Events - العادات والتقاليد

Let's party!

Or Penagin is a carnival in the Ambrosian rite that takes place in Tesserete, in Canton Ticino.

Carnival is coming! Ticino is getting ready to celebrate in bars, restaurants and city squares.

The most fun time of the year is back: Carnival, a tradition particularly dear to Ticino.

Masks, music, confetti, and traditions renewed every year: Carnival is one of the region's most vibrant and authentic celebrations.

The Sion Carnival is one of the city's biggest annual events.

Solothurn is a wonderful city with a heart and a great tradition. The fifth season, the carnival, is particularly close to the hearts of the people of Solothurn.

Gidio Hosestoss parade followed by carnival activities

In the morning, preschoolers and kindergarteners parade around the houses begging for sweets. In the afternoon, the "Mashgera" look for hidden students and single women, who are painted black.

Kabarettistische Rahmenstücke, Top-Schnitzelbängg und musikalische Beiträge der Extraklasse.

Naregna, the Biasca carnival, is a long-standing Ambrosian rite carnival held from Ash Wednesday until Saturday in the streets of the village of Biasca.

The four most beautiful days of the year!

The third largest carnival in Switzerland!

Brandons of Payerne are one of the oldest carnivals in Switzerland. A weekend per year in Payerne, the madness is not only authorized, but also recommended...

"We make Zurich colorful" The motto of Züri-Carneval 2026 and the accompanying plaque reflect the diversity, openness and tolerance with which carnival is celebrated in Zurich.

Fasnacht Arbon 2026: Stadthausstürmung, Lälle-Obig, Kindermaskenball, huelernacht und Internationaler Fasnachtsumzug

Winterthur Carnival 20-23.2.2026: Fri 18:00 Fools' tree placement & city handover, Sat 18:45 Guggenumzug & Altstadt-Dudlätä, Sun 14:14 Big parade, Mon 13:30 Children's parade & 19:00 Böögg.

Marvel at the colorful hot-air balloon mass launch on the family mountain on February 21.

To drive away the winter and woo the girls. Trer schibettas, an ancient custom in which glowing wooden discs are hurled into the valley. The Ustria Steila in Danis is open from 6.30 pm.

The biggest event in the Basel region and undoubtedly the annual highlight in Liestal is the Chienbäse procession, which transforms the "Stedtli" into a blazing inferno at the beginning of carnival.

Neuenburger Tradition beim Neuenburgerplatz

Die Funkengemeinschaft Vaduz ist für den traditionellen Brauch des "Funknens" in Vaduz seit beinahe 65 Jahren verantwortlich.

The Basel Fasnacht Carnival begins on the Monday following Ash Wednesday and signals three days of exceptional fun.

Schnitzelbängg-Abende mit den Comité-Bängg, BSG, Bebbi Bängg und Bängg fir Basel.

The boys of Hundwil parade their Bloch through the villages every year on the actual Bloch Monday, the Monday after Ash Wednesday.

The Steiner Buben pull the Bloch around the municipality of Stein to Teufen and back again.

There is a bang, smoke is in the air and a cart with a large tree trunk, the Bloch, appears. It is pulled by men from Herisau in traditional dress.

Unser Hit am Fasnachts-Dienstag: 10 ausgewählte Top-Schnitzelbängg in einer 90minütigen Vorstellung ohne Pause.

Ein Ticket, dreifacher Genuss. Vom 26. Februar bis 1. März 2026 bietet der Teuchelweiher in Winterthur den dreifachen Genuss aus Kulinarik, Wein und Kultur.

On the last day of February, the children parade through Val Fex with bells and drive away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.

Experience a slightly different pageant than usual and visit us at the young breeders' bar. Followed by a party with DJ Domeyni.

Der Chalandamarz gilt als grösstes traditionelles Fest des Engadins.

Traditional Chalandamarz procession through the village.

After the cold days, the sun and spring should return. That is why the Chäppelihäx dances around the Funggefüür with the Tüüfel and her many accompanying witches and guests until late into the night.

Don't hesitate to come and discover the Zôtres Brandons de Grandson! Entertainment, procession, heated canteen, meal for a penny!

On March 1st, children parade through the village with bells and colorfully decorated hats, driving away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.