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 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.
Illustrative photo The BLA! Festival 2027 brings three days of music, theater, dance and exhibitions on the theme of roots to Lucerne's Sentitreff, featuring around 30 participating artists.
Illustrative photo The Zytamsee Festival 2027 takes place on 26 and 27 September at the Genuss-Pavillon am See in Zug, Switzerland. Live acts spanning Funk, Soul, Jazz and Rock, plus good food and a relaxed lakeside atmosphere. Tickets required on Saturday; free entry on Sunday.
Illustrative photo The Zuger Wiesn 2027 takes place in 2027 at the Stierenmarkt in Zug. The city’s seventh Oktoberfest features live music by the band Compass, Bavarian specialities and genuine Wiesn atmosphere from 17:00 to 23:00. Tickets and table reservations via the official website.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Brunnen returns to the lakeside terrace of the Seehotel Waldstätterhof in 2027. In 2026, it took place on 9 and 10 October, with Bavarian atmosphere by Lake Lucerne. The exact 2027 date has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo The Herisauer Rocknacht brings hard rock with CoreLeoni, China and Rock-Out to Casino Herisau. Following the 2026 edition, dates and tickets for 2027 are still to be announced – check official channels for updates.
Illustrative photo Disorder 2027 takes place in 2027 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. This DIY punk and hardcore band room festival lets local bands perform in their rehearsal spaces – intimate, non-commercial and close to the scene. Entry is usually free or by donation.
Illustrative photo Presswerk Oktoberfest 2027: 2 and 3 October in Arbon with Bergland Power. Tickets from about 31 euros, Mass and Bavarian party.
Illustrative photo Label Suisse Festival 2028 in Lausanne: free biennial Swiss music showcase. Dates still TBA, details on labelsuisse.ch.
Illustrative photo Digital Dreams Festival Lausanne 2027: expected in autumn on the UNIL campus. Digital culture, new media and immersive arts. Exact dates still TBA – details at digitaldreamsfestival.ch.
Illustrative photo Buskers à Morges 2027 in Morges, Switzerland: free street-music festival. 2026 cancelled, return planned. Dates TBA. buskersamorges.com.