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ZüriCarneval 2023 is more colorful than ever!

Various Locations in Zürich Zürich, ZH

For one weekend, Zürich’s own Mardi Gras takes over the streets. The Zürich carnival tradition is also called ZüriCarneval.

Free

Venetian Carnival in Annecy, France

Various - Old Town Annecy Annecy

The Annecy Venetian Carnival may be one of the most amazing spectacles taking place just across the Swiss border in France.

Free

The Roman Festival at Augusta Raurica (Augst)

AUGUSTA RAURICA Giebenacherstrasse 17, Augst, BL

Glorious outfits, gladiator fights, Roman food, enchanting music and ancient crafts - it's the biggest Roman Festival in Switzerland.

CHF18

Nihon Matsuri Japanese Festival in Bern

Bern Historical Museum Helvetiaplatz 5, Bern, BE

The Nihon Matsuri Festival at the Bern Historical Museum is a celebration of Japanese culture: danke, music, food, and workshops.

CHF16

Autumn Festival in Lugano (Festa d’autunno)

Lugano (Various Locations) Lugano, TI

Surely, Lugano is strikingly beautiful during any season. But during autumn, temperatures are just perfect for outdoor gatherings such as the festa d'autunno...

Free

Illuminarium Light Festival in Zürich 2029

Swiss National Museum Museumstrasse 2, Zürich, ZH

Now that the days are getting shorter, we were happy to find out that the Illuminarium light festival is coming back to Zürich for the third season...

Free

Santa Claus Address – St. Niklaus Exodus (Lucerne)

Hofkirche Luzern St. Leodegarstrasse 6, Luzern, LU

One of the most impressive Santa Claus appearances takes place in Lucerne. Every first Sunday in December, the St. Niklaus Exodus invites visitors...

Free

Japan Impact Festival in Lausanne (2022)

EPFL Campus Rte Cantonale, Ecublens, VD

Aluota is just one of the cosplay celebrities at the Japan Impact Festival in Lausanne. Come for selfies, stay for the Kawaii Contest...

CHF20

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