Early closure on Saturday, 5 September: exceptionally, the museum will close at 2 pm.
Septembre Musical: A Day of Music at the Museum
A family day set to music
When music meets Charlie Chaplin’s world, the Park, the Manoir and the Studio become the stage for a day you compose together.
For one day, Septembre Musical and Chaplin’s World invite young and old to share a playful, musical interlude in warm company.
Sunday 13 September 2026
From 9 am
Compose your musical day
Concert – About Last Night
11 am – Marina Viotti & Mark Kurmanbayev Free admission. Advance booking required for a seat.
A musical tour of the Studio
From 1:30 pm, four musical interludes emerge among the sets. Keep your eyes — and especially your ears — open.
Brunch or picnic
Shape the day to suit your taste, with brunch at the Café or a gourmet picnic in the Park.
Painting workshop
An open-air creative workshop inspired by music and Chaplin. Ages 6 and up.
A moment of music
Special concert – About Last Night
Marina Viotti & Mark Kurmanbayev
A morning spanning opera, chanson, jazz and cabaret. Elegant, free-spirited and full of wit. An anniversary concert marking 80 years of Septembre Musical and 10 years of Chaplin’s World.
- Sunday 13 September at 11 am
- Location: in the Park, in front of the Manoir
- Free concert: 120 seats available by reservation, with additional open access
☂ In case of rain, the concert will take place in the Attic of the Manoir and will be limited to the 120 people who have reserved a seat.
A maximum of 4 seats may be booked per person.
A musical visit to the Studio
The young prizewinners of the Concours Riviera bring the museum to life through music. Discover these emerging talents as you make your way through the Studio.
From 1:30 pm, four musical interludes appear among the sets. Keep your eyes — and especially your ears — open.
The artists:
Kimia Corke (2011), violin
Gabrielle Jenni (2015), cello
Éléonore May (2008), guitar
Trapeze Quartet:
Noham Marlève, violin
Mathis Lesueur (2007), violin
Kai Gatica, viola
Tobiah Marlève, cello
Admission to the Studio is complimentary with every reserved concert seat.
A pause between notes
Signature Picnic Basket
Take a delicious pause in the heart of the Manoir de Ban Park. Maison Knipper has created a generous brunch basket for two, to enjoy on the grass beneath century-old trees, with the day’s music all around you.
Settle down opposite the Manoir and enjoy the moment: a beautiful picnic blanket, sweet and savoury creations, and Marina Viotti’s music drifting through the Park.
When the day is over, the wicker basket and all its accessories are yours to take home.
- Price: CHF 180.– per basket for two people
- Order by 10 September
- Children’s picnic: CHF 18.–
- Online reservation recommended
See access details and conditions when booking.
Brunch at Café The Tramp
For this day of music, Café The Tramp invites you to begin with a generous brunch, created especially for the occasion.
Settle into the warm atmosphere of the café or take a seat on the terrace overlooking the estate. A selection of sweet and savoury dishes awaits.
A relaxed moment to share with family or friends before the day continues to the rhythm of Septembre Musical.
- Price: CHF 65.– per adult / CHF 30.– per child
- Capacity: 75 places
- Served from 10 am to 3 pm
- Online reservations and same-day bookings are available, subject to availability
See access details and conditions when booking.
A creative interlude
Painting workshop in the Park
Let your creativity take the lead during a painting workshop in the heart of Chaplin’s World.
With gentle guidance, young and old can pick up a brush, experiment with colour and create a work of their own, inspired by Chaplin’s world.
A playful, artistic moment for the whole family. And more than a memory to take home: your own creation.
- CHF 25.– per painting kit
(1 palette, 1 canvas, 2 paintbrushes, 1 pencil, 1 eraser and 1 protective apron. The complete kit is yours to take home.) - Activity runs from 9 am to 5 pm
- 50 painting kits available, with a maximum of 16 children at a time
See access details and conditions when booking.
Sunday 13 September
You set the tempo for your day 🎶
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A few notes before the day begins…
To help you plan your day, here are the answers to a few questions you may have.