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Last summer they brought Les Misérables to the stage. This August, GAOS Youth is back and this time they're taking on one of the most recognisable figures in film history. Chaplin: The Musical tells the real-life story of Charlie Chaplin, spanning his extraordinary career from his first performance as a child in 19th-century London to his rise as an iconic actor, filmmaker, writer and director, and his emotional acceptance of an honorary Academy Award in 1972. Along the way,

@Nyon Street Food Festival 2026 The Rive will once again be transformed into a hub of food trucks and pop-up stands as the Nyon Street Food Festival returns from 20–23 August. Now in its seventh edition, the festival will bring together nearly 40 food trucks and stands, with dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world alongside local wines and beers and a selection of cocktails. It all takes place around the Quai de Rive, the covered area there and the Rive parking, mak

@Ville de Nyon Looking for something active to do this weekend? Nyon’s Festival of Sports returns to Colovray on Sunday 23 August, giving children and adults the chance to try out a huge range of sports for free. Running from 10:00 to 16:00 across the Centre Sportif and Piscine de Colovray, the annual event brings together around 50 local sports associations, with introductions, demonstrations and activities taking place throughout the day. The programme covers everything fro

Moving to Switzerland comes with a fairly substantial to-do list. Find somewhere to live. Sort out your permit. Choose health insurance. Open a bank account. Work out where to buy groceries on a Sunday when everything appears to be closed. Understanding your pension probably isn't at the top of that list. And then life happens. You change jobs, take time out to raise a family, start working for yourself or return to work after a career break. Somewhere along the way, understa

What does effective leadership look like when uncertainty has become the norm? AI is changing how decisions are made and how work gets done. Geopolitical tensions are affecting organisations far beyond national borders. Economic pressure continues, teams are being asked to adapt quickly, and leaders are expected to provide direction even when the path ahead isn't particularly clear. Leadership has always involved change. What feels different now is the speed, complexity and n

Football fans won't have to travel far to soak up the atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup this summer. From 11 June to 19 July 2026, Nyon will become the region's football hotspot, hosting what is expected to be the main fan zone between Geneva and Lausanne. While both Geneva and Lausanne have opted not to organise official fan zones during the tournament due to security measures surrounding the G7 Summit in nearby Evian, Nyon is stepping in to create a month-long gathering plac

From café counters to supermarket aisles and summer festival bars, one thing is becoming increasingly clear. Our drinking habits are changing. The default drink is no longer always alcohol. More people are seeking out alcohol-free drinks that are both functional and delicious, alongside new ways to connect and socialise. At the same time, conversations around hemp and cannabis continue to evolve here in Switzerland, with pilot programmes and national discussions underway. Swi