Practical Information
Access
Noda BCVS
Concert and conference hall
Avenue de Tourbillon 22
1950 Sion
The concert hall is around 200 metres on foot from Sion CFF railway station, which represents a 1-minute walk or thereabouts. We advise allowing a little extra time to find your way and get to the concert on time.
To plan your journeys to Sion according to the concert schedules, here is some general information:
Weekdays (Monday to Friday), for concerts starting at 7:30 pm, we recommend arriving in Sion before 7:00 pm to give yourself enough time to get to the concert venue.
Weekends (Saturday), for concerts starting at 8:00 pm, schedule your arrival in Sion before 7:30 pm.
Sundays, for concerts starting at 5:00 pm, it would be appropriate to arrive before 4:30 pm.
No dogs allowed, except guide dogs or assistance dogs
Public Transport
Sion’s bus services are currently free from 5 pm on Fridays until midnight on Sundays, which may or may not be continued after December 2025. There are also night buses at around midnight at weekends (CarPostal, for example). Sion’s bus services stop at around 10-11 pm.
CFF Sion railway station is a major public transport hub and is 200 metres from Noda BCVS. It offers a range of railway and bus connections. Below is a summary of the main lines serving that station:
Trains: InterRegio (IR 90) | EuroCity | RER Valais
Urban buses (Bus Sédunois): BS11 | BS12| BS13 | BS14
Regional buses (CarPostal): Line 311 | 331 | 341 | 342 | 351 | 352 | 353 | 354 | 361 | 362 | 363 | 364 | 381 | 386 | 388 | 411 | 412
Regional buses (Theytaz Excursions): Line 371 | 372
Parking
Cars and motorcycles
Parking Cour de Gare (beneath Noda BCVS), 354 places available
Bicycles
Parking for bicycles on the Avenue de Tourbillon 20, 58 places available
Accommodation
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion (122 rooms, 3 stars) is the ideal starting point for the Swiss Alps, in the heart of the Valais. Situated in the Cour de Gare district, a stone’s throw from Noda BCVS, the hotel is close to Sion CFF railway station, less than 2 hours from Geneva and 10 minutes from Sion Airport.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion
Cour de Gare
Av. de Tourbillon 18
1950 Sion
+41 27 322 50 22
Ticketing
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My first time at Noda BCVS
Everything you’ve always wanted to know but never dared to ask. Whether you are a well-informed music lover or a musical risk taker, here are a few tips for an enjoyable, seamless experience.
There are clear signs to guide you to the entrances, the ticket office and your seat. And, in spite of all that, if you are still unsure, our staff is there to help you. You should arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the concert to have enough time to settle in comfortably.
Good news: there’s no strict dress code. Come as you are, dressed up to the nines or wearing whatever makes you feel comfortable. The main thing is that you feel relaxed!
Most of the concerts include an intermission of around 20 minutes. Enough time to stretch your legs, have a drink and share your impressions.
Our events start at the exact time shown on the ticket. Once the doors are closed, admittance to the hall is not guaranteed and depends on the situation in situ. If the reception staff allow admittance, the latecomer must wait to be shown somewhere other than the seat initially reserved, at least until the intermission.
Of course, it’s very tempting! But in order not to spoil the experience for everyone else, photos and videos are prohibited during concerts and shows. Before and after, on the other hand, you are free to take any snaps you like. Remember, too, to switch off your telephone or set it to silent mode when you are in the main hall.
With classical music, people do not applaud between movements, but at the end of each piece. If you are unsure, check what the others are doing or wait until the conductor turns to face the audience.
Places where you can take refreshments are available before the concert, during the intermission and afterwards. Conversely, drinks and food are not allowed in the main hall.
Our team is there to help you and make your evening out unforgettable. Make yourself comfortable, relax and let the music do the rest!