Overview

  • Date

    26. November - 23. December 2026

    Thu 11:00 - 01:00
    Fri 11:00 - 01:30
    Sat 11:00 - 01:30
    Sun 11:00 - 21:00
    Mon 01:00
    Tue 01:00
    Wed 11:00 - 23:00

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The event that will brighten up your year-end in Fribourg

From 26 November to 23 December 2026, on Place Georges-Python, immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere where human warmth meets the enchantment of the festive season.

Nova is a shooting star, a luminous guide that lights up the hearts of the people of Fribourg through moments of sharing and conviviality.

Whether with friends, family, or alone, let yourself be carried away by activities for all ages, lively evenings, and delightful moments. Find all the events here.

A fondue pint, private chalets for rent, an ice rink... Come and experience a moment out of time, where every corner of the square warms the souls and makes the spirit of Christmas shine. Nova is an experience not to be missed, an essential gathering to celebrate the end of the year together.

Event information

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Contact address
1700 Fribourg
Location Case postale
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
Event Homepage https://fribourg.ch/en/fribourg/events/nova/
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Event dates

  • 26 November 2026
  • 27 November 2026
  • 28 November 2026
  • 29 November 2026
  • 30 November 2026
  • 01 December 2026
  • 02 December 2026
  • 03 December 2026
  • 04 December 2026
  • 05 December 2026
  • 06 December 2026
  • 07 December 2026
  • 08 December 2026
  • 09 December 2026
  • 10 December 2026
  • 11 December 2026
  • 12 December 2026
  • 13 December 2026
  • 14 December 2026
  • 15 December 2026
  • 16 December 2026
  • 17 December 2026
  • 18 December 2026
  • 19 December 2026
  • 20 December 2026
  • 21 December 2026
  • 22 December 2026
  • 23 December 2026

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Date

26. November - 23. December 2026

Thu 11:00 - 01:00
Fri 11:00 - 01:30
Sat 11:00 - 01:30
Sun 11:00 - 21:00
Mon 01:00
Tue 01:00
Wed 11:00 - 23:00

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