Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

A herd of about 50 blackneck goats passes through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening.

Schlemmen und feiern an der Bundesfeier. Dazu gibt es musikalische Unterhaltung und eine traditionelle Festrede mit Esther Friedli, Ständerätin Kanton St. Gallen.

The Sörenberg Fair is the traditional gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Look forward to a fun-filled fair weekend with music, games, and good food.

The annual appointment for experienced hunters or simple amateurs looking for a crush.

Städtlifest in Ilanz.

A village festival organized by the local clubs.

The Saaner Brocante & Market will take place again in the village of Saanen.

Cowgirls, Cowboys, country music, and western atmosphere

A funfair where all Payerne from the outside and from here meet together in Friendship and Brotherhood.

More than 50 international performers transform Brunnen into a vast open-air stage – with 200 shows, two circus tents, and culinary delights from around the world.

Die traditionelle Elmer Chilbi wird jedes Jahr von den Elmer Dorfvereinen organisiert.

Inferno Triathlon

Mountain bike multi-stage race

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

Seit einem Jahrhundert engagieren sich Menschen für eine lebendige und vielfältige Einkaufsstrasse im Herzen von Biel.

The Wiiprob takes place at the end of August in the cloister of the Museum zu Allerheiligen in Schaffhausen.

Paradise with a hidden bottom? – The Upper Engadine in the works of Giovanni Segantini, Samuele Giovanoli and Friedrich Nietzsche.

A tradition of Fribourg during which food and conviviality between family and friends are at the heart of the programme.

Switzerland's Largest Roman Festival

SAVE THE DATE – The Nordstern Moving Mountain Festival Returns to LAAX

The 25th edition of the National Park Bike Marathon.

Zum 16. Mal treffen sich nationale und internationale Alphornbläser:innen, Fahnenschwinger:innen am Flumserberg. Jeder kann an beiden oder auch nur an einem Tag teilnehmen.

Vereinsbeizen, Karussell, Zuckerwatte, Magenbrot und Riesenrad werden an der Chlibi in Einsiedeln einmal im Jahr genossen.

On Sunday, 30 August 2026, Lugano PasSteggia returns – a scenic food and wine walk designed to explore the Lugano region.

Wo Musik etwas riskiert.

Die ZOM 2026 in Wetzikon bietet regionales Gewerbe, Genuss, Unterhaltung, Begegnungen und Highlights für Gross und Klein. Vom 2. bis 6. September. Infos: zom-messe.ch

PerBacco! Bellinzona's Harvest Festival is more than just grape harvest and wine: it's an invitation to discover the heart of the city.

10. Simmentaler Festival Wann: 3.-6. September 2026 Wo: TEC Parkplatz, Oberriedstrasse 15, Lenk im Simmental

A prestigious golf tournament featuring four days of intense competition, a Pro-Am, an exclusive VIP experience and the vibrant "Matterhorn Village".

The international mountain race between Langwies and Arosa has developed into an event known far beyond the Swiss borders in recent years.

Experience a culinary journey through the Zähringen town of Murten.

From 4 to 6 September 2026, Campo Marzio in Lugano will turn into a vibrant meeting place for food lovers, culture enthusiasts and families.

The long-awaited Braderie d'Aigle is back for a weekend of madness!

From 4 to 6 September 2026, the Ascona Polo Cup returns, the unmissable event that reaches its 16th edition this year.

The Chilbi Flühli offers a weekend full of variety, featuring festival food stands, musical entertainment, games and fun, as well as culinary delights for the whole family.

The fall golf tournament week takes place on the Riederalp.