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 Sierre Blues Festival 2027: 17–19 June at Plaine Bellevue in Sierre. International blues, soul and rock acts. Tickets via Ticketmaster.ch.
Illustrative photo The B-Sides Festival 2027 takes place from 17 to 19 June on Sonnenberg in Kriens near Lucerne, Switzerland. This alternative indie and electronic festival offers three days of music with panoramic views and a DIY atmosphere. Tickets and line-up will be announced on b-sides.ch.
Illustrative photo The Lake and Sound Festival 2027 takes place from 18 to 20 June on the lakeside promenade in Rapperswil-Jona on Lake Zurich. The boutique festival hosted by Marc Sway features live music on two stages, a Day Dance, high-quality food and a family Sunday in a unique setting.
Illustrative photo Festival Week-end au bord de l'eau 2027: 24–27 June at Lac de Géronde in Sierre. Intimate groove and arts festival. Passes from 1 October 2026.
Illustrative photo The Burning Mountain Festival 2027 takes place from June 24 to 27 at 1,500 meters altitude in the Engadin Valley near Zernez. This psytrance festival beside the River Inn blends music, fire installations, and yoga and meditation against a unique alpine backdrop.
Illustrative photo JazzAscona 2027: 24 June to 3 July in Ascona on Lake Maggiore. New Orleans jazz and related styles, most concerts free.
Illustrative photo The Trucker & Country Festival Interlaken 2027 brings trucks, bikes, country music and Wild West atmosphere to Interlaken Airport in Switzerland, one of the largest festivals of its kind in Europe.
Illustrative photo The Aero Festival Bern 2027 brings electronic music right next to the runway of Bern Belp Airport. Over two days, visitors can enjoy house, techno, food trucks and a unique airport atmosphere.
Illustrative photo From 30 June to 4 July 2027, Gstaad hosts the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2027 – the Beach Volleyball European Championship against a stunning Swiss Alpine backdrop. Tickets available in multiple categories; early booking strongly recommended.
Illustrative photo OpenAir St. Gallen 2027 takes place from 1 to 4 July in the Sittertobel. This long-standing festival features rock, indie and pop, on-site camping and free public transport travel from across Switzerland. ```
Illustrative photo The Summerstage Festival takes place from 1 to 3 July 2027 at the Park im Grünen in Münchenstein near Basel, offering three open air evenings of rock, pop and classical crossover music.
Illustrative photo The Montreux Jazz Festival 2027 runs from 2 to 17 July on the shores of Lake Geneva; the dates are already officially confirmed. Enjoy concerts at the Auditorium Stravinski and Montreux Jazz Lab, plus numerous free stages along the lakeside promenade.