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.
A season of shows, including young-audience ones
In Cossonay-Ville, the Théâtre du Pré-aux-Moines has hosted a rich programme for more than thirty years: around twenty professional shows per season (comedy, dance, improvisation, musical, theatre, music), with a strand dedicated to young audiences. From October to May, it's the region's cultural rendezvous, ideal for introducing children to the magic of a real show, in a friendly hall.
What your children will discover
Depending on the programme, children attend a young-audience show: a tale, theatre, music or dance. The hall, the darkness, the artists on stage: everything adds to the magic of the discovery. It's an outing that awakens the imagination, artistic sensibility and the pleasure of live performance, to share as a family.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You choose a show suited to the children's age, book your seats, and settle in for the show. The atmosphere is warm and human-scale. The theatre is in the heart of Cossonay-Ville, accessible by funicular from the station. Remember to check the programme to spot the young-audience shows.
Before you go
- Recommended age: depending on the show (young-audience strand)
- Season: October to May
- Programme: ~20 shows per season (comedy, dance, theatre, music…)
- Box office: booking recommended
- Getting there: Cossonay-Ville (funicular from the CFF station)
- Best season: the theatre season (autumn-spring)
Parents' tips
- Spot the « young audience » shows in the programme.
- Book your seats in advance, especially for family performances.
- Check the recommended age given for each show.
- Come by funicular from the station: one more adventure for the children.
- Check the programme on preauxmoines.ch.
Useful information
- Address: Pré-aux-Moines 8, 1304 Cossonay-Ville
- Official website: preauxmoines.ch — 021 861 04 75
- Season: October to May
- Box office: depending on the show (booking recommended)
- Getting there: Cossonay-Ville, funicular from the CFF station
Why we recommend it
Because it's a lovely gateway to live performance: a varied programme with a young-audience strand, in a friendly hall in the heart of Cossonay. Enough to enjoy a memorable cultural outing as a family.
In a nutshell
A local theatre in Cossonay with around twenty shows per season and a young-audience strand, from October to May — a lovely show outing for families.
Frequently asked questions
Are there shows for children?
When is the season?
How many shows per season?
Do you need to book?
What age are the shows suitable for?
How do you get there?
Where can you find the programme?
Michael @ Kidora
Kid Adventure Planner
Location
Cossonay
Vaud
Pré-aux-Moines 8, 1304 Cossonay-Ville
Nearby
Nearby activities
Discover more activities near you
Fancy an original, easy outing as a family? In Cossonay, a little funicular links the station to the hilltop village in a few minutes, with a lovely view of the countryside. A mini railway adventure that delights children, all year round.
View details
Fancy an escape adventure as a family with teenagers? In Cossonay, the Escape Game Fantasia offers several rooms with fairy-tale worlds (Peter Pan, Hansel et Gretel, Pinocchio…). An immersive outing full of puzzles, from around age 13.
View details
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.
View details
Fancy a free nature walk as a family? Near Cossonay, the Étang du Sépey reserve is home to frogs, newts and birds in a peaceful setting. An easy walk to observe the life of a pond, especially in spring.
View details