1st August 2026 in Nyon!
Overview
Intro
Ecumenical celebration, popular aperitif, official part, fireworks and bonfire are on the programme for this festive day!
**PROGRAMME**
From 10.15 am – Esplanade des Marronniers
* Ecumenical service
* Refreshments offered to the public
From 7.30 pm – Esplanade des Marronniers
* Refreshments for the public, courtesy of the Town Council
* Musical entertainment by the Town Band
* Flags handed out to children
8.25 pm – Official proceedings
* Ringing of the bells at the synagogue and the Catholic church
* Musical opening by the Municipal Brass Band
* Reading of the Federal Pact of 1291 by Ms Nina Eggert, Chair of the Municipal Council
* Singing of the Patriotic Prayer
* Message from the Pastoral Council of the Churches of Nyon, by Reverend Kevin Bonzon (EERV)
* Patriotic address by Mayor Olivier Riesen
* National anthem
Around 9.15 pm
* Procession led by the Municipal Brass Band to the Place des Fêtes de Rive
* Route: Route du Cordon, Quais Louis-Bonnard and des Alpes, Rue de Rive
* Traffic will be halted whilst the procession passes
From 9.30 pm – Place des Fêtes de Rive
* Refreshment bar
* Food stalls
* Dance and live music
* Evening organised in collaboration with the Groupement des sociétés du lac (GSL)
10.15 pm
* Fireworks
* Bonfire
End 01.00 am
* The festivities will take place on the Esplanade des Marronniers or, in the event of rain, at the Salle Communale in Perdtemps.
* Open to all
| Contact address |
Place des maronniers
1260 Nyon ville@nyon.ch |
|---|---|
| Location |
Place des maronniers 1260 Nyon Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.nyon.ch/agenda/1er-aout-2026-a-nyon-11757 |
| Price |
For all :
* Free entrance : Free
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Event dates
- 01 August 2026