Shows, events and activities in the canton of Bern

swiss apitherapy congress - 2026

Friday, 25 September - 11:30

Palais des Congrès à Bienne - Biel/Bienne

From 20.-

Discover the latest in apitherapy at the Swiss Apitherapy Congress 2026—where science meets honey’s healing power. Join experts for groundbreaking research and hands-on insights.

Conferences

Journée Nationale 2026

Saturday, 22 August - 09:45

Huttwil Bahnhof

From 40.-

Discover Switzerland’s unique rail heritage with a special train journey through the Emmental! Explore VHE depot, enjoy scenic rides, and share a warm day with Swiss rail volunteers.

Walks and visits

Oktoberfest UCM - 3ème édition

Saturday, 3 October - 17:30

Societ'halle - Moutier

From 10.-

Leitung 7er-/9er-Fussball

Monday, 19 October - 17:15

Raum Bern - Ittigen

From 100.-

Master the art of leading youth football! This 3-module course equips KIFU leaders with tools for organization, coaching, and fostering a positive football culture for kids and parents.

Sport

Le football dans le sport scolaire - Découvre la boîte à outils Kickstart

Wednesday, 19 August - 14:00

Turnhalle Fischermätteli - Bern

From 0.-

Discover Kickstart: Football tools for school PE teachers! Learn exercises, lesson plans, and prep for the UBS Football Cup 2027 with ASF and AFBJ experts.

Sport

Devenir indépendant

From Thu, 23 July to Wed, 2 September

Gate 9 - Gampelen

From 120.-

Les Jardins Musicaux aux 80 ans de Schwab-System

Friday, 21 August - 18:00

Schwab-System - Gampelen

From 12.-

2026 National Wind Energy Conference - Suisse Eole

Tuesday, 25 August - 11:45

Rathaus/Hôtel de Ville - Bern

From 150.- / 150€

Discover the future of wind energy at Suisse Eole 2026—expert insights, innovation and networking in Switzerland’s leading renewable energy conference. Shape the energy transition together.

Conferences

Partial Oberton Chor

Sunday, 23 August - 11:00

Abbatiale de Bellelay

From 0.-

Explore the unique sound of Partial Oberton Chor’s diphonic singing and harmonic experiments blending contemporary, traditional, and experimental music—live in Bellelay.

Concerts

Trëi

Saturday, 29 August - 17:00

Abbatiale de Bellelay

From 0.-

Swiss trio Trëi blends folk vocals from diverse cultures in poetic, deeply moving performances. Discover their powerful "One’s for sorrow, two’s for joy" concert—celebrating women’s resilience through haunting songs and...

Concerts

Niño de Elche - Cante a lo gitano

Saturday, 29 August - 20:30

Abbatiale de Bellelay

From 0.-

Experience Niño de Elche’s bold reinterpretation of Manuel Torre’s legendary flamenco in Cante a lo gitano—a daring fusion of tradition and innovation with voice and guitar. A must-see for flamenco lovers.

Concerts

Schulkino Bern gibb Berufsfachschule - Orang-Utans: Die unbekannten Menschenaffen

Friday, 20 November - 08:45

Gibb Berufsfachschule Bern, Aula (BM 130, 1. Stock) im Schulhaus, Campus BMS

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Unterstufe (1. - 3. Klasse).

Cinema

Schulkino Bern Schule Bümpliz - Orang-Utans: Die unbekannten Menschenaffen

Friday, 20 November - 08:45

Aula Schule Bümplitz - Bern

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Unterstufe (1. - 3. Klasse).

Cinema

Schulkino Bern gibb Berufsfachschule - Unsere neue Welt

Friday, 20 November - 10:30

Gibb Berufsfachschule Bern, Aula (BM 130, 1. Stock) im Schulhaus, Campus BMS

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Mittelstufe (4. - 6. Klasse).

Cinema

Schulkino Bern Schule Bümpliz - Unsere neue Welt

Friday, 20 November - 10:30

Aula Schule Bümplitz - Bern

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Mittelstufe (4. - 6. Klasse).

Cinema

Schulkino Bern Schule Bümpliz - Out of Bounds: Protect What We Love

Friday, 20 November - 14:00

Aula Schule Bümplitz - Bern

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Oberstufe.

Cinema

Schulkino Biel - Orang-Utans: Die unbekannten Menschenaffen

Friday, 20 November - 08:45

Cinedome - Biel/Bienne

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Unterstufe (1. - 3. Klasse).

Cinema

Schulkino Biel - Out of Bounds: Protect What We Love

Friday, 20 November - 14:00

Cinedome - Biel/Bienne

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Oberstufe.

Cinema

Schulkino Interlaken - Orang-Utans: Die unbekannten Menschenaffen

Friday, 20 November - 08:45

Zentrum Artos - Interlaken

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Unterstufe (1. - 3. Klasse).

Cinema

Schulkino Interlaken - Unsere neue Welt

Friday, 20 November - 10:30

Zentrum Artos - Interlaken

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Mittelstufe (4. - 6. Klasse).

Cinema

Video- und Trainingsanalyse bei den YB Frauen U20 – Carola Fasel

Wednesday, 2 September - 17:30

Stadion Neufeld, Bern

From 0.-

Learn from top U20 women’s football with a behind-the-scenes training session and video analysis led by trainer Carola Fasel. Network, discuss and enjoy refreshments at this exclusive sports event.

Sport

Modul 2 - Beispieltraining - 11er-Fussball

From Thu, 20 August to Wed, 16 September

Diverse Durchführungsorte - Ittigen

From 0.-

New to 11-a-side football coaching? Join this hands-on session to observe live training, get expert feedback, and take away practical tips for your next session—free and led by FVBJ mentor coaches.

Sport

Modul 2 - Beispieltraining - 7er-/9er-Fussball

From Mon, 24 August to Thu, 3 September

Diverse Durchführungsorte - Ittigen

From 0.-

New football coaches: experience a full 7v9 training session, get hands-on tips, and leave with practical ideas—ideal for beginners! Free, guided by FVBJ mentors.

Sport

75 ans AFBJ - Une fête pour les clubs

Saturday, 15 August - 09:00

Geschäftsstelle FVBJ und Fussballplatz SC Ittigen

From 0.-

Celebrate 75 years of passion with AFBJ’s anniversary festival! Join clubs for sports, fun, and community—live music, games, and surprises await in a day of shared joy and tradition.

Sport

Modul 2 - Beispieltraining - Kinderfussball

From Tue, 18 August to Thu, 3 September

Diverse Durchführungsorte - Ittigen

From 0.-

New to youth football coaching? Join this hands-on workshop for beginner trainers—experience a full, child-friendly session, get expert tips, and leave with practical tools for your next training. Free & supported by FVBJ mentors.

Sport

Schulkino Biel - Unsere neue Welt

Friday, 20 November - 10:30

Cinedome - Biel/Bienne

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Mittelstufe (4. - 6. Klasse).

Cinema

Schulkino Interlaken - Out of Bounds: Protect What We Love

Friday, 20 November - 14:00

Zentrum Artos - Interlaken

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Oberstufe.

Cinema

Bal(l)ades… 7 Les Attentives

Saturday, 29 August - 09:00

Rondchatel - Péry-La Heutte

From 12.-

Explore Shostakovich’s haunting 14th Symphony with soprano Clara Meloni and baritone Grzegorz Różycki, blending Lorca, Apollinaire, and Rilke in a transcendent concert. Pre-event tour of Vigier’s carbon-neutral cement factory...

Concerts

Die Gefahren der künstlichen Intelligenz verstehen

Wednesday, 2 September - 13:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Ohne Bildschirm mit Kindern über KI und Computer sprechen

Monday, 31 August - 14:00

KoB-Bibliothek im Generationenhaus - Bern

From 0.-

Verbunden - wie du in digitalen Zeiten wieder Platz schaffst für das, was dir wirklich wichtig ist

Tuesday, 1 September - 17:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Comiclesung: «Alle haben ein Handy ausser ich»

Wednesday, 2 September - 14:00

Quartierbibliothek Breitenrain - Bern

From 0.-

Walid Ben Selim & Marie-Marguerite Cano

Sunday, 23 August - 14:15

Abbatiale de Bellelay

From 0.-

A soulful fusion of Sufi poetry and contemporary sound—Walid Ben Selim’s haunting voice and Marie-Marguerite Cano’s harp weave an intimate, mystical concert of ancient traditions and modern harmony.

Concerts

Malcolm Braff / Ensemble Contrechamps

Friday, 21 August - 20:00

Abbatiale de Bellelay

From 0.-

Malcolm Braff, jazz-piano virtuoso, improvises solo on piano and historic organ, blending world rhythms with avant-garde depth. Ensemble Contrechamps follows with a contemplative program featuring Arvo Pärt’s iconic works and...

Concerts

Schulkino Bern gibb Berufsfachschule - Out of Bounds: Protect What We Love

Friday, 20 November - 14:00

Gibb Berufsfachschule Bern, Aula (BM 130, 1. Stock) im Schulhaus, Campus BMS

From 0.-

Geeignet für Schüler:innen der Oberstufe.

Cinema

Kali Malone

Sunday, 30 August - 15:30

Abbatiale de Bellelay

From 0.-

Experience the mesmerizing soundscapes of Kali Malone, a visionary composer redefining organ music through hypnotic harmonics and emotional depth. A rare blend of experimental genius and Stephen O’Malley’s drone mastery.

Concerts

Bal(l)ades… 6 La 9ᵉ

Sunday, 23 August - 09:15

St-Imier , salle des spectacles - Saint-Imier

From 12.-

Experience Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony with Ensemble La Sestina and Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux at 11:00. Join a morning discovery walk at Musée de Saint-Imier (09:15) for an immersive cultural day. Limited spots!

Concerts

Bal(l)ades… 4 Caraïbes

Sunday, 16 August - 11:15

Hangar du 5, Twannberg 5, Lamboing - Plateau de Diesse

From 12.-

Jazz-meets-Caribbean concert by Samuel Blaser & crew featuring roots reggae classics. Choose from 11:15 discovery tour or 14:00 concert—limited spots!

Concerts

Bal(l)ades… 2 Musiques Inouïes

Saturday, 15 August - 14:30

Nods Suisse

From 12.-

Experience avant-garde percussion with John Cage’s final masterpiece Four4—a mesmerizing live composition blending chance, silence, and raw sound. Join top percussionists at an alpine Swiss setting for a unique auditory journey.

Concerts

Ideen werden zu Kugelbahnen

Wednesday, 2 September - 14:30

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Digital-Club

Wednesday, 2 September - 15:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Ohne Handy: Panikmodus!

Thursday, 3 September - 17:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Explore the psychology of digital addiction and discover actionable strategies for a healthier online balance in this hands-on workshop with collective brainstorming and card-based exercises.

Workshops and courses

Podiumsgespräch "Social Media: Wie sinnvoll ist eine Altersbeschränkung?"

Thursday, 3 September - 19:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Join the discussion on screen-time boundaries: Experts explore ideal ages for kids’ smartphones, offering practical tips to delay digital dependency and promote healthier childhoods.

Conferences

Offline im Atelier: Zusammen kreativ gestalten

Friday, 4 September - 14:30

Creaviva, Zentrum Paul Klee - Bern

From 0.-

Smartphones und Kinder – Wer hat hier das Sagen?

Friday, 4 September - 16:00

Quartierbibliothek Länggasse - Bern

From 0.-

The Generative AI Conundrum (in English)

Friday, 4 September - 18:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Unlock the secrets of Generative AI in this interactive workshop—explore its inner workings, risks, and ethical best practices while collaborating in English.

Workshops and courses

Comiclesung: «Alle haben ein Handy ausser ich»

Saturday, 5 September - 10:00

Quartierbibliothek Bümpliz - Bern

From 0.-

ImproAtelier für Eltern & Kinder – Begegnung statt Bildschirm

Saturday, 5 September - 14:00

Theater Szene - Bern

From 0.-

Starke Köpfe statt Dauer-Scrollen

Tuesday, 1 September - 18:30

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

A Filetta (mise en bouche: Sha)

Saturday, 22 August - 17:00

Abbatiale de Bellelay

From 0.-

Experience the haunting beauty of Corsican polyphony with A Filetta, then immerse in Sha’s atmospheric saxophone solo—where tradition meets experimental soundscapes. A mesmerizing blend of voice and breath.

Concerts

98ème fête de Lutte du Jura-Bernois, Montoz

Sunday, 9 August - 08:00

La Werdtberg, Reconvillier - La Heutte

From 12.-

Celebrate Swiss wrestling tradition at the 98th Jura-Bernois Fight Festival in Montoz, August 8-9, 2026. A thrilling event on Werdtberg’s stunning cliffs!

Sport

Bal(l)ades… 1 Musiques Inouïes

Saturday, 15 August - 09:20

Antenne de Chasseral - Nods

From 0.-

Discover hidden sounds with a rare John Cage concert at Swisscom’s iconic Chasseral antenna, blending avant-garde percussion with a guided exploration of this broadcast landmark. Limited early access included.

Concerts

Bal(l)ades… 3 Caraïbes

Sunday, 16 August - 10:00

Hangar du 5, Twannberg 5, Lamboing - Plateau de Diesse

From 12.-

Live Caribbean concert with Samuel Blaser & Co. blending reggae roots, ska jazz fusion. Followed by a sensory herb discovery tour on Twannberg’s bio farm—herbs to Ricola sweets!

Concerts

Bal(l)lade...8 La Ruée Vers l'Or

Sunday, 30 August - 09:00

Tavannes

From 12.-

Live orchestral screening of Gold Rush by Charlie Chaplin with the Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux. A timeless ciné-concert blending humor, music, and vintage charm—don’t miss this iconic silent film experience!

Concerts

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Gstaad Menuhin Festival avec FoRom écoute

From Sat, 15 to Sun, 16 August

Tente du Festival de Gstaad - Saanen

From 100.-

Experience the magic of classical music at the Gstaad Menuhin Festival with FoRom écoute. Immerse yourself in world-class performances in a breathtaking Alpine setting.

Classical music

Swiss Mobility Forum

Tuesday, 15 September - 10:00

BERNEXPO/Cube

From 240.-

Network with key players from business, politics, and public sectors to explore sustainable mobility solutions for your company. Boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance employer appeal.

Conferences

Podiumsgespräch "KI trifft auf Kinderhirn: Sind wir bereit?"

Wednesday, 2 September - 19:00

Kornhausbibliothek Bern

From 0.-

Explore AI’s impact on child development in this thought-provoking panel. Experts discuss readiness, risks, and opportunities—join the debate!

Conferences

Petit bout de bois

Sunday, 30 August - 17:00

Aula de Chantemerle - Moutier

From 0.-

Discover Mamby Mawine’s poignant solo show Petit bout de bois, blending puppetry and humor to voice Dakar’s forgotten children—talibés—while supporting her Senegalese cultural center.

Theatre and performing arts

Confetti

Friday, 28 August - 20:00

Stand - Moutier

From 0.-