Culture & Shows in Canton Vaud
Discover the best Culture & Shows activities for children in Canton Vaud.
26 activities for children
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.
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 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.
Rex Cinema in Aubonne: the village cinema that loves kids
Looking for a warm cinema outing, far from the big multiplexes, with your children? The Rex in Aubonne is an independent, association-run village cinema that offers family screenings and even film clubs designed for the youngest. Easy to reach and perfect in any weather.
Rolle Open Air Ciné: free cinema under the stars by the lake
What if your next film screening took place outdoors, by the shores of Lake Geneva? Every summer, the lawn of the Château de Rolle turns into an open-air cinema, free and open to all. You settle on the grass at nightfall for a family film, facing the lake. A simple, magical summer outing.
Odéon Cinema in Morges: a family film outing in the heart of town
Looking for an easy cinema outing, right in the town centre and a stone’s throw from the station? The Cinéma Odéon has been part of the Morges landscape since 1940. With its two comfortable screens, it offers the big films of the moment as well as a more varied selection, for a great family time in any weather.
Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.
Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.
Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.
Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.
Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.
Cinéma CityClub in Pully: the neighbourhood cinema that starts from age 2
Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also thinks of toddlers? The CityClub, in Pully, is a hybrid venue between an art-house cinema and a concert stage. With its P'tit CityClub, it offers screenings from age 2-3 and inclusive screenings. A lovely family address by the lake.
