The 32nd Lausanne International Arms Fair brings together collectors, hunters and sport shooters. It takes place at Beaulieu Lausanne from 4 to 6 December 2026.
The story
The fair reaches its 32nd edition in 2026. The 31st edition was held at Beaulieu from 5 to 7 December 2025. The event takes place every year in early December.
At a past edition, Swissinfo described around a hundred stands. Visitors came from all over Switzerland and from abroad. Police from three cantons were on site to process permit applications.
Who organises it
BIA Bourse internationale aux armes Sàrl, based in Lausanne, organises the event. Media relations are handled by the agency Syntagme Sàrl. Beaulieu SA hosts the fair in its congress centre.
The weapons offices of the cantons of Vaud, Valais and Neuchâtel staff a desk on site. Vaud is present on all three days. Neuchâtel and Valais are present on Friday and Saturday.
What to find
Nearly 100 exhibitors and collectors buy and sell modern and antique arms. The range also covers hunting, sport and collectors’ arms. Cutlery and militaria complete the offer.
An ordinary acquisition permit can be issued on site under conditions. Applicants must live in the canton of Vaud, Valais or Neuchâtel. They must also show a valid ID and an acquisition permit issued less than two years ago.
Exceptional authorisations are not issued during the fair. Requests must reach the cantonal weapons office at least one month in advance. Dogs are not admitted.
Practical information
- Dates, 4–6 December 2026
- Times, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
- Venue, Beaulieu Lausanne, avenue des Bergières 10, 1004 Lausanne
- Prices, adults (16 and over) 25, accompanied children free, trade card 120
- Age, adult rate from 16, accompanied children admitted
- Tickets, e-ticket online or at the ticket desks on site
Links
- Official site, Lausanne International Arms Fair
- Tickets, Arms Fair tickets
- Venue, Beaulieu Lausanne
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Lausanne International Arms Fair, home page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Beaulieu Lausanne, 32nd Lausanne International Arms Fair, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Beaulieu Lausanne, 31st Lausanne International Antique and Modern Arms Fair, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Swissinfo, Visit to a Swiss gun fair, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Global Trade Fairs, BIA Bourse internationale aux armes Sàrl profile, accessed on 14 November 2026
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