Events in Switzerland 2026-2027

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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Riverside Festival 2027 in Aarburg – Rock, Metal & Open Air Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Riverside Festival 2027 in Aarburg – Rock, Metal & Open Air

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.

Aug 27, 2027
🇨🇭 Aarburg
Route 66 Festival 2027 – Classic Cars & Rock’n’Roll in Aarburg Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Route 66 Festival 2027 – Classic Cars & Rock’n’Roll in Aarburg

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.

Aug 27, 2027
🇨🇭 Aarburg
Route 66 Aarburg 2027: Rock'n'Roll and Classic Cars by the River Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Route 66 Aarburg 2027: Rock'n'Roll and Classic Cars by the River

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.

Aug 27, 2027
🇨🇭 Aarburg
Bad Bonn Kilbi, Dudingen, Switzerland 2027: Dates, Tickets, Line-up Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Bad Bonn Kilbi, Dudingen, Switzerland 2027: Dates, Tickets, Line-up

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.

Sep 02, 2027
🇨🇭 Dudingen
Le Chant du Gros 2027 in Le Noirmont, Switzerland – 35th Anniversary Edition Dates & Guide Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Le Chant du Gros 2027 in Le Noirmont, Switzerland – 35th Anniversary Edition Dates & Guide

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.

Sep 08, 2027
🇨🇭 Le Noirmont
Eidgenössisches Volksmusikfest Altstätten 2027 – Swiss Folk Music Festival in the Rhine Valley Illustrative photo
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Eidgenössisches Volksmusikfest Altstätten 2027 – Swiss Folk Music Festival in the Rhine Valley

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.

Sep 09, 2027
🇨🇭 Altstaetten
Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey 2027 – Classical Music Festival Swiss Riviera Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey 2027 – Classical Music Festival Swiss Riviera

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.

Sep 10, 2027
🇨🇭 Montreux
Knabenschiessen Zurich 2027: Traditional Folk Festival at Albisgütli Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe
Free

Knabenschiessen Zurich 2027: Traditional Folk Festival at Albisgütli

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.

Sep 11, 2027
🇨🇭 Zurich
Züri-Wiesn Zurich 2027 – Oktoberfest at the Main Station, Dates & Tickets Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe

Züri-Wiesn Zurich 2027 – Oktoberfest at the Main Station, Dates & Tickets

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.

Sep 23, 2027
🇨🇭 Zurich
Oktoberfest Frauenfeld 2027 – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide in Frauenfeld Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe

Oktoberfest Frauenfeld 2027 – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide in Frauenfeld

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.

Oct 01, 2027
🇨🇭 Frauenfeld
Zermatt Christmas Magic 2026 – Advent Atmosphere at the Matterhorn Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Zermatt Christmas Magic 2026 – Advent Atmosphere at the Matterhorn

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.

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🇨🇭 Zermatt
Marché de Noël de Neuchâtel 2026 – Christmas Market by Lake Neuchâtel Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Marché de Noël de Neuchâtel 2026 – Christmas Market by Lake Neuchâtel

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.

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🇨🇭 Neuchatel