Riverside Festival 2027 in Aarburg – Rock, Metal & Open Air

Welcome to the Riverside Festival 2027 in Aarburg

Riverside Festival 2027 takes place from 27 to 29 August in Aarburg, Canton of Aargau – three days of rock, hard rock and metal right by the River Aare, with the historic old town and Aarburg Castle as the backdrop. It is one of Switzerland’s major rock open-air events and runs alongside the Route 66 classic car festival; a Riverside concert ticket includes access to the Route 66 area. Organised by Aarburg Events AG; tickets and updates are available at riversideaarburg.com.

Highlights & Attractions at Riverside Festival in Aarburg

• Three days of live music focused on rock, hard rock and metal – international and Swiss acts on the riverside festival grounds.
• Distinctive setting: Aarburg Castle, the old town and the Aare river landscape frame the open-air site.
• Shared weekend with the Route 66 festival: classic cars, rock ’n’ roll atmosphere and concerts in one place (Route 66 entry included with the Riverside ticket).
• Multiple stages plus a full side programme with food and bar stalls, market stands, a fun park and a Ferris wheel.
• On-site camping (tents and motorhomes) and separate parking tickets; VIP Premium Gold with its own arena, priority parking and lounge.
• Convenient location on Switzerland’s motorway network – easy to reach from the Basel and Zurich areas and the wider Mittelland.
• 2027 lineup not yet announced; recent editions have featured acts such as Within Temptation, Krokus, Gotthard, Alestorm and Dirkschneider.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The 2027 lineup has not been published. Musically the festival stays centred on rock, hard rock and metal; past editions have mixed Swiss favourites such as Gotthard and Krokus with international headliners (e.g. Within Temptation, Alestorm, Dirkschneider). Day-by-day set times are usually released closer to the event on the official website and social channels.

Friday typically starts in the afternoon (doors/start often from about 16:00); Saturday and Sunday begin earlier (often from about 12:00). On Friday and Saturday an afterhours bar may run into the early morning (until around 04:00); Sunday usually finishes earlier (around 22:00). Confirm 2027 opening hours on riversideaarburg.com shortly before the festival.

Tickets & Admission for Riverside Festival Aarburg

Tickets are sold via the official site and authorised outlets (including Ticketcorner). Indicative prices (current pre-sale figures in CHF, converted to euro at roughly 1 CHF ≈ 1.07–1.08 EUR): day pass from about 112–113 CHF (around 121–122 EUR), 2-day pass from about 170 CHF (around 183 EUR), 3-day pass from about 210 CHF (around 225 EUR; early-bird windows have been lower). VIP Premium Gold 3-day from about 558 CHF (around 600 EUR). Wheelchair ticket from about 79 CHF (around 85 EUR). Parking from about 11–12 CHF, tent camping per person from about 26 CHF, motorhome pitch from about 46–47 CHF. Prices and categories can change – the official list at riversideaarburg.com/tickets is authoritative. The concert ticket includes entry to the Route 66 festival area.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Aarburg

• Getting there: Aarburg sits in a well-connected part of the Aargau Mittelland. By car via the Swiss motorway network; a separate parking ticket is recommended. By train and bus into the Aarburg/Olten area, then on foot or with local connections to the festival site on Hofmattstrasse. Check official travel and parking notes close to the event.
• Weather and clothing: Late August in north-western Switzerland is often warm to hot by day and cooler in the evening; showers are possible. Pack layers, comfortable shoes, sun protection and a light rain poncho if needed.
• Where to stay: On-site camping (tent and motorhome) requires a camping ticket in addition to the concert ticket. Hotels and other lodging in Aarburg, Olten and the surrounding area book out for the combined Riverside/Route 66 weekend – reserve early.
• On site: Extensive food and bar options, market stalls, fun park and Ferris wheel. VIP guests get priority parking, VIP arena access and lounge benefits. Buy tickets only from official, organiser-authorised sellers.
• Combo tip: Use your Riverside ticket for the Route 66 classic car festival as well – cars and rock ’n’ roll on the same weekend. Follow riversideaarburg.com and the festival’s social channels for lineup, shuttle and parking updates.