SunIce Festival UNMASK THE SUN The iconic SunIce Festival, known for its electrifying winter festival in the snowy mountains of St. Moritz, is expanding to the shores of Ascona. Find out more about: + SunIce Festival
classicAscona (Nr. 81 by Fondazione Settimane Musicali Ascona) <strong>classicAscona</strong>(81st edition – Settimane Musicali Ascona Foundation)<strong>18 September – 10 October 2026 | Ascona, Locarno and surroundings</strong> Find out more about: + classicAscona (Nr. 81 by Fondazione Settimane Musicali Ascona)
Traditions-Wuchunänd Bettmeralp Inschi Choscht, inschers Handwärch, inschi Traditione! Find out more about: + Traditions-Wuchunänd Bettmeralp
The Poulpe Festival The Poulpe Festival is taking over the centre of Payerne for its 5th edition. Find out more about: + The Poulpe Festival
Medieval festival Chainmail, armour and swords... The rose city transports its visitors to the Middle Ages for an entire weekend. Find out more about: + Medieval festival
Bachfischet Der Bachfischet ist der älteste heute noch gelebte Brauch der Schweiz. Find out more about: + Bachfischet
20 Hours Music Romont Every two years, on a Saturday in September, the medieval town is transformed into a concert festival: 45 minutes to seduce, musical genres as diverse as ever in a variety of venues. Find out more about: + 20 Hours Music Romont
Rock ta désalpe de Serin Rock ta désalpe de Serin with Paul Mac Bonvin on Saturday, September 19, 2026 Find out more about: + Rock ta désalpe de Serin
Fête des Vendanges de Russin 2026 Fête des Vendanges de Russin. Good wine, local produce, concerts and entertainment. Find out more about: + Fête des Vendanges de Russin 2026
Ascona Classic Car Award On September 19 and 20 the event "Concorso d’eleganza" will take place under the autumn sun of Ascona, which according to the “Zürich Classic Award” organizer Christoph Lehmann represents the best Find out more about: + Ascona Classic Car Award
15. Filme für die Erde Festival im Stattkino und im Neubad in Luzern Am 19. und 20. September 2025 zeigt das Filme für die Erde Festival inspirierende und eindrückliche Umweltdokumentarfilme im Stattkino und im Neubad in Luzern. Find out more about: + 15. Filme für die Erde Festival im Stattkino und im Neubad in Luzern
Alpine Parade in Klosters Monbiel 2026 Cows and goats return to the valley during the traditional Alpabzug (alpine descent) – accompanied by a folk festival for guests and locals. Find out more about: + Alpine Parade in Klosters Monbiel 2026
Grape harvest festival The grape harvest festival takes place each September in the charming village of Praz. Find out more about: + Grape harvest festival
Japan Matsuri – Japanese Festival Japan lands in Bellinzona! Find out more about: + Japan Matsuri – Japanese Festival
Urnäsch farmers' market with alp departure Experience customs, tradition and craftsmanship at the traditional farmers' market in Urnäsch. Find out more about: + Urnäsch farmers' market with alp departure
ALPABFAHRT ERINGER The traditional Alpine descent with the crowning of the Alpine Queen and traditional country music is a highlight. Find out more about: + ALPABFAHRT ERINGER
Equus Helveticus 2026 The Avenches National Equestrian Institute (IENA) organise an equestrian festival for all horse lovers. Find out more about: + Equus Helveticus 2026
World Band Festival Lucerne A music festival for wind music making. Find out more about: + World Band Festival Lucerne
Alpen Challenge Europe's most beautiful cycling marathon. The routes of the Alpine Challenge lead over the most famous passes of Graubünden. No wonder it is considered one of the most challenging races in the Alps. Find out more about: + Alpen Challenge
slowUp Basel-Dreiland As its name says, the longest of all slowUp leads through tree countries and the heart of Basel town. Find out more about: + slowUp Basel-Dreiland
Strada in festa - Bellinzona Market - Giubiasco 2,350 meters to meet, get to know each other, relax, and have fun. This is the spirit that animates the "Strada in Festa" event. Find out more about: + Strada in festa - Bellinzona Market - Giubiasco
Sheep fair and alpine cattle descent in Jaun This fair takes place every year on the Monday of the Federal Fast (Jeûne fédéral). Find out more about: + Sheep fair and alpine cattle descent in Jaun
International festival of organ music Fribourg The 28th edition of the International festival of organ music Fribourg Find out more about: + International festival of organ music Fribourg
Wega - The Thurgau Trade Fair The Wega is the highlight of the Thurgau autumn and offers a colorful variety of exhibition booths and a rich entertainment program during six days. Find out more about: + Wega - The Thurgau Trade Fair
Zurich Film Festival Platform for the most promising new filmmakers from around the world. Find out more about: + Zurich Film Festival
Sagra dell'uva The festival is one of the most important events in the region. Find out more about: + Sagra dell'uva
Flea-Market Festival Switzerland's largest open-air antiques festival in the magnificent medieval town of Landeron. Find out more about: + Flea-Market Festival
Antique Market 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. Find out more about: + Antique Market
Grape Harvest Festival 2026 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. Find out more about: + Grape Harvest Festival 2026
Schlagerparade Chur For 25 years, Hossamobiles have been parading through Chur, delighting young and old. Find out more about: + Schlagerparade Chur
«Chölbi» in Appenzell Besuchen Sie die Appenzeller «Chölbi» vom Samstag 27. bis Montag 29. September 2025 beim Zielparkplatz. Find out more about: + «Chölbi» in Appenzell
22° Festival della Castagna 3 weeks of colour, aroma, taste; these are the ingredients of the 22° Festival della Castagna, which will present the diversity of the Bergell chestnut with over 50 events. Find out more about: + 22° Festival della Castagna
21st Entlebuch alpine descent Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen, dairymen and various folklore groups, make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim. Find out more about: + 21st Entlebuch alpine descent
"Désalpe" festival 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. Find out more about: + "Désalpe" festival
Désalpe in Charmey "Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities. Find out more about: + Désalpe in Charmey