The duo Sabîl, featuring oud virtuoso Ahmad al Khatib and percussionist Youssef Hbeisch, crafts music that is deeply rooted in Eastern tradition yet reimagined in a contemporary style. They collaborate with the Quatuor Béla, renowned for their bold and innovative interpretations of Western repertoire and unique musical collaborations. Together, they merge their worlds to present a distinctive and cross-cultural musical experience that transcends cultural boundaries.
Following the success of its first edition, La Cité Bleue is bringing back its thrilling overnight musical marathon, this time with a focus on jazz. Featuring six concerts that showcase jazz in all its forms—spanning improvisations influenced by Western, Eastern, Baroque, and pop music—the event promises an eclectic and unforgettable experience. Guests are invited to stay cozy with their sleeping bags and pillows as they enjoy this unique celebration of musical diversity, culminating in a warm, convivial atmosphere until dawn.
Four captivating concerts await you at Stagni Park. On the first day, Ensemble Voyageur will enchant with a blend of European and Latin American melodies featuring a soprano and piano. The next day promises a deep dive into French music with performances by cellist Julia Sevilla Fraysse and pianist Anastasia Calmus. Following that, the United Strings of Europe will perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons paired with Piazzolla. The final day’s program by ClassiCosy includes works by Schubert and jazz pieces. Light refreshments will be available, and if it rains, the event moves indoors to the Jean-Jacques Gautier community hall.
The company Ceux qui boivent du thé teams up with Ensemble Batida to present a unique circus performance at the base of the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre. The show “crAsh-test/crash-son #5.5” blends percussion with acrobatics, featuring acts like hair suspension and Cyr wheel routines. These multi-aesthetic evenings highlight exploration, experimentation, and improvisation, having welcomed over 80 artists since 2021.
As part of the 2025 season at Théâtre de l’Orangerie, Adrien Barazzone presents “L’Homme de dos”. In this solo performance, he embodies a City Council embroiled in absurd debates and hilarious contradictions over a contemporary art piece. With biting energy, he crafts a political portrait both incisive and joyous. This play is the second installment in the “Trilogy of Systems,” following the highly acclaimed “Toute intention de nuire.”
In French.
Dive into Melina Vlachos’ mesmerizing world, blending Balkan, Oriental, and pop influences with oud, captivating vocals, and dance. Rooted in her Franco-Greek heritage yet boldly contemporary, she offers a raw, poetic fusion supported by oriental percussion, double bass, and a set from DJ Ramin.
FURTHER AFIELD
The Festival de la Cité Lausanne transforms the city into a vibrant stage, offering free access to an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, music, circus, literature, visual arts, and architecture. With a sharp, inclusive, and curious artistic direction, the festival celebrates in-situ creation and the intersection of art and society. Each edition reinvents itself with daring interdisciplinary projects, surprising collaborations, and a strong focus on emerging talents and public space. Far from traditional venues, it invites all audiences to experience the richness of contemporary art in an open, playful, and communal spirit.
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