Switzerland combines dramatic alpine scenery with a vibrant events scene: open-air festivals set against mountain backdrops, traditional customs like Basel's Fasnacht, and urban cultural events in Zurich or Geneva. Throughout 2026/2027, the country offers a wide range of events for music, culture and tradition lovers alike.
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Illustrative photo PALP Festival 2027 in Martigny and Valais: multi-month concert series in castles, amphitheatre and the Alps. Exact dates still TBA. Details on palpfestival.ch.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest am Berg at Bergrestaurant Tigignas above Savognin returns in 2027. In 2026 it featured self-service, Mass mugs and a live band at about 1,600 m altitude. The 2027 date has not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo 20 Heures de Musiques de Romont: 20 hours of non-stop live music in the old town. Next edition expected 2028 (date TBA).
Illustrative photo Electron Festival 2026 in Geneva: 2–25 October. Electronic music, clubs, live acts and installations across the city. Tickets and programme on electronfestival.ch.
Illustrative photo The Feldschlösschen Oktoberfest 2026 turns the brewery's Pichhalle in Rheinfelden into a Bavarian beer tent with live music and a Mass of beer, held on selected Friday and Saturday evenings in October.
Illustrative photo The Zurich Oktoberfest Bauschänzli 2026 takes place from 8 October to 7 November on the Limmat island. Authentic Bavarian Wiesn atmosphere with live music, litre steins of beer and festival-tent fun awaits guests.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Winterthur 2026 takes place from 8 to 31 October in the Reithalle. With live music, Bavarian specialties and the Alpengaudi it offers genuine festival atmosphere in Switzerland.
Illustrative photo The Nachteulen Festival 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October at Stadthalle Sursee. Featuring Sportfreunde Stiller, Gentleman, MoTrip and more acts from pop, hip-hop and reggae, it offers a diverse indoor weekend in central Switzerland. Day tickets from around CHF 69, 3-day pass CHF 174.
Illustrative photo The 18th Oktoberfest Zürichsee takes place from 9 to 31 October 2026 at Seedamm Plaza in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland. Authentic Bavarian Wiesn atmosphere with Maß beer, pork knuckle and live music right by Lake Zurich. Table reservations and single tickets available online.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Thun 2026 takes place over two weekends in a beer tent at Parkplatz P8. Bavarian food, live music and original Munich Oktoberfest atmosphere await guests near Lake Thun.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Baden 2026 takes place from 16 to 31 October on Fridays and Saturdays at Brown Boveri Platz. A large festival tent, live bands and Bavarian specialities await guests in Baden.
Illustrative photo Baloise Session 2026 brings ten concert evenings with international pop, rock and soul stars to the Event Halle at Messe Basel, experienced in an exclusive candlelit club table setting.