Events in Bern Region - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

Switzerland's largest open-air antiques festival in the magnificent medieval town of Landeron.

Lots of cheese, folk performances, petting zoo and other highlights

Saturday, September 26, 2026 Big Festival with Live Music BBQ starting at 5:30 p.m. and live music starting at 6:00 p.m. featuring FRANCOIS, the one-man band from South Africa.

Zauberhafter Alpabzug in Plaffeien: Tausend festlich geschmückte Tiere, ein lebendiges Dorf mit Markt und Unterhaltung sowie die einzigartige Atmosphäre eines traditionsreichen Festes.

Experience a colorful parade and enjoy a cheerful festival with culinary delights and musical entertainment in the heart of Erlach, a medieval Stedtli on Lake Biel.

Am 26. September gibt es im Bälliz in Thun eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

Sunday, September 27, 2026 Chästeilet Starting at 10:00 a.m. Dividend payment for “Cow Shares” | Folk performances | Stone-throwing contest | Gourmet market | Festival food stands | Alpine horns | Traditional costume group | Cheese-making demonstration

Pixel. Pinsel. Popkultur.

Huttwil wird zum Paradies für Käsefans: Schweizer Spezialitäten degustieren, Produzenten treffen und echte Marktstimmung mit Musik, Handwerk und regionalem Genuss erleben.

Am 3. und 4. Oktober gibt es auf dem Brunnenplatz in Huttwil eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

The festival full of tradition and culture.

Cattle show in Grindelwald.

The closing highlight of the festivities at the lake of Biel.

At around 150 stands, the organisers try to offer you the most varied, colorful and exciting Märit offers possible.

An exciting arts and crafts market with around 150 booths.

Biel also celebrates Onion Day. Neumarktplatz is already bustling with activity early in the morning.

The Zibelemärit Aarbärg was organised for the first time in 1972. In addition to the traditional onion and garlic products, clothes, jewellery, wooden items and toys are also on sale.

Am 31. Oktober gibt es auf dem Waisenhausplatz in Bern eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

Welcome to the funfair in Interlaken! Immerse yourself in a world of fun and excitement. Enjoy the variety of market stalls and culinary delights.

The truffle and its unique aroma will be back on the weekend of 14-15 November 2026 in Murten. Come and meet the 22 exhibitors and let yourself be enchanted by this product of excellence.

The Zibelemärit is a traditional folk festival held on the fourth Monday of every November.

Experience a culinary journey through the Zähringen town of Murten.