Events in Bern Region - Festivals and musicals

The Lake Thun Festival presents the internationally successful Disney musical on the lake stage - in front of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Die Freilichtspiele Moosegg bringen den bekannten Stoff in einer neuen Bühnenfassung auf die Bühne, die Gotthelfs Geschichte mit Volkstümlichkeit erzählt und gleichzeitig den Bogen ins Heute schlägt.

The big names of the classical music scene do the honors.

In summer, Moosegg is transformed into a place of pilgrimage for theater fans. Plays are performed in the open air on the forest stage.

Enjoy the open-air program in a historical scenery in the moat of Murten.

Live music, DJs, food stands, bouncy castle, tombola, torchlight procession and August 1st bonfire – a family-friendly summer festival right on Lake Biel.

With James Blunt, Patent Ochsner, Milky Chance, Pegasus and many more

On August 1st, Grindelwald celebrates the Swiss National Day with traditional music, local specialties and a lively festive atmosphere.

Swiss National Day Celebrations

Die traditionelle 1. Augustfeier der Stadt Biel findet in diesem Jahr erneut auf dem Areal des Lakelive Festivals beim Strandbad statt. Die Bevölkerung ist eingeladen, sich ab 12.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, the Alphorn Meeting will take place on the Männlichen.

FahrAway · Lucy & Lucky Loop · La Lune Bleu

Dance, laugh, love! For three days, street artists from all over the world turn Bern’s Old Town into a colorful hustle and bustle.

The largest annual city festival in Switzerland with live music, fine food and refreshing drinks.

The local associations invite to a charming Party in the streets of the cozy old town. The visitor can expect culinary danties surrounded by good entertainment.

August 10 to August 31 | Family The Murten Classics summer festival is an open-air festival dedicated to classical music.

Theatre performance in the castle courtyard of Nidau - inspired by a true story from the 19th century.

The third edition of the LAC NOIR Schwarzsee Festival will take place again from 21 - 23 August 2025.

Musikgenuss am Seaside Festival in der Spiezer Bucht

An intercultural festival with music, dance and culinary delights from Latin America. Open to all - lively, diverse and community-building

The Swiss Chamber Music Festival is a ten-day festival for the top young talent in chamber music.

A music party with food & drinks

Every year, Europe's leading country event brings the big stars of the country scene to the stage and celebrates the West through and through.

The Thun Water Magic takes place daily from September 26 to October 26, 2025, whatever the weather. The event is open to all visitors free of charge.

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.

During three days you can immerse yourself in the Christmas magic in the medieval town of Murten. More than 90 stalls offer visitors specialties, tastings and a variety of Christmas items and crafts.

New Year's Eve in Grindelwald promises an unforgettable celebration with music, tradition and a spectacular drone show.

At midnight, just in time for the turn of the year, you can marvel at the big fireworks over the lake.

During 12 days, the Old Town of Murten is going to turn into a lighting show of superlatives.

During nine days, concerts will be held at the churches in Saanen and Rougemont as well as in the chapel of Gstaad.

The Swiss Wind Band Association (SBV) is delighted to present Biel/Bienne as the venue for the 2026 Federal Music Festival.

The biggest rock festival in Switzerland in Interlaken

A festival by Bern for Bern: During the "Bärner Stadtfescht", the alleys and squares between the railway station and Nydeggbrücke are transformed into a colourful festival mile.

An impressive truck mile, cool bikes, super music and unique atmosphere for modern cowboys and other cozy people!