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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.

<strong>classicAscona</strong>(81st edition – Settimane Musicali Ascona Foundation)<strong>18 September – 10 October 2026 | Ascona, Locarno and surroundings</strong>

Inschi Choscht, inschers Handwärch, inschi Traditione!

The Poulpe Festival is taking over the centre of Payerne for its 5th edition.

Chainmail, armour and swords... The rose city transports its visitors to the Middle Ages for an entire weekend.

Der Bachfischet ist der älteste heute noch gelebte Brauch der Schweiz.

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.

Rock ta désalpe de Serin with Paul Mac Bonvin on Saturday, September 19, 2026

Fête des Vendanges de Russin. Good wine, local produce, concerts and entertainment.

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

Am 19. und 20. September 2025 zeigt das Filme für die Erde Festival inspirierende und eindrückliche Umweltdokumentarfilme im Stattkino und im Neubad in Luzern.

Cows and goats return to the valley during the traditional Alpabzug (alpine descent) – accompanied by a folk festival for guests and locals.

The grape harvest festival takes place each September in the charming village of Praz.

Japan lands in Bellinzona!

Experience customs, tradition and craftsmanship at the traditional farmers' market in Urnäsch.

The traditional Alpine descent with the crowning of the Alpine Queen and traditional country music is a highlight.

The Avenches National Equestrian Institute (IENA) organise an equestrian festival for all horse lovers.

A music festival for wind music making.

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.

As its name says, the longest of all slowUp leads through tree countries and the heart of Basel town.

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.

The original form of hornussen.

This fair takes place every year on the Monday of the Federal Fast (Jeûne fédéral).

The 28th edition of the International festival of organ music Fribourg

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.

Platform for the most promising new filmmakers from around the world.

The festival is one of the most important events in the region.

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.

For 25 years, Hossamobiles have been parading through Chur, delighting young and old.

Besuchen Sie die Appenzeller «Chölbi» vom Samstag 27. bis Montag 29. September 2025 beim Zielparkplatz.

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.

Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen, dairymen and various folklore groups, make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim.

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.

"Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities.