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Welcome to the Zermatt Festival in Zermatt 2027
The Zermatt Music Festival & Academy, often called the Zermatt Festival, is the classical and chamber festival at the foot of the Matterhorn. In 2027, the festival once again takes place in the car-free village. The academy is led by the Scharoun Ensemble of the Berlin Philharmonic; public concerts mix orchestra, chamber music, folk programmes and a few contemporary sets. Official source: zermattfestival.com.
Highlights & Attractions at Zermatt Festival in Zermatt
- Zermatt Festival Orchestra with the Scharoun Ensemble Berlin
- Academy concerts by young musicians from Switzerland and abroad
- Venues across the village: St. Mauritius parish church, English Church, Riffelalp chapel, Vernissage, museum and school hall
- Free Matterhorn Serenades on Kirchplatz
- Past guests have included Maxim Emelyanychev, Claudio Bohorquez, Christiane Karg, Sinfonia Wallis and Wintershome
- Low ticket caps; about a quarter of the programme is free
- Late-summer alpine setting, not a ski open-air; snow is mainly on the high peaks
Program & Schedule: What to Expect
The festival traditionally opens on a Friday evening at 7.30 pm with the Festival Orchestra, the Scharoun Ensemble and Maxim Emelyanychev. Other evenings start at 7.30 pm, with 11.00 am matinees and afternoon serenades. Academy concerts include the Mensa at Schulhaus Walka. Claudio Bohorquez plays Bach suites in the English Church; Riffelalp hosts chamber music at altitude.
Besides Mozart, Bach and orchestral works, expect Valais ensembles, yodel and folk, plus informal academy jazz. A full concert calendar for the next edition has not yet been released; academy applications are handled on the festival site.
Tickets & Admission for Zermatt Festival Zermatt
Several concerts are free, including the Matterhorn Serenades. Paid tickets listed by Zermatt Tourism start at about 25 CHF (about 27 euros) for academy concerts and 42 CHF (about 45 euros) for the opening and main evenings. Older festival copy still cites a 35 CHF cap (about 38 euros); live booking prices can differ. Buy via zermattfestival.com and zermatt.swiss, or at Zermatt Tourism. The festival as a whole is not free.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Zermatt
- Zermatt is car-free: train via Visp, or drive only to Taesch and continue by shuttle or Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Evenings in churches run cool; days are mild alpine sun. Pack solid shoes and a light jacket
- Book rooms early; some hotels sell festival packages with ticket discounts
- Riffelalp concerts need extra Gornergrat Bahn time; check the timetable and buy a separate ride ticket
- Free serenades are standing and weather-dependent; main concerts are seated, arrive on time
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
