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How well do you know your neighbours? It’s one of those things we all say we’ll do. Take the time to have a quick conversation rather than the passing “bonjour”. A chance to get to know who lives next door. Maybe organise an apéro one day soon… Well, this is your moment. The Fête des voisin·e·s takes place on Friday 29 May 2026, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: an open invitation to turn your building, your street, or your courtyard into a social get-together, even if ju

There’s a point many people reach where consulting starts to feel like a real option. Maybe it’s alongside a full-time job. Maybe it’s between roles. Or maybe it’s that idea you’ve been sitting on for a while, quietly waiting for the “right time.” And then the questions start. How does it actually work in Switzerland? What’s allowed if you’re employed? How do invoicing and taxes work? And what happens if your clients are abroad? For many, it’s not the work itself that holds t

GAOS is back on stage this spring with a show that’s bold, joyful, and impossible to ignore. Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by pop legend Cyndi Lauper and the hilarious, uplifting book written by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein, is coming to Nyon and it’s bringing glitter, powerhouse vocals, and a message that hits far beyond the stage. Running from 28 to 31 May at the Théâtre de Marens in Nyon, this is one of those productions that

When people think of Paléo, they usually picture the big moments. The headline acts. The crowds. The lights and music. The long queues for food that somehow still feel worth it. What’s easier to miss is everything happening behind the scenes. Because Paléo does not run on music alone. It runs on people. Paléo @Anne Colliard Each year, the festival is powered by nearly 5,500 volunteers , with 47 bars, 136 food stands, more than 250 concerts and shows , and around 250,000 festi

From 17 to 26 April 2026 , Nyon once again hosts Switzerland’s leading documentary film festival and one of the most recognised internationally. @Visions du Réel Not just for Film People If you’ve never been, it’s easy to assume this is “for cinephiles.” It is. But it’s also much more than that. Visions du Réel is built around real stories with films that explore lives, ideas and perspectives from around the world. The kind you don’t usually come across on mainstream platform

It happens every year. Someone mentions the tulips in Morges. You think, we really should go this year . And then suddenly it’s mid-April and you’re checking to see if you’ve missed it! Well we're giving you plenty of notice to mark it in your calendars so you're right on time to catch the beautiful, colourful display. From 27 March to 10 May 2026 , ore than 140,000 tulips and nearly 350 varieties are planted in the Parc de l'Indépendance and around the old town. Not in a “

Last weekend in Gland, a different kind of gathering was taking place. Dozens of people, children, teenagers, parents and retirees, gathered around small wooden boards, placing black and white stones in near silence. Some spoke French, others English, and some barely shared a common language at all. Yet everyone understood the same thing. The game. GO The event was organised by the Association Go Nyon , affectionately known as the “GOats”. What stood out was not just the game

The wait is over. The Paléo Festival has officially unveiled its line-up for 2026 and if you tuned into the live stream of the press conference yesterday, you’ll know… this one feels big. From global pop icons to cult legends and a strong Swiss presence, the 49th edition is shaping up to take over the Plaine de l’Asse from July 21 to 26, 2026 in true Paléo style. And while the names are grabbing headlines, there’s something else just as important right now: tickets . Because

Four days of films, discussion and practical inspiration. The Festival du Film Vert returns to Nyon from 12 to 15 March 2026, taking over the Salle Communale for a programme centred on ecology, biodiversity and solutions. This year’s edition focuses not just on raising awareness, but on highlighting people and projects already responding to environmental challenges. Opening Night - Climate and the World of Work The festival opens on Thursday 12 March (free entry, reservation