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.

268 events found

Madame Loyal Geneva 2026 – Electronic Funfair & Circus Festival Illustrative photo
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Madame Loyal Geneva 2026 – Electronic Funfair & Circus Festival

Madame Loyal Geneva 2026: 16 and 17 October at Palexpo. Electronic funfair with circus, techno and house. Tickets from about 50 euros, 18+.

Oct 16, 2026
🇨🇭 Geneva
Convergence Fest 2026 in Aarburg – Ronnie Romero & Gus G Live Illustrative photo
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Convergence Fest 2026 in Aarburg – Ronnie Romero & Gus G Live

On 17 October 2026, Ronnie Romero and Gus G. bring the Convergence Fest Tour to Musigburg in Aarburg: hard rock and heavy metal with solo sets and shared classics. Tickets from about 50 euro (converted from CHF), evening start at Bahnhofstrasse 50.

Oct 17, 2026
🇨🇭 Aarburg
Croc' the Rock Festival, Etagnieres, Switzerland 2026: Rock Line-up, Dates & Tickets Illustrative photo
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Croc' the Rock Festival, Etagnieres, Switzerland 2026: Rock Line-up, Dates & Tickets

Croc' the Rock Festival 2026: 21–24 October in Etagnieres near Lausanne. Indoor rock with camping, tickets from about 21 euros.

Oct 21, 2026
🇨🇭 Etagnieres
Calanda Oktoberfest Chur 2026 – Bavarian Festival in the Alpine City Illustrative photo
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Calanda Oktoberfest Chur 2026 – Bavarian Festival in the Alpine City

The Calanda Oktoberfest Chur 2026 takes place from 23 to 31 October in the new Areon Eventhalle. Authentic Bavarian atmosphere with live bands, Calanda beer and specialties awaits guests over two weekends.

Oct 23, 2026
🇨🇭 Chur
Limmattaler Wiesn Gaudi 2026: Oktoberfest in Dietikon Illustrative photo
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Limmattaler Wiesn Gaudi 2026: Oktoberfest in Dietikon

The Limmattaler Wiesn Gaudi 2026 brings Bavarian Oktoberfest spirit to the Rapidplatz in Dietikon across two weekends, with a beer tent, live music and hearty food.

Oct 23, 2026
🇨🇭 Dietikon
Oktoberfest Solothurn 2026 – Dates, Rythalle & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Solothurn 2026 – Dates, Rythalle & Visitor Guide

Oktoberfest Solothurn 2026 takes place on 23/24 and 30/31 October at the Rythalle. Expect Bavarian Wiesn atmosphere, live music, beer steins and hearty specialities. Admission only with reservation.

Oct 23, 2026
🇨🇭 Solothurn
Basel Autumn Fair 2026: Traditional Fair in Basel Old Town Illustrative photo
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Basel Autumn Fair 2026: Traditional Fair in Basel Old Town

The Basel Autumn Fair 2026 takes place from October 24 to November 8 across the old town of Basel. Switzerland's oldest and largest amusement fair fills seven historic squares with rides, market stalls and local specialities like Mässmogge candy.

Oct 24, 2026
🇨🇭 Basel
JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne 2026 – Jazz Dates & Line-up Illustrative photo
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JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne 2026 – Jazz Dates & Line-up

JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne 2026: 27 October to 1 November. Jazz across central Lausanne venues. Tickets and programme on jazzonzeplus.ch.

Oct 27, 2026
🇨🇭 Lausanne
Irish Folk Festival 2026 in Basel: Irish Music Tour in Switzerland Illustrative photo
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Irish Folk Festival 2026 in Basel: Irish Music Tour in Switzerland

The Irish Folk Festival 2026 stops at Stadtcasino Basel on October 29, bringing Irish music, dance and the grand festival session to the stage before the tour continues to Lucerne, Visp and Zurich.

Oct 29, 2026
🇨🇭 Basel
Oktoberfest Gstaad 2026: Alpine Wiesn in the Swiss Mountains Illustrative photo
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Oktoberfest Gstaad 2026: Alpine Wiesn in the Swiss Mountains

Oktoberfest Gstaad 2026 brings genuine Bavarian Wiesn spirit to the Swiss Alps, with a festival tent, live music and freshly tapped beer in the mountain village of Gstaad.

Oct 30, 2026
🇨🇭 Gstaad
Rock'n'Roll Tanzparty 2026 in Aarburg – Live with Head over Heels Illustrative photo
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Rock'n'Roll Tanzparty 2026 in Aarburg – Live with Head over Heels

The Rock'n'Roll Tanzparty on 30 October 2026 at Gasthof Bären in Aarburg features Head over Heels with boogie-woogie, jive, fox and 1950s–70s classics. Doors 18:30, music from 20:00 to about 23:30; tickets from 25 CHF via Eventfrog.

Oct 30, 2026
🇨🇭 Aarburg
prOST! 2026 in St. Gallen, Switzerland – Beer Culture Day & Tasting Illustrative photo
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prOST! 2026 in St. Gallen, Switzerland – Beer Culture Day & Tasting

prOST! 2026 takes place on 31 October in St. Gallen and celebrates Eastern Swiss beer culture with local breweries, tastings and new discoveries. Organised by Verein Bierkultur Sankt Gallen. Programme and ticket details on the official website.

Oct 31, 2026
🇨🇭 St. Gallen