What’s happening in Villars-sur-Ollon this winter? Gérance Service has prepared an agenda of events for the 2025-2026 winter season! Arts, culture, sports, family and children’s activities, and much more.
🎭 Live Arts and Big Screens in Villars-sur-Ollon
November 2025
- Vis l’Art en Scène presents “Un Amour de Jeunesse” (A Young Love) (November 22–23, 2025)
- A comedy by Ivan Calbérac centered around Antoine, Maryse, and Diane, featuring divorce, misunderstandings, and forgotten heritage. A humorous end-of-year show.
- 📍 Grande salle de Villars, Route du Village 6, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- http://www.vislart.ch
- Villars Magic Ciné — “All the cinema… but short!” (November 4, 2025 – 7:30 PM)
- Screening of Swiss and international short films as part of Cinema Tuesdays. Carte blanche (free rein) given to Base-Court, with the programmers in attendance.
- 📍 Bar des Mazots du Clos, Hôtel Les Mazots du Clos, Av. Centrale 85, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://villarsdesign.wixsite.com/villarsmagiccine
December 2025
- Concert “J’capote!” (I’m freaking out!) — La Morissette (December 6, 2025)
- Quebec singer La Morissette presents her new festive and colorful pop-rock burlesque show “J’capote!”
- 📍 Villars Palace, Route des Hôtels 28, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://www.bandsintown.com/fr/e/107350512-genevieve-morissette-la-morissette-at-villars-palace
- Show “Ô temps pour moi!” (Oh Time for Me!) — Myriam Demierre (December 13, 2025)
- One-woman show by Myriam Demierre: revisiting her forties with humor, energy, and self-deprecation.
- 📍 Château de la Roche, Rue du Château 5, 1867 Ollon (Villars)
- https://chateau-ollon.ch/o-temps-pour-moi/
🎶 Concerts and Festive Evenings: For Great Nights Out
November 2025
- Ollon Musical Autumn
- 📍 Temple Protestant d’Ollon, Place du Cotterd 438, 1867 Ollon
- https://www.automne-musical.ch
- Clarinet, Viola, Piano Trio (November 2, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
- Chamber music concert series at the Temple d’Ollon. Joan Enric Lluna (clarinet), Yukari Shimanuki (viola), Nigel Clayton (piano). Works by Schumann, Finzi, Lluna, Romero.
- Trop Zeitgeist (November 8, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
- Chamber music concert with Tim Crawford (violin), Martin Egidi (cello), Martin Jollet (piano). Works by Mendelssohn.
- Cello and Piano Duo (November 9, 2025 – 5:00 PM)
- Concert by Niall Brown (cello) and Isabelle Trüb (piano). Works by Debussy, Fauré, Brahms.
- Violin and Cello Duo (November 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM)
- Gyula Stuller (violin) and Patrick Demenga (cello) perform works by Haydn, Ravel, and Kodály.
- Choir / Organ / Violin Concert (November 23, 2025 – 5:00 PM)
- Choeur Éphémère (Ephemeral Choir) conducted by Roland Demiéville, with Gyula Stuller (violin) and Pierre-Yves Fleury (organ). Works by Fauré, Elgar, Garau, Franck, Schoonenbeck, Bach.
- Tribute to Marcel Cellier (November 5, 2025 – 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM)
- Homage to Marcel Cellier, ethnomusicologist. Eastern European music with Ion Miu (cimbalom) and Alexandre Cellier (multi-instrumentalist).
- 📍 Château de la Roche, Ollon
- https://chateau-ollon.ch/hommage-a-marcel-cellier/
Image : https://chateau-ollon.ch/
- Basel Jazz Orchestra — Big Band Concert (November 14, 2025)
- The Basel Jazz Orchestra, an 18-musician Swiss big band, offers a journey through the history of jazz, from swing to modern creations. Guest singers.
- 📍 Aiglon College – Moghadam Campus Hub, Avenue Centrale 61, 1885 Chesières
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E199283/villars/basel-jazz-orchestra
- Concert by François Vé — “Arbres” (Trees) (November 26, 2025)
- Show based on the album Arbres, born from a high-altitude residency. Uncluttered music (guitar, suitcase bass drum, piano, voice) and Super-8 projections. Songs in Bärndütsch, Romansh, and Italian. Atmosphere of mountain and solitude.
- 📍 Château de la Roche, Rue du Château 5, 1867 Ollon
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E54267/villars/concert-de-francois-ve-au-chateau-de-la-roche
December
- Disco on Ice / Themed Evenings (December 26, 2025)
- Musical entertainment and themed evenings at the Villars and Gryon ice rinks. Programming varies according to local dates.
- 📍 Villars & Gryon Ice Rinks
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E13909/villars/disco-sur-glace-a-villars
January
- Palace Beats (Afterseason) — Electro Party (January 31, 2026 – 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM)
- Electro party from the Afterseason festival, with a DJ lineup and club atmosphere at the Villars Palace.
- 📍 Théâtre du Villars Palace, Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://afterseason.ch/palacebeats-edition-2026
Image: https://afterseason.ch/
- Mulled Wine & Gryon Fanfare Concert (January 1, 2026)
- Free mulled wine on the Place de Barboleuse, accompanied by the traditional New Year’s concert by the Gryon Fanfare (brass band). A convivial moment to start the new year right.
- 📍 Place de Barboleuse, Gryon
- https://www.myvaud.ch/fr/P13675/concert-de-la-fanfare-la-montagnarde
- New Year’s Concert — Classical Concert (January 2, 2026)
- Classical New Year’s Concert, a local tradition organized by the Gryon Concert Association.
- 📍 Temple de Gryon, Le Vieux-Chemin, 1882 Gryon
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E14154/gryon/concert-classique-de-l’an-a-gryon
- Ice Silent Party — Villars Ice Rink (January 2, 2026)
- The ice rink is transformed into a silent disco: skates on, wireless headphones, and three DJs mixing on three colored channels.
- 📍 Centre des Sports, Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://www.myvaud.ch/fr/P26524/ice-silent-party-a-villars
- Modulor Quartet (January 24, 2026)
- Young string quartet founded in 2019, soloist at several festivals (Davos, St. Gallen…). Concert at the Moghadam Campus Hub.
- 📍 Aiglon College – Moghadam Campus Hub, Avenue Centrale 61, 1885 Chesières
- https://www.aiglon.ch/community/aiglon-society-of-the-arts
⛷️ Sports & Outdoor Activities: Experience Sports Intensely!
January 2026
- BCV Villars Ski Open — Slalom Race
- Saturday, January 3
- Saturday, January 24
- Saturday, January 31
- Slalom race open to all, with two timed runs. Drink and medal offered to participants.
- 📍 Slalom slope, Bretaye (Villars)
- https://ess-villars.ch/fr/bcv-villars-ski-open/
image : https://ess-villars.ch
- Trail Villarsois — 20 km (January 2026 Date to be confirmed)
- 20 km mountain trail run (+720 m elevation gain), reserved for experienced runners.
- 📍 Villars / Ollon village
- https://fr.milesrepublic.com/event/la-villarsoise-et-ses-ocres-10065
February 2026
- Snowshoe Outing – Mountain Meal (February 7, 2026)
- Snowshoe outing followed by a friendly meal at the restaurant L’Étable. A sporty and gourmet activity, ideal for snow and altitude enthusiasts.
- 📍 Restaurant l’Étable, Col-de-la-Croix, Gryon
- https://www.apr2.ch/agenda
- Torchlight Descents — Night Ski Evenings (February 13, 20, and 27, 2026)
- Spectacular evenings supervised by the Swiss Ski School: torchlight descents, warm and festive atmosphere. Reserved for experienced skiers.
- 📍 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://ess-villars.ch/fr/descente-aux-flambeaux/
👨👩👧👦 Family Entertainment: For a Magical Winter!
November 2025
- The Night of Storytelling — Journey Through Time (November 14)
- 30th edition on the theme “Journey Through Time.” Tales told by Véronique Lynch, Frédéric Biollaz, and Hélène Jourdain (Association Rendez-vous contes). Two sessions (5:30 PM–6:00 PM and 6:30 PM–7:15 PM). For children, young people, and parents.
- 📍 Château de la Roche, Rue du Château 5, 1867 Ollon
- https://chateau-ollon.ch/voyage-dans-le-temps/
Image : https://chateau-ollon.ch/
- Advent Fire — Ollon-Villars Reformed Parish (November 30)
- Start of the Advent season around a fire: tea, biscuits, grilled cervelas sausages, songs, and a message from the Advent riders. A friendly family moment to prepare for Christmas.
- 📍 Rond-Point de Villy, 1867 Villy
- https://www.eerv.ch/region/chablais-vaudois/ollon-villars/activites/convivialite/feu-de-lavent
December 2025
- Children’s Show — “Sylvie la maîtresse décolle…” (Sylvie the Teacher Takes Off…) (December 7)
- Musical and interactive show: Sylvie tells in songs why she is late. Audience participation, laughter, and emotions guaranteed.
- 📍 Château de la Roche, Rue du Château 5, 1867 Ollon
- https://www.sylvie-kids.ch/agenda.html
- St-Nicolas in Gryon (December 6)
- A popular festival with a pop-rock morning and an interactive children’s show in the afternoon (Thierry Midi). Festive atmosphere for all ages.
- 📍 Place du Village, 1882 Gryon
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E206471/gryon/fete-de-la-st-nicolas-au-village-de-gryon
- Season Opening — Gryon Ice Rink (December 13)
- Opening night on the theme “80s” with NATY JANE TRIO, aperitif, and musical atmosphere. Free event to launch the winter season.
- 📍 Patinoire de Gryon, Place de Barboleuse, 1882 Gryon
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E126544/gryon/ouverture-de-saison-a-la-patinoire-de-gryon
- Arrival of Santa Claus (December 25 at 4:00 PM)
- On December 25, starting at 4:00 PM, Santa Claus will come to visit! Many surprises await children and their parents!
- 📍Place du Marché, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://www.localcities.ch/fr/evenements/ollon/6657/4299698
✨ Unusual Events, Villars and its Surprises
November 2025
- AIST — Brisolée (November 29)
- Traditional event centered around the brisolée: chestnuts, cheese, and conviviality in the spirit of local folklore.
- 📍 Collège de Saint-Triphon
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/521342323785403/posts/835685952351037/
December 2025
- Christmas Open Cellars — Abbaye de Salaz (December 12–14)
- Tasting of the estate’s wines in a Christmas atmosphere, festive shop, and on-site catering.
- 📍 Abbaye de Salaz, Route de l’Abbaye 15, 1867 Ollon
- https://www.myvaud.ch/fr/P13793/caves-ouvertes-de-noel-a-l-abbaye-de-salaz
- Professional Improv World Cup — 7th edition (December 26–29)
- International theatrical improvisation competition gathering professional teams (France, Switzerland, Belgium, Quebec). Audience voting and daily matches at the Villars Palace Theatre.
- 📍 Théâtre du Villars Palace, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E30247/villars/coupe-du-monde-d’impro-professionnelle
Image : https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/
- Disco on Ice — Villars (December 26)
- 80s retro evening on the ice: skates, disco music, and a festive atmosphere at the Sports Centre.
- 📍 Centre des Sports, Route du Village 8, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://www.myvaud.ch/fr/P13909/disco-sur-glace-a-villars
🗓️ Regular Activities: Season-Long Events
November 2025
- Christmas Market in Ollon (starting November 29)
- Traditional market with local artisans, culinary specialties, and Santa Claus arriving at 2:00 PM for the children.
- 📍 Jardins de l’Hôtel de Ville, Place Hôtel de Ville 3, 1867 Ollon
- https://apv-ollon.ch/
December 2025
- Christmas Market in Villars (December 19 to January 4)
- Local produce and craft chalets, free evening concerts, and Santa Claus arriving on December 25 at 4:00 PM.
- 📍 Place du Marché, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://www.myvaud.ch/fr/P13683/marche-de-noel-de-villars
Image : https://www.myvaud.ch/
- After-ski Gryon Ice Rink (December 27, 2025, to February 8, 2026)
- Live “Groove Mix” music session for a festive and convivial after-ski on the ice. Every Saturday and Sunday this winter, the Gryon Ice Rink comes alive with musical after-ski events.
- 📍 Patinoire de Gryon
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E109303/gryon/apres-ski-a-la-patinoire-de-gryon
- Winter Biathlon by ESS Villars (November 1, 2025 – April 29, 2026)
- A fun activity combining endurance and precision: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or running, combined with 10-meter infrared rifle shooting. Accessible to all levels in a friendly atmosphere.
- 📍 Piste du Palace, behind the Villars train station, Avenue Centrale, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/fr/E124041/villars/biathlon-hivernal-par-l’ess-de-villars
- “Sporty Tuesdays” — Night Ski Touring (from December 16, 2025, every Tuesday)
- Supervised night ski touring outings: 700 m of elevation gain, ascent at sunset, aperitif at altitude, and return by torchlight. Registration required.
- Supervised outings offered by ESS Villars: night skiing, sports activities, and winter hikes.
- 📍 Villars-sur-Ollon
- https://ess-villars.ch/fr/cours/les-mardis-sportifs/