Events in Lake Neuchâtel - Festivals and musicals

The CDN's 25th anniversary celebrations, launched on 21 February in the presence of Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, will be held throughout the year, including a ‘Valley Festival’ on

The Estivale Open Air is one of the most beautiful music festivals on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel.

Castrum is a multidisciplinary festival taking place in the centre of Yverdon-les-Bains. It takes place from 7 to 10 August 2025.

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

In the middle of August each year, around twenty guest groups, or nearly a hundred musicians and artists, take up residence at Neuchâtel for five days.

The Bénichon Market takes place in the enchanting setting of the medieval town, along the rue du Château and the rue des Granges.

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.

A unique experience that embodies Neuchâtel's gastronomic traditions

For a weekend, the medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac becomes the largest open-air playground! An entire weekend devoted to fun and discovery awaits players from 3 to 13 years old.

Festi'neuch Neuchâtel openair Festival's programme includes the latest hits from the worlds of rock, pop, reggae, world music and electro.