Théâtre De Beaulieu

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Théâtre De Beaulieu

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Why go

  • Théâtre de Beaulieu has 1,844 seats and programmes dance, shows, musicals, comedy and music.
  • The Prix de Lausanne ballet competition is held at the palace.
  • Beaulieu hosted the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest in Conference Halls 6 and 7.

Interesting facts4

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  1. The complex spans more than six hectares and includes 100,000 m² of floor space.

    Palais de Beaulieu - Wikipedia
  2. The theatre’s acoustics met the needs identified when it opened.

    Beaulieu Lausanne – Bienvenue au centre de vos intérêts – Histoire
  3. The theatre has hosted Jacques Brel, Ray Charles, Barbara, Cats, Stomp, Mamma Mia and Les Misérables.

    Beaulieu Lausanne – Bienvenue au centre de vos intérêts – Histoire
  4. The complex hosts Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande.

    Palais de Beaulieu - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Buildings extended the western side of the site between 1920 and 1940; development moved south and east from 1950 to 1954. During the Second World War, the site served as a prisoner-of-war facility. The Palais later gained new halls, renovations and reassigned spaces.

  1. 1916The first Comptoir Vaudois d'échantillons opened in Lausanne, initiated by local business and commerce organisations with municipal support.
  2. 1920The first Comptoir suisse took place here in September.
  3. 1921The main building was constructed.
  4. 1949Discussions began about creating a performance hall.
  5. 1954Théâtre de Beaulieu opened.
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  1. 1957The main building took the name Palais de Beaulieu.
  2. 1960The North Halls were built.
  3. 1974The Lausanne International Congress on World Evangelization took place here.
  4. 2000The public-law Fondation de Beaulieu, established by the canton, city and regional communes, took ownership of the site.
  5. 2001Renovations of the Palais began as part of the Beaulieu 2020 programme, which ran from 2000 to 2020.
  6. 2011The old South Halls were demolished and replacement halls were built.
  7. 2014Spaces in the Palais began to be reassigned.
  8. 2016Fondation de Beaulieu and Opus One partnered to manage the theatre.

Don't miss

  • Crafts and agriculture statuesTwo statues installed in 1954 represent crafts and agriculture.On the Beaulieu site
  • Public gardensExplore the complex’s 12,000 m² of gardens, which are open to the public.Beaulieu complex

Sources: Palais de Beaulieu - Wikipedia · Beaulieu Lausanne – Centre de Congrès au cœur d… · Beaulieu Lausanne – Bienvenue au centre de vos … · ARCHITECT@WORK LAUSANNE 2026 – Beaulieu Lausanne · Palais de Beaulieu - Wikipedia · Palais de Beaulieu - Wikipedia · Palais de Beaulieu - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026

Where
avenue Bergières 10, 1004, Lausanne

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Questions and answers

How large is Beaulieu SA?

The site covers more than six hectares, with 100,000 m² of floor space.

What event facilities does Beaulieu SA have?

About 20 adaptable rooms and halls accommodate conferences, corporate events and trade fairs.

What other activities take place at Beaulieu SA?

Its sports halls host sporting activities, and the complex also hosts the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande.

Which organisations are based at Beaulieu SA?

Béjart Ballet Lausanne and regional broadcaster La Télé have premises in the Palais. Haute École de la Santé La Source is also based on the site.

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