Events in Zurich Region - Customs and traditions

The largest medieval spectacle in Switzerland: jousting tournaments, goods and crafts market, medieval gastronomy, jugglers, minstrels - the Middle Ages to marvel at and experience!

After eight years, Zurich's largest wrestling festival will once again be held in Knonaueramt on May 17, 2026.

We are looking forward to a festive day with exciting competitions, living customs and a convivial get-together.

Every year on the last weekend in June, Winterthur's heart beats faster for three days. - over 100,000 festival guests experience Winterthur's spirit of community.

Zug's lakeside promenade is transformed into the most beautiful meeting place of the summer. Once again the meeting place for the people of Zug.

Traditionelle Bundesfeier in Rapperswil-Jona mit Musik, Essen und festlicher Atmosphäre. Ein Treffpunkt für die Bevölkerung zum gemeinsamen Feiern des 1. Augusts.

The town of Baden cordially invites the population to the federal celebration.

Every three years, the traditional spectacle on Lake Zurich enchants a wide audience from near and far.

Hundreds of thousands of electro and techno fans dance around Zurich's lake basin.

Die grösste Chilbi am See bietet Platz für ca. 40 Chilbigeschäfte. Dazu kommen über 100 auswärtige und einheimische Markt- und Verpflegungsstände.

When Zurich’s historical center is transformed into one long party mile, that is a sure sign that it is time for the “Dörflifäscht”.

One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich

Am 7. November gibt es am Seequai in Rapperswil-Jona eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

A Christmas market like from days long gone with lots of fun, shows, gastronomic experiences and entertainment for young and old!

Der Samichlaus zieht zusammen mit seinen Schmutzlis wieder durch Jona.

Am Sonntag, 30. November 2025 kommt der Chlaus mit seinen Schmutzlis im Lenggis auf Besuch. Um 18.00 Uhr treffen sie auf dem Schulhausplatz Paradies Lenggis ein.

Herzlich Willkommen am Christkindlimärt Rapperswil-Jona

✔️ Festive lights, music and a Christmassy atmosphere in a historic setting.

Die Geschichte der Chläuse beginnt im Jahr 1935 mit der Gründung der Chlauskommission durch Burkard Senn.

Es weihnachtet wieder in Dietlikon! Kommt vorbei!

Die Zuger Altstadt wird zum Märchenland: rund 30 Märlistuben, Bazar, Musik und viele weitere Attraktionen für Gross und Klein.

A somewhat unusual - but all the more popular - tradition is the Santa Claus swim. Every year in December, hardened swimmers in St. Nicholas costumes plunge into the Limmat.

Christmas market Baden

Every year, more than 150,000 visitors from Switzerland and abroad attend the big New Year's Eve party at Zurich's lake basin and marvel at the illuminated sky on New Year's Eve.

"We make Zurich colorful" The motto of Züri-Carneval 2026 and the accompanying plaque reflect the diversity, openness and tolerance with which carnival is celebrated in Zurich.

The swimming season starts on Easter Monday! Get your blue egg in the Greifensee at around 5° to 13° C in the Seebadi Niederuster!

Spring has arrived in Zurich as soon as the Böögg’s head has exploded.