Lausanne Opera
- Visit: 2–3 hours
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What's on here
Le Tour d’Écrou - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)Until 22 Nov
AgrippinaWed, 25 Nov, 20:00
26 CHF
Giuditta - VisiteTue, 15 Dec, 17:45
10 CHF
Giuditta - Franz Lehár (1870-1948)20 Dec – 31 Dec
Le Cochon Enchanté27 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027
25 CHF
Découverte lyriqueWed, 17 Feb 2027, 14:15
8 CHF
Les Capulet et Montaigu - VisiteTue, 2 Mar 2027, 17:45
10 CHF
Dance20 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027
26 CHF
About
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Why go
- Marie Favre's introduction to each opera, given one hour before the performance
- The behind-the-scenes visit to the new production, on November 10
- The Salon Bailly, where subscribers are invited to an aperitif dinner after the season presentation
Opening hours
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The hall
- capacity
- 738 seats
- stage
- Extended and rebuilt with a completely new stage house in the 2007–2012 renovation.
Tickets and box office
- Ticket office at Avenue du Théâtre 12, Lausanne.
- Phone bookings on +41 21 512 15 15.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 13:00 to 17:00.
- Tickets are sold online on the venue's own website. They can be printed at home or downloaded to a phone.
- Reservations made within 48 hours, or paid by card, can be collected at the ticket office before the show.
- Unsold seats go to students with a student card just before the curtain rises.
- PassCulture tickets are sold only on the evening of the show, if seats are available.
- Season tickets give privileged access and the best seats in each category.
- Tickets are scanned at the entrance and cannot be exchanged at the box office.
- Tickets are refunded or exchanged only if a show is cancelled.
Interesting facts6
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The Casino-Théâtre was a private company; the city only paid the gas lighting bill.
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Painters François-Simon Bidau, Borschgrave and Eugène Grasset helped decorate the hall.
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34 operas
In one lyric season Bonarel programmed 34 operas and operettas over 43 evenings.
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300,000 francs
A public subscription raised 300,000 francs toward the building.
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Another venue under the same roof is the Fondation pour l'Art Musical Lyrique et Chorégraphique.
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An outreach item links the current production with an art brut collection.
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History
Jules Verrey designed the Casino-Théâtre, and building began in 1869 on the Pré-Georgette site the city allotted. In 1931–1932 Charles Thévenaz rebuilt it, keeping only the outer walls. The auditorium grew from 600 to 1101 seats, and the house was renamed the Théâtre municipal.
- 1755The council allows the entrepreneur Michele Carulli to give fifteen performances, the earliest known record of opera here.
- 1869Building work starts on the Casino-Théâtre, to plans by Jules Verrey.
- 1871The hall opens as the Casino-Théâtre de Lausanne.
- 1931–1932Charles Thévenaz rebuilds it; the auditorium grows from 600 to 1101 seats.
- 2007The hall closes for fire-safety reasons.
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- 2012It reopens after major rebuilding and a completely new stage house.
How to get there
- BusTake the Georgette bus; a Georgette bus stop serves the venue.
- TrainLausanne train station is about 700 m away.
- ParkingParking Bellefontaine is 250 m from the opera.
Accessibility
- Hearing loop Installed at the ticket offices.
Sources: Lausanne Opera - Wikipedia · Opéra de Lausanne: Homepage · Ticket Office - Opéra de Lausanne · Season Tickets - Opéra de Lausanne · Opéra de Lausanne - Wikipedia · Opéra de Lausanne - Wikipedia · Lausanne Opera: tickets (its own site) · Lausanne Opera: description (its own site) · checked 7 Nov 2026
- Website
- opera-lausanne.ch/
- Phone
- +41 21 512 15 15
Questions and answers
How long does a visit to Lausanne Opera take?
The suggested visit length at Lausanne Opera is two to three hours.
What are the opening hours of Lausanne Opera?
Lausanne Opera is open Monday to Friday, from 13:00 to 17:00. The ticket office is at Avenue du Théâtre 12, Lausanne.
How do I get to Lausanne Opera from the train station?
Lausanne train station is about 700 m from the opera. A Georgette bus stop also serves the venue. Parking Bellefontaine is 250 m away.
Are children welcome at Lausanne Opera?
Children up to 16 can take a discovery subscription for at least three shows at the children's rate. Subscribers can also buy children's tickets for the Jeune Public opera, ages 6 to 16, at a 30% discount, up to two.
Can I book Lausanne Opera tickets online?
Yes, tickets are sold online on the venue's own website. They can be printed at home or downloaded to a phone. Phone bookings are also possible on +41 21 512 15 15.
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