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 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 20 Heures de Musiques de Romont: 20 hours of non-stop live music in the old town. Next edition expected 2028 (date TBA).
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.
Illustrative photo CrabCore Fest 2027 in Petit-Lancy: local metal and metalcore festival at Villa Tacchini. Dates still TBA, entry on a prix-libre basis. Details on crabcore.ch.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest am Berg at Bergrestaurant Tigignas above Savognin returns in 2027. In 2026 it featured self-service, Mass mugs and a live band at about 1,600 m altitude. The 2027 date has not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo AMR Jazz Festival Geneva 2027: Improvised jazz concerts at Sud des Alpes. Dates still TBA, traditionally five evenings in March. Details at amr-geneve.ch.
Illustrative photo Swiss Metal Night 2027 in Riddes: Swiss hard rock and metal at Salle de l'Abeille. Dates TBA, tickets expected around 40–48 euros.
Illustrative photo Hard To Hard 2027 in Sion: Hardstyle and hardcore night at Heat Club. Dates still TBA. Tickets and line-up will follow on heatclub.ch.
Illustrative photo The Oberwalliser Oktoberfest returns to Zentrum Missione in Naters in 2027. In 2026, band FREIBIER played for a Wiesn crowd with draft beer and Bavarian food. The exact 2027 date has not yet been announced.