Events

From 19 October to 23 November 2024 the Rendez-vous Bundesplatz will take place in Bern. Rendez-vous Bundesplatz Every year, since 2011, the square in front of the Bundeshaus in Bern welcomes its guests with a very special spectacle. A story is told out of light and sound. For 30 minutes, the facade of the Bundeshaus […]

On 25 November 2024, the “Zibelemärit” – Onion Market – takes place in Bern. Zibelemärit The “Zibelemärit” is a traditional market in Berne, which takes place every year on the fourth Monday in November. Early in the morning, the market stalls open with their beautiful onion braids. Who wants to secure the most beautiful must […]

From 10 to 31 December 2024 «DAS ZELT» will be held in Bern. Das Zelt in Bern «DAS ZELT» – which means as much as «the tent» – promises a firework of entertainment. Look forward to the best Comedians in Switzerland, but also to international stars of the scene. Musical highlights from classic to a […]

From 23 to 26 January 2025 the «Ferienmesse» – a holiday fair – will take place in Bern. Ferienmesse – Holiday fair Get into a holiday mood at the holiday fair in Berne. Where should the next trip take you? Let yourself be inspired and advised by experts. Are you planning a one-week tour or […]

The Bern Carnival takes place from 6 to 8 March 2025. Bern Carnival Carnival in Bern has quickly become the third largest event of its kind in Switzerland. It starts on a Thursday, when the bear imprisoned in the Prison Tower is woken from his winter sleep by the “Ychüblete” (drumming) and released. “Guggenmusik-Cliques” (bands […]

The International Jazz Festival Bern takes place from 26 March to 31 May 2025. Jazz Festival Bern Jazz music’s in town. This event brings world-class musicians to Bern in more than 200 individual concerts. Music students from Switzerland and New York are given the opportunity to cut their performing teeth on the Jazz Tent stage. […]

BEA Bern takes place from 25 April to 4 May 2025. BEA Bern This popular spring fair BEA, attracts some 300,000 visitors, who all come to find inspiration and fresh new ideas. Numerous exhibitors from the sectors of industry, trade and agriculture present their products and services. Interactive areas invite you to join in. Talks, […]

The Swiss Women’s Run (Schweizer Frauenlauf) takes place 15 June 2025. Schweizer Frauenlauf The Swiss Women’s Run is the largest women’s sport event in Switzerland. Different distances on routes of between 5 and 15 km length can be chosen, according to fitness levels and preference. The Swiss Women’s Run in Bern has established itself as […]

From 2 to 27 July 2025, the Women’s European Football Championship will take place in Switzerland. The 14th Women’s European Football Championship 2025 will be held for the first time in Switzerland. Previously, the Alpine country hosted the 1954 Men’s World Cup and co-hosted the 2008 European Championship, together with Austria. As host, Switzerland is […]

The Gurtenfestival takes place from 16 to 19 July 2025. Music Power on the Gurten – the local mountain. Gurtenfestival The Gurten Music Festival on Bern’s local mountain has long enjoyed cult status. DJs and live acts representing a wide range of genres from pop and rock to blues perform here every year to the […]