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 On December 12, 2026, Samnaun village turns into a festive Christmas market. This high alpine village and ski resort invites visitors to enjoy regional treats, festive crafts and duty free shopping.
Illustrative photo Gstaad New Year Music Festival runs 26 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 in churches around Gstaad. Classical and opera, some concerts free. Line-up TBA.
Illustrative photo The Catrina Christmas Market 2026 takes place on 27 December from 14:00 to 17:30 on Piazza Catrina in Disentis. Local products, souvenirs and winter treats await visitors in the Alpine atmosphere of the Surselva. Free admission.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Zermatt combines skiing with a mountain-village celebration beneath the Matterhorn. On 31 December 2026 the car-free resort hosts a torchlight descent, gala dinners and a Kirchplatz countdown; large category F3/F4 fireworks have been banned since 2026. Public viewing is free; dinners and parties are ticketed and sell out early.
Illustrative photo New Year’s Eve in Lucerne 2026/2027 pairs lake views, Chapel Bridge lights and Alpine scenery: gala dinners and cruises on 31 December 2026, then the traditional fireworks over the bay on 1 January 2027 if confirmed. Quays and the Old Town are free to enjoy; book ships and hotel tables early.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Laax 2026/2027 brings a countdown, a hotel party at Riders Hotel and club nights in Murschetg and Flims. The official programme is not yet published, but the last edition offers a reliable guide.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in St. Moritz is a luxury circuit of hotel galas, White Silvester on Corviglia and walks by the frozen lake. 31 December 2026 typically begins around 19:00; private fireworks are banned. Book tables and mountain events via hotels and stmoritz.com.
Illustrative photo From 31 December 2026 to 2 January 2027, Interlaken celebrates New Year’s Eve and New Year between Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and the Jungfrau. The programme includes restaurant parties on 31 December, the free Touch the Mountains open-air concert with fireworks at 19:45 on the Höhematte on 1 January, and the Harder-Potschete parade on 2 January.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026-2027 in Villars-sur-Ollon: so far the confirmed event is the Montreux Jazz Festival's Cabaret Royal in the Théâtre 1895 of the Villars Palace. Further parties and club nights in the resort have not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo New Year’s Eve in Geneva 2026/2027: the city hosts a free open-air party on Quai Gustave-Ador from 21:00 on 31 December 2026 to 02:00 on 1 January 2027, with entertainment, bars and traditionally fireworks over the harbour. Clubs such as Village du Soir, Uptown, L’Usine and Les Caves run parallel nights; full details appear on geneve.ch.
Illustrative photo New Year’s Eve 2026/2027 in Davos is about mountain-hut and hotel parties rather than big-city clubs: Jatzhütte and Chalet Güggel on Jakobshorn with menu and DJ past midnight, fondue at Jatzmeder until 22:30, and gala nights at Central, Waldhuus, Mountain Plaza and AlpenGold. Dates: 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027; public fireworks are banned in the municipality.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Saas-Fee 2026/2027 offers clubs, bars and pubs for a party night in the car free Alpine village in Valais, including Project X, Metro Bar, Old Cinema Pub and Pubwise. Specific New Year's Eve parties and prices had not been published at the time of research.