Our summer events

Vulcan’s Festival

Jul 6, 2018 - Jul 8, 2018
2018-07-062018-07-08

Vallorbe

In ancient times, it was the custom at the end of the month of August to celebrate Vulcan’s Festival, which was devoted to Vulcan the God of Fire and Metals. During summer, every second year, the event will rise from the ashes again at the Grandes Forges in Vallorbe

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Les Jeux du Castrum

Aug 16, 2018 - Aug 19, 2018
2018-08-162018-08-19

Yverdon-les-Bains

Les Jeux du Castrum is an annual festival favouring a contemporary artistic programme by playing with and in an urban setting. The public is encouraged to participate in rich and remarkable encounters in the fields of music, dance, theatre and performances.

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The Scènes du Chapiteau (Marquee Stages)

Aug 23, 2018 - Aug 26, 2018
2018-08-232018-08-26

Romainmôtier

The Scènes du Chapiteau take place on a plot of land on the edge of the famous medieval small town Romainmôtier, in the heart of the Jura Vaudois regional nature park. Destined for art lovers, the programme offers performances that are authentic, ecological, magical and utopian.

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Numerik Games

Aug 24, 2018 - Aug 26, 2018
2018-08-242018-08-26

Yverdon-les-Bains

«Numerik Games » is a festival for the general public, devoted to digital art.

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The Festival of the Regions without Borders

Aug 25, 2018 - Aug 26, 2018
2018-08-252018-08-26

L'Auberson

The weekend Festival of the Regions without Borders brings together French and Swiss exhibitors and stall holders from both sides of the border at the customs post of the Grand’Borne. Artisanal products and culinary and wine specialities from both countries find an appropriate setting here in the heart of the Jura.

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A gourmet walking tour around Grandson

Aug 25, 2018
2018-08-252018-08-25

Grandson

Every year, on the last Saturday in August, the wine growers of the Appellation Bonvillars organize a gourmet walking tour, combining wine-tasting sessions with meals produced from regional products.

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29th Chasseron Mountain Bike Cup

Sep 2, 2018
2018-09-022018-09-02

Sainte-Croix

On a circuit of 25 or 43 km, mountainbike enthusiasts have the opportunity of practising their favourite sport in a demanding and varied terrain.

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The Côtes de l’Orbe Half-Marathon

Sep 8, 2018
2018-09-082018-09-08

Arnex-sur-Orbe

First of its kind in Switzerland and inspired by the Medoc Marathon, this event wants to be both sporting and festive. Along the way a dozen or so stands manned by the winegrowers and restaurant owners from the region offer their wines and specialities to the participants.

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Gourmet stroll in Arnex-sur-Orbe

Sep 16, 2018
2018-09-162018-09-16

Arnex-sur-Orbe

Organised by the winemakers of Arnex-sur-Orbe in mid-September, this gourmet stroll covers a tour stretching 4 km through the heart of the vineyards of the Côtes de l’Orbe. An ideal opportunity to savour a menu of the region during the stroll, accompanied of course by the finest local wines.

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