Events in Bern - City events

Marisa Merz (1926–2019) was one of the leading figures of the post-war Italian art scene, and closely associated with the Arte Povera group, the only woman to be so.

Originating from the tradition of regional Christmas exhibitions, the Cantonale Berne Jura makes an important contribution to regional and national art promotion.

Ein chronologischer Überblick über Klees künstlerisches Schaffen. In einem Raum werden jeweils kleinere Fokusausstellungen mit inhaltlichem Bezug zu Paul Klee und seinem Werk gezeigt.

The exhibition focuses on five affected people, born between 1894 and 1963, and invites visitors to immerse themselves in their stories.

To mark its 20th anniversary, the Zentrum Paul Klee is dedicating a major exhibition to the Swiss-French artist-architect Le Corbusier.

The exhibition casts light on the Rupf Collection with particular reference to a friendship in extraordinary times.

A walk through the new display collection provides insight into current collection activity, modern research methods, and historical collections.

Barry, the most famous rescue dog in the world, died 200 years ago but remains a legend to this day.

BEA Bern is an exhibition for agriculture, trade and industry and the largest spring fair in Switzerland.

One of the most important running events in Switzerland. What began in 1982 with 3,139 registrants has developed into a street run with over 30,000 participants.

Ansprechende Stände mit kulinarischen Köstlichkeiten aus allen Regionen der Schweiz und dazu Handwerk, Musik und Kunst: Der 9. Pärke-Markt auf dem Bundesplatz in Bern hat so einiges zu bieten.

Why do so many - hundreds, if not thousands - of books on twentieth-century philosophy, psychotherapy or critical theory feature Paul Klee's art on their covers?

"A run for women, a celebration for everyone!"

Rose Wylie. Flick and Float presents the nonconformist and fascinating work of the British artist Rose Wylie (b. 1934).

Dance, laugh, love! For three days, street artists from all over the world turn Bern’s Old Town into a colorful hustle and bustle.

- Highest beach volleyball tournament series in Switzerland - Street Food Beach Park - Partner stands - FREE ENTRY

Das Festival 2025 widmet sich dem Thema "Kette".

In 1933, the Kunsthalle Bern organized the largest retrospective during Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's lifetime.

On Monday, September 18, the traditional Sichlete will take place on the Bundesplatz!

Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt, 1912 in Hamburg-1994 in Caracas, Venezuela) was a German-Venezuelan artist and pioneer of abstraction in Latin America.

Suisse Caravan Salon is the largest and most diverse exhibition in Switzerland for caravanning and camping.

Anni Albers (1889–1994) is one of the most important figures in the art and design of the 20th century.

In November 2025, the cheese world comes together for the first time in Switzerland, the land of cheese. And Bern - as host of the World Cheese Awards 2025 - becomes the Capital of Cheese par excellence for three days.

The Zibelemärit is a traditional folk festival held on the fourth Monday of every November.

Alleys full of Santas, mulled wine instead of isotonic drinks and raclette instead of bananas - the Bern Santarun is anything but an ordinary run.

A festival by Bern for Bern: During the "Bärner Stadtfescht", the alleys and squares between the railway station and Nydeggbrücke are transformed into a colourful festival mile.