Julius Hatt / Stars in Town
The open air and festival organizers have their line-ups ready - and will soon transform Switzerland back into a concert and party country. The biggest and most beautiful open airs and festivals at a glance.
Wed 29.5. to Sun 2.6.2024, National Museum Zurich
Hania Rani, Grandbrothers, Angus & Julia Stone, Province, Hermanos Gutierrez, Air and others.
With six shows over five days, the festival returns to the historic Landesmuseum courtyard in early summer this year.
Sat 1.6.2024,festival grounds Wohlen
Ben Böhmer, Brina Knauss, Ida Engberg, Charlotte de Witte, Jimi Jules, Klangkünstler, AANN, Paul Kalkbrenner, Mind Against, Animal Trainer, Black Circle, Fedele and others.
Hive Air is entering its third round this year. Once again, the outdoor festival in Wohlen AG is focusing on highlights for all technoid and electronica fans. 25,000 are expected this year.
Thu 6 to Sat 8.6.2024, Aarberg town square
Roland Kaiser, Zian, Dabu Fantastic, Baschi, Stress, Ray Dalton, Nena, DJ ZsuZsu and others.
In the heart of Aarberg, the town square becomes a festival center. Around the center of Aarberg and on the festival square itself, countless restaurants open their doors to gourmets. starsofsounds.ch
Sat 8.6.2024, Hornareal Richterswil
Guy Gerber, Christian Löffler, Saint Vie, Echonomist, Black Circle and others.
The biggest beach techno and tech house day event in Switzerland. In the middle of nature, right on the shores of Lake Zurich, yet only a stone's throw from the city.
Thu 13 to Sat 15.6.2024, Interlaken airfield
Green Day, Bring Me the Horizon, The Prodigy, Kraftklub, Machine Head, †††† (Crosses), Dropkick Murphys, Sum41, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Babymetal, The Interrupters, Guano Apes and more.
Musically, the Interlaken airfield is the place to be. With a focus on metalcore, post-hardcore and medieval rock. A total of 36 bands will be playing, plus a medieval market and more.
Fri 14 to Sun 16.6.24, Rapperswil
Baschi, The Gardener & The Tree, Shakura Saida, Linda Elys, Elle, Betty Tuesday, Nnavy, Kashmir and others.
Originally conceived 20 years ago as a town festival, the event on the lakeside of Rapperswil has evolved into a charming music festival. The main stage at Fischmarktplatz hosts the big acts, while the stages at Curtiplatz and Kapuzinerzipfel are home to blues and jazz trouvailles.
Thu 20 to Sat 22.6.2024, Grenchen airfield
Deep Purple, Krokus, Megadeth, Tito & Tarantula, Black Stone Cherry, Bruce Dickinson and others.
The festival takes place in Grenchen at the airfield. Surrounded by the beautiful Jura mountain range, Summerside offers plenty of spectacle. Musical world stars will make the sunny side of the Jura shake. summerside.ch
Thu 20 to Sat 22.6.2024, Zaunplatz Glarus
Matthias Reim, Baschi, Gentleman, Megawatt, Plüsch, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Rooftop Sailors, Francine Jordi, Linda Elys, Antje Schomaker and others.
The Landsgemeindeplatz in Glarus is transformed into one big music festival in June. For the fourth time, the cozy town open-air festival will take place where the traditional Swiss grassroots democracy is usually cultivated. The small stage is once again the insider tip for pleasant background noise.
Thu 27. to Sat 29.6.2024, Park im Grünen Basel
Zoe Wees, Culcha Candela. Naomi Lareine, Sam Himself, Patent Ochsner, Nubya and others.
Park im Grünen - the name of the location gives it away: Nature is combined with culture. The Open Air is considered one of the most beautiful festivals in the greater Basel area. In addition to big names from the music scene, the stars of tomorrow are also there.
Thu 27. to Sun 30.6.2024, Sittertobel St. Gallen
The Chainsmokers, Queens of the Stone Age, Placebo, K.I.Z., Nina Chuba, Ofenbach, Sportfreunde Stiller and more.
In the idyllic Sittertobel, acts from all genres of music from all over the world will perform on two stages over four days at the Openair St. Gallen - an experience every time for a long time: the OASG, founded in 1977, is one of the oldest and largest open-air music festivals in Switzerland.
Tue 2 to Sat 20. 7.2024, Kulturmuseum St. Gallen
Velvet Two Stripes, Amistat, Chlyklass, Thee Sacred Souls, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Matthew Mole, Luiku, Irène Drésel, Yin Yin and others.
Culture enthusiasts and music lovers meet in the tranquil courtyard of the Kulturmuseum. Broad program: world music, folk, electronica, singer/songwriter, rock, jazz and soul.
Thu 4. to Sun 7.7.2024, Pantschau am See Murten
Storace, Gotthard, Scorpions, Anna Rossinelli, Ray Dalton, Calum Scott, Silbermond, Take That, Alle Farben, Lea, Ayliva and others.
The festival site can be reached in five minutes through the old town of Murten and its arcades. From the standing and seating areas, you can see not only the stage but also Lake Murten.
Fri 5 to Sat 20.7.2024, Scène du Lac & Casino Montreux
Lenny Kravitz, Sting, Zucchero, Alice Cooper, Jamie Cullum, Dionne Warwick, James Arthur, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rag 'n' Bone Man, Jon Batiste, Loreen, Kraftwerk, Air, Massive Attack, Justice, Soft Cell, Duran Duran and more.
Thanks to the large lakeside stage, this year's event will have an even more open-air feel because the congress center is being rebuilt. But the food mile by the lake with the many free concerts alone is worth the trip to Lake Geneva. Extremely varied program!
Thu 11 to Sun 21.7.2024, Locarno
Lenny Kravitz, Calum Scott, Status Quo, Patent Ochsner, Kings Elliot, Krokus, Wincent Weiss, Joya Marleen, Stress
Moon & Stars on the Piazza Grande is an integral part of Locarno's summer program. Right behind it on the Piazza Piccola, in the Food & Music Street, the icing on the cake of the festival, bars and food trucks beckon.
Thu 11 to Sat 20.7.2024, Kongresshaus Zurich
Gipsy Kings, Symphoniacs, Roman Nowka's Hot 3 & Stephan Eicher play Mani Matter, The Boss Hoss, Katie Melua and more.
National and international stars of the music world enchant visitors at indoor concerts in an intimate setting. The outdoor area offers a cozy atmosphere with various activities.
Tue 16 to Sat 20.7.2024, Plaine de Tourbillon
ZZ Top, Toto, Pascal Obispo, Calogero, MC Solaar, Royal Republic, Pascal Obispo, Chris Isaak
The big festival in Valais with many stars from the French-speaking world in a magnificent mountain setting. With a family program and accommodation either on the campsite or in one of the hotels, which offer reduced prices during the festival.
Thu 18 to Sat 27.7.2024, Lucerne
Laufey, Benjamin Clementine, Khruangbin and others
The successor event to the Blue Ball celebrated its successful premiere last year. Over ten days, the festival will once again offer music from 60 bands and 42 DJs on seven stages around the lake basin this summer.
Fri 19 and Sat 20.7.2024, Kronengartenplatz Appenzell
Philipp Fankhauser, Shakra, Dodo, Veronica Fusaro, Dom Sweden and others.
Enjoy music in the idyllic alleyways of Appenzell, with a view of the striking Alpstein.
Tue 23 to Sun 28.7.2024, Nyon
Sam Smith, Sean Paul, Royal Blood, Burna Boy, Paul Kalkbrenner and others.
Seven days, seven nights and seven stages for over 200 artists, from new discoveries to international stars
Wed 24. to Sun 28.7.2024, Degen Lumnezia
Faithless live, Dana, Tones and I, Alle Farben, EAZ, Cro, Stubete Gäng, Paul Palud, Rapture Boy and others.
The festival in the Surselva, framed by a 360-degree mountain panorama, on a plain in the center of Val Lumnezia, has continued to grow in recent years.
Tue, 30.7. to Fri, 2.8.2024, Flumserberg
Andreas Gabalier, Linda Fäh, Andrea Berg, Nik P., Oesch's die Dritten
The big festival in the mountains is also the biggest pop festival in Switzerland - with Andrea Berg and Andreas Gabalier, two "superstars" of the scene will be there this time.
Fri 2 to Sat 10.8.2024, Old Town Schaffhausen
Herbert Grönemeyer, Placebo, Passenger, Mark Forster, Patent Ochsner, Tom Odell, Elif, Status Quo, Krokus, Editors, Steiner & Madlaina, Kings Elliot, Dabu Fantastic, Marius Bear, Donots, Shakra, Plüsch and others.
The Piazza Grande of German-speaking Switzerland: the houses of Schaffhausen's old town are wrapped in bright colors, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable concert evenings. Numerous side events, street food and cozy bars round off the program.
Fri 9. to Sun 11.8.2024, Heiternplatz Zofingen
Cro, Baschi, La Nefera, Eifachben, Nemo, Badmomzjay, Ofenbach, Lukas Graham, Alvaro Soler, Troubas Kater and others.
An idyllic site with plenty of space to move around, a wide range of bars and food stalls, a small market, the Ferris wheel, fun activities and a program with over 25 acts on three stages.
Wed 14 to Sat 17.8.2024, Penthaz
Dadju & Tayc, Earth Wind & Fire Experience, Level 42, Robin Schulz, Armand van Helden, Shay, MC Solaar, Gossip, The Kills
Launched in Penthaz back in the nineties, the Venoge Festival has been taking place on a larger site in Penthaz since 2022. venogefestival.ch
Thu 15 to Sun 18.8.2024, Gampel festival site
The Offspring, Deichkind, Alan Walker, Electric Callboy, Bligg, Stress, Nemo, Remo Forrer, Dana, Milky Chance, Monet192 and others.
The festival in the Upper Valais proves year after year that "Ischii Party" is not just a pretty marketing slogan. Over 100,000 people celebrate music, life and themselves over the four days of the festival.
Fri/Sat 23/24, Fri/Sat 30/31.8.2024, festival grounds Glattbrugg
Sam Smith, Kygo, Macklemore, Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Louis Tomlinson, Raye, Sido, James Arthur Armin Van Buuren, Anne-Marie, Rin, Loyle Carner and others.
The twelfth edition on the festival meadow near Glattbrugg Airport will take place over two weekends for the first time - with a large food and camping tent infrastructure.
Fri 30 to Sat 31.8.2024, Spiez Bay
Rag 'n' Bone Man, Scooter, Tokio Hotel, Baschi, Amistat and Dana. Saturday: James Blunt, The Kooks, Plüsch, Alice Merton, 77 Bombay Street and Veronica Fusaro among others.
The idyllic location in the bay of Spiez and the varied, top-class music program make the "Seaside Festival" an occasion to slow down. A night boat also cruises on both days.
Fri 30. and Sat 31.8.2024, Quai-Anlagen Arbon
James Blunt, The Kooks, Rag'n'Bone Man, Tokio Hotel, Alice Merton, Scooter, Plüsch, Baschi, Dana and others.
Summerdays emerged from the Openair Tufertschwil in 2007. It is particularly popular because of its idyllic location by the lake. Family-friendly offer. New: free arrival and return journey by public transport.
Fri 20 to Sun 22.9.2024, Schupfart airfield hall
Pegasus, Gotthard, Zian, Dodo, Stefanie Heinzmann, Dabu Fantastic, Voxxclub, Münchener Freiheit
For the 40th time: the festival where the weather doesn't matter: Because it takes place indoors - despite the roof and walls, the festival feeling is not lost. The program makes sure of that: pop and rock on Friday, pop hits on Sunday.
