Le Saxo

Karaoke bar · Lausanne centre

People have been singing on Rue de la Grotte for over 30 years: Le Saxo is Lausanne’s gay and queer karaoke bar, with “Karaogays” nights on Fridays and Saturdays.

• ★ 4.0 on Google (77)
• Karaoke Fri/Sat
• for over 30 years
• Open Thu–Sat

Address

Rue de la Grotte 3
1003 Lausanne

Opening hours

Thu 8 pm–12 midnight
Fri/Sat 8 pm–2 am
Sun occasionally 8 pm–12 midnight, closed Mon–Wed

Programme

Karaogays: Fridays and Saturdays from 9.30 pm

Crowd

queer mixed, lots of regulars

Music

Karaoke: chanson, pop, schlager classics

What makes Le Saxo special

Le Saxo has been part of Lausanne’s queer scene for over three decades. The bar is right in the centre, a few steps from Place Saint-François, and is known for its karaoke nights: on Fridays and Saturdays from 9.30 pm it’s “Karaogays”, when regulars and newcomers sing French chansons, pop anthems and sing-along classics.

In Google reviews, guests describe the atmosphere as warm, whether you come alone or with friends. Some have known the bar since their parents’ generation. The crowd is mixed: gay men, women and friends, across all age groups.

From Sunday to Thursday the bar can also be hired for private parties, such as birthdays or farewells.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.0 stars, 77 reviews), official website lesaxobar.ch. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.