Events - Carnival Events 2026/27

Traditionell wird am 11.11. die Fasnacht eröffnet.

Rudolf's Christmas Market from November 20 - December 23

Der legendäre Fasnachtsball der Stifeliryter Muri

In Estavayer-le-Lac, it is a tradition, you don't burn the winter man to make the cold season go away: you burn the perch !

Jedes Jahr lockt die Thuner Fasnacht rund 30'000 begeisterte Besucherinnen und Besucher in die Thuner Innenstadt. Das bunte Treiben ist kostenlos, der Kauf einer Plakette jedoch Ehrensache.

In the middle of winter, when the days are short and cold, Estavayer-le-Lac wakes up to the thundering sound of the Guggenmusiks for a wildly agitated weekend !

Woher kommt dieser Brauch und welche Bedeutung hat er? Fastnacht ist die Nacht vor der Fastenzeit. Darauf deutet auch der Ausdruck «carne vale», Fleisch, lebe wohl!

Colorful costumes, music, and lots of fun: Come celebrate Carnival with Molly and us on the ice rink.

The traditional Wiler Fastnacht starts on Wednesday and ends on Sunday with the big carnival parade through the town. Children's masked ball, court jester's ball, monster concert & endless parties.

Die Oltner-Fasnacht mit ihren vielen Traditionen lädt sie vom 03. -09. Februar 2027 nach Olten ein.

A visit to the Altstätter Fasnacht is a special experience.

The Bellinzona Carnival, better known as Rabadan, has been one of the major events in Ticino for over 150 years.

The Sion Carnival is one of the city's biggest annual events.

Solothurn is a wonderful city with a heart and a great tradition. The fifth season, the carnival, is particularly close to the hearts of the people of Solothurn.

To the 5th season

The Kasbahfest (Gätsch) in Brig is the biggest carnival event in Upper Valais

Imagine... For six days, the town of Monthey is transformed into an open-air theater, vibrant with color, sound and emotion.

The Lucerne Carnival is the largest annual event in the city of Lucerne.

The traditional Carnival of Fribourg with a big parade in the old town.

Noisy hustle and bustle, colorfully disguised characters and exuberant atmosphere

Der legendäre Fantasienball des TV Muri!

Ab 18:41 Uhr beginnen die Guggenkonzerte. Speaker führen mit interessanten Informationen über die Guggen durch den Abend. Während rund 4 Stunden geben alle ihr musikalisches Können zum Besten.

Nach dem Umzug treffen sich alle kleinen Fasnächtler:innen auf dem Zähringerplatz. Mit musikalischer Guggenunterhaltung, Spiel, Spass, Konfetti, Tee und Zvieri verbringen sie den Nachmittag.

Gidio Hosestoss parade followed by carnival activities

Gidio Hosestoss parade followed by carnival activities

Gidio Hosestoss parade followed by carnival activities

The third largest carnival in Switzerland!

The four most beautiful days of the year!

Brandons of Payerne are one of the oldest carnivals in Switzerland. A weekend per year in Payerne, the madness is not only authorized, but also recommended...

"We make Zurich colorful" The motto of Züri-Carneval 2026 and the accompanying plaque reflect the diversity, openness and tolerance with which carnival is celebrated in Zurich.

The biggest event in the Basel region and undoubtedly the annual highlight in Liestal is the Chienbäse procession, which transforms the "Stedtli" into a blazing inferno at the beginning of carnival.

On Funkensonntag, Gidio Hosenstoss is burned in a huge bonfire.

The Basel Fasnacht Carnival begins on the Monday following Ash Wednesday and signals three days of exceptional fun.

After the cold days, the sun and spring should return. That is why the Chäppelihäx dances around the Funggefüür with the Tüüfel and her many accompanying witches and guests until late into the night.

Masked balls, processions, lit torches, funny floats, Guggenmusik, and other activities fill the streets of these medieval towns during a weekend.

The traditional Chalandamarz parade through Bever takes place on March 1st.