Ice Skating Day 2026: Skate for Free at the Vaudoise Arena
Practical information
- Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
- Opening hours: 10 am to 7 pm (access to the ice rinks closes at 6:30 pm)
- Entry: free
- Organiser: Vaudoise aréna
- Location: Chemin du Viaduc 14, 1008 Prilly (Lausanne)
Programme
- Public skating on all three ice rinks throughout the day
- Introductory lessons in short track, figure skating and synchronised skating
- Shows and demonstrations by the Club des patineurs de Lausanne Malley
- Ice disco from 5 pm to 7 pm on the Arena rink
- More activities throughout the day
- Refreshment bar open from 1 pm to 6:30 pm
New in 2026: the European Figure Skating Championships stand
Meet the Organising Committee of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships, which will take place at Vaudoise Arena from 27 to 31 January 2027, at their information stand.
Why come?
- It’s free and open to everyone.
- Take advantage of this rare opportunity to skate on the Arena’s ice rink and dance at the ice disco.
- Try your hand at several ice sports with the local clubs.
- Enjoy a community festival designed for the region’s residents.
- Ice Day is the perfect opportunity to (re)discover ice sports in a friendly and festive atmosphere!
Accessibility
- Strollers are not permitted inside the ice rinks (beyond the turnstile).
- A stroller parking area is available on Level -1.
- No skating aids will be available on the ice to prevent overcrowding and ensure everyone’s safety.
- Access to the ice rinks closes at 6:30 p.m., 30 minutes before closing time.
- Skate rental closes at 6:00 p.m.
Getting here
A 140-space parking lot is available. We encourage you to use public transportation whenever possible.
🚆 Prilly-Malley CFF Station, a few minutes’ walk away. Schedules: https://www.sbb.ch/fr/
🚇 Metro Line M1, Prilly-Malley stop
🚌 TL bus, several stops around the Vaudoise Arena. Schedules: https://www.t-l.ch
More information on how to get there: https://vaudoisearena.ch/plan-dacces/