Events in Bern Region - Festivals and musicals

Thanks to the Bern International Jazz Festival, the federal city is full of smoky voices and saxophone sounds.

30.3. - 22.4.2025 / Since the 1990s, Interlaken Classics has positioned itself as a classical music festival with a very high-quality and diverse program with a focus on young talent.

Photoforum is delighted to once again host the Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography in their spaces at Pasquart.

The Lakeside Opening brings sport, fun and community on and off the water. Whether you're an active participant or a spectator - there's something for everyone! THE water sports event on Lake Thun.

Musikalische Lesung mit Pedro Lenz

The Streetfood Festival Original Tour 2025 is coming to Interlaken for the second time! A culinary experience with 45 stalls, themed bars and live music, under the most beautiful tree canopy in Switzerland.

The Nidau Stedlifest is a cheerful spring festival that is ideal for the whole family and attracts both locals from Nidau and visitors from the surrounding area.

Barocke Krönungsmusik für fünf Chöre / Cappella Murensis, Les Cornets Noirs

Barocke Krönungsmusik für fünf Chöre / Cappella Murensis, Les Cornets Noirs

The largest multilingual literature festival in Switzerland.

In June, the town square in Aarberg will once again be transformed into the unique backdrop for the Stars of Sound.

The weeklong plusQ’île festival takes place in a spot with no kind of infrastructure - other than the tents and camping cars that accommodate artists in this open-to-all village setting.

In summer, Moosegg is transformed into a place of pilgrimage for theater fans. Plays are performed in the open air on the forest stage.

The biggest rock festival in Switzerland in Interlaken

Celebrate the premiere and experience the MUV Festival and the IFSC Boulder World Cup in Bern!

Erlach is characterised by its lively cultural life.

Come to Ballenberg and discover iconic Swiss traditions in a unique atmosphere.

There is a lot to discover. Let yourself be inspired by the countless artists at 13 locations throughout Langenthal and enjoy delicious street food.

An impressive truck mile, cool bikes, super music and unique atmosphere for modern cowboys and other cozy people!

Knights' battles, live music and medieval camp life - the Huttwyl Historical Crafts Market is just like the Middle Ages.

Die Freilichtspiele Moosegg bringen den bekannten Stoff in einer neuen Bühnenfassung auf die Bühne, die Gotthelfs Geschichte mit Volkstümlichkeit erzählt und gleichzeitig den Bogen ins Heute schlägt.

Classical music at the highest level. 10 days of music, nature and encounters in the Bernese Oberland! Join us in the here and now!

The Lake Thun Festival presents the internationally successful Disney musical on the lake stage - in front of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

The summer festival in Biel's old town is the cultural week of the region. The Pod'Ring invites laughter, dancing and enjoyment. In the afternoon, the square is a playground for young and old.

❤️‍🔥 "some people are so poor, all they have is money" - Bob Marley ❤️‍🔥 but we have the Lakesplash family ❤️💛💚 (français ci-dessous) On 11. and 12.

Festival né en juin 2019 par deux passionnés de rock et en collaboration avec la Buvette du Débarcadère.

Every summer, nearly 80,000 music lovers make the pilgrimage to the legendary Gurtenfestival.

The big names of the classical music scene do the honors.

Enjoy the open-air program in a historical scenery in the moat of Murten.

Strandfest Erlach

With James Blunt, Patent Ochsner, Milky Chance, Pegasus and many more

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

The largest annual city festival in Switzerland with live music, fine food and refreshing drinks.

The local associations invite to a charming Party in the streets of the cozy old town. The visitor can expect culinary danties surrounded by good entertainment.

August 10 to August 31 | Family The Murten Classics summer festival is an open-air festival dedicated to classical music.

Comedy Open Air with Patrick Frey