Events in Gstaad

Menuhin Festival Gstaad brings international classical music to the Saanenland every summer. Over 60 concerts combine top-class artists, up-and-coming talent and special venues.

Neapolitan pizza in the Alps at The Alpina Gstaad.

Thomas Hampson, since 2026 the head of the Vocal Academy, guides with great stylistic authority through the American music of the first half of the 20th century – shaped by classical music, jazz,

Experience the open-air theater "Soldat Vögeli" in the idyllic Lätzgüetli in Saanenmöser and immerse yourself in a moving story full of courage, friendship, and humanity.

The «royal» game captivates the spectators every year with top-ranking players and very tough competition for the sought-after world ranking points.

We are starting the third summer with the Bike Bar & Restaurant "Free Wheelie" From June 11 to September 11, 2026, we will be back with e-bikes, mini trail & burgers every Thursday for you!

Piguet in Gstaad: The Art of Expertise

Marie Sophie Hauzel makes her festival debut with a colorful, virtuosic program that blends Liszt's and Bartók's Hungarian temperament with Ginastera's Argentine passion – a lively dialogue full of

Das Festival präsentiert Puccinis La bohème konzertant – mit Star-Tenor Benjamin Bernheim, Carolina López Moreno und Sandra Hamaoui, begleitet vom hauseigenen Orchester.

Guided village-tour of Gstaad with a professional local guide. Meeting point is every Friday at 10 am at the tourist office Gstaad.

Ein nordisch geprägter Abend in Gstaad: Das Royal Danish Orchestra debütiert mit Abrahamsen, dirigiert von Marie Jacquot – einst Tennis‑Talent, heute Star am Pult.

Ilva Eigus returns to Gstaad as an extraordinary young talent – with a program that combines Brahms' "Thuner Sonata" and Tchaikovsky's violin concerto inspired by Lake Geneva.

Khatia Buniatishvili kehrt 2026 nach Gstaad zurück: ein emotionales, virtuoses Programm von Schumann bis Liszt – voller Poesie, Kraft und brillanter Leidenschaft.

Step into a world where the light-heartedness of summer meets the majestic splendour of the Swiss Alps.

Enjoy a delightful Sunday at the Hotel des Alpes in Saanenmöser.

Children and young people from the Saanenland bring Coppélia to the stage as an imaginative, exciting theater full of music and dance – a captivating play between illusion and reality, in which they

For the first time this summer, under the renowned direction of Thomas Hampson, the students of the Vocal Academy present the audience with a first glimpse into the repertoire they have worked on

Ein Starpianist trifft auf einen jungen Geiger der russischen Schule. Nach Prokofjews ergreifender Violinsonate zeigt Daniil Trifonov mit 24 Präludien ein eindrucksvolles Panorama aller Tonarten.

The "Gstaad Cultural Encounters" are a series of curated cultural evenings at the Gstaad Yacht Club.

At just 13, pianist Martina Meola is one of the most remarkable talents of her generation. At the Menuhin Festival Gstaad, she performs works by Chopin and Liszt in Saanen.

Sebastian Knauer creates a musical journey from Mozart's nocturnal pause, through Schubert's poetry and Beethoven's "Moonlight," to Satie's silence and Gershwin's sparkling metropolis – an evening

After an initial song evening, the students of the Vocal Academy once again take to the stage – this time together with their new mentor, the American baritone Thomas Hampson.

On the way, participants can expect a musical moment – played live. Nature becomes the stage. Registration deadline: August 21, 2026

Thomas Hampson präsentiert seine tiefe Mahler‑Leidenschaft live – gemeinsam mit Vasily Petrenko und dem Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, einem traditionsreichen Partner des Festivals.

Mountain restaurant with breathtaking views, live music, and great food!

On August 28 and 29, 2026, the Bar Festival in the Schönried gym will bring the atmosphere to a boil - be there and celebrate with us!

Petrenko und das Royal Philharmonic Orchestra widmen sich einem glanzvollen Tschaikowsky‑Abend mit Abduraimov – ergänzt durch Tscherepnins farbenreiche Bühnenmusik.

On August 29, 2026, the holiday region Gstaad welcomes hiking friends from all over Switzerland on the national hiking day.

The WoW (World of Words) Gstaad International Literature Festival takes place on August 29 & 30 in the picturesque Gstaad.

A colorful encounter between two young talents: The Valencian saxophonist Sira Pellicer and the Moscow-born pianist Dmitry Batalov – both trained in Switzerland – come together here as a vibrant

One of the most famous musicians from Switzerland. With his charismatic stage presence and authentic sound, he creates special musical moments.

Change of Perspective – Understanding through Experience Life stories that move and foster understanding for people with disabilities through self-experience Goals and Content:

Ein musikalisches Vergnügen für alle: Prokofjews *Peter und der Wolf* im Festival‑Zelt, erzählt vom Intendanten und gespielt vom Royal Philharmonic Orchestra unter Vasily Petrenko.

The Rollorama is a skatepark that opens its doors for 2 weeks each year, in September. Admission to the Rollorama is free.

Experience yoga on the spectacular sun terrace amidst the breathtaking mountain scenery of Gstaad!

Every last Sunday of the month, our Asian Brunch awaits you at Restaurant Müli.