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 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 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 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 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.