Over the course of a week, this world famous and highly acclaimed international dance competition attracts some of the world's best young classical and contemporary dancers, who compete in the hope of being selected to join a world-renowned dance company.

Celebrate the 72nd edition of this classical music festival that takes place in the prestigious Stravinski Auditorium. Welcoming Philharmonic orchestras and legendary pianists from all over the world, the festival programme also proposes workshops and rehearsals open to the public.

One of the most famous car shows in the world, this yearly event gathers together hundreds of automobile manufacturers who take the opportunity to present their latest innovations and models under one very large roof. This is the place to be to check out the most sleek and beautiful models of both automobiles and female hostesses!

For over 30 years, this unique jazz festival offers over a week’s worth of concerts performed by some of the leading names in the jazz world. Experience a quality musical programme that presents diverse forms of jazz located in the quaint lakeside village of Cully.

For over 10 years this event, the largest of its kind in Switzerland, has been dedicated to pop culture, video games and manga! Taking place in a space covering 18'000m2, this unique festival features concerts, projections, video game tournaments, karaoke, a comic book section and a massive shopping area.

For 30 years, this annual woman’s volleyball tournament has welcomed the world’s best national teams to play for the championship trophy.
Photo © Lucas Vuitel.

One of the world's most famous and long-standing music festivals, the Montreux Jazz Festival takes places each summer on the shores of Lake Geneva. Every year promises an exciting and diverse line-up of international artists, from reggae to rap, from jazz to pop-rock.
Photo © Montreux Jazz Lab / 2013 FFJM_Marc Ducrest

The largest open-air festival in Switzerland, this pop-rock music event takes place in Nyon, between Geneva and Lausanne and boasts over 250 concerts over six days, to over 200,000 spectators. This year, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the festival will last seven days!
Photo © Nicolas Ray / Creative Commons 

For over 20 years during the summer, Vevey becomes the gathering place for street performers from all over the world; from jugglers to clowns, from actors to acrobats, from mime artists to fire eaters. 

More than just a parachute competition, this free event includes impressive demonstrations from daredevil thrill-seekers who paraglide and base-jump to pull off some spectacular, synchronised manoeuvres.

Since 2007 this electronic music festival had staged artists like David Guetta, David Morillo and Bob Sinclair to name but a few. With over three stages and 15’000 spectators, this three-day festival will get your body grooving to the latest electronic beats.

For both adults and children, this yearly event gathers motivated runners of all ages to take on the challenge of a 21 km or 42 km marathon! Located on one of the most beautiful routes along Lake Geneva, the marathon starts and ends at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, running to Vevey and back.

Discover this yearly celebration that takes place on the second Tuesday of November, on the central market place in the town of Vevey. This ultimate autumn event is jam packed with arts, crafts, food and clothes. The festive day began in the Middle Ages as an opportunity for all local residents to become merchants for the day, tax-free!

Presenting a whole host of artists and galleries from Europe and beyond, this annual art exhibition takes place at the Montreux Music and Convention Centre. 

Celebrate the region's wine production and local fare at this wine-tasting event located in the town of Vevey. With over 25 stands, you can test and purchase from a large selection of wines in the festive atmosphere with music and Swiss specialties including fondue!

Experience the magic of Christmas with this yearly market where you can find all manner of gifts; crafts, regional specialties, as well as mulled wine and traditional food to delight the senses and to truly get you into the festive spirit.

Celebrating over 25 years of laughter, this annual French and English speaking comedy festival invites top comedians from the world over. This week-long festival presents a whole host of workshops and comic performances to make you laugh till you cry.

At the same time as the Montreux Christmas market, this event brings together storytellers, local artisans and musicians to share the magic of Christmas. With local and traditional delicacies, medieval dances and a candle-making workshop, you will find plenty to do!