Route 66 Festival 2027 – Classic Cars & Rock’n’Roll in Aarburg

Welcome to the Route 66 Festival 2027 in Aarburg

Route 66 Festival 2027 takes place from 27 to 29 August in Aarburg and ranks among Switzerland’s major classic-car and rock’n’roll events. At the riverside site on Landhausstrasse (Riverside Open Air Arena / Im Städtli an der Aare), vintage vehicles, live music and retro culture come together. The Riverside Festival runs on the same weekend; a Riverside concert ticket also includes full access to Route 66.

Highlights & Attractions at Route 66 Festival in Aarburg

• One of Switzerland’s largest classic-car shows: more than 3,000 vehicles, generally up to model year 1979.
• Often more than 70,000 visitors over three days by the River Aare in Aarburg.
• Live bands playing rock’n’roll, rockabilly and related styles on the open-air site.
• Western Village, vintage market, live tattoo, tiki carving and bars in US retro style.
• Pin-up and rollergirl shows in petticoats plus other lifestyle and entertainment acts.
• On-site camping, including old-style camping; advance parking tickets are cheaper than on the day.
• Free entry for children and young people up to 16 (up to age 12 only with a parent or guardian; ID required).

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The festival runs from Friday 27 August to Sunday 29 August 2027. Friday access typically starts in the afternoon (from around 16:00); Saturday and Sunday often open from late morning (from around 11:00). Full daily schedules and stage times are published closer to the event on the official website.

The focus is the classic-car display and live concerts, backed by the Western Village, vintage market, shows and bars. Drivers of classics (up to model year 1979) can secure a free festival ticket including Riverside concerts with a pitch reservation — limited to the first 900 vehicles per day (admin fee only). Passenger tickets must be bought in advance; there is no box office for passengers on arrival.

Tickets & Admission for Route 66 Festival Aarburg

Tickets for Route 66 Festival 2027 are sold via the official ticket page and authorised outlets (including Ticketcorner). Approximate prices (CHF converted to euro at about 1 CHF ≈ 1.07 EUR as of October 2026): day tickets from about CHF 21 (around €23), 2-day tickets from about CHF 42 (around €45), 3-day tickets listed by the organiser at around CHF 60 (around €64–65). Advance parking from about CHF 11.40; on-site parking higher (about CHF 20). Camping (tent pitch per person) was around CHF 26 in comparable editions. Under-16s enter free. Box-office tickets are limited and carry a surcharge. Riverside concert passes cost substantially more but include full Route 66 access. Always check current prices and availability on route66aarburg.ch or Ticketcorner.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Aarburg

• Getting there: Aarburg is in the canton of Aargau on the River Aare, reachable by train (Aarburg-Oftringen station) and via the A1 motorway. Festival address: Landhausstrasse, 4663 Aarburg. Buy parking in advance; on-site capacity is limited.
• Weather and clothing: Late August in the Aargau region is often warm and sunny, cooler after dark, with occasional showers. Comfortable shoes, sun and rain protection, and a light evening layer are sensible.
• Stay and camping: Official camping and old-style camping tickets via the organiser or Ticketcorner. Book hotels and apartments in Aarburg, Olten and nearby early — the weekend is busy because of both Route 66 and Riverside.
• Classic-car participation: Register and reserve a pitch on the official classic-car page; motorcycles are welcome, motorhomes/caravans cannot be registered through that channel. Passenger tickets only in advance.
• Combined with Riverside: For the main concert headliners you need a Riverside ticket — Route 66 is included. For the classic-car and rock’n’roll atmosphere alone, the lower-priced Route 66 tickets are enough.