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 Oktoberfest Wädenswil 2027 once again brings Bavarian beer tent atmosphere to Lake Zurich across two festival weekends, with live music and traditional food at Festwiese Neubühl.
Illustrative photo ZOA City 2027 brings individual open air concert nights to the Dolder ice rink high above Zurich. Exact dates and prices for 2027 have not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo Werdinsel Openair 2027 is expected in mid-August on Werdinsel in Zurich Höngg. The biennial, free island festival on the Limmat features local bands, DJs and newcomers. Exact 2027 dates have not been announced yet.
Illustrative photo The Schupfart Festival 2027 brings schlager, German rock and pop to the airfield in Schupfart, canton Aargau, with acts including Kunz, Mickie Krause and Die Draufgänger.
Illustrative photo The Mettlerfield Festival 2027 brings Swiss rock and metal bands to the Mettler meadow in M\u00fchlau., visitors can expect a close knit open air with onsite camping and regional food.
Illustrative photo The Up in Smoke Festival 2027 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 Volkshaus Wiesn returns to the Volkshaus Basel in 2027. In 2026, the event brought genuine Oktoberfest atmosphere on October 16 and 17, with live music, Bavarian food and plenty of beer in the historic ballroom. The exact 2027 date has not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo Cider Festival Basel returns to the Markthalle Basel in 2027. In 2026, the event on October 17 brought together over a dozen Swiss producers and 31 ciders, with free admission. The exact 2027 date has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest at Zic Zac in Allschwil near Basel returns in 2027. In 2026, the event ran from 24 September to 10 October, with a daily program and Bavarian classics. The exact 2027 date has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo The Lausner Oktoberfest 2027 takes place at the Tonwerk Studios in Lausen, bringing two evenings of Bavarian beer tent atmosphere with live music and a traditional keg tapping to Switzerland.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Süri returns to the Bramberg in Neuenegg near Bern in 2027. In 2026, the event celebrated its 35th anniversary with three party weekends throughout October. The exact 2027 date has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo Rock Meets Country 2027 brings rock, country and blues fans to the Braui Event Hall in Hochdorf. Three festival nights of live music and a bar festival await near Lake Baldegg.