Federal Folk Music Festival 2027
Overview
Intro
Federal Folk Music Festival with music performances, parades, markets, entertainment in the marquee, workshops, exhibitions, parade, culinary delights and socializing.
From 9 to 12 September 2027, the 15th Federal Folk Music Festival in the idyllic market town of Altstätten in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley will focus on cultivating the cultural heritage of Swiss folk music. The festival will be complemented by suitable supporting events, culinary delights and conviviality - as well as modern approaches that characterize folk music as a lively and versatile cultural form.
The festival thrives on musical performances in the pubs and traditional parlors throughout the town. The event is accompanied by a gala evening of folk music, various markets in the historic alleyways, entertainment in the marquee and a large parade on Sunday.
The 2027 Federal Folk Music Festival sees itself as a festival of encounters and living tradition. Here, guests will experience the cultural heritage in all its facets: approachable, diverse and authentic. Lectures, concerts, workshops and exhibitions ensure a varied musical experience for all generations.
Thursday, September 9, 2027
19.30 hrs cozy festive atmosphere with Stubete
Friday, September 10, 2027
14.00, opening ceremony
from 15.00, folk culture market
from 3.00 pm, traditional and new folk music throughout the old town
from 15.00, start of the musical performances in the pubs
19.30, "Gala evening of folk music"
24.00 hrs, midnight events
Saturday, September 11, 2027
from 9.00 am, start of the musical performances in the pubs
from 09.00, traditional and new folk music throughout the Old Town
from 10.00 am, folk culture market
from 10.00 am, culinary and craft market
24.00 hrs, midnight events
Sunday, September 12, 2027
from 09.00, traditional and new folk music throughout the old town
9.30 am, ceremony with ecumenical church service
from 10.00 am, folk culture market
from 10.00 am, culinary and craft market
11.30 a.m., lunch banquet
14.00, big parade through the old town
17.00 hrs, cozy festival finale with Stubete
More at www.altstaetten27.ch.
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| Location |
Altstadt 9450 Altstätten SG Switzerland |
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| Event Homepage | https://www.altstaetten27.ch/ |
| Price |
Admission is free of charge! Tickets for the concert performances and the big parade are available in advance or on site.
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| Opening hours |
Jeudi, 09.09.2027 17h au dimanche, 12.09.2027 17h
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Event dates
- 09 September 2027