Events & Time Out
Ranked as part of the non-material cultural heritage of the canton of Vaud, the Brandons, the Servion Revue, the Circus Helvetia as well as various fairs and markets are traditions enhancing life in our region. In addition, there are festivals, theater plays and concerts designed for a large public.
Markets - Fairs
Bio-Agri & Bio-Vino
(Moudon)
Switzerland's largest organic agricultural fair and the only
Swiss organic wine fair with over 300 100% organic wines,
It presents the latest agricultural technologies and all the country's vintages, positioning organic agriculture as traditional, modern and sustainable.
Parties - Festivals
Brandons – Carnival (Moudon)
A traditional medieval carnival, the Brandons of Moudon take place in the month of March and are known for their guggenmusik.
Markets - Fairs
Brocante – Flea Market (Moudon)
On the last weekend in May, antique dealers, neighbours and people in search of some rare treasure all bargain in a friendly spirit at this popular market.
Theatre
Café-Théâtre Barnabé (Servion)
Center for musical plays in the French speaking part of Switzerland, the Théâtre Barnabé produces plays by the Compagnie Broadway, which has been affiliated to the theatre since 2003.
Others
Circus Helvetia (Moudon)
For the past 45 years, this private circus owned by the family Maillard, has been touring through Western Switzerland. Taking its winter quarters in Moudon, it offers a Christmas performance from the middle of December to the beginning of January. Since 2013, a school offers courses for beginners in circus arts.
Music
Classical music at Saint-Etienne (Moudon)
From October to March, the arches of the church resound with music thanks to the Saint-Étienne Association, whose aim is to highlight the building and its historic organ.
Music
Concerts in the former prison (Moudon)
Set up in the former district prisons, now transformed into a cultural centre, the Prison concert hall hosts each year from October to May, a season of rock and electro concerts, organised by the Poly-Son Association. See the Agenda for details.
Parties - Festivals
FestiMusiques
(Moudon)
Throughout the month of June, FestiMusiques brings together amateurs of Swiss and international folk music in more than 100 free concerts.
Parties - Festivals
Festival Short Circuit (Moudon) (Combremont-le-Petit)
For over ten years, this electronic music festival (Techno & Trance) takes place in Moudon on the first week-end of July. Free concerts for families during the afternoon and the “rave” part which goes on until the small hours of the morning.
Music
Friends of the Organ (Servion)
Dating from 1764, the oldest organ in the canton is showcased during a festival at the end of each summer.
À la carte
Industrial Heritage (Moudon)
Several enterprises along the valley of the river Broye testify to an industrial tradition of the area going back to the 19th century. Discover this unknown heritage during a guided tour «à la carte».
Parties - Festivals
Into the corn
After having passed a narrow footpath, the festival goers discover a green rectangle surrounded by maize. Our mobile stage offers quality sound.
Theatre
Jorat Theatre (Mézières )
Classified as national monument, this theatre completely built of wood in 1908 has 1000 seats. It opens its doors from end of April to beginning of October. Please ask for a visit.
Markets - Fairs
Marché Moudonnois (Moudon)
Artisans, commerçants, marchands restaurateurs, exposants sont présents pour vous surprendre ! Avec la participation de la brocante du bourg
Markets - Fairs
Pottery market (Lucens)
In 2004 this artisan market took place for the first time. Today it unites some fifty artisans and is organised on the last weekend of June in the picturesque centre of Lucens.
À la carte
Show Dairies (Moudon)
Cheese lovers will enjoy this guided tour to the production secrets of the soft cheeses Le Grand Pré and Gruyère AOP, made in Moudon from local quality milk. Both dairies let you participate in the daily making of local products – tasting included after your visit.
Music
Tea Dances
The tea dances are taking place every last Tuesday of the month between September and June, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the big Salle de la douane, the customs hall. Entrance is free, a reservation is recommended.
Dates: 24 septembre 2024, 29 octobre 2024, 19 novembre 2024, 10 décembre 2024, 28 janvier 2025, 25 février 2025, 20 mars 2025 (Brandons), 29 avril 2025, 27 mai 2025, 24 juin 2025
Theatre
Theatrical Season Moudon
For over 20 years, the Grenier Culture association has been organising a theatrical season from October to April, divided between two venues in the town: the Salle de la Douane (approx. 368 seats) and the Théâtre de la Corde (approx. 50 seats).