Usine à Gaz — children's shows in Nyon

A real performance venue, in the heart of Nyon

L'Usine à Gaz is the main cultural stage in Nyon, located in a former industrial building that has been converted. Throughout the season, it hosts a regular program for young audiences, in addition to concerts and shows for adults. For families from La Côte, it’s an opportunity to offer children a real outing to the theater, without having to go all the way to Lausanne or Geneva.

What your children will discover

According to the season's agenda, the programming for young audiences mixes several worlds: theater, puppetry, circus, storytelling, sometimes music or dance. Children discover the magic of a theater that goes dark, the curtain, and the actors up close, just a few meters away. It’s often their first contact with live performance, and it leaves a mark.

Each creation targets a specific age group: there are offerings for as young as 3 years old for the little ones, and others designed for older children. Check the recommended age for the show you are interested in before booking.

What happens there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is warm and intimate: a friendly hall, a familiar welcome, and performances often followed by a moment of exchange with the artists. You arrive a little early, settle the children, and share a suspended hour together.

Performances for young audiences generally take place on Wednesdays, weekends, or during school holidays. The schedule and content depend entirely on the season's agenda: check the official website for dates and shows on the program.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 3 to 17 years depending on the show (the age is specified for each creation).
• Duration: generally 45 min to 1 hour for young audiences.
• Reservation and price: paid, tickets available on the official website; young audience seats sell out quickly.
• Stroller accessibility: venue accessible; plan to arrive early to settle in comfortably.
• Transport: a few minutes' walk from Nyon CFF station, parking nearby.
• To bring: tickets reserved in advance and a light sweater (the venue can be cool).
• Ideal season: all year round, depending on the programming.

Parents' tips

• Book as soon as ticket sales open: shows for young audiences often sell out.
• Respect the recommended age: a show designed for 8-year-olds may bore a 4-year-old, and vice versa.
• Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early: bathroom break, settle in calmly, no stress.
• Enjoy the moment of exchange with the artists after the performance, when it occurs: children love it.
• Combine the outing with a walk by the lake right after, it’s just a stone's throw away.

Useful information

• Address: Rue César-Soulié 1, 1260 Nyon.
• Official website: https://usineagaz.ch/ (programming, dates, and ticketing).
• Hours: according to the season's agenda; sessions for young audiences are mainly on Wednesdays, weekends, and during holidays.
• Access: on foot from Nyon CFF station, or by regional transport; parking nearby.

Why we recommend it

Because it’s the quintessential local cultural outing on La Côte. You take your children to experience a real show, in an intimate venue, without having to travel miles. The programming for young audiences returns each season and caters to all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.

In a nutshell

The main stage in Nyon regularly opens its doors to families. Theater, puppetry, circus: a wonderful way to introduce your children to live performance, right next to your home.