Program

In 2026–27, Noda BCVS opens its doors to jazz, revealing its many facets! Seven opportunities to explore the vitality of French-speaking Switzerland’s music scene, from jazz to improvised music, spanning Afro-Brazilian rhythms, hip-hop and Baroque influences, and contemporary sounds. The Nodathèque becomes a new meeting place where different aesthetics converge and boundaries fade away.

At Noda BCVS, one concert follows another. But each is different, unique. Over the course of the season, five centuries of music will feature, with the keenest spotlight shone on Beethoven, whose immortality has been cause for celebration for 200 years! Created for the curious: The Chronicles give a deeper understanding of the main issues in our musical history and its masterpieces.

At lunchtime, warm up your vocal cords on the Noda BCVS stage for 45 minutes and unleash your hidden inner artist! Enjoy a fun choral singing experience through a varied repertoire (pop, classical and traditional), supported by passionate and dedicated choirmasters. Learn to breathe deeply, feel your body and sing, without worrying about what your neighbours may think. Loud and off-key! at Noda BCVS: better than in the shower!

At Noda BCVS, one concert follows another. But each is different, unique. Over the course of the season, five centuries of music will feature, with the keenest spotlight shone on Beethoven, whose immortality has been cause for celebration for 200 years! Created for the curious: The Chronicles give a deeper understanding of the main issues in our musical history and its masterpieces.

Sunday Music at Noda BCVS 
In the hall, specially organised for the occasion, experience an intimate and immersive morning of music with some budding fresh talent! Once a month, Noda BCVS opens up its stage to students from the HEMU – Valais-Wallis, who come together in various ensembles to explore some rich and surprising musical worlds. After these performances, Nodathèque looks forward to welcoming you for a tasty brunch (reservation required) to prolong the magic of this out-of-the-ordinary Sunday activity!

Noda BCVS is also a space for introducing new generations to music and live performance. In partnership with artists specialised in outreach initiatives with young people and passionate about sharing their knowledge, a wide range of activities are on offer: interactive workshops, narrated and educational concerts and musical fairy tales.

Scientific and musical interactions 
Music represents a real crossroads between emotions and reason; is it an art? Or a science? The Laboratories straddle the boundary between two worlds, an open door into the factory of our emotions; and we are keen to hear your views, too. Musicians are joined on stage by scientists, to discuss, experiment and reflect for around 1h15, seeking to put a finger on those feelings which make each and every one of us unquestionably human.

Are you interested in classical music? Would you like to ‘train’ your ears? Well, you have come to the right place! One hour before each concert, a musicologist will give you some tips to help you appreciate the music and lift the veil on the secrets behind the pieces, making the musical programme even more mouth-watering.

At each concert, Noda BCVS will be delighted to offer you a bilingual French/German concert programme absolutely free, prepared by our passionate specialists. The opportunity to discover the careers of our artists and find out more about the works performed, as you sit undisturbed in your seat!

Do you ever feel like the weekend has only just begun, yet Monday morning is already knocking at the door? Nodathèque has a new, foolproof remedy for the Sunday blues: delicious, festive and social brunches! Six events, held on Sundays at 11 am, from autumn until spring, to treat yourself and feel good, with a selection of unmissable sweet and savoury dishes, glasses of bubbly and a good laugh on the menu!