The open spirit and cultural diversity characteristic of Switzerland are tangible in concert halls, as well as in open-air events. During the high season, not one weekend goes by without a major music, film or dance festival taking place somewhere in the country. The sheer number of events is astounding and the variety quite surprising, if not spectacular. But then again, Switzerland is not at its first try. In fact, it looks back on a long and rich festival tradition. The country also seems to exert a powerful attraction on internationally renowned artists who come here regularly to give a special performance. There must be something special in the air that makes it all happen.

The international music weeks in Lucerne, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Yehudi Menuhin Festival in Gstaad and surroundings, the film festival at Locarno, the dance days in Bern - these are some of the great names in Swiss festivals. The open-air opera performed in the Roman arena at Avenches and the Street Parade in Zurich have their place of honor in the yearly calendar of events. There are also many lesser known festivals worthwhile to discover. They are made possible thanks to the generous involvement of people who believe in them.
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