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 Presswerk Oktoberfest 2026: 2 and 3 October in Arbon with Bergland Power. Tickets from about 31 euros, Mass and Bavarian party.
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 Up in Smoke Festival 2026 brings three days of stoner, doom and psychedelic rock to the Z7 Konzertfabrik in Pratteln from October 2 to 4, across one indoor and one outdoor stage.
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 Oktoberfest Frauenfeld 2026 takes place on 2–3 and 9–10 October on the Grosse Allmend in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. With Bavarian atmosphere, live music, litre beers and traditional specialities, it offers an authentic Wiesn experience in Switzerland.
Illustrative photo On 4 October 2026, pianist Hayato Sumino brings his program "Chopin Orbit" to the Collegio Papio in Ascona. As part of classicAscona, he pairs Chopin's piano works with his own compositions and improvisations; tickets from CHF 40.
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 OLMA St. Gallen 2026 takes place from 8 to 18 October on the exhibition grounds. Switzerland’s largest public fair for agriculture and food combines tradition, culinary delights and a folk-festival atmosphere.
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 Süri 2026 celebrates its 35th anniversary on the Bramberg in Neuenegg near Bern, with live music, Bavarian food and three party weekends throughout October.