Swiss National Day on 1st August - Rolle Castle
Overview
Intro
Programme of the 2026 patriotic event at Rolle Castle
Programme
5.30 pm Opening of the event (inner courtyard) with a concert by the Cuivres du Palais
6.30 pm Official proceedings (inner courtyard)
Musical opening by the Cuivres du Palais
Reading of the Pact of 1291
**National anthem**, *first verse sung by the assembly accompanied by the Cuivres du Palais*
Musical interlude
Address by **Mr Olivier Feller, National Councillor**
Musical interlude
Address by M**r Jacques Tschudin, President of the Municipal Council**
**Patriotic prayer**, *first verse sung by the assembly accompanied by the Cuivres du Palais*
**Vaud Anthem**, *first verse sung by the assembly accompanied by the Palais Brass Band*
Reception hosted by the Municipality
19:00 Social gathering (light refreshments)
22:30 Grand fireworks display over the lake, organised by the Kiwanis Club Rolle-Aubonne
11.00 pm Fire display on the lake
Free dance in the Château’s outdoor courtyard
2.30 am End of the festivities
To prevent any injuries, the local council PROHIBITS the setting off of any fireworks at the Château and restricts the firing area to the jetty only, on the rock-filled embankment facing the lake (subject to a general ban by the Canton).
| Provider | |
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| Contact address |
Commune de Rolle - Bureau culture-sport-manifestations
Grand-Rue 44 1180 Rolle +41218224404 culture@rolle.ch |
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Event dates
- 01 August 2026
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Château de Rolle
Grand Rue 39
1180
Rolle
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)21 825 15 35
president@chateauderolle.ch
chateauderolle.ch