Events in Switzerland 2026-2027

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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PALP Festival Valais / Martigny, Switzerland 2027 – Music, Heritage & Alpine Concerts Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

PALP Festival Valais / Martigny, Switzerland 2027 – Music, Heritage & Alpine Concerts

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.

TBA
🇨🇭 Martigny
Oktoberfest am Berg Savognin, Switzerland 2027 – Mountain Oktoberfest Tigignas Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
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Oktoberfest am Berg Savognin, Switzerland 2027 – Mountain Oktoberfest Tigignas

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.

TBA
🇨🇭 Savognin
20 Heures de Musiques de Romont 2028 – Music Festival in Romont Old Town, Switzerland Illustrative photo
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20 Heures de Musiques de Romont 2028 – Music Festival in Romont Old Town, Switzerland

20 Heures de Musiques de Romont: 20 hours of non-stop live music in the old town. Next edition expected 2028 (date TBA).

TBA
🇨🇭 Romont
Electron Festival Geneva 2026 – Electronic Cultures, Clubs & Live Illustrative photo
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Electron Festival Geneva 2026 – Electronic Cultures, Clubs & Live

Electron Festival 2026 in Geneva: 2–25 October. Electronic music, clubs, live acts and installations across the city. Tickets and programme on electronfestival.ch.

Oct 02, 2026
🇨🇭 Geneva
Feldschlösschen Oktoberfest Rheinfelden 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival at the Castle Illustrative photo
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Feldschlösschen Oktoberfest Rheinfelden 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival at the Castle

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.

Oct 02, 2026
🇨🇭 Rheinfelden
Zurich Oktoberfest Bauschänzli 2026 – Bavarian Tent Atmosphere on the Island Illustrative photo
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Zurich Oktoberfest Bauschänzli 2026 – Bavarian Tent Atmosphere on the Island

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.

Oct 08, 2026
🇨🇭 Zurich
Oktoberfest Winterthur 2026 – Bavarian Festival in the Reithalle, Dates & Tickets Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Winterthur 2026 – Bavarian Festival in the Reithalle, Dates & Tickets

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.

Oct 08, 2026
🇨🇭 Winterthur
Nachteulen Festival 2026 in Sursee, Switzerland – Line-up, Tickets & Guide Illustrative photo
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Nachteulen Festival 2026 in Sursee, Switzerland – Line-up, Tickets & Guide

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.

Oct 09, 2026
🇨🇭 Sursee
Oktoberfest Zürichsee 2026 in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland – Dates, Tickets & Guide Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Zürichsee 2026 in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland – Dates, Tickets & Guide

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.

Oct 09, 2026
🇨🇭 Pfäffikon
Oktoberfest Thun 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival near Lake Thun Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Thun 2026: Bavarian Beer Festival near Lake Thun

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.

Oct 15, 2026
🇨🇭 Thun
Oktoberfest Baden 2026 – Bavarian Festival in Baden, Switzerland Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Baden 2026 – Bavarian Festival in Baden, Switzerland

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.

Oct 16, 2026
🇨🇭 Baden
Baloise Session 2026: Music Festival in Basel Illustrative photo
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Baloise Session 2026: Music Festival in Basel

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.

Oct 16, 2026
🇨🇭 Basel