Every summer, the streets of Lausanne come alive at the Festival de la Cité. With music, theater, dance and much more, there is something for everyone! The perfect opportunity to discover unique artists and meet the locals.
The Festival de la Cité brings Lausanne and its old town to life with a program that combines theater, music, performances, dance, circus and installations. It combines stage art, world premieres and urban culture during a unique week of culture that is free to the public.
Festival de la Cité, 2023 © Marie Magnin
Curious, unexpected, warm and festive - there are not enough adjectives to describe this summer event, which is extremely popular with the Lausanne public. The Festival de la Cité takes place in various unexpected locations, in the city center and around the old town. Whether children, adults or young people, residents of Lausanne or tourists, the Festival de la Cité is for everyone. There is something for everyone in the varied program, which includes theater and music, performance and dance, circus and street art. The festival sees itself as a link between living art, creations in situ, artistic installations and urban culture.
July 2 to 7, 2024, admission free!
