Location: Geneva, Lausanne Date: 30 April The JazzDayFestival takes place in different locations all over Switzerland on Wednesday 30 April with the support of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO. 18 Swiss cities including Geneva, Fribourg and Lausanne will be involved in providing a versatile programme that explores new expressions of Jazz.
Lausanne 20-km race
Location: Lausanne Date: 26 April An unmissable event in the Lausanne sporting calendar, the ‘Lausanne 20k’ course loops through the steep streets of the Olympic capital. It is also the backdrop for a festival for sports lovers and people of all ages. Please note that registrations are now closed.
“All too human. 20th and 21st century artists and suffering” exhibition
Location: Geneva Date: 7 May 2014 until 4 January 2015 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and Mamco will exhibit a selection of works that look at the suffering inflicted by humanity on humanity. The exhibition delves into the history of the world and of humanity by embarking on a journey through […]
Art Exhibition, Manon Bellet: L’onde d’une ombre (The wave of a shadow)
Location: Vevey Date: Until 1st June The Jenisch Vevey Museum gives Manon Bellet carte blanche for her first exhibition in a Swiss museum which has been organized in partnership with the Kunstmuseum Solothurn. The work of Manon Bellet demonstrates her affection for paper in its many forms and questions its fragility and possible disappearance.
Theatre. “Rencontre” (The Meeting)
Location: Lausanne Date: 29 April – 11 May, Tuesday-Saturday: 20h; Sunday: 17h A play written and staged by François Rochaix, with Daniel Ludwig as Vesalius.In 1564, the anatomist Andreas Vesalius spends a last night in Venice before boarding ship for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. A night during which he confides to his landlady.The […]
Slow-up Lac de Morat – 27 April, 10h-17h
An original way to discover the Lac de Morat area by bike, on skates or by walking along car-free routes. Tastings of delicacies and regional specialties and many music events around the course. slowUp Lac de Morat Tel: +41 26 670 39 39 www.slowup-lacdemorat.ch
Geneva. HelveticDanse – 25-30 April, 19h30
Keen to showcase the vitality of the swiss ballet scene, the HelveticDanse festival welcomes three famous swiss ballet companies: Ballett Zurich, Ballett Basel and the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. A unique opportunity to see four world premieres from these companies and three classic performances from the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. Bâtiment des Forces Motrices Place des Volontaires […]
Geneva. BBC Symphony Orchestra – 29 April, 20h
Sakari Oramo (conductor) Leonidas Kavakos (violin) Johannes Brahms Concert for violin and orchestra in D maj, op. 77 Dieter Ammann (Swiss composer) “Boost” for orchestra (2000-2001) Edward Elgar Variations for orchestra on the original theme “Enigma”, op. 36 Victoria Hall Rue du Général-Dufour 14 1204 Genève www.culturel-migros-geneve.ch CHF 34 to CHF 92. Concessions: CHF 15.
Geneva. La magie du cheval – Until 21 April
For horse lovers and fans of equestrian shows, the Sacha Houcke troupe is staging a magical and original show where horses, acrobats, and other performers share the stage to provide a vivid spectacle for the whole family. Fri: 20h Sat & Wed: 15h and 20h Sun: 10h & 15h Place d 150ème Rue du Vieux […]
Montreux. Polymanga – 18-21 April
Annual convention for fans of Japanese culture! Performances by widely celebrated Japanese manga artists, cosplay shows and competitions. Presentations and discussions with prominent members of the pop culture community. This is the gathering for manga, video games and Japanese culture fans. 2M2C (Stravinsky auditorium) Montreux Grand Rue 95 1820 Montreux www.polymanga.com Ticket prices: 1 day […]