Top Events of the Week

Quiet and contemplative? You can do that. But in Kleinbasel, we celebrate Christmas a little differently, namely by coming together and sharing wonderful moments.

What binds a community together? Initially one might assume it is to do with having the same language, external enemies or economic interests.

The city and canton of Zurich have a long and chequered history. This will be shown in a permanent exhibition at the National Museum.

The Silvesterchlausen is probably the most impressive winter custom in the Appenzellerland.

In January, Lucerne becomes a glowing meeting place: Lucerne Tourism and Lucerne Hotels bring light and warmth to the city during the cold season.

The Lucerne Carnival is the largest annual event in the city of Lucerne.

The third largest carnival in Switzerland!

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

On stage internationally known music stars and on the ice Olympic, World and European champions.

The Zurich Marathon is just as popular with professional athletes as it is with amateur athletes and offers a unique running experience in and around Zurich.

Spring has arrived in Zurich as soon as the Böögg’s head has exploded.

Meeting place and marketplace for business, society and culture.

BEA Bern is an exhibition for agriculture, trade and industry and the largest spring fair in Switzerland.

The Swiss Wind Band Association (SBV) is delighted to present Biel/Bienne as the venue for the 2026 Federal Music Festival.

The whole world of the bike

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Switzerland open their doors on the second weekend in June and invite you into the world of our heritage with unique experiences!

The most important world fair of the international art market for 20th & 21st century art.

Tosca - Opera in the monastery courtyard (In Italian with German surtitles)

For three full days there will be up to 40 performances on two stages in the idyllic Sittertobel valley. Music styles include rock, pop, alternative, hip-hop, humor, and much more.

Every year on the last weekend in June, Winterthur's heart beats faster for three days. - over 100,000 festival guests experience Winterthur's spirit of community.

The cultural city of Basel is expecting around 10,000 participants and around 150,000 visitors.

On various squares in the old town as well as around the Lucerne Theater there are different program points to discover.

A colorful festival in Zurich for lovers of Latin American music, cuisine and culture.

The Festival has quickly become one of the main film events in Switzerland.

Pristine waters and majestic mountains

Every summer, nearly 80,000 music lovers make the pilgrimage to the legendary Gurtenfestival.

The best and most spectacular music and show formations from all over the world present themselves in Basel.

Entertainment, music, food and a fantastic fireworks display

A high-quality programme at Switzerland's most important film festival.

The largest annual city festival in Switzerland with live music, fine food and refreshing drinks.

Stars of the classical scene

Olympic gold medalists and world record holders gather here to provide spectators with sports at their highest level of performance.

The most popular and largest open air festival in Zurich.

"Architecture Stories" from September 13/14, 2025 throughout Switzerland

A music festival for wind music making.

The 5th St. Gallen season, the highlight in the fall and the meeting place for all generations: Switzerland's most popular and largest public fair.