Events - Festivals and musicals

The cultural centre LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura offers a rich program that blends traditional and contemporary theatre, featuring renowned performers alongside emerging talents.

The Films for Future Festival 2025 in Zurich presents films and discussions on climate, justice and change - inspiring, moving and full of hope for a sustainable future.

TANZINOLTEN – Festival für zeitgenössischen Tanz findet vom 12.–22. November 2025 im Kulturzentrum Schützi statt. Während 10 Tagen werden 8 Produktionen gezeigt. Mehr Infos unter www.tanzinolten.ch

Founded in Bellinzona in 1988, Castellinaria is an international film festival whose spirit and purpose are to give young people the opportunity to experience international cinema, chosen for its

27th edition - Dedicated to interpretation of the works of Bach, the festival invites leading artists to Lausanne. Theme 2025: "Baroque Splendour", with 10 exceptional concerts.

The largest French-speaking comedy festival welcomes both the stars of the genre and new talents during hilarious Galas! Something to warm up at the beginning of winter.

The CDN's 25th anniversary celebrations, launched on 21 February in the presence of Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, will be held throughout the year, including a ‘Valley Festival’ on

From <strong>November 20, 2025</strong>, to <strong>January 6, 2026</strong>, Locarno will be transformed into an enchanting winter village with <strong>Winterland</strong>: an immersive experience

These days will offer students and the public the opportunity to take part in masterclasses, concerts and high-flying recitals. <strong>SCHEDULE</strong>

Every year, the Winterthur Dance Festival presents contemporary dance by artists from Winterthur, Switzerland and Europe. The supporting program includes talks, courses and introductions.

Every year in November, Lucerne Festival Forward provides a stage for contemporary music and gives a voice to musicians of the younger generation.

"CATS", the record-breaking musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is coming to the LAC.

Selection of good music chosen and curated by the Foce.

An exceptional program to celebrate two decades of musical excellence

11 days of snow and Swiss humor celebrities in the snow - that's what this unique event in the Grisons mountains has to offer. Well-known artists and surprising newcomers take to the stage.

The Songbird Festival Davos is the largest and most important singer-songwriter festival in Switzerland.

The techno festival in Andermatt.

<b>Magic Mountain Zermatt - come up and party like there's no tomorrow</b> After a sold-out premiere, Magic Mountain Zermatt returns - louder, more colorful, more magical. From 11. to 14.

Enchanted Forest Lenzerheide – Music. Light. Winter air.

"Engadin Festival - Piano Days" is the name of the new series of winter concerts in St. Moritz.

Every year since 1904, at midnight on December 31st, the "Amis de la Cité" have lit up Lausanne Cathedral to ring in the New Year.

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

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.

Celebrate the New Year at a festive evening in the centre of Crans-Montana!

Every year on the first day of the year, a free open-air concert with top Swiss bands takes place on the Höheweg along the Höhematte, ending with a spectacular fireworks display.

In January, Lucerne becomes a glowing meeting place: Lucerne Tourism and Lucerne Hotels bring light and warmth to the city during the cold season.

Ein Mundart-Musical für die ganze Familie mit Musik von Konstantin Wecker nach dem Roman von Rudyard Kipling. Für alle ab 5 Jahren.

From January 19 to February 22 2026, Lake St. Moritz turns into a stage for hockey, skating, shopping, dining, and musical highlights.

The most important festival for Swiss film.

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 2026 edition of the Prix de Lausanne, international competition for young dancers, will take place at the Théâtre de Beaulieu, in Lausanne.

At nightfall, put on your snowshoes and take part in the Rallye du Goût in Château-Œx. The illuminated course takes you to the banks of the Sarine to taste our authentic products!

On stage internationally known music stars and on the ice Olympic, World and European champions.

Internationally renowned music stars on stage and Olympic, world and European champions on the ice.

Comic Festival in Lucerne