This section contains an overview of the most relevant events in Switzerland.
13 February 2026
These are confusing times for the Romans. Julius Caesar paraded in 2023 with his legions through the streets of Basel, then better known (or rather unknown) as a Celtic settlement on the Münster hill and near the old gasworks. Caesar (100–44 BC) founded the Colonia Augusta Raurica in 44 BC and the Colonia Julia Equestris … Read more » “The Romans, Fasnacht and the Basel Museum of Antiquities”
2 February 2026
After conquering what is now Switzerland in 13 BC, the Romans quickly discovered the mineral springs at Aquae Helvetica, now known as Baden (canton of Aargau). Geneva had already been conquered in 120 BC, and Nyon (Colonia Julia Equestris) and Augst/Kaiseraugst (Colonia Augusta Raurica) had been Roman towns since 44 BC. Still, Baden was the … Read more » “Baden, mineral springs, Inhalatorium and 150 years of Kursaal”
17 January 2026
From the old town to the shore of the Murtensee/Lac Morat, immersive and interactive works transform Murten (from 21 January to 1 February 2026) into an open-air stage. The magic of the Murten Light Festival does not just happen on the streets – it begins long before, in the creative process. A programme committee carefully … Read more » “The Magic of the Murten Light Festival”
15 January 2026
The drums and (march) music resemble the Basler Fasnacht. This Kleinbasel tradition has a different origin, however. The Fasnacht takes place from 23 to 25 February this year. The Vogel Gryff tradition was celebrated on January 13, 2024. Three centuries-old societies (Ehrengesellschaften) welcome their patrons Vogel Gryff (Bird), Leu (Lion) and Wild Maa (Wild Man) … Read more » “Vogel Gryff, Leu and Wild Maa”
20 November 2025
Around 125 museums throughout Switzerland and some neighbouring regions facilitate unconventional encounters through ” TiM—Tandem in the Museum” (TaM, Tandem au Musée en français). TiM facilitates encounters and opens the museums to new target groups in Graubünden. More than 400 so-called TiM guides are active and accompany other people to museums. In pairs, they tell … Read more » “Tandem in the Museum and the Musée imaginaire Suisse”
11 November 2025
Fondation Beyeler presents the first exhibition in Switzerland dedicated to the work of Yayoi Kusama (*1929), one of the most groundbreaking artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition, developed in close collaboration with the artist and her studio, brings together over 300 works from Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Sweden, France and … Read more » “The Fondation Beyeler Presents 300 Works by Yayoi Kusama”
27 October 2025
Basel’s autumn market (Heerbschtmäss) has been taking place since 1471. In 1721 and 1722 (pest), 1831 (cholera), 1918 (Spanish flu), and 2020 (Covid-19), the market was cancelled. The first market took place on October 27th, 1471. The Geschäftsherrensocken (business stockings), Sonntagssocken (Sunday’s stockings), der Blaustrumpf (bluestocking), die Inésbadersocken (Inésbader stockings), shawls and other Strickereien at … Read more » “The Autumn Market of Basel 1471-2025”
6 October 2025
Art’Rhena is a cross-border cultural centre run by the Communauté de Communes Alsace Rhin Brisach on the French side in partnership with the German town of Breisach am Rhein. It is located on the Rhine island, the meeting point of the two countries. Opened in 2021, Art’Rhena offers a multidisciplinary programme of live performances that … Read more » “Art’Rhena opens its fifth season on 11 October”
30 September 2025
28 castles from twelve cantons and three language communities organise on Sunday, October 5th, a day around the theme of craftsmanship during the annual Journée des Châteaux Suisses. From medieval coin minting to glassblowing and 3D printing: craftsmen from the past and present showcase their skills in historical settings. Each castle offers a program related to … Read more » “The Swiss Castles Day Focuses on Craftmanship”
17 September 2025
At the Council of Europe, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated annually since 2001 on 26 September. Switzerland, one of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, has been actively involved in this initiative from the beginning. Throughout Europe, 700 million Europeans are encouraged to discover more languages at any age. … Read more » “European Day of Languages”
