Karl Walser : Une carrière de peintre Célèbre créateur de décors et de costumes de théâtre, membre de la Sécession berlinoise, peintre muraliste sollicité pour les villas cossues et illustrateur de livres d’éditeurs renommés : la Find out more about: + Karl Walser : Une carrière de peintre
First Friday Every first Friday of the month, the shops, theatres, galleries, restaurants and bars in Biel's old town come alive. Find out more about: + First Friday
Federal Music Festival 2026 The Swiss Wind Music Association (SBV) is delighted to announce Biel as the venue for the 2026 Swiss Music Festival. Find out more about: + Federal Music Festival 2026
plusQ'île Festival The weeklong plusQ’île festival takes place in a spot with no kind of infrastructure - other than the tents and camping cars that accommodate artists in this open-to-all village setting. Find out more about: + plusQ'île Festival
Biel's Running Days The Biel Running Days are Biel’s largest sporting event. The competition includes races over different distances and attracts a great many visitors from near and far. Find out more about: + Biel's Running Days
Biel Braderie The legendary Biel summer festival par excellence! Every year it attracts around 100,000 visitors from near and far to Biel. Find out more about: + Biel Braderie
Pod'Ring The summer festival in Biel's old town is the cultural week of the region. The Pod'Ring invites laughter, dancing and enjoyment. In the afternoon, the square is a playground for young and old. Find out more about: + Pod'Ring
International Chess Festival The Biel Chess Festival, uninterrupted for over half a century, is a cornerstone of international chess. Find out more about: + International Chess Festival
Onion Market Biel also celebrates Onion Day. Neumarktplatz is already bustling with activity early in the morning. Find out more about: + Onion Market
Christmas Market Biel Every year, young and old alike are in a festive and meditative mood as the festive season approaches. Celebrate the festivities at one of the region's traditional St. Find out more about: + Christmas Market Biel