Main events

26.04.2018 – 28.04.2018

16th Solothurn Beer Days

Swiss beer culture is alive and well!

27.04.2018 – 28.04.2018

Puce Aarberg

Unique flea and antiques market in the beautiful old town centre of Aarberg.

29.04.2018

slowUp Lake Murten

32km of human powered mobility - excellent fun for the entire family!

01.05.2018 – 27.05.2018

Vintage Festivals Lake Biel

Discover the traditional vintage festivals in the villages along the shores of Lake Biel.

04.05.2018 – 06.05.2018

Bike Days, Solothurn

Solothurn's cycling festival with competitions, exhibitions and an exuberant party mood.

04.05.2018 – 27.05.2018

Bieler Fototage (photography days)

Various rooms show pictures and artwork on selected topics.

11.05.2018 – 13.05.2018

Solothurn Literature Days

Every year after Ascension Thursday from Friday until Sunday, the City of Solothurn turns into the Swiss literary capital.

16.05.2018 – 19.05.2018

Corbak Festival, La Chaux-du-Milieu

The Music Festival brings together a host of artists whose diversity is bound to amaze you!

25.05.2018

Public Guided Tour - A Gourmet Walk, Roman-style

A cultural and culinary journey in time that will awaken all your senses.

26.05.2018 – 02.06.2018

USINESONORE FESTIVAL, La Neuveville

Modern music and percussion

27.05.2018

Solothurn – Buechibärg SlowUp

On sunday, 27th of mai 2018 the next slow up is taking place.

26.05.2018 – 02.06.2018

USINESONORE FESTIVAL, La Neuveville

Modern music and percussion

07.06.2018 – 09.06.2018

Biel's Running Days

The 100-kilometre run, the signature event of the Biel Running Days, is a formidable challenge and an adventure par excellence.

08.06.2018 – 10.06.2018

Swiss Canyon Trail, Val-de-Travers

One of Europe's major running races, across the Swiss Jura mountains.

08.06.2018 – 01.07.2018

Zingaro - Ex Anima

Nearly forty magnificent horses in almost freedom on the bridle path for a dazzling show.

14.06.2018 – 17.06.2018

Festi'neuch, Neuchâtel

The first "must" on the open-air festival calendar! Tickets on sale at Neuchâtel Tourism.

15.06.2018 – 16.06.2018

Stars of Sounds

The town square in Aarberg will be transformed into the unique setting of the Stars of Sounds festival.

15.06.2018 – 15.07.2018

Europe Tragédie 2018

An outdoor tragi-comedy to discover in Salavaux

16.06.2018

Absinthe Festival, Boveresse

The distillers emerge from their cellars to display their expertise to the world. The "Green Fairy" is the guest of honour!

17.06.2018

Public Guided Tour - A Gourmet Walk, Roman-style

A cultural and culinary journey in time that will awaken all your senses.

21.06.2018 – 01.07.2018

Espacestand2018, Moutier

Festival for and by the Young.

22.06.2018 – 23.06.2018

The Märetfescht – Solothurn's Market Festival

24.06.2018

SlowUp, Delémont

Discover Delémont and its surroundings on 34 kilometres of roads closed to traffic - let your legs do the work.

28.06.2018 – 07.07.2018

Avenches Opéra

The Avenches Roman Arena is home to this new edition of Avenches Opera featuring the most famous operatic arias.

29.06.2018 – 01.07.2018

Bieler Braderie

The Bieler Braderie - a popular street fair for everybody

08.06.2018 – 01.07.2018

Zingaro - Ex Anima

Nearly forty magnificent horses in almost freedom on the bridle path for a dazzling show.

15.06.2018 – 15.07.2018

Europe Tragédie 2018

An outdoor tragi-comedy to discover in Salavaux

21.06.2018 – 01.07.2018

Espacestand2018, Moutier

Festival for and by the Young.

28.06.2018 – 07.07.2018

Avenches Opéra

The Avenches Roman Arena is home to this new edition of Avenches Opera featuring the most famous operatic arias.

29.06.2018 – 01.07.2018

Bieler Braderie

The Bieler Braderie - a popular street fair for everybody

06.07.2018 – 02.09.2018

Summer at Evologia

Original artistic works, the splendours of nature and festivals are the highlights of summer at Cernier.

06.07.2018 – 07.07.2018

Music Festival Promo, Le Locle

Switzerland's only free open-air festival. Exceptional variety and a thrilling atmosphere.

06.07.2018 – 14.07.2018

NIFFF, Neuchâtel

Spend a week at the hectic pace of Fantasy Cinema.

13.07.2018 – 14.07.2018

Lakesplash - Reggae Openair Festival

The oldest reggae openair festival in Switzerland.

21.07.2018 – 01.08.2018

Biel International Chess Festival

The Biel Chess Festival is one of the most traditional chess tournaments in Europe.

26.07.2018 – 11.08.2018

cine happening lyss

The unique event with sound and movie!

27.07.2018 – 01.08.2018

Estivale Open Air

The Estivale Open Air is one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakeside festivals.

28.07.2018 – 03.08.2018

Uhuru Festival of Music and Dance

Dancing and music on the Weissenstein mountain

31.07.2018

Bielerseefest

Celebrate the Swiss National Day (a day in advance) and admire the fireworks.

06.07.2018 – 02.09.2018

Summer at Evologia

Original artistic works, the splendours of nature and festivals are the highlights of summer at Cernier.

21.07.2018 – 01.08.2018

Biel International Chess Festival

The Biel Chess Festival is one of the most traditional chess tournaments in Europe.

26.07.2018 – 11.08.2018

cine happening lyss

The unique event with sound and movie!

27.07.2018 – 01.08.2018

Estivale Open Air

The Estivale Open Air is one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakeside festivals.

28.07.2018 – 03.08.2018

Uhuru Festival of Music and Dance

Dancing and music on the Weissenstein mountain

02.08.2018 – 12.08.2018

Piano à St-Ursanne

An international piano festival in St-Ursanne with concerts by renowned artists.

05.08.2018 – 11.08.2018

The "Plage des Six-Pompes", La Chaux-de-Fonds

Staged in the heart of the capital of watch-making, this street arts festival is entirely free.

10.08.2018 – 12.08.2018

Marché-Concours National de chevaux, Saignelégier

A famous horse show with races, country quadrilles and a parade featuring more than 400 horses.

14.08.2018 – 19.08.2018

Buskers Festival, Neuchâtel

A street musicians' festival in the pedestrian zone of Neuchâtel – a friendly and welcoming get-together.

14.08.2018 – 19.08.2018

Solothurn Summer Films – Film Festival

Enjoy culture and culinary specialities under the open skies

15.08.2018 – 19.08.2018

Rock Oz'Arènes, Avenches

August is the month the magnificent Roman amphitheatre and its historic stone walls play host to the Rock Oz’Arènes Festival.

17.08.2018 – 18.08.2018

Royal Arena Festival, Orpund

Attend this annual hip hop festival in Switzerland at the Römerareal in Orpund.

24.08.2018 – 26.08.2018

Flea market in Porrentruy

Enjoy the special atmosphere in Porrentruy during this event, and discover a wide choice of interesting items at the many sales stands.

25.08.2018

Public Guided Tour - A Gourmet Walk, Roman-style

A cultural and culinary journey in time that will awaken all your senses.

26.08.2018

Biennathlon

The multi-sport event on Lake Biel.

06.07.2018 – 02.09.2018

Summer at Evologia

Original artistic works, the splendours of nature and festivals are the highlights of summer at Cernier.

01.09.2018

Villeret-Chasseral-Villeret foot race 2018

A new and original foot race.

01.09.2018 – 28.10.2018

Vintage Festivals Lake Biel

Discover the traditional vintage festivals in the villages along the shores of Lake Biel.

02.09.2018 – 03.09.2018

Agricultural fare of Chaindon, Reconvilier

Do not miss the most important agricultural manifestation of the bernese Jura.

06.09.2018 – 08.09.2018

Festival du Chant du Gros, Le Noirmont

This open-air festival features all styles of music and is held each year at the beginning of September.

06.09.2018 – 08.09.2018

Avenches Tattoo

International festival of music, song and dance that brings together close to 500 musicians, both military and civilian, from all over Europe.

12.09.2018 – 16.09.2018

Festival du Film Français d'Helvétie, Biel/Bienne

The FFFH presents five days dedicated to the French-speaking cinema in the city of bilingualism.

14.09.2018 – 16.09.2018

Equus Helveticus,

The Avenches National Stud Farm and the National Equestrian Institute (IENA) organise the traditional horse festival.

15.09.2018 – 16.09.2018

Marché Bio, Saignelégier

This organic market, the largest of its type in Switzerland, is held each year in Saignelégier.

15.09.2018

Public Guided Tour - A Gourmet Walk, Roman-style

A cultural and culinary journey in time that will awaken all your senses.

21.09.2018 – 30.09.2018

HESO

Why not attend the HESO, Solothurn's autumn fair?

28.09.2018 – 30.09.2018

Grape Harvest Festival, Neuchâtel

The vineyards of Neuchâtel in honor! Marching bands and parades, a festival you should not miss!

28.09.2018 – 30.09.2018

Flea-Market Festival, Le Landeron

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

01.09.2018 – 28.10.2018

Vintage Festivals Lake Biel

Discover the traditional vintage festivals in the villages along the shores of Lake Biel.

06.10.2018

Désalpe, Le Boéchet

The only "désalpe" in the Canton of Jura, a folk festival marking the end of the cattle's summer on the pastures.

03.11.2018

8th biennal of watchmakers' heritage day

Discover the passion behind the art of watchmaking right at the production sites.

04.11.2018

Swiss Watchmaking Fair, La Chaux-de-Fonds

This gathering of watchmaking enthusiasts is a delight for keen collectors.

10.11.2018 – 18.11.2018

Vinifera

The Vinifera offers wine tasting from all backgrounds and expert advice.

01.12.2018 – 06.01.2019

19th Swiss Art Supermarket in Solothurn

Hunting for art bargains

01.12.2018 – 06.01.2019

19th Swiss Art Supermarket in Solothurn

Hunting for art bargains

24.01.2019 – 31.01.2019

Solothurn Film Days

The Solothurn Film Days are the most prestigious film festival of Switzerland.