Shows, events and activities in Switzerland

Tribune des jeunes musiciens

Sunday, 14 March - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Tendre Tourmente, iranian classical music concert

Wednesday, 23 September - 20:00

L'Alhambra - Geneva

From 20.-

Horan Sounds presents a two-part concert: one part featuring the Rokh Quartet, and the other the Sepidâr Ensemble, entitled “Tendre tourmente”

Concerts

Concert-Famille: Disney & Comédie Musicale

Saturday, 5 September - 17:00

Salle communale de Cologny

From 0.-

A magical family concert blending Disney classics and Broadway hits with rising star Virginia Sirolli and pianist Evaristo Pérez—pure joy for all ages.

Classical music

Déambulation musicale à Cologny

Sunday, 6 September - 14:00

Salle communale de Cologny

From 0.-

Family-friendly concert for ages 5+ featuring Youyou & Zoey Chang on piano duo and Miriflu Engeler as narrator. Discover Prokofiev’s "Petra and the Wolf," a playful twist on the classic tale.

Classical music

Une nuit à Berlin- Cabaret la comédie musicale en concert

From Fri, 11 to Sun, 13 September

Théâtre de Marens - Nyon

From 25.-

Choeur et Orchestre Les Musiciens du Louvre

Sunday, 17 January - 18:00

Victoria Hall - Geneva

From 12.-

Marc Minkowski directs Les Musiciens du Louvre in a 1-hour classical masterpiece: Bach’s Adagio, Mozart’s haunting Requiem, and Ave verum corpus with period instruments.

Classical music

FILM : Écosse, terres de légendes - Un voyage musical en Écosse avec Joanne McIver, musicienne invitée du festival

Friday, 13 November - 18:00

MEG - Musée d'ethnographie de Genève - Geneva

From 10.-

Ateliers d'éveil musical (3-7 ans)

From Wed, 9 September 2026 to Wed, 23 June 2027

ESPACE-IFE - Pont-d'Ain

From 10€

Unleash creativity with fun improvisation workshops for kids aged 8-12! Learn quick thinking, spontaneity and teamwork through playful scenarios.

Workshops and courses

Trio Ernest – Brunch musical

Sunday, 15 November - 11:00

Floky la Loutre - Geneva

From 0.-

Enjoy a musical brunch with Trio Ernest at Flocky la Loutre! Sip coffee and savor gourmet treats while listening to a classical duo—soprano Amélia Feuer and harpist Laudine Dard. Perfect start to your Sunday.

Concerts

Full

"Le Jardin musical" - Étienne Favre

From Mon, 24 to Thu, 27 August

Place l'illustre famille Burattini - Pré aux vaches - 16 - Le Grand-Bornand

From 0€

Discover Étienne Favre’s whimsical giant musical instruments—guitar-shaped bikes and flute wheels—at this enchanting festival. Open to all, 24–27 [Month] 10am–7pm, Pass-festival required.

Festivals

Partie 2 : Verdures de la nuit et autres poèmes (vernissage + table ronde + lecture musicale)

Sunday, 30 August - 13:30

Domaine Chappaz - Euloz

From 0.-

Eveil musical 4-6 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 11:30

Sous-sol de l'école de la Tambourine - Carouge

From 0.-

THEATRE - MUSICAL - "Retrospectaculaire"

Thursday, 21 January - 20:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

THEATRE - MUSICAL - "Retrospectaculaire"

Friday, 22 January - 20:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

SPECTACLE MUSICAL - "Huitante"

Tuesday, 11 May - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

SPECTACLE MUSICAL - "Huitante"

Wednesday, 12 May - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

COMEDIE MUSICALE - "Romeo et Juliette"

Wednesday, 26 May - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

COMEDIE MUSICALE - "Romeo et Juliette"

Thursday, 27 May - 20:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

Full

IL ETAIT UNE FOIS LE VIOLON - "Julienne la souris musicienne"

Wednesday, 19 May - 10:30

Foyer Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

Full

IL ETAIT UNE FOIS LE VIOLON - "Julienne la souris musicienne"

Wednesday, 19 May - 16:00

Foyer Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

SPETACLE MUSICAL - "Aliose chante Le Forestier"

Wednesday, 17 March - 19:00

Théâtre de Grand-Champ - Gland

From 0.-

Eveil musical 1-4 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 09:30

Chemin du Pommier 14 - Le Grand-Saconnex

From 0.-

Eveil musical 4-6 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 11:00

Chemin du Pommier 14 - Le Grand-Saconnex

From 0.-

Eveil musical 1-4 ans

Saturday, 29 August - 09:30

Sous-sol de l'école de la Tambourine - Carouge

From 0.-

Concours National d’Exécution Musicale

From Thu, 22 to Fri, 23 October

L'Abeille - Riddes

From 0.- / 0€

Spectacle musical La Voleuse de prénoms

From Sat, 26 September to Sat, 3 October

Salle de la grande école - Treyvaux

From 20.-

BOHÓRQUEZ PERFORMS BACH – PART II

Sunday, 20 September - 16:30

English Church - Zermatt

From 0.-

Cello virtuoso Claudio Bohórquez performs Bach’s iconic Suites in a mesmerizing tribute to Pablo Casals, blending depth and passion at 16:30—pure classical brilliance without pause.

Concerts

ACADEMY CONCERT II

Tuesday, 15 September - 19:30

English Church - Zermatt

From 0.-

Experience a masterclass of brass and strings at ACADEMY CONCERT II—Zermatt Festival Academy’s bold program blends Bozza, Rossini, Bacewicz, Schulhoff, and Eisler in a powerful 2-hour performance. No interval, pure brilliance.

Concerts

ACADEMY CONCERT III

Wednesday, 16 September - 19:30

Mensa Schulhaus Walka - Zermatt

From 0.-

Experience a masterclass of chamber music at ACADEMY CONCERT III—Zermatt Festival Academy presents Sibelius, Boccherini, Beethoven & Martinů in a seamless, no-interval performance, 16 Sept, 19:30.

Concerts

KLANGFARBEN EUROPAS

Saturday, 19 September - 19:30

St. Mauritius-Pfarrkirche - Zermatt

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Elegant orchestral masterpieces meet fiery Spanish passion—Zermatt Festival Orchestra and Scharoun Ensemble Berlin perform Elgar, Enescu, Falla & Dvořák with soprano Christiane Karg in Zermatt’s historic church. A no-interval...

Concerts

ACADEMY CONCERT IV

Sunday, 20 September - 11:00

Kapelle Riffelalp - Zermatt

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Discover the Zermatt Festival Academy’s Academy Concert IV featuring soprano Christiane Karg and top musicians performing Schubert, Reger, Borodin, and Haydn arrangements in a stunning alpine setting.

Concerts

OPENING CONCERT 2026

Friday, 11 September - 19:30

St. Mauritius-Pfarrkirche - Zermatt

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Zermatt Festival Orchestra and Scharoun Ensemble Berlin perform Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony and Piano Quintet with fortepiano virtuoso Maxim Emelyanychev—an unforgettable classical masterpiece. No interval.

Concerts

Nearly full

EMELYANYCHEV AT 2'222 M

Sunday, 13 September - 11:00

Kapelle Riffelalp - Zermatt

From 0.-

Brilliant piano recital by Maxim Emelyanychev featuring Dohnányi, Beethoven’s "Ghost" Trio & Poulenc’s sextet—intimate masterpieces at 2’222m altitude. No breaks; 11:00-12:15.

Concerts

BOHÓRQUEZ PERFORMS BACH – PART I

Sunday, 13 September - 16:30

English Church - Zermatt

From 0.-

Claudio Bohórquez performs Bach’s iconic cello suites in a captivating 2-hour concert on 13 Sept at 16:30, celebrating Pablo Casals’ legacy at English Church. A must for classical music lovers.

Concerts

ACADEMY CONCERT I

Monday, 14 September - 19:30

Mensa Schulhaus Walka - Zermatt

From 0.-

Elegant chamber music evening featuring Reicha’s Wind Quintet, Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and Caplet’s Suite persane—intimate brilliance at Schulhaus Walka, 14 Sept, 19:30.

Concerts

MOZART ORGAN RECITAL

Tuesday, 15 September - 17:00

St. Mauritius-Pfarrkirche - Zermatt

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Immerse yourself in Mozart’s masterful organ works on September 15 at 17:00 in Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius. Guy-Baptiste Jaccottet performs timeless sonatas and variations with Zermatt Festival Academy members.

Concerts

WINTERSHOME MEETS SINFONIA WALLIS

Thursday, 17 September - 19:30

St. Mauritius-Pfarrkirche - Zermatt

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A unique fusion of Wintershome’s hits and orchestral arrangements by Guy-François Leuenberger, conducted by Laurent Zufferey at Pfarkirche St. Mauritius.

Concerts

ZERMATT WELCOMES CHRISTIANE KARG

Friday, 18 September - 19:30

St. Mauritius-Pfarrkirche - Zermatt

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Zermatt Festival Orchestra presents soprano Christiane Karg in a captivating Mozart program with arias from Così fan tutte, Idomeneo and Don Giovanni, plus Schubert’s "Unfinished" Symphony—an unforgettable evening of classical...

Concerts

ZERMATT WELCOMES EMELYANYCHEV

Saturday, 12 September - 19:30

St. Mauritius-Pfarrkirche - Zermatt

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Zermatt Festival Orchestra presents a stunning performance featuring fortepiano maestro Maxim Emelyanychev in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 and Haydn’s dramatic "Timpani Roll" Symphony.

Concerts

Splendeurs baroques (partie 1)

Sunday, 4 October - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Le quatuor à cordes, l'instrument parfait !

Sunday, 8 November - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Quatuor à cordes Aviv

Classical music

Les cuivres fêtent Noël

Sunday, 13 December - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Concert extraordinaire de Nouvel-An

Sunday, 17 January - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Hommage à Beethoven (200 ans)

Sunday, 28 February - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Splendeurs baroques (partie 2)

Sunday, 25 April - 17:00

Salle de l'Esplanade à Aubonne

From 0.-

Concert "Jeunes vignes"

Thursday, 12 November - 19:30

Théâtre les salons - Geneva

From 15.-

Discover emerging classical stars in "Jeunes vignes"—talented young musicians from Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Zurich and Menuhin Academy perform Mozart, Chopin and more in a 2-hour concert with intermission.

Classical music

Concert "Assemblage"

Friday, 13 November - 19:30

Théâtre les salons - Geneva

From 15.-

Experience a mesmerizing chamber concert blending flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, piano and vocals in Mozart’s Quintet and masterpieces by Haydn, Glinka and more. A 2-hour journey of elegance and harmony with top musicians and...

Classical music

Gala concert "Étoiles de la musique"

Sunday, 15 November - 18:00

Conservatoire de musique de Genève - Geneva

From 15.-

Discover a mesmerizing gala concert featuring rising stars like soprano Vera Hiltbrunner and pianist Maxime Trechsel, joined by IMMA’s young orchestra under Oleg Kaskiv. A rare blend of classical masters and a new arrangement...

Classical music

Queens

From Sat, 19 to Sun, 20 September

Cinéma-théâtre d'Onex-Parc

From 20.-

Discover an electrifying night of live music with Queens—where powerful vocals and iconic hits light up the stage. Don’t miss this unforgettable concert experience!

Concerts

Concert: Anaïda Agadjanian Monnier & Damien Theux

Saturday, 5 September - 17:30

Fondation Opale - Flanthey

From 0.-

Enjoy the final days of summer with a concert featuring soprano Anaïda Agadjanian Monnier and guitarist Damien Theux, in the auditorium of the Lens art centre.

Concerts

Full

20 La 9ᵉ

Sunday, 30 August - 17:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience Beethoven’s immortal 9th Symphony at 17:00—where choir, orchestra, and soloists unite in Schiller’s Ode to Joy for a transcendent celebration of unity and art.

Concerts

Full

16 La 9ᵉ

Friday, 28 August - 19:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony unfolds at 19:00—a breathtaking fusion of orchestra, choir, and soloists under Adriano Giardina and Valentin Reymond. Experience the Ode to Joy’s timeless call to unity.

Concerts

Last chance

15 Les Attentives

Thursday, 27 August - 21:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover Shostakovich’s haunting 14th Symphony—a poetic, defiant masterpiece blending Lorca, Apollinaire, and Rilke. Soprano Clara Meloni and bass Grzegorz Różycki perform with Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux under Valentin...

Concerts

Last chance

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

Full

11 La Ruée vers l'Or

Sunday, 23 August - 17:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Experience Chaplin’s iconic Gold Rush with live orchestral music! A silent film masterpiece meets the magic of Orchestre des Jardins Musicaux under Valentin Reymond’s direction. Comedy, poetry, and unforgettable visuals await.

Concerts

Last chance

7 Piccolo Saxo

Saturday, 22 August - 16:00

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

Discover the whimsical world of Piccolo Saxo, André Popp’s beloved musical tales for all ages—where a comic actor and orchestra bring stories to life with playful energy and timeless charm. Perfect for families and curious minds!

Concerts

Last chance

6 Piccolo Saxo

Saturday, 22 August - 14:30

Grange aux Concerts - Cernier

From 12.-

A whimsical musical adventure for all ages based on André Popp’s beloved Piccolo Saxo—where Laurent Sandoz brings to life charming stories with orchestra and playful storytelling.

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

DHRUPAD - Indian Vocal and Instrumental Music

Saturday, 7 November - 20:00

Henosis - Romainmôtier-Envy

From 20.-

Experience the timeless beauty of Dhrupad music with vocalists Heikel Ben Mlouka, Mathias Durand and pakhawaj master Alexis Weisgerber in a meditative live concert.

Concerts

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...

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