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Events & News
Are you a fan of Christmas Songs? Join this Christmas sing-a-long event in Chéserex.
Sue Lake from notebynote started this event because I met so many people who missed the opportunities to sing Christmas songs with other people so we aim to create a community event for all ages to come together to sing just for fun. When: Saturday 10th December at 14:00 Where: Chéserex Salle Communale – Route […]
L’Échappée Jurassienne, an epic 352km 18 day hike with the grand finish in Nyon
L’Échappée Jurassienne is an itinerant hike that starts in the city of art and history, Dole in the French Jura and then travels more than 350 km to finish in Nyon. This hike covers a total distance of 352km with a positive elevation of 10,800 meters and a negative elevation of 11,400 meters. This great […]
Treat yourself or your loved ones this Christmas and get Paléo 2023 tickets!
The Christmas Season is fast upon us and we are all for keeping up with traditions. And here we have another very important one coming up for the diary. The Paléo Festival traditional Christmas ticket office will be open from Thursday 1st December to Thursday 22nd December with the following options to buy: • […]
Feeling hot, hot, hot, in the new Nyon sauna.
Those who frequent the Plage des Trois Jetée during the colder months will have noticed the construction of a small cabin at the lakeside. This is the work of the Association of the Bains des Trois Jetées who, with the help of a band of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers and members, erected the brand-new sauna […]
The great projects the Nyon tourist office have been working on this year.
We all know and love the Nyon tourist office. A brilliant resource for when we need ideas for activities to do in the region. But what have they been up to behind the scenes this year? Well, two big developments took place in 2022. L’Échappée Jurassienne Nyon has joined 10 other Swiss communes to become […]
Christmas fun is on its way, not to mention Santa’s sleigh!
This wonderful region knows how to do Christmas and celebrate all things festive. It kicks off this weekend with the Montreux Christmas Market. Montreux Christmas Market – 18th – 24th December 2022 There is no better way to experience the magic of Christmas then at the Montreux Christmas Market. 150 beautifully decorated chalet stalls set […]
Sleeping Beauty is awake! Oh no she isn’t! It’s pantomime time in Nyon.
Sleeping Beauty The Geneva Amateur Operatic Socieity (GAOS) is back with a musical production of Sleeping Beauty at the Théâtre de Marens in Nyon. This Christmas Pantomime promises to deliver fun and laughter to all the family. This famous pantomime features the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, staged of course with a prince and […]
Discover art all over Nyon for the Journée des Arts this Saturday 5th November
Arts Day in Nyon is back for its 4th edition and the programme looks fantastic. It is organised by the Development of the Plastic Arts Association and is a great cultural event making art accessible to everyone. Highlighting different styles from painting and sculpture, to photography and installations, it is bringing people and artists from […]
A fixure of the Nyon Café Scene for just over 10 years – Celebrate La Roulotte!
La Roulotte, a fixture of the Nyon café scene for 10 years now is located by the Nyon Train Station (North Side). It’s a great meeting spot to take some moments to enjoy fresh, seasonal food and drinks all year round. It’s also in the perfect place to grab a drink before or after a […]
Halloween at the Château de Prangins has witches, their stories and more spooky delights.
This Sunday 30th October, celebrate Halloween at the Château de Prangins. It’s time to put on your scariest Halloween costume and join them for some tales, true and not so true, and of course – candy! Between 14:00 and 17:00. Adults 10CHF and free admission for children up to the age of 16. What’s On […]
A huge collection of toys and games on offer for you to buy and sell.
Looking to change up your toy and games collection? Organised by the Ludothèque de Nyon, mark the date in your calendars for Saturday 29th October 2022. 11:00 to 15:00 Salle de la Colombière – Rue de la Colombiere 18, 1260 Nyon Choose from bikes, strollers, outdoor games, books, puzzles and much more. If you would […]
Local Football Coverage: FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Rapperswil-Jona
A big thank you to Alex Taylor for writing up a match report for the recent game on 15th October 2022 between FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Rapperswil-Jona. The game was held at Colovray Sports Centre. Poor defending, lacklustre countering and a lack of momentum saw Nyon suffer a monumental loss to Swiss-German side Rapperswil-Jona. […]
Local Football Coverage: Match Report for FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Chiasso
A big thank you to Alex Taylor for writing up a match report for the recent game on 1st October 2022 between FC Stade Nyonnais vs FC Chiasso. The game was held at Colovray Sports Centre. Goals from Christian Gomis and Quentin Gaillard ensured a safe 2-1 victory as Nyon go joint top in the […]
Atelier9 and Ex-Machina – from flying and finance to coworking and coffee.
Following on from the origin story of Ex-Machina and Atelier9 last week, here is the story about their founders and what led them through a big career change to where they are now. Many of us experience times where we no longer feel aligned with what we are doing and what makes us happy. It […]
Looking for a venue for a children’s birthday party? Why not a castle?
If you are looking for a venue for your child’s birthday, why not consider the Château de Prangins? It has a great offering for birthday parties all year round with interesting activities available. How many people can say that they celebrated their birthday at an 18th century castle turned Swiss National Museum? They offer bespoke, […]
All things EAT! for Swiss Castle Day this Sunday 2nd October at the Château de Prangins
With all the rainy weather recently, here is an idea of a great activity to do this coming Sunday 2nd October. It’s all about EATING at the Château de Prangins for Swiss Castle Day. Taking place between 10:00 and 17:00, the best part, admission is free! Read on for more information on what’s happening on […]
The Swiss cows are coming down from their Jura mountain pastures to St-Cergue.
The 35th edition of Désalpe de St-Cergue is happening tomorrow up in Saint-Cergue from 8h – 17:30h. A lovely Swiss tradition of when the cows, that have been up in the Jura mountain pastures throughout the summer come back down the mountain in preparation for winter. A procession of cows adorned with colourful, floral headdresses […]
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Queen Elizabeth II died last week on 8th September 2022. We all knew it was a day that was going to come but perhaps not so suddenly as it did. News channels and social media are flooded with images of the Queen both past and present as we lead up to her funeral next Monday […]
US citizens, it is time to vote. Join a training session in voter assistance.
Thank you to Lisa-Anne Jepson for providing us with this article! For the upcoming US Midterm elections on Tuesday, 8th November, the presidency is not on the ballot but they are still vitally important. They will elect one-third of the 100 US senators (who serve six-year terms) and all 435 members of the House of […]
Writing workshops, and debates with authors at the Morges literary festival
From Donna Leon to Phillip Sands, Susan Jane Gilman and more Le Livre sure les quais is back from the 2-4th September with an exciting English programme. This literary festival is situated along the lovely lakeside in Morges. Some of the events are held as a literary cruise! There will be a selection of events […]
Share the Fun at Gland’s New Toy Library.
Have you ever bought your child the brand new fancy toy that they just could not live without, only to find it languishing in a corner of their bedroom several weeks later, unloved and unused? The concept of a ludothèque was completely new to me until I moved to Switzerland. A ludothèque is a lending […]
Calling all contemporary Swiss jazz lovers this weekend
Literally bringing jazz to the people this weekend here in Nyon, the 8th edition of the Jazz au Peuple Festival is taking place this Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September 2022 at the Town Hall. Putting a spotlight on contemporary Swiss Jazz music artists and making it accessible for all with free admission and no […]
Experience the world of Italian Baroque Music at the Château de Prangins.
Prangins Baroque – September 4th – 11th 2022. A whole week of events for you all centred around Italian Baroque Music. 13 young artists of musicians and singers have been selected to train with an elite artistic team. The week will end with the young artists and their mentors performing together and presenting their work […]
The Secret Rose Garden – Last chance to experience La Roseraie in Nyon for this year.
This week is your last chance for this year to see, smell and enjoy the Nyon Rose Garden, la Roseraie de Bois-Bougy, tucked away behind the Nyon Tennis Club. This garden was established a few years ago to trial new varieties of roses and culminates in an annual rose competition. According to the organisers, ‘such […]
Sports Clubs Galore at the Festival des Sports 2022 at Colovray in Nyon
This Sunday 28th August 2022, the annual Festival des Sports is taking place at the Colovray Sports Centre in Nyon at 10:00 – 16:00. An excellent way to discover all that is on offer sports wise in one place – it’s free and open to all ages. There are just over 50 different sports to […]
It’s La Rentrée!
The summer holidays are slowly coming to an end and children are heading back to school this week. Many of us are also returning from breaks away refreshed and ready to go. La rentrée is the perfect time to ease ourselves (yes, us too) back into a routine and also start looking and planning ahead […]
Happy Swiss National Day to all of our readers!
This Monday 1st August is Swiss National Day – an official National Holiday since 1994. It celebrates the day in 1291 that the three cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden signed the Letter of Confederation, pledging to help each other in the case of an attack. There are many ways of celebrating this day throughout […]
That’s it folks for the original Nyon Folk Festival turned iconic 45th Paléo Festival.
So that’s it, the morning after the six nights before! What a huge success and welcome return for the Paléo festival 2022. A dusty haze in the air, voles in the ground and the night ended in a frenzy of fireworks and the Maestro himself Stromae! Not to mention the stunning views of Mont Blanc […]
Days 3,4 & 5 pass by at Paléo with an Angel, a Snake and some Peace, Love and Harmony.
Ambiance, Paléo Festival Nyon 2022 — © Paléo / Laurent Reichenbach The last three days have passed by in a whirlwind of reggae, hard techno, French rap and pop. Here are a few highlights of acts and moments that stood out for me from Paléo Festival days 3, 4 and 5. Each night drew in […]
Day Two at Paléo – cooler, more soulful vibes but it still kept its Sting.
After the success of day one, the atmosphere feels more relaxed and thankfully the cooler temperatures help. A nice breeze in the air with the promise of rain at some point during the night. This time while waiting at the train station the air-conditioned Paléo bus turns up so we hop on that instead. Nyon’s […]
West Africa comes to Nyon at Paléo
While roving reporter Seema was checking out bands across the grounds on the first night of Paléo, Catherine went straight up to the Dôme tent in the Village du Monde to see Santrofi. This collective of young talented musicians from Ghana, arrived on stage, initially to a very small audience (many festival goers had gravitated […]
A Scorching Day One at Paléo sealed with a Hot KISS.
Day One was a scorcher but that didn’t stop people from having a good time yesterday! A buzz in the air on the little red train from Nyon, packed at 5pm. Hot and sweltering, someone is blasting KISS I was made for loving you out of speakers in anticipation for later. Passengers exchanging information on […]
Meet you at the fountain! A few tips for those new to Paléo
Water bottles, meeting places, food and beer queues. Paléo is big! It covers a lot of ground and there’s a lot to see. There can be times when you go with friends and you end up losing them in the crowd or, you want to see one concert and they are interested in a different […]
What else is new at Paléo 2022?
The 45th edition of the Paléo Music Festival starts today and after a two year break they are back, new and improved with some big changes and some cool innovations. There are two brand new stages – the Véga which has replaced Les Arches stage and a new area and stage named Belleville. There is […]
The 45th Paléo festival is here but where did it all begin?
If you live in Nyon or the surrounding region you will know that this week is a very special week in the Nyon Calendar – It’s Paléo Week! Back after a two year hiatus for the 45th edition of the rock festival, there is a buzz in the air of anticipation for all that is […]
Check out the cool, new Paléo 2022
News stages, new areas, Paléo opens tomorrow! The weather may be far from cool right now, however, there are many cool, new innovations for Paléo 2022. One of them is the big, new Véga stage (named after the brightest star in the constellation). Different genres of music will be played on this stage which is situated […]
Did you know Nyon has its own TV Station? Let’s see what’s showing on NRTV.
Did you know Nyon has its own local TV station? It covers local news, activities and businesses and is a great source of information for the local population. About Nyon Région Télévision (NRTV) The TV station is an independent regional audio-visual media of information and entertainment for the entire canton of Vaud. It is managed […]
Caribana Festival is on this week in Nyon!
The 30th edition of the Caribana Festival in Nyon kicks off this Wednesday 15th until Sunday 19th June 2022. Artists performing at the festival this year include Fatboy Slim, The Offspring, Mika and many more. Check out the full program here. It is not too late to get tickets! Click here for more information on what’s […]
Spring Market in Nyon on 4th June. Open Cellars in Vaud on the 4th and 5th.
Two events coming up in Vaud this weekend. It’s the Spring Market in Nyon on Saturday 4th from 08:00-18:00. Stalls, events, music, and even a chance to take a Zumba class (in Place Bel-Air) at 11:00! Over in the lovely vineyards, it’s Caves Ouvertes on Saturday the 4th and Friday 5th June. It’s a great […]
Kathleen Hema, a Sex Ed Expert helping parents have the modern day sex talk.
Living in Nyon met up with Nyon based YouTuber and sex education expert, Kathleen Hema. Kathleen helps parents have the modern day sex talks in a medically accurate and age-appropriate way. Her videos cover a range of subjects from What’s the perfect age to have the sex talks? to Accepting the Gender Spectrum. Read our […]
UEFA Youth League Semi Finals and Final in Nyon next week.
The semi-finals and final of the UEFA Youth League 2022 will be held at Colovray Sports Centre in Nyon on Friday 22nd April and Monday 25th April. The Youth League was started in 2013 and is a tournament dedicated to the Under-19 teams from the season’s Champions League clubs – pitching the best youth talent […]
A Living in Nyon and International Link Event – How to Network Effectively.
Living in Nyon, in collaboration with International Link bring you a highly interactive and dynamic networking workshop How to Network Effectively. Brush up on your networking skills and have a great time doing it! Did you know that… Approximately 70% of jobs are filled through network connections. Studies show the most connected people are often […]
Next in Nyon: Week 9th – 15th April
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. PâKOMUZé – 15th April – 1st May Keep busy this Easter with more than 100 activities for children and their […]
Walking for Ukraine, from the breakfast table to the end of the Toblerone Trail.
More than 16’500 CHF was raised for the response of Médecins Sans Frontières in Ukraine by local walkers along the Toblerone Trial in Gland! Over the weekend of 19th-20th March 2022, 73 local residents (and four dogs) joined together for a fundraising walk along the symbolic Sentier des Toblerones in Gland. Raising 16,500 CHF (as […]
Next in Nyon – Week 1st to 8th April edition
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Easter Market 2- 3rd April The Marché de Pâques is this weekend down by the lake. There will be […]
Meet the founders of Montessori Deux Mille Feuilles in La Rippe
In January 2016 Cornelia Tosch and Bilal Ojjeh took over the Montessori school with just 11 students enrolled. Today Deux Mille Feuilles have 72 students! Read all about their story in the interview below. Thank you to Bilal and Conny for their time and insight into the 2Mille Feuilles Montessori school of La Rippe. […]
Documentary Film Festival in Nyon 7-17th April 2022
It’s great to see the banners and promotional publicity for Visions du Réel going up around Nyon. This is a prestigious documentary film festival and is a key fixture in the international film festival circuit. There is often a preconception that this festival is just for the professionals and whilst it’s true that over the […]
Spring has officially sprung as the Tulip Festival in Morges begins.
The 52nd edition of the Tulip Festival in Morges is back for 2022 and this year’s theme is Numbers and Letters. Enjoy the colourful displays up until the 8th May. The Association Morges Fleur du Léman organise the Tulip Festival and Dahlia Festival every year. Thousands of stunning flowers including daffodils, narcissi and irises are planted in […]
Next in Nyon: Week 17th – 23rd March
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. There are still places for this weekend’s (18th-19th) escape room event Crime d’Absinthe at the Château de Nyon. ‘After a drunken […]
Nyon Triathlon 2022 – Registration is now open!
The Nyon Triathlon is now open for registration for its 33rd edition. The long running Nyonnais triple event has announced its racing program for 6th-7th August 2022. Taking place next to the Colovray Sports Centre it is now possible to register for the event here for one of the seven race formats offered. The program […]
Next in Nyon: Week 9th – 16th March
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. CIRQUE HELVETIA The Circus Helvetia is in Rolle by the Chateau this March for the following dates : 18th – […]
International Women’s Day 8th March
Celebrating International Women’s Day today. A global day honouring women, as well as raising awareness of their social, economic, cultural and political achievements. In 1914, March 8th officially became the date to mark International Women’s Day. Fighting and rallying for equality, suffrage and bridging the gender pay gap are just some of the many issues women […]
Looking for office space in the centre of Nyon?
Well look no further! Atelier 9 has rapidly become THE coworking and office space in Nyon. And there are still a few private offices available at the Place du Château as of March or for a later date. Don’t miss this opportunity! Benefit from a 14 m2 office that can host up to three people. […]
Next in Nyon: Week 1st – 8th March
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. UPDATE: The WW2 story in our musical show For the Boys, and the present situation in Ukraine are having […]
The Celestina Code – empowering children
The Celestina Code is a new book that aims to empower children (aged 10-14). Imagine The Da Vinci Code and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People written for kids! The book is the unexpected outcome of the author’s psychology master’s degree, for which she was researching success and fulfilment. Nora Szanto was particularly interested […]
Musical Theatre in Nyon 3-6 March – All profit towards Ukrainain refugees
“One for the Boys”, a musical theatre show will be performed by the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society, in English in Nyon on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th March at 20:00, on Saturday 5th at 19:00 and on Sunday at 14:00 at the Théâtre de Marens. All profits from this show will be donated to help […]
Living in Nyon, our story so far..
As the we settle in to 2022, we thought it would be the perfect moment to give our readers a reminder of our story so far and a little behind-the-scenes peak at Living in Nyon and some of the recent changes that have been happening. The Living in Nyon site was created in 2009 by […]
Everything you need to know about the Nyon Tourism Office
We are all familiar with the Nyon tourist office and the fantastic work they do in the region. Now it’s time to take a look behind the scenes and really get to know them better! Their mission A non-profit association, Nyon Region Tourisme’s main objective is to promote and encourage tourism in the area. They […]
Next in Nyon: Week 16th-25th
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Cardio Snowshoeing Mornings Run by the Shezone Outdoor Community – combine getting fit and active and the scenic, wintery […]
Next in Nyon: week 28th Jan – 4th Feb
Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Escape Room at the Château 17-19 February There is a new escape room event Crime d’Absinthe at the Château de Nyon. […]
Fight the Cold with the Cold
When winter settles in Nyon, we often find ourselves covered in a blanket of grey clouds feeling equally as gloomy. When in search for that energising winter sun we crave, what do we do… we head UP! Combine that with exciting winter activities that some of us wait all year round for, why wouldn’t we […]
Next in Nyon: week 13th to 19th December 2021
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Marché de Noël From December 16th to 24th the Christmas Market in Nyon invites you to take […]
Next in Nyon: week 6th to 12th December
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Ensemble au château! – temporary exhibition located at the Nyon castle Together at the castle! A collection […]
St. Nicholas is on his way
An important date in the Christmas Calendar for many of our readers is 6th December — St. Nicholas’ Day. This patron saint is known under many different guises, Agios Nicolaos in Greece, Samichlaus in Swiss German, Svyatoy Nikolay in Russia and Sinterklaas in Dutch. The story goes that Saint Nicholas was a bishop from Myra […]
Advent Calendar Snapshots
For the first time ever, Living in Nyon is offering our fantastic readers some great gifts and discounts this festive season. All whilst showcasing some brilliant local businesses and their products and services. Primarily running on our Instagram Account, here is a snapshot of some of the generous businesses and the people behind them, with […]
Next in Nyon: week 29th November to 5th December
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Noël au coeur des Vignes – Domaine Beauregard Le Domaine Beauregard, a family owned winery located in […]
Schilliger’s magical Christmas market is back
The Schilliger Garden Centre’s Christmas market is here until Christmas Eve and is open every Sunday until 12th December. With beautiful decorations, stunning displays and fun activities, there is plenty to keep us all entertained. Every year the garden centre comes up with new and magical ways to get us into the Christmas spirit. Once […]
Sting, Rag’nBone man, Maxime le Forestier, Metronomy and more at Paléo 2022
On Weds 1st December at noon, single-day tickets will go on sale for Paléo festival which will be on 19th -24th July 2022. The line-up, revealed last week, includes a mixture of music genres including: hard rock on Tuesday with Kiss, Celtic punk on Tuesday with the Dropkick Murphys, solo artist Sting, soul/blues artist Rag’nBone […]
Advent Calendar Gifts for you this Festive Season!
We are so excited to share this news with you. Launching 1st December for the first time in Living in Nyon history, an advent calendar of gifts just for you! Count down to Christmas with us as we offer you, our exceptional readers, some fantastic goodies to get you into the festive spirit. […]
Next in Nyon: week 22nd to 28th November
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Cinderella Musical Theatre Experience the magic and fun of Alan P. Frayn’s traditional pantomime with the production […]
Noël Coward play “Private Lives” in Coppet 23-27 November
GEDS (the Geneva English Drama Society) kept busy during the confinement with Zoom play readings, but now they are back with live productions! Their next production will be “Private Lives” which will performed at the Théâtre de Terre-Sainte in Coppet from the 23-27 November. Synopsis “A fiery, witty, hugely entertaining romp of a divorced couple […]
Next in Nyon: week 15th to 21st November
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Christmas Parade – Bô Nöel – Lausanne From November 18, go to the […]
Miss Daisy’s Noel de la Gare at the Céligny train station
Christmas cheer is slowly but very surely filling the air! It’s certainly the case when you enter the atelier of Miss Daisy Fresh Dutch Flowers. They are holding their “Noël à la Gare” pop-up fair at the old train station of Céligny, on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th of November from 10:00-19:00. Miss Daisy is […]
Next in Nyon: week 8th to 14th November 2021
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Fete du Marché de Nöel – Schilliger Garden Centre Save the date! 13th […]
Journée des Arts 2021
Nyon ART DAY is back Tomorrow, Saturday 6th November, Nyon celebrates its Art Day to promote the development, cultural diffusion and enjoyment of art. It will be open doors in all local galleries and art spaces, museums & ateliers d´artistes. Journée des Arts is a small association of volunteers that work on ¨opening art for […]
Diwali, The Festival of Lights
This region is home to many culturally rich and diverse communities; embracing and learning about other cultures brings us together and we have many associations representing the different nationalities living here. One of which is the Indian diaspora. For the millions of Indians living away from India, celebrating Diwali is a way to stay connected […]
Paléo line up for 2022 revealed on 23rd November! Tickets on Sale 1st December
The line-up for Paléo will all be revealed in twenty days time, on the 23rd November! Tickets on sale 1st December. New to the area and not sure what Paléo is? It is one of the biggest open air music festivals in Switzerland and one of the most important music festivals in Europe, and next year […]
Next in Nyon: week 1st to 6th November
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. ALL AROUND GENEVA – Nyon tour This Saturday 6th, Debra Kinson, founder of […]
Next in Nyon: week 25th – 31st October
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. IT’S HALLOWEEN! 31st October, a spooky date celebrated in many countries and now more and more in […]
Schilliger’s Autumn Market is just around the corner!
Schilliger Garden Centre is celebrating all things Autumn with their historic family tradition of the Pumpkin Festival returning to their Autumn Market Saturday 23rd October. The Autumn Market will be showcasing a variety of regional crafts and products to try and buy from local artisans. You can view the full list of those present by […]
Next in Nyon – week 18th to 24th October
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. MURDER PARTY at Musée du Léman This Thursday check out the murder party at Musée du Léman. […]
Covid Update
October half term break is fast approaching and many of us have plans to travel, some visiting friends and family for the first time since the pandemic hit. Over the last 18 months we have learnt to navigate the ever changing rules both here in Switzerland and abroad. Here is a snapshot of some more […]
Next in Nyon – week 11th -17th October 2021
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. PUMPKIN SEASON KICKS-OFF Autumn is pumpkin season. Take advantage of the autumnal weather and head over to […]
Festival du Film Vert
Festival du Film Vert The 16th edition of the Green Film Festival is here in Nyon this week. Presenting documentary screenings and events with debates on all things climate change, health, environment and sustainable development. The festival will be held at Ferme du Manoir, situated right in the heart of town at the Place du […]
Next in Nyon, week 4th – 10th October 2021
Festival du Film Vert The 16th edition of the Green Film Festival introduces exciting and informative documentary screenings and events, presenting and debating on climate change, health, environment and sustainable development. Two movies will be held in English: Kiss the ground and The Kingdom – How Fungi made our world. Ferme du Manoir, 7th – 10th October. […]
Next in Nyon
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Marché d´Automne: Saturday & Sunday Autumn is almost here so let’s celebrate it at the Autumn Market […]
La Rentrée: What happened this summer in Nyon?
While it has been a quiet few months over here at the Living in Nyon website, it has been a busy few weeks in Nyon. As the summer holidays came to an end and life resumed “normality”, there were lots of exciting things going on in, and around town. Here are just some of the […]
Next in Nyon
Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Every Monday Next in Nyon brings you ideas for the week ahead. Château de Prangins For all you video game enthusiasts, make the most of the wet bank holiday weather and check out […]
Two Autumn concerts at the Conservatoire – Afro Blues, Baroque and Jazz
The Conservatoire de L’ouest Vaudois is beginning a brand new season of concerts with “Kara Sylla Ka meet friends – Fulaani Blues” on Friday 24th September at 20:30 and Quatuor Linea Curva performing “Voyage between Baroque and Jazz” on Sunday 26th September at 17:00. These concerts will take place in the Villa Thomas in Nyon […]
Movie “Respect” – Aretha Franklin story showing in Nyon at cinema
Jenniffer Hudson plays the soul legend Aretha Franklin in the film “Respect” showing at Nyon cinema in English on Wednesday 15th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th September at 20:30. Full details of screening times in French and other films coming up – click here. Be note that the COVID certificate (plus ID) is mandatory […]
Swiss Classic British Car Meeting – Morges, 2nd October 2021
The Swiss Classic British Car Meeting will take place on October 2nd, 2021 between 10:00 – 17:00 along the lakeside in Morges. The Morgan and the Triumph will be the guest of honour at this year’s meeting. Be advised that the COVID certificate is mandatory to access the event. For more details – see website […]
l’Usine à Gaz in Nyon re-opens after three year renovation project
On the 3-5th September, the l’Usine à Gaz (Nyon’s very own cultural and arts centre along the lakeside) will re-open after a three year, massive renovation project. Lots of events are scheduled for the inauguration festival. See link here and video below. ; Living in Nyon will be checking the new venue out in the […]
Vernissage and Open House in Crans Prés Céligny – 3/4 September
Vernissage and Open House – Original Art – See website for details
Morges Book Festival -“Women’s Suffrage in Switzerland”,”Fiction in the Face of Climate Crisis” and more
John Boyne, Amitav Gosh, Caroline Bishop, Clare O’Dea, Susan Gilman, Michelle Bailat-Jones, Matthew Wake are some of the English speaking authors and moderators who will be at “Le livre sur les quais” taking place alongside the lake in Morges from the 3-5th September 2021. It’s a big literary/book festival and offers a selection of events in […]
“Little Shop of Horrors” performed in English in Nyon 16-19 Sept 2021
How about a little bit of doo-wop and Motown to kick off the *rentrée? An upcoming comedy musical “Little Shop of Horrors” will take place in English in Nyon at Théâtre de Marens, 16th – 19th Sept, performed by GAOS (the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society). Synopsis: Nerdy florist Seymour encounters a strange and interesting plant, […]
Happy Swiss National Day! Official celebration on Sunday 1st August in Nyon
The official ceremony of Swiss National Day will take place at the Esplanade des Marronniers in Nyon at 20:30. The ceremony will begin with a musical overture, followed by the reading of the Federal Pact, the patriotic prayer, a message from Pastor Kevin Bonzon on behalf of the churches in Nyon, a speech by Madame […]
Visit the butterfly greenhouse in Schilliger
The butterfly greenhouse is open for visits between the 15th of July and the 15th of September at the Schilliger Garden Centre in Gland. There is something magical about butterflies, they transform from cocoons to beautiful butterflies, and punctuate nature with grace, elegance and vivid splashes of colour! You can step into their world in […]
Chateau de Prangins is offering a host of activities this summer!
There are lots of activities in English held at the Chateau de Prangins this summer and there is the “GAMES” exposition that takes us on a video game time travel! Prangins was recently awarded the Wakker Prize. You can read the previous Living in Nyon article here. Here are some of the upcoming […]
An interview with Marie-Helène Piotet: Director of the Nyon conservatory
Meet Marie-Helène Piotet. She is the director of the Nyon Conservatory. in this candid interview she talks music, management and passion! The Ouest Vaudois Conservatory is a very present institution in our lives as locals. Whether its for the musical events it provides, or for the musical skills it teaches us and our children. It […]
