The institution
Paléo is a historic institution in Europe.
With nearly 50 years of experience, it has helped shape the cultural, organisational and economic model of festivals. Half a century later, Paléo has organized +250 days of festivities, welcomed +4,000 artists and nearly 8 million spectators.
It is also a dynamic and innovative SME that collaborates with a rich professional network both in Switzerland and abroad.
A strategic and proactive institution for contemporary music.
The scale of our infrastructure, our professionalism and our loyal audience make the Festival an essential stop for both established headliners and emerging talents. As a strategic and committed actor within the industry, Paléo founded and co-finances the Fondation romande pour la Chanson et les Musiques actuelles (FCMA), is an active member of the Swiss Music Promoters Association (SMPA), participates in Yourope, the European festival association, and the Federation of Independent Festivals De Concert!
An economic driver for the region, alongside over 30 sponsors and more than 100 companies.
365 days a year, the Paléo association collaborates with a wide network of companies and businesses active across a variety of sectors such as construction, food, communication, event production, technologies and culture. The association that organises the Festival is entirely self-financed. As a reliable and creative partner, Paléo supports local businesses and prioritises long-term collaborations. The economic impact on the region is significant: direct, through the work conducted with local SMEs and the redistribution system to associations; and indirect, particularly in the hospitality, restaurant and tourism sectors.
A laboratory for event innovation, focused on experimentation and the sharing of knowledge.
A pioneer in many fields, the organisation has demonstrated great innovation capacity and boundless creativity: new forms of artistic performance, daring urban developments, sophisticated audience and safety systems, and an ambitious sustainability policy. Paléo is a full-scale incubator focused on innovation and knowledge sharing, both for Switzerland and international.
An ambassador of Swiss creativity abroad and a credible partner on the international stage.
Paléo enjoys a reputation that extends far beyond the country's borders. It is both a historic event with invaluable heritage and a key international stakeholder, particularly within the Yourope network. Paléo is especially active in the YES Group dedicated to safety and audience services, and in the GO Group focused on sustainability. As a voice for local creation abroad, the Festival offers strong visibility to Swiss creativity and innovation.
An institution at the heart of a rich network of social and sustainable initiatives, committed to the ecological transition.
True to its associative DNA, Paléo provides financial and logistical support to a broad network of sociocultural, charitable, and environmentally oriented partners. The institution has notably initiated several public-interest foundations in the Nyon district: the Equiléo Foundation, which supports cultural projects and collective initiatives, as well as the Flora Foundation, which contributes to the preservation and development of biodiversity in urban areas. During the Festival, Paléo collaborates with several charitable organisations by offering them a platform for communication and fundraising.
