Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

A herd of about 50 blackneck goats passes through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening.

Schlemmen und feiern an der Bundesfeier. Dazu gibt es musikalische Unterhaltung und eine traditionelle Festrede mit Esther Friedli, Ständerätin Kanton St. Gallen.

Städtlifest in Ilanz.

The annual appointment for experienced hunters or simple amateurs looking for a crush.

A village festival organized by the local clubs.

The Saaner Brocante & Market will take place again in the village of Saanen.

A funfair where all Payerne from the outside and from here meet together in Friendship and Brotherhood.

Join us as Cowgirls and Cowboys bring the Western village to life on the station mat, cool country music lifts the spirits, surrounded by a beautiful mountain world and happy faces ;)

More than 50 international performers transform Brunnen into a vast open-air stage – with 200 shows, two circus tents, and culinary delights from around the world.

Die traditionelle Elmer Chilbi wird jedes Jahr von den Elmer Dorfvereinen organisiert.

Inferno Triathlon

Mountain bike multi-stage race

Die grösste Chilbi am See bietet Platz für ca. 40 Chilbigeschäfte. Dazu kommen über 100 auswärtige und einheimische Markt- und Verpflegungsstände.

The Wiiprob takes place at the end of August in the cloister of the Museum zu Allerheiligen in Schaffhausen.

Paradise with a hidden bottom? – The Upper Engadine in the works of Giovanni Segantini, Samuele Giovanoli and Friedrich Nietzsche.

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

A tradition of Fribourg during which food and conviviality between family and friends are at the heart of the programme.

Zum 16. Mal treffen sich nationale und internationale Alphornbläser:innen, Fahnenschwinger:innen am Flumserberg. Jeder kann an beiden oder auch nur an einem Tag teilnehmen.

Am 29.–30. August 2026 wird Augusta Raurica lebendig: römische Soldaten, Gladiatoren, Tänzer, Handwerker und antike Speisen warten beim grössten Römerfest der Schweiz.

The 25th edition of the National Park Bike Marathon.

Das grösste Römerfest der Schweiz

On Sunday, 30 August 2026, Lugano PasSteggia returns – a scenic food and wine walk designed to explore the Lugano region.

Die ZOM 2026 in Wetzikon bietet regionales Gewerbe, Genuss, Unterhaltung, Begegnungen und Highlights für Gross und Klein. Vom 2. bis 6. September. Infos: zom-messe.ch

Wo Musik etwas riskiert.

A prestigious golf tournament featuring four days of intense competition, a Pro-Am, an exclusive VIP experience and the vibrant "Matterhorn Village".

PerBacco! Bellinzona's Harvest Festival is more than just grape harvest and wine: it's an invitation to discover the heart of the city.

The international mountain race between Langwies and Arosa has developed into an event known far beyond the Swiss borders in recent years.

10. Simmentaler Festival Wann: 3.-6. September 2026 Wo: TEC Parkplatz, Oberriedstrasse 15, Lenk im Simmental

From 4 to 6 September 2026, the Ascona Polo Cup returns, the unmissable event that reaches its 16th edition this year.

The long-awaited Braderie d'Aigle is back for a weekend of madness!

Experience a culinary journey through the Zähringen town of Murten.

From 4 to 6 September 2026, Campo Marzio in Lugano will turn into a vibrant meeting place for food lovers, culture enthusiasts and families.

The fall golf tournament week takes place on the Riederalp.

Triathlon Locarno is set in the stunning scenery of Lake Maggiore. Different races for every level of sports ambition will take place over two days.

Experience the "Züglete" up close. On this day, farmers will drive their cows down from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess".

A traditional event