For several years, Le Théâtre de Vidy and Le Festival de la Cité have shared a joint warehouse in the Vallon (Rue de l'Industrie 10), dedicated to storing technical and scenographic equipment: electrical equipment, furniture, theatre props, stage elements, signage, and more.
Faced with ever-increasing demand for loans, the two institutions join forces to launch Le Magasin du Vallon in March 2026, a mutualisation project aimed at structuring and facilitating the loan of these resources for the benefit of cultural professionals, especially in the performing arts and festivals.
Le Magasin du Vallon is designed as a three-year pilot project, which will evolve according to the needs and feedback of its users. This pilot project is supported by the Canton of Vaud through the public utility fund (FUP*) and the city of Lausanne through the sustainable development fund.
*The Public Utility Fund (in French, le Fond d'Utilité Publique FUP) aims to provide financial support for public utility projects, particularly in the cultural, heritage, social and sporting fields.
A service designed for professionals
The project offers centralised and transparent loan management in order to:
⟶ Facilitate access to existing professional equipment
⟶ Optimise its use throughout the year
⟶ Encourage collaboration and sustainable practices within the cultural fabric of Vaud
A dedicated online platform
An online management platform, IST, allows you to:
⟶ Check equipment availability
⟶ Make reservations
⟶ Track current loans
A dedicated person ensures rigorous monitoring of incoming and outgoing items, guaranteeing the reliability and sustainability of the service.
⟶ Are you a cultural actor?
Register to access the equipment catalogue and join the pooling network.
Registration form
