For anyone already planning their year, dates and holidays, here’s an overview of the biggest music events of 2026.
15 February 2026, Hallenstadion, Zurich
The German singer and musician will be performing his latest tour at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, featuring his greatest hits.
30 March 2026, Hallenstadion, Zurich
The German pop singer will captivate audiences with her powerful voice and emotional songs at the Hallenstadion in Zurich.
15 April 2026, Hallenstadion, Zurich
The German pop and rock musician will perform his catchy songs and rousing melodies live in Zurich.
9 May 2026, Hallenstadion, Zurich
The Swiss pop and dance superstar will, of course, be stopping off in his Swiss homeland as part of his new world tour.
27 May 2026, Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich
The metal legends will kick off the concert season with their M72 World Tour and a spectacular 360° stage. Support acts: Gojira, Knocked Loose.
11–13 June 2026, Interlaken Airfield, Interlaken
Rock and metal festival attracting 30,000 visitors. Headliners: Volbeat, Sabaton, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Papa Roach, Architects and many more.
11–14 June 2026, Neuchâtel
A diverse music festival in Neuchâtel featuring a wide range of national and international acts across various genres.
19 June 2026, Hallenstadion, Zurich
The legendary British rock band will perform classics such as ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ and ‘Hysteria’. Support act: Extreme.
20 June 2026, Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich
The iconic German punk rock band on their ‘Trink aus! Wir müssen gehen’ tour.
25–28 June 2026, Sittertobel, St Gallen
A long-established festival attracting 30,000 visitors. Acts: Twenty One Pilots, Nina Chuba, Jan Delay, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter, Zara Larsson and many more.
25–27 June 2026, Grenchen
Three days packed with rock and metal featuring international stars. Headliners: Billy Talent, Helloween and other up-and-coming acts.
25–27 June 2026, Park im Grünen, Basel
A cosy festival with a rock-oriented line-up. Acts: Uriah Heep, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Trauffer, Les Touristes and the Basel Symphony Orchestra.
30 June 2026, Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich
The band’s big comeback with their ‘From Zero World Tour’. Originally planned for Bern, now at the Letzigrund in Zurich.
3–18 July 2026, Montreux
The legendary festival on Lake Geneva, attracting a total of over 250,000 spectators. 60th anniversary edition with the line-up to be announced in April 2026.
7 July 2026, The Hall, Dübendorf
The Godfather of Shock Rock presents his legendary stage show featuring spectacular effects and rock classics.
9–11 July 2026, Grosse Allmend, Frauenfeld
Europe’s largest hip-hop festival, attracting 60,000 visitors. Headliners: EsDeeKid, Don Toliver, Gunna, Sido and many more.
17–25 July 2026
Kasernenareal, Basel
An open-air military music show featuring top international ensembles, precise marching choreography, the sound of bagpipes and impressive lighting and pyrotechnic displays in a historic setting.
14 July 2026, Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich
The German ‘Schlager’ queen is bringing her spectacular 360-degree stadium tour to Zurich with an extraordinary show.
21–26 July 2026, Nyon
Switzerland’s largest open-air festival, featuring over 250 concerts across eight stages and 250,000 visitors. Headliners include The Cure, Katy Perry, Gorillaz and Twenty One Pilots.
23–25 July 2026, Degen, Lumnezia
Music festival set against the stunning Alpine backdrop of the Grisons mountains. Acts: Sean Paul, Ski Aggu and other international acts.
29 July–8 August 2026, Herrenacker, Schaffhausen
The legendary frontman of The Police presents his ‘3.0 World Tour’ featuring his greatest hits at the Stars in Town Festival. Also appearing: Amy Macdonald, Lewis Capaldi, Lenny Kravitz, Macklemore, Gölä, Wincent Weiss, Baschi and many more.
7–9 August 2026
Heitere-Platz, Zofingen
A traditional, diverse open-air festival with around 30 acts across three stages. Headliners for 2026: Bonez MC (Friday), 01099 (Saturday) and Amy Macdonald (Sunday). Other notable acts include Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Samu Haber, Clean Bandit, Calum Scott, Sens Unik, Lo & Leduc, Bligg and Kunz.
8 August 2026, Seebecken, Zurich
Europe’s biggest techno party, attracting over a million visitors, transforms Zurich into a vibrant dance metropolis.
19–23 August 2026, Gampel, Valais
A festival with a great atmosphere in the Valais mountains. Headliners: Sombr, Marteria, Hecht, Montez, Bligg, Lo & Leduc and many more.
(originally scheduled for 28–29 August & 4–5 September 2026)
Update from 17 February 2026: The Zurich Openair has been cancelled for 2026. It will take place again in 2027.
28–29 August 2026, Seepark, Arbon
A popular open-air festival right on Lake Constance, focusing on rock, pop and singer-songwriter acts in an atmospheric lakeside setting. This year’s line-up includes Roxette, Anastacia, Hecht and Tom Odell, amongst others.
26–27 September 2026, Hallenstadion, Zurich
The German indie rock band, with the distinctive, gravelly voice of singer Henning May, will perform over two evenings at the Hallenstadion.
2 December 2026, Hallenstadion, Zurich
The legendary Cologne rock band led by frontman Wolfgang Niedecken will perform their hits in the Cologne dialect at the Hallenstadion in Zurich.
These and many more events – along with further information and tickets – are available, as always, on Ticketcorner.ch.