Events

Thun Festival takes place from 7 to 9 August 2026. Thun Festival Thun Festival offers visitors an eclectic and colourful three-day programme. The city centre is transformed into various sectors with culinary offerings, music, dance and a raft of other activities and attractions. A great atmosphere and interesting encounters are assured. Thun Festival is a […]

The Eiger Bike Challenge will take place in Grindelwald on 8 and 9 August 2026. Eiger Bike Challenge Grindelwald The Bike Race in Grindelwald has become a permanent fixture in the summer sports programme. On Saturday, the children and young people are on their way with their various distances. On Sunday the big race starts. […]

On 9 August 2026 the “Big Goat Festival Saas-Fee” will take place. Goat festival Saas-Fee The annual goat festival is a big meeting of the different goat breeds in the Valais valley. You can taste and buy goat milk and alp products at various market stalls. There are also traditional costume groups and music bands. […]

The Folklore Festival Zermatt will take place on 9 August 2026. Folklore Festival Zermatt Experience alphorn sounds and Schwyzerörgeli music up close. Welcome to the 53rd Folklore Festival in Zermatt. The second weekend in August is once again all about tradition and folklore. This year, too, a special weekend is planned – but in its […]

The Inferno Triathlon takes place 14 – 16 August 2026. Inferno Triathlon The Triathlon, with its ascent of 5500 metres, is one of the toughest in the world and already ranks as a classic. For athletes as well as carers and spectators the event is a unique nature experience. Because the beautiful scenery of Eiger, […]

ORNARIS Bern takes place from 16 to 18 Augsut 2026. The trade fair for the retail trade. ORNARIS Bern The ORNARIS in Bern is a trade fair for innovations and trends focusing on the lifestyle sector, such as hobbies, beauty, wellness, games, technology, home accessories and household. ORNARIS also offers a valuable opportunity to cultivate […]

The Ticino Risotto Championship will take place on 21 and 22 August 2026. Ticino Risotto Championship Buon appetito. 12 chefs will be standing by the cooking pots in the Piazza Grande in Locarno. Look over the shoulder of the professionals. Try delicious Ticino risotto and enjoy music and entertainment at the event. Ticino, the Mediterranean […]

Athletissima Lausanne takes place on 21 August 2026. Athletissima Lausanne Athletissima is an international track and field meeting and THE summer sports event in Lausanne. Around 250 world class athletes will be summoning their peak performances in front of more than 15,000 spectators in the packed La Pontaise Olympic stadium. Athletes and guests alike enjoy […]

Weltklasse Zürich takes place on 26 August 2026. International Athletics Meeting in Zurich. Weltklasse Zürich This is where te best of the best meet. Olympic gold medalists and world record holders gather here to provide spectators with sports at their highest level of performance. Dynamics, power and elegance distinguish the participating athletes – who are […]

The OHA Thun takes place from 28 August to 6 September 2026. OHA Thun The Bernese Oberland Autumn Fair OHA is an annual public fair. Since 1960, the event has provided an interesting platform for exhibitors, special exhibitions and shows, culinary delicacies and a varied entertainment programme. The OHA motto is to offer a carefully […]