Culture & Shows
First theater play, first movie on the big screen: cultural outings leave lasting memories. Romandy delights families, from the Petit Théâtre de Lausanne to the young audience season at Beausobre in Morges, passing by the Usine à Gaz in Nyon or Le Spot in Sion.
On the cinema side, neighborhood theaters cultivate a welcoming atmosphere for families: Cinéma Bio in Carouge, CinéVersoix with its young audience screenings, Capitole in Nyon. And for an outing that combines history and imagination, the castles of Nyon or Rolle are great to visit with children.
Here is our selection of cultural outings and shows for your children.
Our selection of culture & shows in Romandy
57 activities for children
The rye bread workshop in Grimentz: baker for a day at the communal oven
Looking for a tasty, authentic family activity? In Grimentz, the rye bread workshop has you make your own bread in the village's communal oven (four banal). From dough to baking, from age 6, you become a baker for a day, followed by an apéritif.
The Cinéma Casino in Cossonay: the big screen for children
Fancy a cinema outing as a family? In Cossonay, the Cinéma Casino, a 156-seat hall, hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for ages 6-12 and La Petite Lanterne for ages 4-6. Real films on the big screen, at a child's level.
The Théâtre du Pré-aux-Moines in Cossonay: shows for families
Fancy a show outing as a family? In Cossonay, the Théâtre du Pré-aux-Moines offers around twenty shows each season, with a young-audience strand. Comedy, dance, music or theatre: a lovely way to introduce children to the performing arts.
The Casino-Théâtre de Rolle: shows and young-audience theatre by Lake Geneva
Looking for a family culture outing by Lake Geneva? In Rolle, the Casino-Théâtre puts on theatre, circus and young-audience shows all season long, in a charming Italian-style hall facing the lake. A real night out at the theatre, just steps from the station.
Sirius Cinema in Châtel-Saint-Denis: the volunteer-run cinema with family screenings
Looking for a warm cinema outing in the Veveyse? The Sirius, in Châtel-Saint-Denis, is the only independent, volunteer-run cinema in the canton of Fribourg. With its Sunday family screenings and its “ciné-fondue” formula, it is a lovely local outing, in any weather.
Le Prado Cinema in Bulle: the Gruyère family cinema
Looking for a family cinema outing in the Gruyère? Le Prado, in Bulle, is the region’s main cinema with its three modern screens. Films on release, booster seats for children and easy access: a simple outing, in any weather.
Les Rex Cinema in Fribourg: three screens in the heart of Pérolles
Looking for a family cinema outing in the centre of Fribourg? Les Rex, on Boulevard de Pérolles, is a historic three-screen cinema. Films on release, booster seats for children and easy access: a simple outing, in any weather.
Arena Cinema in Fribourg: the family multiplex with 4DX and ScreenX
Looking for a big modern cinema as a family in Fribourg? The Arena, a stone’s throw from the station, is the town’s only multiplex: ten screens, 3D and rare technologies such as 4DX and ScreenX. A spectacular, easy-to-reach outing, in any weather.
Why choose a cultural & entertainment outing with family?
Because the Romand programmers really think about children: most of the theaters in the selection have a dedicated youth season, with age-appropriate shows — perfect for trying out a first performance from a young age, without fearing that the session will be too long.
It’s also a family of activities sheltered from the weather: neighborhood cinema on a rainy Sunday, library or toy library for a quiet Wednesday — those in Gland and Coppet welcome children for stories and games. Remember to book for the shows, as the capacities of youth venues are often small.
