Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

"Rüüdig bayrisch" - that's the Lozärner Oktoberfest at the Lucerne Exhibition Center. This year, a different party band will provide the atmosphere every weekend!

Originally a major festival celebrating the end of the harvest, the Bénichon is a must-see event in the canton of Fribourg.

Numerous local wines to taste, more than 30 culinary specialities, various concerts, around 30 covered stalls, a funfair and its carousels. The children's day, its games, its tombola and its parade.

S-chargiada d'Alp - Alpine cattle drive. Reception of the cows and festival in front of the St. Johann monastery in Müstair.

Have a walk in all the vineyard of Ollon on the meeting of the wine growers who make you discover their vineyards as well as culinary specialities.

One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich

The "Bénichon" is a century-old, traditional Fribourg celebration!

Wenn das Wetter mitspielt, zieht das Gurnigelrennen am Wochenende über 10'000 Besucher an. Der Traditionsanlass, der 1910 erstmals stattfand, ist eines der Highlights im Schweizer Rennsportkalender.

Ob Gross oder Klein, für jeden ist etwas dabei.

First of its kind in Switzerland and inspired by the Medoc Marathon, this event wants to be both sporting and festive.

Stroll through the cosy town of Büren and be inspired by the wide range of products on offer at the autumn market.

Stroll between market stalls, soak up the autumn atmosphere at Ballenberg and experience our Cantonal Festival – a celebration of the traditions and culture of Northwestern Switzerland.

Church consecration Ferdem with parade of the Herrgottsgrenadiere.

The starting signal for the 45th Stedtlilouf Aarberg will be given on 13 September 2026. Fun for young and old.

Second edition of the new cultural festival on the theme of "becoming - being - passing away"

<strong>27th culinary autumn weeks of Lago Maggiore e Valli</strong> The Lago Maggiore region, with its surrounding valleys, welcomes Autumn with many delicious culinary proposals.

The National FM, the flagship event celebrating Franches-Montagnes horses, features dressage, driving, jumping and much more.

Pleasure for the mind, palate and soul right by the lake.

UNMASK THE SUN The iconic SunIce Festival, known for its electrifying winter festival in the snowy mountains of St. Moritz, is expanding to the shores of Ascona.

Der Bachfischet ist der älteste heute noch gelebte Brauch der Schweiz.

Chainmail, armour and swords... The rose city transports its visitors to the Middle Ages for an entire weekend.

The Poulpe Festival is taking over the centre of Payerne for its 5th edition.

The Avenches National Equestrian Institute (IENA) organise an equestrian festival for all horse lovers.

Rock ta désalpe de Serin with Paul Mac Bonvin on Saturday, September 19, 2026

The grape harvest festival takes place each September in the charming village of Praz.

Experience customs, tradition and craftsmanship at the traditional farmers' market in Urnäsch.

Cows and goats return to the valley during the traditional Alpabzug (alpine descent) – accompanied by a folk festival for guests and locals.

This fair takes place every year on the Monday of the Federal Fast (Jeûne fédéral).

The Wega is the highlight of the Thurgau autumn and offers a colorful variety of exhibition booths and a rich entertainment program during six days.

Switzerland's largest open-air antiques festival in the magnificent medieval town of Landeron.

Chilbi Schwanden mit diversen Markt- und Foodständen sowie mehreren Schaustellern mit Fahrgeschäften.

The festival is one of the most important events in the region.

The Brocante du Landeron is the biggest open-air antiques fair in Switzerland. It is held every year on the last full weekend in September.

A visit to the traditional fall market in Turtmann, which attracts numerous visitors every year at the end of September, is always worthwhile.

The folkloric autumn market and cattle show are among the biggest traditional festivals in Central Switzerland.

At the end of September, the Fête du Vacherin Mont-d’Or marks the season start for this soft cheese typical of the Vallée de Joux.