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 Sechseläuten Zurich 2027 takes place on 18 and 19 April. With the children’s parade, guild parade and the burning of the Böögg on Sechseläutenplatz it is Zurich’s major spring festival.
Illustrative photo The Solothurner Biertage 2027 takes place from 29 April to 1 May at the Rythalle and Schanzenplatz in Solothurn. Over 50 Swiss breweries present more than 200 beers. Day pass approx. EUR 16.
Illustrative photo Balélec Festival 2027: 1 May on the EPFL campus in Lausanne. Student open-air with house, rap and rock from 19:00 to about 04:00. Tickets from about 32 euros.
Illustrative photo The 6th Ostschweizer Schlagerfestival takes place on 6 May 2027 in the marquee behind Wittenbach train station. Featuring Kerstin Ott, Fantasy and more, the day offers top-class Schlager with 100 % guaranteed seating. Tickets from approx. 95 EUR.
Illustrative photo The Afro-Pfingsten Festival takes place from 12 to 17 May 2027 in Winterthur, Switzerland. It celebrates Afro cultures with world music, reggae, a large old-town market, concerts, workshops and Family Day. Many parts are free; concert tickets are available separately.
Illustrative photo Jazzfestival Basel 2027 (Offbeat) brings international jazz stars to venues across Basel from 25 May to 2 July, ranging from major concert halls to small churches and courtyards.
Illustrative photo The Hopfig Craft Beer Festival Aarau 2027 brings over 100 craft beers from around twelve breweries to the Markthalle Aarau, organized on a volunteer basis by the Hopfig beer culture association.
Illustrative photo Mission Festival 2027 on 29 May at Attisholz-Areal in Riedholz: trance, hardstyle, hardcore and techno. Tickets from approx. 39 euros via Ticketcorner.
Illustrative photo ZKB Unique Moments 2027 brings international concert evenings to the historic courtyard of the Landesmuseum Zurich from 31 May to 4 June, including the confirmed show by Take That.
Illustrative photo The Imagine Festival Basel 2027 brings a free open air of live music, youth culture and social engagement to the Barfüsserplatz in Basel.
Illustrative photo Greenfield Festival 2027 runs from 10 to 12 June at the Interlaken airfield in Switzerland. A three day pass currently starts from around 248 Euro, and the festival is regarded as one of the country's biggest rock, metal and punk events.
Illustrative photo Festi'neuch 2027 takes place from 10 to 13 June on the Jeunes-Rives by Lake Neuchatel in Neuchatel. The open-air festival offers four days of diverse concerts featuring pop, rock, electro and more in a unique lakeside setting. ```