The King of the Waltz Returns to Lausanne in 2026

The world-famous Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu is preparing to make Lausanne vibrate once again! Accompanied by his spectacular 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, he will perform at the Vaudoise aréna on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Renowned for his grand productions and unforgettable concerts, André Rieu has captivated millions of spectators in sold-out arenas across the globe.

A Global Phenomenon

André Rieu is one of the most popular living artists of our time, giving more than 80 concerts each year for over 700,000 spectators worldwide. Surrounded by a team of more than 100 people, he brings his music to every corner of the planet—from Chile to Abu Dhabi. Next autumn, he will share this musical magic with Swiss audiences.

“Lausanne holds a very special place in my heart. I remember the warmth and enthusiasm of the audience so clearly. I can’t wait to return and share the joy of music with all of you,” says André Rieu.

A Romantic and Diverse Program

The concert at the Vaudoise aréna will offer a rich and varied programme featuring opera arias, musical-theatre classics, film scores, timeless hits, traditional songs and, of course, immortal waltzes. Thanks to his unique ability to blend classical masterpieces with popular melodies, André Rieu has introduced the waltz to millions of people—football fans included, who have been known to sway to Shostakovich!

Founded in 1987, the Johann Strauss Orchestra remains the largest private orchestra in the world, bringing together musicians from sixteen different countries.

Practical Information

For seated tickets on the floor:
Please enter through Gate A.

Ticketing:
Two official points of sale: Ticketcorner and andrerieu.com

Concert start time: 7:30 p.m.
Age restriction: None

Access

For visitors arriving by coach (bus):

Passenger drop-off and pick-up are only allowed in the designated SICPA parking area.
Passengers may be dropped off before the concert and collected afterward exclusively in this parking zone.
Coaches must remain parked there for the entire duration of the event.

Address:
Parking SICPA
Route des Flumeaux 40
1008 Prilly
(Located 500 m from the Vaudoise aréna)

This parking area is strictly reserved for coaches.

Practical Information

For seated tickets on the floor, please enter through Gate A.

Ticketing:

• Two official points of sale: Ticketcorner and andrerieu.com
• Concert start time: 7:30 p.m.
• Age restriction: None

Access

• For visitors arriving by coach (bus):
  • Passenger drop-off and pick-up are only allowed in the designated SICPA parking area.
  • Passengers may be dropped off before the concert and collected afterward exclusively in this parking zone : Parking SICPA, Route des Flumeaux 40, 1008 Prilly. Coaches must remain parked there for the entire duration of the event
  • This parking area is strictly reserved for coaches.

For visitors arriving by car

A parking area with only 140 spaces is available. Parking cannot be guaranteed. We strongly encourage the use of public transport.

• The Vaudoise aréna is very well connected: Prilly-Malley CFF train station, with several trains per hour (timetable: sbb.ch)
• M1 metro line, a few minutes’ walk from the “Prilly-Malley” stop
• Several TL bus stops located around the venue (timetable: t-l.ch)

More access information: vaudoisearena.ch/plan-dacces/

Additional Parking Options

The following parking facilities are available and connected to the Vaudoise aréna via metro lines M1 and M2:
UNIL, EPFL, and P+R Vennes.