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. […]

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 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 […]

The Lausanne Triathlon takes place from 29 to 30 August 2026. Lausanne Triathlon The Lausanne Triathlon has become an established summer sports fixture in the city. Be there when the athletes dive into the cool waters of Lake Geneva for a 1.5-kilometre swim. Additionally there’s a 40-kilometre cycling section to overcome and, in the end, […]

Film festival Fantoche takes place in Baden from 1 to 6 September 2026. Film festival Fantoche Fantoche is an international festival of animated film. The event shows films from all over the world and allows a glimpse into the creative process with special making-of presentations. Numerous shorts as well as feature-length animated movies showcase the […]

The Bern Music Festival will take place from 2 to 6 September 2026. Bern Music Festival This year’s festival is themed “Kette”, with a wide stylistic range from ancient to contemporary, from improvised, experimental to electronic music. Look forward to innovative concert and mediation formats, musical experiments and surprises! The music festival brings concerts, installations, […]

The PerBacco Wine Festival takes place in Bellinzona from 3 to 6 September 2026. PerBacco Wine Festival The PerBacco invites guests and locals to celebrate all things wine-related in the historical centre of Bellinzona. Celebrate, enjoy live music and taste superb wines in the streets and alleyways. Learn all about the Ticino wine region and […]