Piazza Oberwil

During the last week of summer vacation, when the residents of Oberwil return from their vacations, have no special plans for the evening, and the children are getting ready for school, we want to bring a little bit of that vacation spirit back into their homes. People from all over the Leimental region—and anyone who ventures out of the city to the countryside—are warmly welcome. The goal is for Piazza Oberwil to blend into the professional open-air cultural scene and be cosmopolitan—but without losing its village character, becoming a modern village festival for everyone.

Once an event has been successfully held twice, it is stored in the collective memory as a “tradition,” and no one remembers anymore how they used to spend balmy summer evenings. That seems to be the situation in Oberwil: There’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air, a taken-for-granted assumption that the Piazza will now always be there.

So Xenia Fünfschilling and Andreas Daniel Müller have decided to hold the Piazza one more time—and then decide whether the summer stage should indeed become a tradition. Especially now that the municipality has canceled most of its own cultural events for budgetary reasons, they feel a duty to counter this trend with a sociocultural project.

Due to municipal renovation work related to the August 1st celebrations, the Piazza won’t start until Tuesday and will run through Saturday. The culinary offerings will continue to go beyond those of a typical village festival, delighting guests with on-site specialties and an unconventional drink menu. What’s particularly important here is that they’ll be using proper tableware and glasses. This guarantees style, is sustainable, and is highly appreciated by guests.

The 2026 Program

Five evenings, six acts—the Piazza 2026 program offers a wide-ranging overview of the contemporary Swiss music scene.

Kicking things off on Tuesday, August 4, is Tacchi with dialect pop, humor, and depth. His concerts blend song recitals, stand-up comedy, and interactive performances into a lively show that makes you laugh while also touching your heart.

On Wednesday, August 5, Jego brings multi-layered soundscapes ranging from indie-folk to chamber-pop to the stage. With a flexible band lineup featuring eight female musicians, string players, and harmonies, she explores self-doubt, social commentary, and intense emotions—sometimes quiet and melancholic, other times playful and full of exuberance.

On Thursday, August 6, starting at 9 p.m., the Adrian Stern Trio will perform—featuring dialect, strong melodies, and a touch of rock ’n’ roll. An energetic yet personal sound that invites you to listen, get into the groove, and empathize.

On Friday, August 7, starting at 7 p.m., Viola von Scarpatetti and the Tifico Symphony Orchestra will perform together. The 15-piece ensemble has arranged Viola’s subtle chansons specifically for the orchestra—giving the songs a new, orchestral depth. An intimate yet powerful atmosphere that immediately connects with the audience.

To wrap things up on Saturday, August 8, there will be two acts: Starting at 7 p.m., Babüsk will take the stage—four friends from Alsace who, using acoustic instruments, immerse traditional songs, works by Alsatian authors, and their own compositions in the wistful mood of their native culture. Down-to-earth, warm-hearted, and deeply rooted. Starting at 9 p.m., Carrousel will close out the festival with modern pop-folk, French flair, and a warm, infectious energy—emotional, honest, and full of rays of hope, like sunshine after the rain.

The performances will take place outdoors, rain or shine.

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