# Events in Switzerland 2026–27: What's On Calendar

> The big events in Switzerland, with dates checked on official sites: Christmas markets, carnivals, ski races and festivals.

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Events calendar

# Events in Switzerland: What's On

Updated October 22, 2026

 Short answer

The big events in Switzerland, with dates checked on official sites: Christmas markets, carnivals, ski races and festivals. This weekend: Basler Herbstmesse (Oct 24 – Nov 8, 2026).

## [October 2026](https://swisswander.com/events/october-2026/)

Oct 24 – Nov 8, 2026

🎉 Festival · Basel · [🎨 Basel](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-northwest)

### Basler Herbstmesse

Switzerland's biggest funfair, spread over seven squares of Basel's old town, with rides, food stalls and the Hääfelimäärt pottery market. 2026 is its 555th edition.

[Official site ↗](https://www.basel.com/en/events/basler-herbstmesse) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_basler_herbstmesse_2026&lat=47.5&lng=7.9)

## [November 2026](https://swisswander.com/events/november-2026/)

Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Zurich · [🏙️ Zurich](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-zurich)

### Zurich Christmas markets

Polarzauber inside the main station, Bellevue Noël by the Opera House and the Münsterhof market in the old town.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/zurich-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_zurich_christmas_markets_2026&lat=47.38&lng=8.54)

Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Geneva · [⛲ Geneva](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-geneva)

### Noël au Quai, Geneva

Geneva's Christmas market on the Quai du Mont-Blanc, facing the lake and the Jet d'Eau.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/geneva-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_geneva_noel_au_quai_2026&lat=46.204&lng=6.146)

Nov 19 – Dec 27, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Bern · [🏔️ Bernese Oberland](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-bernese-oberland)

### Bern Sternenmarkt

The Sternenmarkt on the Kleine Schanze, the first of Bern's three Christmas markets, near the UNESCO-listed old town.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/bern-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_bern_sternenmarkt_2026&lat=46.65&lng=7.9)

Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Montreux · [🍇 Vaud](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-lake-geneva)

### Montreux Noël

One of Switzerland's biggest Christmas markets, on the lakefront promenade, plus Santa's house up at Rochers-de-Naye by cogwheel train.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/montreux-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_montreux_noel_2026&lat=46.52&lng=6.75)

Nov 23, 2026

🎉 Festival · Bern · [🏔️ Bernese Oberland](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-bernese-oberland)

### Zibelemärit (onion market), Bern

Bern's famous onion market, held every year on the fourth Monday of November: braided onion strings, onion tart and confetti fights in the old town, from early morning to 18:00.

[Official site ↗](https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/experiences/events/onion-market-zibelemaerit/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_zibelemaerit_2026&lat=46.65&lng=7.9)

Nov 26 – Dec 23, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Basel · [🎨 Basel](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-northwest)

### Basel Christmas market

Often called Switzerland's most beautiful Christmas market, on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz in the old town, daily 11:00–20:30.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/basel-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_basel_christmas_market_2026&lat=47.5&lng=7.9)

Nov 27 – Dec 6, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Einsiedeln · [⛴️ Lake Lucerne](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-central)

### Einsiedeln Christmas market

A short, atmospheric market on the square in front of the Benedictine abbey, an easy day trip from Zurich or Lucerne.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/einsiedeln-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_einsiedeln_christmas_market_2026&lat=46.95&lng=8.45)

## [December 2026](https://swisswander.com/events/december-2026/)

Dec 3 – 21, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Lucerne · [⛴️ Lake Lucerne](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-central)

### Lucerne Christmas market

The Lozärner Weihnachtsmärt on Franziskanerplatz in the old town, a few minutes' walk from the Chapel Bridge.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/lucerne-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_lucerne_christmas_market_2026&lat=46.95&lng=8.45)

Dec 11 – 13, 2026

🎉 Festival · Geneva · [⛲ Geneva](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-geneva)

### Fête de l'Escalade, Geneva

Geneva celebrates the night of 1602 when it fought off the Duke of Savoy: costumed processions in the old town, mulled wine and chocolate marmites smashed with the words 'Ainsi périrent les ennemis de la République!'.

[Official site ↗](https://www.geneve.com/en/events/la-fete-de-lescalade-2026) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_escalade_2026&lat=46.204&lng=6.146)

Dec 26 – 31, 2026

🏆 Sport · Davos · [🚂 Graubünden](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-graubunden)

### Spengler Cup, Davos

The world's oldest international ice hockey club tournament (96th edition), played between Christmas and New Year's Eve, with the final at noon on December 31.

[Official site ↗](https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/experiences/events/96th-international-ice-hockey-tournament-for-the-spengler-cup/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_spengler_cup_2026&lat=46.65&lng=9.6)

Dec 31, 2026

🎉 Festival · Zurich · [🏙️ Zurich](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-zurich)

### Silvesterzauber, Zurich

Zurich's free New Year's Eve party around the lake basin, with fireworks fired from boats after midnight. Public transport runs through the night.

[Official site ↗](https://www.zvv.ch/de/freizeit-und-events/freizeittipps/events/Silvesterzauber.html) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_silvesterzauber_2026&lat=47.38&lng=8.54)

## [January 2027](https://swisswander.com/events/january-2027/)

Jan 14 – 24, 2027

🎉 Festival · Lucerne · [⛴️ Lake Lucerne](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-central)

### Lilu light festival, Lucerne

Light installations and projections across Lucerne's old town and lakefront, every evening from 18:00 to 22:00. Free.

[Official site ↗](https://www.luzern.com/de/poi/lilu-lichtfestival-luzern) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_lilu_2027&lat=46.95&lng=8.45)

Jan 15 – 17, 2027

🏆 Sport · Wengen · [🏔️ Bernese Oberland](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-bernese-oberland)

### Lauberhorn races, Wengen

The longest downhill on the World Cup calendar, under the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau: super-G on Friday, downhill on Saturday, slalom on Sunday. Tickets online only.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/jungfrau-skiing-grindelwald-wengen/) · [Official site ↗](https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/events/97th-international-lauberhorn-race/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_lauberhorn_2027&lat=46.65&lng=7.9)

## [February 2027](https://swisswander.com/events/february-2027/)

Feb 1 – 14, 2027

🏆 Sport · Crans-Montana · [⛷️ Valais](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-valais)

### FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Crans-Montana

Two weeks of world championship ski racing in Crans-Montana, 40 years after the resort last hosted them in 1987.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/crans-montana-skiing-guide/) · [Official site ↗](https://www.cransmontana2027.ch/en/home/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_ski_world_championships_2027&lat=46.2&lng=7.6)

Feb 4 – 9, 2027

🎉 Festival · Lucerne · [⛴️ Lake Lucerne](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-central)

### Lucerne Carnival (Fasnacht)

Six days of masks, Guggenmusik brass bands and parades, starting with the 5:00 'Urknall' bang on Schmutziger Donnerstag and ending with the Monstercorso on Tuesday night.

[Official site ↗](https://www.luzern.com/de/highlights/fasnacht-in-luzern/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_lucerne_fasnacht_2027&lat=46.95&lng=8.45)

Feb 6 – 21, 2027

🏆 Sport · St. Moritz · [🚂 Graubünden](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-graubunden)

### White Turf, St. Moritz

Horse racing on the frozen lake of St. Moritz on three February weekends (120th anniversary in 2027); race days on Sundays, family days on Saturdays.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/st-moritz-skiing-guide/) · [Official site ↗](https://www.stmoritz.com/en/directory/events/white-turf-st-moritz-2027-horse-racing-on-snow) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_white_turf_2027&lat=46.65&lng=9.6)

Feb 15 – 17, 2027

🎉 Festival · Basel · [🎨 Basel](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-northwest)

### Basel Carnival (Fasnacht)

UNESCO-listed carnival: at 4:00 on Monday the city lights go out for the Morgestraich, then three days of lanterns, piccolos and drums.

[Official site ↗](https://www.basel.com/en/carnival-in-basel/dates-carnival-basel) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_basel_fasnacht_2027&lat=47.5&lng=7.9)

## [March 2027](https://swisswander.com/events/march-2027/)

Mar 14, 2027

🏆 Sport · Maloja – S-chanf · [🚂 Graubünden](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-graubunden)

### Engadin Skimarathon

The 56th edition of Switzerland's biggest cross-country ski race, 42 km from Maloja to S-chanf across the frozen Engadine lakes. The Marathon Week runs from March 6.

[Official site ↗](https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/experiences/events/engadin-marathon-week-2027/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_engadin_skimarathon_2027&lat=46.65&lng=9.6)