Events - Customs and traditions

The highlight of the Schwyz cultural year takes place for the seventh time: a total of 136 cultural events take place over three days at 27 locations during the popular cultural weekend.

The most eventful marketplace in Eastern Switzerland

The 2026 Tulip Festival: Immerse yourself in the world of “Tales and Legends” this year from March 27 to May 11.

The spring Luna Park is back at the Place de l'Etang in the Jura district.

Join Slow Up Ticino, a traffic-free day dedicated to fun! Travel 50 km between Bellinzona and Locarno by bike, on foot, or on rollerblades. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, entertainment, and refreshments.

Swiss wrestling in the loveliest of settings: The Brienz Wrestling Section invites you.

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

The "Aarberger Puce" was launched in April 1977 by a handful of idealists and about two dozen antiques dealers.

A colorful event for young and old: children's entertainment, goods and crafts market, medieval gastronomy, jugglers, minstrels, shows - medieval times to marvel at and experience!

Meeting place and marketplace for business, society and culture.

On the programme during these few days of celebration: Guggens, DJ's, bars, costumes and a Carna'Kids afternoon with magic, face painting and dance shows.

On Appeenzeller Striichmusigtag, the focus is on Appenzell string music.

The Farm moves to the town of Estavayer-le-Lac! Come and recharge your batteries to celebrate the return of fine days.

The nautical experience and pleasure weekend at Romanshorn harbor

Unique wine event at the beginning of spring in Valais!

Cattle shows 2026

agrischa is the festival of Graubünden agriculture: for two days, the focus is on animals, products and people - living agriculture, diverse, genuine and tangible.

Discover the Nidwaldner GenussMarkt in Spittelgasse near the village square in Stans.

During the annual SlowUp event, 33 km of roads around Lake Morat and through Avenches are closed to vehicles for cyclists, rollerbladers and walkers to enjoy!

Alljährlich am letzten Sonntag im April (Pandemiezeiten ausgenommen) versammeln sich alle stimmberechtigten Frauen und Männer mit Wohnsitz in Appenzell I.Rh.

Experience, discover, connect - the Baden Wine Days focus on enjoyment, community and history in the city of culture and spas.

The wine cellars of German-speaking Switzerland open their doors. Over 190 wineries from all over German-speaking Switzerland invite you to visit their vineyards and taste their wines.

Wine enthusiasts experience unforgettable tastings with direct exchanges at Lake Biel.

Festival with local market and entertainment in Bellelay, the birthplace of the famous cheese.

Over 100 participants show everyday life in the late Middle Ages.

Entdecke die Deutschschweizer Weinvielfalt.

Every first Friday of the month, the shops, theatres, galleries, restaurants and bars in Biel's old town come alive.

Themed tour for individual guests: Join us on a guided tour through carnival Lucerne.

Diverse Aussteller und traditioneller Warenmarkt.

In the heart of spring, a rendez-vous where local produce is shared and encounters are savoured around asparagus!

In addition to the Bernese Cantonal Wrestling Festival (July 13), the Emmental Wrestling Festival also takes place in Langnau a week beforehand.

Die IG Dorffest Oltingen präsentiert in Zusammenarbeit mit der IG Lebendige Traditionen BL (IG-LT BL) erstmals die ganze Palette der Volkskultur im Kanton Basel-Landschaft an einem Dorffest.

Auf beiden Seiten des Rheins führt der familienfreundliche slowUp vorbei am Fuss des Fürstenschlosses durch Liechtenstein und auf der Schweizer Seite durch die Region Werdenberg.

Dive into a gourmet atmosphere at the Cheese Festival!

Das Tanzfest Rapperswil-Jona verwandelt die Stadt in eine Bühne für Tanz und Begegnung. Mit Performances, Kursen und einem gemeinsamen Flashmob.

The Fête de la Danse returns to Vevey and La Tour-de-Peilz from May 7 to 10, 2026.