Practical Information
Access & contact
Public entrance
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.
For concerts in Sion, try to arrive around 30 minutes before the start:
- During the week: before 7 p.m. for a concert that starts at 7.30
- Saturday: before 7.30 p.m. for a concert that starts at 8
- Sunday: before 4.30 p.m. for a concert that starts at 5
No dogs allowed, except guide dogs or assistance dogs.
For safety reasons related to battery fire and explosion risks, all electric mobility devices are prohibited on the premises of Noda BCVS.
Public Transport
Sion’s bus services are currently free from 5 p.m. on Friday until midnight on Saturday. Night buses are also available at around midnight at the weekend (such as CarPostal); Sion’s buses stop running at around 10 or 11 p.m.
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), 312 places available
Bicycles: Bike parking available at Avenue de Tourbillon 24 (Sierre side) and around Place de l’Aubade.
Accommodation
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion (122 rooms, 3 stars) is the ideal starting point, located 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
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!