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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 tha

This Easter, Nyon is offering a mix of creative workshops, playful discoveries and a town-wide egg hunt, giving families plenty of ways to get out and explore during the school holidays. Museums Turn into Playgrounds for the Holidays Across Nyon, the Musée romain, Musée du Léman and Château de Nyon are opening their doors to younger visitors with a series of hands-on workshops. Around a dozen activities are planned, designed to help children discover exhibitions in a more int

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

@Ville de Nyon The Ville de Nyon is expanding its youth offer with a new dedicated space for 14–25-year-olds and the relaunch of its Youth Council. Together, these initiatives aim to give young people more places to meet, express themselves and take part in local life. A New Youth Space at La Redoute From Friday 6 March 2026, a new “Espace Jeunes” opens at the Maison de quartier de la Redoute (Chemin de la Redoute 12). It will run every Friday from 5pm to 8pm and is managed b

Nyon’s library is getting ready for a big move and the readers of Nyon are invited to be part of it. The Adult and Young People’s library sites, currently split between Maison Richard and Chemin de Crève-Cœur, will soon come together under one roof at Avenue Reverdil 4 , in the former Moser School building. To prepare for the transition, both library sites will close from 14 December 2025 , with a brand-new space opening to the public in March 2026 . And until then? Borrowing

Big Laughs and Big Hearts Plus Your Chance to WinTickets! Nothing marks the start of the festive season quite like a GAOS Christmas show and this year, the theatre community is bringing one of the most beloved holiday stories to life. Elf the Musical , based on the hit film starring Will Ferrell, will take to the stage this December here in Nyon, promising joy, sparkle, and a generous dose of Christmas cheer. At the centre of the story is Buddy the Elf, enthusiastic, heartfel

Get your skates ready, the Rive indoor ice rink is open from Saturday, October 25 and it will stay open right through to March 1, 2026, including during school holidays. Beginner or pro, solo or with friends, lace up and join the fun - everyone is welcome on the ice. The best part? Access to the 525 m² rink is free. Skate rentals are available on site for just CHF 3 for children and CHF 5 for adults. Public Opening Hours Free skating: Wednesday: 14:00–17:30 Friday: 16:30–18:3

Behind Switzerland’s newest (and furriest) ambassador is Clint Bauld, an Australian entrepreneur, creator, and marmot enthusiast who found a new home in Switzerland. "After years as a tour guide and a traveller and with young children to inspire, I wanted to spark their curiousity for the world around them. Travel didn’t always excite them at first, but I wondered if a playful guide could change that. That thought became the seed of an idea: what if a small, overlooked alpine

What happens when 30 talented young performers come together to stage one of the world’s most iconic musicals? You get the kind of...