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 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.
Illustrative photo PALP Festival 2027 in Martigny and Valais: multi-month concert series in castles, amphitheatre and the Alps. Exact dates still TBA. Details on palpfestival.ch.
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 The Züri-Wiesn 2026 takes place from 24 September to 17 October at Zurich main station. The 20th anniversary Oktoberfest offers a beer tent, live music and Bavarian specialities right in the city centre.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest at Zic Zac in Allschwil near Basel runs in 2026 from 24 September to 10 October, with a daily program, Bavarian classics and dedicated evening sessions on Fridays and Saturdays.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Züri Oberland turns the Landihalle in Uster into a Bavarian beer tent from 25 September to 10 October 2026, with live bands, dirndls and lederhosen.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Wädenswil 2026 brings Bavarian beer tent atmosphere to Lake Zurich across two festival weekends in September and October, with live music and traditional food at Festwiese Neubühl.