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 Riverside Festival 2027 in Aarburg runs from 27 to 29 August: three days of rock and metal on the festival grounds by the Aare, with the castle and old town as the backdrop. The Route 66 classic car festival takes place in parallel – entry is included with the concert ticket. Tickets and info: riversideaarburg.com.
Illustrative photo Route 66 Festival 2027 in Aarburg runs from 27 to 29 August: classic cars up to 1979, rock’n’roll, a vintage market and Western Village on Landhausstrasse. Tickets and updates at route66aarburg.com.
Illustrative photo Route 66 Aarburg and the Riverside Festival 2027 bring together more than 3000 classic cars with rock and roll and live concerts along the Aare riverbank in Switzerland, from 27 to 29 August 2027.
Illustrative photo Bad Bonn Kilbi 2027: 2–4 September at Bad Bonn in Dudingen, Switzerland. Alternative open-air. 2027 tickets and line-up follow on club.badbonn.ch/kilbi.
Illustrative photo Le Chant du Gros 2027 takes place from 8 to 11 September in Le Noirmont, Switzerland, celebrating its 35th anniversary with a four-day edition. The festival is known for French-language chanson, pop and rock music in the Franches-Montagnes.
Illustrative photo The Eidgenössisches Volksmusikfest 2027 takes place from 9 to 12 September in the historic old town of Altstätten. Around 1,500 musicians, a grand parade, Stubeten and markets make it Switzerland’s largest folk music festival.
Illustrative photo Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey 2027: classical music festival from 10 to 19 September on the Swiss Riviera with concerts in Montreux, Vevey and Château de Chillon.
Illustrative photo The traditional Knabenschiessen returns from September 11 to 13, 2027 at Albisgütli, featuring a youth shooting competition alongside one of Zurich's biggest folk festivals.
Illustrative photo The Züri-Wiesn 2027 takes place from 23 September to 16 October at Zurich main station. The popular Oktoberfest offers a beer tent, live music and Bavarian specialities right in the city centre.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Frauenfeld 2027 takes place on 1–2 and 8–9 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 Zermatt has no classic Christmas market in 2026, yet the festively lit Bahnhofstrasse, the Christmas tree lighting on 29 November, Tuba-Christmas and the alpine village atmosphere at the Matterhorn create unique Christmas magic with free access.
Illustrative photo The Marché de Noël de Neuchâtel 2026 is expected in December in the Jardin Anglais and old town by Lake Neuchâtel. Festive stalls, lights and Christmas atmosphere with free admission – exact dates will be confirmed in autumn.