Events in Jura & Three-Lakes - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

Seit einem Jahrhundert engagieren sich Menschen für eine lebendige und vielfältige Einkaufsstrasse im Herzen von Biel.

A festival with a long tradition that illuminates the watchmaking city.

For many, autumn is the best season to explore nature on foot. Experience the bright intense autumn colours in the vineyards on the north bank of Lake Biel.

Do not miss out on the most important agricultural manifestation of the bernese Jura.

Numerous local wines to taste, more than 30 culinary specialities, various concerts, around 30 covered stalls, a funfair and its carousels. The children's day, its games, its tombola and its parade.

Stroll through the cosy town of Büren and be inspired by the wide range of products on offer at the autumn market.

The starting signal for the 45th Stedtlilouf Aarberg will be given on 13 September 2026. Fun for young and old.

Switzerland's largest open-air antiques festival in the magnificent medieval town of Landeron.

The Brocante du Landeron is the biggest open-air antiques fair in Switzerland. It is held every year on the last full weekend in September.

Immerse yourself in Neuchâtel's Harvest Festival: three days of revelry with a flower parade, fireworks and a winegrowers' village in the heart of the city.

The animals are sheared, brushed, adorned with large bells, their heads decorated with a fir tree crowned with flowers. The village is also particularly decorated and flowered for the occasion.

Experience a colorful parade and enjoy a cheerful festival with culinary delights and musical entertainment in the heart of Erlach, a medieval Stedtli on Lake Biel.

A gathering event in the heart of the wine village of Cortaillod to celebrate the end of the grape harvest.

This craft market, the largest in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, takes place in the idyllic setting of the small village of Champoz.

When the autumn sun bathes the vineyards on Lake Biel in warm light at the beginning of October, it's time once again for the Ligerzer Läset-Sunntige.

The closing highlight of the festivities at the lake of Biel.

Biel also celebrates Onion Day. Neumarktplatz is already bustling with activity early in the morning.

The Zibelemärit Aarbärg was organised for the first time in 1972. In addition to the traditional onion and garlic products, clothes, jewellery, wooden items and toys are also on sale.

The festival of St. Martin takes place in the second weekend of November, and the “Revira” on the third weekend. Come and taste the traditional dishes of St.