The Zurich Carnival brings life, colour, music and dancing to the streets of the Swiss city during this fun three-day event. Popular with young and old,...
The Geneva International Motor Show is a showcase for leading car manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes-Benz. The show attracts some...
One of the biggest events of its kind in Europe, this annual exhibition attracts inventors and businesses from all over the world who come to showcase...
One of the biggest art expos in Europe, Europ'Art is an exciting meeting place for gallery owners, art publishers, artists and art institutions from all...
Since 1987 publishers, writers and bibliophiles have been drawn to Geneva's annual book fair. Now held at the Palexpo Exhibition Centre, some 120,000...
Taking place throughout the month of May, Warmer Mai is Zurich's biggest gay and lesbian event of the year. All manner of activities and events take place...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, Dance
, Exhibitions
, Gay & Lesbian
, Sport
, Music
Each year thousands of revellers throng the streets of Zurich for this colourful celebration, which is one of the largest gay and lesbian events in Switzerland....
Themes:
Entertainment
, Exhibitions
, Dance
, Food & Drink
, Gay & Lesbian
, Music
The annual Bol d'Or Regatta is Europe's largest regatta in enclosed waters and sees participants race across Lake Geneva. Setting off from Geneva, boats...
Held each year, the festival takes over the streets and squares of Geneva for three days every summer. Music is everywhere, with more than 50 stages in...
Each summer, Zurich is marked by the coming together of the three main art institutions (opera, concert hall and art gallery) to build a cultural extravaganza....
Themes:
Dance
, Culture
, Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Music
The enchanting city of Zurich celebrates its cultural diversity with its annual Zurich Festival. Taking place in a variety of venues throughout the city...
Themes:
Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, History
, Dance
, Art & Literature
, Entertainment
, Music
Taking place in various venues throughout the summer months, Geneva's Musical Summer presents a programme of musical performances and recitals. The emphasis...
This popular Latin festival sees Zurich burst into life and song at the annual Caliente Latin Festival. Featuring a great programme of live salsa and...
Held each summer, the popular Orange Cinema Cinelac Film Festival screens a great selection of films in the fabulous open-air site in Geneva. Seats are...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
In the biggest event of its kind in the country, Ironmen contestants test their metal against one another in this tough, multi-discipline event. The triathlon...
Summer evenings in Zurich are enlivened with a season of films shown at an outdoor cinema in a lovely lakeside setting. Top movies feature each year,...
The Paleo Music Festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in the country and attracts musicians and music fans from across the world. Performances...
Taking place in various open-air locations and venues throughout this affluent city, the annual Geneva Fair turns the streets and clubs into party venues...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, Music
Geneva's summer street party begins with a pre-festival warm-up from mid-July, with the main 10-day event following in early August. The streets of the...
Themes:
Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, Theatre & Film
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Music
The Swiss National Day is a patriotic celebration of the union of the three states - Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden - that comprise the nation and was formed...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Food & Drink
, Spectacle
, Culture
, History
Appealing to the many techno and house music fans in Switzerland and Germany, the annual Zurich Street Parade attracts thousands of music fans and revellers....
Themes:
Entertainment
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Music
This contemporary performing arts festival presents an outstanding programme of works by drama and dance companies from all over the world. Performances...
Themes:
Theatre & Film
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Art & Literature
, Spectacle
, Music
A varied theatre and dance festival, the Geneva Batie Woods Festival is named after the The Bois de la Batie (Batie Woods) where it used to be staged....
Themes:
Dance
, Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, Music
Weltklasse is the Swiss leg of a six-event Golden League Circuit athletics competition that is held in Zurich's impressive Letzigrund Stadium. The Golden...
Held each year on the second weekend in September, approximately 4,000 boys and girls from Zurich aged 12 to 16 take part in a marksmanship contest. Competitors...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Sport
, Entertainment
Held each September at Landiwiese in Zurich, this multi-discipline tournament is Europe's biggest freestyle sports event and always attracts a cool crowd...
Themes:
Music
, Sport
, Home & Fashion
, Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
Dedicated to the wonderful world of fossils, gems and minerals, this annual event is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe and attracts scientists...
Held annually in Zurich's Hallenstadion, this popular women's indoor tennis championship attracts top-class players from around the world. First held...
Held in Geneva, this annual film festival bridges the gap between television and cinema through its innovative screening programme. Dedicated to bringing...
Themes:
Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, Art & Literature
A wine exhibition like no other, visitors climb aboard ships anchored at Burkliplatz Dock on River Maur in Zurich for a series of wine demonstrations...
