
winter. The Vacherin Mont-d’Or Festival –
also held at the end of September – 12—14 OCTOBER
marks the start of the season when AUTUMN FAIR AND
this famous soft cheese garnishes all SECOND-HAND
tables in Vallée de Joux, and elsewhere. COWBELL SALE
The Autumn Fair and the Second-hand Romainmôtier
Cowbell Sale brings together the fans of www.swissisland.ch
rare cow bells in the charming town of
Romainmôtier. Visitors from far and wide
all appreciate these authentic moments.
JU
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A E 5—9 JUNE
CARIBANA FESTIVAL
Crans-près-Céligny
Y Caribana, a human-sized festival, has
provided an unstoppable festive spirit for a
quarter of a century. Located on the shores
of Lake Geneva, it appeals to an increasingly
loyal public as well as artists and volunteers.
All types of music, including electronic
31 MARCH—6 MAY
music, are represented and performed on
TULIP FESTIVAL two stages.
Morges www.caribana.ch
The Tulip Festival features more than
9—10 JUNE
120,000 tulips of 300 varieties at the Parc
de l’Indépendance in Morges. The first FESTIMUSIQUES
varieties burst into bloom in April and are Moudon
the first opportunity to take a lakeside stroll.
During the weekend, several activities will This friendly festival with a large and
be organised in the park, including stalls enthusiast public is THE event for all fans
offering various foods and beverages. of popular and traditional music linked to
www.fetedelatulipe.ch regional culture or tradition: jazz, Alphorn,
Celtic music, accordion ensembles, etc.
Some 100 free concerts are performed on
10—13 · 19—21 MAY
six stages in the town.
MEGA STEAM FESTIVAL www.festival-moudon.ch
50 YEARS OF THE BLONAY-
CHAMBY RAILWAY MUSEUM
Blonay 9—16 JUNE
MORGES-SOUS-RIRE
The 50 years of the museum will be Morges
celebrated with three important events.
In May, the MEGA STEAM FESTIVAL will This festival lets spectators discover various
bring together ten steam engines that are still humour trends It welcomes reputed stars as
in use. A unique encounter in Europe! In June, well as discovery shows as Swiss premieres.
the museum’s exhibition hall will convert into The shows take place at the Théâtre de
a temporary theatre. In September, the festival Beausobre, an exceptional venue offering
will be dedicated to the canton of Grisons and several stages.
bear the colours of the mythical Bernina line. www.morges-sous-rire.ch
www.blonay-chamby.ch
15 JUNE—15 JULY
19—20 MAY EUROPE TRAGEDY 2018
OPEN CELLAR DAYS IN VAUD Salavaux
Canton of Vaud
As if stepping out of dream, a child finds
All vintners gather once again to welcome itself near the edge of the woods. As if by
guests in a friendly atmosphere. Vintners, magic, Princess Europe appears on a white
restaurant and hotel owners as well as bull. Accompanied by a melody, Greek
terroir products promise a quality welcome warriors want to defend their past. A true
to all visitors wishing to spend an authentic epic between myth and reality, a frenzied
moment and discover some of the Lake overview of History, which suggests a
Geneva Region’s treasures. glimmer of hope.
www.myvaud.ch www.tragedie2018.com
22—24 JUNE
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VILLARS RANDO FESTIVAL
Villars-sur-Ollon
All fans of nature, listen up! For its 11th edition,
the Villars Rando Festival offers a complete
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programme of outdoor suggestions ranging
from a few hours to a day. Geological strolls,
athletic hikes, orienteering or animal-
watching walks will delight hikers and curious
people, because there will be something to
suit everyone’s taste.
www.villarsrando.ch
22—24 · 26—28 JUNE
BÉJART BALLET LAUSANNE (BBL)
Lausanne
29 JUNE—14 JULY
Founded in 1987, the BBL is a reference in
the world of choreography. Directed by 52nd MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
Gil Roman, the company has preserved Montreux
its artistic excellence and will to open the
world of dance to a vast public. Come and The Montreux Jazz Festival has pursued its
enjoy BBL’s new creations at the Théâtre de musical journey built on limitless dreams
Beaulieu in June 2018. since 1967. Intimacy, which favours the
www.bejart.ch emergence of rare moments, remains a
priority in Montreux. Each summer, in a
breathtaking setting, today and tomorrow’s
28 · 30 JUNE · 5 · 7 JULY
greatest artists perform memorable concerts.
AVENCHES OPERA www.montreuxjazzfestival.com
Avenches
1 JULY
Taking place in the magical setting of the
Roman arenas of Aventicum, Avenches SLOWUP VALLÉE DE JOUX
Opera offers a selection of the greatest opera Vallée de Joux
tunes performed this year by four soloists,
a choir of 150 singers and the Chamber Every first Sunday of July, the 23km around
Orchestra of Fribourg. This top-quality show Lake Joux are closed to traffic, to the delight
and stunning sets attract tens of thousands of soft mobility fans! Bikes, scooters, roller
of spectators each year. blades, strollers or simply gym shoes can
www.avenchesopera.ch freely explore this route with many food and
drink stalls and entertainment along the way.
www.slowup.ch
29 JUNE—1 JULY
WESTERN SWISS
YODELLING FESTIVAL 5 JULY
Yverdon-les-Bains ATHLETISSIMA 2018
Lausanne
Close to 2,500 yodellers, Alphorn players
and flag twirlers will be performing in Athletissima, which is a member of the
a festive and popular atmosphere, to Diamond League and listed among the world’s
the delight of some 30,000 visitors that leading athletics meetings, has acquired
are expected. Terroir market, folklore international prestige over the years. Some
entertainment and a huge procession 250 elite athletes from more than 70 countries
complete this programme for fans of are expected to participate. The event is held
traditional festivals. at the Pontaise Olympic Stadium.
www.yverdon2018.ch www.athletissima.ch
TOP EVENTS
6—8 JULY
CLIMBING WORLD CUP VILLARS
A U GU ST
Villars-sur-Ollon
The third edition of the Climbing World
Cup again holds the promise of a super
show both during the day and night. The
athletes will compete in two disciplines:
difficulty and speed. Food stalls and even
more entertainment are at your disposal
4—11 AUGUST
throughout the weekend.
www.villarsescalade.ch
INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM
FESTIVAL IN LES DIABLERETS
Les Diablerets
10—15 JULY
47th FESTIVAL DE The International Mountain Film Festival in
LA CITÉ LAUSANNE Diablerets is one of the major Alpine film
Lausanne festivals in Switzerland and abroad. Since
its 48 years of existence, it has become a
Lausanne and its historic district swing must-attend event for reputed mountaineers
to the rhythms of Festival de la Cité. The and filmmakers, attracting more than
programme combines theatre performances 20,000 visitors and countless guests during
with music, dance, circus and installations. its 9 festival days.
During this unique cultural week, it builds a www.fifad.ch
bridge between the living arts, creations and
urban culture. Admission free!
13—19 AUGUST
www.festivalcite.ch
23rd HOCKEYADES OF
VALLÉE DE JOUX
17—22 JULY Le Sentier
PALÉO FESTIVAL
Nyon A few days before the start of the national
championship, the best Swiss and European
The Paléo Festival has become a must-attend teams fine-tune their preparations in Joux
music event in Europe. Each year, more Valley during this must-attend summer
than 250 concerts and shows are performed event. The Hockeyades provide a mid-
for the 230,000 spectators gathered on summer breath of fresh air to amateurs and
the 80 hectares of festival grounds. Each connoisseurs of ice hockey!
edition features unforgettable shows and www.hockeyades.ch
architectural or artistic installations.
www.paleo.ch
15—18 AUGUST
ROCK OZ’ARÈNES
25—29 JULY Avenches
LAND OF CHILDREN FESTIVAL
Château-d’Œx Once again, the magnificent Roman
amphitheatre lends its historic stone walls
In summer, Pays-d’Enhaut turns into to the 27th Rock Oz’Arènes Festival, the
a children’s kingdom! More than smallest of the big festivals. The magic of the
80 performances and many types of venue combined with a varied programme –
entertainment, free activities and workshops crazy rock, soulful blues, light pop, cosmic
for toddlers and older children in a dream electro and dancey reggae – will enchant the
atmosphere for the whole family. audience, who is won over in advance.
www.aupaysdesenfants.ch www.rockozarenes.com
15—26 AUGUST
2018 WHEAT AND BREAD FESTIVAL
Echallens
30 AUGUST—2 SEPTEMBER
Every ten years, the Vaudois terroir is being
EQUISSIMA® LAUSANNE – MEETING
celebrated in the hamlet of Echallens! INTERNATIONAL D’ÉQUITATION
Cellars, various entertainment and a grand Lausanne
show, “Solstices”. This is a show that
reinvents the mythology of Gros-de-Vaud equissima® Lausanne brings together
taking its inspiration from the surroundings the best athletes of the main equestrian
and real-life facts. The show celebrates disciplines (dressage, show jumping,
the strong connection between mankind eventing, horse teams and aerobatics)
and the Earth. during a weekend and on one single site.
www.echallens2018.ch This unique show in Switzerland generates
exchanges and conviviality around a star,
the horse.
17—25 AUGUST
www.equissima.ch
FAR° FESTIVAL OF THE LIVING ARTS
Nyon
31 AUGUST—2 SEPTEMBER
The summer days in the town of Nyon BOOKS ON THE LAKESIDE
have been pleasantly disturbed by far° PROMENADES
for more than 30 years. This festival explores Morges
the fields of theatre, dance and all other
unique artistic performances. Attentive This popular free event around literature
to original contemporary aesthetics, the offers encounters between readers and
programme of far° features both Swiss writers. The invited authors will participate
and international artists. in round tables and conferences in various
www.festival-far.ch venues such as CGN ships that raise anchor
and cast off for literary cruises.
www.lelivresurlesquais.ch
24—26 AUGUST
SIDEWALK ARTIST FESTIVAL
Vevey 31 AUGUST—9 SEPTEMBER
MUSICAL SEPTEMBER
During the three days of the Festival, Vevey · Montreux
sidewalk artists from all over the world and
neighbouring regions perform in several Musical September has been a true musical
places of the old town and in its centre, institution in western Switzerland for more
Place Scanavin. All forms of street arts come than 70 years. Organised by its director,
together in Vevey. More than 180 shows, all Tobias Richter, it brings together the
free of charge! most prestigious symphonic orchestras,
www.artistesderue.ch conductors and soloists.
www.septmus.ch
24—26 AUGUST
NUMERIK GAMES 6—8 SEPTEMBER
Yverdon-les-Bains AVENCHES TATTOO
Avenches
Numerik Games celebrates digital
technology in all its forms and dimensions. Avenches Tattoo is the only military tattoo
The festival offers a programme for all in western Switzerland! This international
audiences: be they children, adults, festival has become one of the most
geeks, enthusiasts or simply curious. The important events of its kind in Switzerland.
programme offers, among others: video All invited bands present top-level music and
games, artistic projects, VR facilities, choreographies in spectacular shows in the
cosplay, conferences and workshops. magical setting of the Roman arenas.
www.numerik-games.ch www.avenchestattoo.ch
S T EM
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8—30 SEPTEMBER
VEVEY IMAGES FESTIVAL
Vevey
Every other year, the Vevey Images Festival
OC O
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presents unique photo installations and
exhibitions in the streets, parks and on
façades. This completely free event is an
authentic open-air museum and a quality
platform for Swiss and international artists.
www.images.ch
13—17 SEPTEMBER
BDFIL – INTERNATIONAL COMIC
STRIP FESTIVAL · 14th EDITION
Lausanne 27 OCTOBER
10th BONVILLARS
The international Comic Strip Festival in TRUFFLES MARKET
Lausanne has been a must-attend annual Bonvillars
event for comic strip fans. A bubble bath
for all audiences with Dave McKean The truffle celebration, a unique
(guest of honour), Nikita Mandryka, the must-attend event in Switzerland, brings
electric aircraft, Poupougne, meetings, together many connoisseurs of the Swiss
entertainment, bookshop. Comic strips in Uncinatum Truffle: truffle growers, hunters,
all their forms and the way we like them. cooks, tree growers, dog trainers and
www.bdfil.ch gourmets. Truffle meals on site and truffle
fondue served in horse-drawn carriages.
www.marche-truffes-bonvillars.ch
29—30 SEPTEMBER
20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
SWISS NATIONAL MUSEUM 28 OCTOBER
Prangins LAUSANNE MARATHON 2018
Lausanne
In 2018, the western Swiss headquarters of
the Swiss National Museum is celebrating its Everyone can choose the length of their run
20 years of existence. There will be various and their challenge. Between Lausanne and
activities throughout the year up to the La Tour-de-Peilz, in a unique and magnificent
weekend of celebrations on 29-30 September. setting that is part of the UNESCO World
On Saturday, the artist MUMA will present a Heritage, some 13,600 joggers will set off
luminous performance with 60,000 candles. on 28 October. Watch out! Registrations
On Sunday, the procession in historical are limited. You can choose among several
costume for the 10th Lunch on the Grass will lengths: marathon, semi-marathon, 10km
be more spectacular than ever. for running or Nordic Walking.
www.chateaudeprangins.ch www.lausanne-marathon.com
GERMANY
Basel Zürich
FRANCE AUSTRIA
Bern
SWITZERLAND
Neuchâtel
Geneva
ITALY Lake
Vully- Morat
Lake les-Lacs Avenches
Neuchâtel
Estavayer-le-Lac
Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses
Payerne
Grandson Yvonand
Fribourg
Yverdon-les-Bains
Orbe
Vallorbe
Romainmôtier
Moudon
La Sarraz
Lake Joux
Echallens
Le Sentier
VAUD
Vallée de Joux
ra Oron
Ju Lausanne
Gruyères
Morges Lavaux
UNESCO
Rougemont
Château-d’Œx
Rolle Vevey
Rossinière Gstaad
St-Cergue Lake Geneva
Montreux
Col des Mosses
Nyon
Evian
Thonon Alps
Leysin
Yvoire
Aigle
Les Diablerets
Villars
Gryon
Bex
Lavey-les-Bains
Geneva
OFFICE DU TOURISME
DU CANTON DE VAUD
Avenue d’Ouchy 60
P.O. box 1125
1001 Lausanne
Switzerland
Tel. +41 (0)21 613 26 26
info @ lake-geneva-region.ch
www.lake-geneva-region.chM J U J U AU G S E PT OC T O
AY N E L Y US T E MB E R BE R
31 MARCH—6 MAY 1—3 JUNE 29 JUNE—14 JULY 1 AUGUST 30 AUGUST—2 SEPTEMBER 4—7 OCTOBER
TULIP FESTIVAL VEVEY RIVIERA 52nd MONTREUX SWISS NATIONAL DAY EQUISSIMA® LAUSANNE – ORIENTEERING JUNIOR
Morges FOOD FESTIVAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Canton of Vaud INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN CUP 2018
www.fetedelatulipe.ch Vevey Montreux HORSERIDING MEETING Villars-sur-Ollon
www.rivierafoodfestival.ch www.montreuxjazzfestival.com Lausanne www.jec2018.ch
4—5 AUGUST
www.equissima.ch
28 APRIL—28 JULY MIDSUMMER IN TAVEYANNE
IRIS FLOWER GARDEN 2—3 JUNE 1 JULY
Taveyanne 6 OCTOBER
Castle of Vullierens 28th VAUDOIS MUSIC SLOWUP VALLÉE DE JOUX www.villars-diablerets.ch
31 AUGUST—2 SEPTEMBER ROUTE DU MOÛT
www.morges-tourisme.ch FESTIVAL Vallée de Joux BOOKS ON THE LAKESIDE Aran-Payerne
Le Sentier · Le Brassus www.slowup.ch PROMENADES www.estavayer-payerne.ch
4—11 AUGUST
www.cmvj2018.ch Morges
3—6 MAY · 1—4 NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL www.lelivresurlesquais.ch
UNICRÉA 5 JULY MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 6 OCTOBER
Morges · La Sarraz 5—9 JUNE ATHLETISSIMA 2018 IN LES DIABLERETS SWISS CLASSIC BRITISH
www.unicrea.ch CARIBANA FESTIVAL Lausanne Les Diablerets 31 AUGUST—9 SEPTEMBER CAR MEETING
Crans-près-Céligny www.athletissima.ch www.fifad.ch MUSICAL SEPTEMBER Morges
www.caribana.ch Montreux · Vevey www.british-cars.ch
5 MAY
www.septmus.ch
EPESSES NOUVEAU 5 · 12 · 19 · 26 JULY 13—19 AUGUST
WINE FESTIVAL 8—9 JUNE ECHALLENS FOLKLORE 23rd HOCKEYADES OF 6 OCTOBER
Epesses AIGL’IN MUSIC FESTIVAL MARKETS VALLÉE DE JOUX 1 SEPTEMBER LEYSATHLON
epesses-nouveau.ch Aigle Echallens Le Sentier COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Leysin
www.aiglinmusic.ch www.mf-echallens.ch www.hockeyades.ch Les Diablerets www.aigle-leysin-lesmosses.ch
www.diablerets.ch
10—13 · 19—21 MAY
MEGA STEAM FESTIVAL 8—10 · 15—17 JUNE 6—8 JULY 15—18 AUGUST 12—14 OCTOBER
50 YEARS OF THE BLONAY- WESTERN SWISS THE VULCANALES ROCK OZ’ARÈNES 2 SEPTEMBER AUTUMN FAIR AND
CHAMBY RAILWAY MUSEUM GYMNASTICS FESTIVAL Vallorbe 29th CHASSERON SECOND-HAND
Avenches
Blonay Lausanne www.museedufer.ch www.rockozarenes.com MOUNTAIN BIKING CUP COWBELL SALE
www.blonay-chamby.ch www.frg18.ch Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses Romainmôtier
www.vtt-nordvaudois.ch www.swissisland.ch
6—8 JULY 15—26 AUGUST
11—12 MAY 9—10 JUNE CLIMBING WORLD 2018 WHEAT AND
20 YEARS OF THE SWISS FESTIMUSIQUES CUP VILLARS BREAD FESTIVAL 4—9 SEPTEMBER 12—21 OCTOBER
ALPHORN ACADEMY Moudon Villars-sur-Ollon Echallens MONTREUX VOLLEY LE BOIS QUI CHANTE
Montreux www.festival-moudon.ch www.villarsescalade.ch www.echallens2018.ch MASTERS (MUSIC WOOD)
www.alphorn-academy.ch
Clarens/Montreux Château-d’Œx
www.volleymasters.ch www.bois-qui-chante.ch
9—16 JUNE 10—15 JULY 17—18 AUGUST
11—13 MAY
MORGES-SOUS-RIRE 47th FESTIVAL DE BARLATAY SUPERTRAIL
BIO-AGRI & BIO-VINO Morges LA CITÉ LAUSANNE L’Etivaz 6—8 SEPTEMBER 14 OCTOBER
Moudon www.morges-sous-rire.ch Lausanne www.barlatay.ch AVENCHES TATTOO VALLÉE DE JOUX TRAIL
www.bio-agri.ch
www.biovino.ch
www.festivalcite.ch Avenches Le Sentier
www.avenchestattoo.ch www.trailvalleedejoux.ch
14—24 JUNE 17—25 AUGUST
17—21 MAY 15th LAVAUX CLASSIC 13—15 JULY FAR° FESTIVAL OF
LA FOLIA FESTIVAL FESTIVAL GRYON FOLKLORE THE LIVING ARTS 7—9 SEPTEMBER 26—28 OCTOBER
Cully · Vevey · Lavaux MEETINGS Nyon SWISS ALPINE BATTLE SALAMANDRE FESTIVAL
Rougemont
www.festival-la-folia.com
www.lavauxclassic.ch Gryon www.festival-far.ch Villars-sur-Ollon Morges
www.gryon.ch www.swissalpinebattle.com www.festival-salamandre.net
15 JUNE—15 JULY 18 AUGUST
19—20 MAY
OPEN CELLAR DAYS IN VAUD EUROPE TRAGEDY 2018 14 JULY—25 AUGUST MIDSUMMER IN ST-CERGUE 8 SEPTEMBER 27 OCTOBER
Salavaux VEVEY FOLKLORE MARKETS St-Cergue CÔTES DE L’ORBE 10th BONVILLARS
Canton of Vaud
www.myvaud.ch
www.tragedie2018.com Vevey www.mi-ete-st-cergue.ch HALF-MARATHON TRUFFLES MARKET
www.marchesfolkloriques.ch Arnex-sur-Orbe Bonvillars
www.semi-marathon-des-cotes-de-l-orbe.ch www.marche-truffes-bonvillars.ch
17 JUNE 18—19 AUGUST
19—20 MAY
FREDDIE FOR A DAY WHEAT CYCLE TOUR 17—22 JULY 25th EDITION OF THE
FESTIVAL · 5th EDITION Echallens PALÉO FESTIVAL LAUSANNE TRIATHLON 8—9 · 15—16 · 22—23 SEPTEMBER 28 OCTOBER
www.vcechallens.ch Nyon Lausanne MEGA BERNINA FESTIVAL LAUSANNE MARATHON 2018
Montreux
www.paleo.ch www.trilausanne.ch 50 YEARS OF THE BLONAY- Lausanne
www.montreuxriviera.com
CHAMBY RAILWAY MUSEUM www.lausanne-marathon.com
21 JUNE Blonay
26—27 MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL 20—22 JULY 18—19 AUGUST www.blonay-chamby.ch
CREATIVITY AND LAUSANNE · 24th EDITION RÉCRÉ À GRYON MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT THE
KNOW-HOW – OPEN Lausanne Gryon CASTLE OF GRANDSON
8—30 SEPTEMBER
DOORS OF ARTISTS www.fetemusiquelausanne.ch www.gryon.ch Grandson
VEVEY IMAGES FESTIVAL
AND CRAFTSPEOPLE www.chateau-grandson.ch
Vevey
Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses 22—24 JUNE 20—22 JULY www.images.ch
www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch
VILLARS RANDO FESTIVAL DIABLES FESTIVAL 18—19 · 25—26 AUGUST
Villars-sur-Ollon Les Diablerets MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT
13—16 SEPTEMBER
www.villarsrando.ch www.diablerets.ch THE CASTLE OF AIGLE
Aigle MONTREUX GRAND
www.aigleseclate.ch
PRIX 2018
22—24 · 26—28 JUNE 22 JULY Montreux
BÉJART BALLET GOURMET WALK IN www.montreuxgrandprix.ch
LAUSANNE (BBL) VULLY-LES-LACS 22—26 AUGUST
Lausanne Salavaux VENOGE FESTIVAL
13—17 SEPTEMBER
www.bejart.ch www.balade-gourmande-vully.ch Penthalaz
www.venogefestival.ch
BDFIL – INTERNATIONAL
COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL ·
23 JUNE 25—29 JULY 14th EDITION
WYSAM 333 LAND OF CHILDREN 24 AUGUST Lausanne 22 SEPTEMBER
Orbe FESTIVAL ECOVILLAGES www.bdfil.ch HUMANI’TRAIL
www.wysam333.ch Château-d’Œx Les Diablerets Les Diablerets
www.aupaysdesenfants.ch www.eco-villages.ch www.humanitrail.com
14—16 SEPTEMBER
23 JUNE LABEL SUISSE
NUITRANDO 26—29 JULY 24—26 AUGUST Lausanne 22 SEPTEMBER
Moudon MONTREUX TRAIL FESTIVAL SIDEWALK ARTIST FESTIVAL www.labelsuisse.ch LG TRAIL
www.moudon-tourisme.ch Montreux · Leysin · Gryon Vevey Lausanne
www.montreux-trail.ch www.artistesderue.ch www.lgtrail.com
14—16 SEPTEMBER
23—24 JUNE EQUUS HELVETICUS
XTERRA SWITZERLAND 31 JULY—6 AUGUST 24—26 AUGUST Avenches 28—30 SEPTEMBER
& INTERNATIONAL LEYSIN MUSIC PANORAMA ACRO SHOW www.equus-helveticus.ch HARVEST FESTIVAL
TRIATHLON Leysin Villeneuve IN LUTRY
VALLÉE DE JOUX www.aigle-leysin-lesmosses.ch www.acroshow.ch Lutry
16 SEPTEMBER
Les Charbonnières www.fetedesvendanges.ch
www.xterraswitzerland.ch GOURMET WALK IN
www.valleedejouxtriteam.ch JULY—SEPTEMBER 24—26 AUGUST ARNEX-SUR-ORBE
AILYOS NATURE ART NUMERIK GAMES Arnex-sur-Orbe 29 SEPTEMBER
28—30 JUNE Leysin Yverdon-les-Bains www.baladegourmande.ch DÉSALPE IN ST-CERGUE
www.aigle-leysin-lesmosses.ch www.numerik-games.ch St-Cergue
RED PIGS FESTIVAL
www.lacote-tourisme.ch
Payerne 22 SEPTEMBER
www.redpigsfestival.ch 25 AUGUST 22nd VACHERIN
10th GOURMET WALK IN MONT-D’OR FESTIVAL 29 SEPTEMBER
28 · 30 JUNE · 5 · 7 JULY THE REGION OF GRANDSON Les Charbonnières DÉSALPE IN L’ETIVAZ
Bonvillars www.myvalleedejoux.ch L’Etivaz
AVENCHES OPERA
www.aocbonvillars.ch www.chateau-doex.ch
Avenches
www.avenchesopera.ch 22 SEPTEMBER
25—26 AUGUST THE NIGHT OF THE 29—30 SEPTEMBER
29—30 JUNE THE NIGHT OF THE FAIRIES LAUSANNE AND 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
Leysin PULLY MUSEUMS SWISS NATIONAL MUSEUM
CHASSELAS WINE FAIR
www.aigle-leysin-lesmosses.ch Lausanne · Pully Prangins
Aigle www.lanuitdesmusees.ch www.chateaudeprangins.ch
www.mondialduchasselas.com
29 JUNE—1 JULY
WESTERN SWISS
YODELLING FESTIVAL
Yverdon-les-Bains
www.yverdon2018.ch
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& FESTIVALS
MAY—OCTOBER
VAUD TOURIST OFFICE
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