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In Fribourg, the BCU sorts through Fri-Son's archives

In Fribourg, the Cantonal and University Library and Fri-Son are starting work on the venue's archives. The inventory is expected on Fri-Memoria by the end of 2027.

Noémie Favre · Editorial profile Sources: 3

Tue, 20 October

• Brief · Live & festivals · German-speaking Switzerland

  Kestenholz brings Sting to its stage on 9 July 2027

  In Kestenholz (SO), Sting plays St. Peter at Sunset on 9 July 2027. Presale opens on 23 October 2026.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 4

Mon, 19 October

• Brief · Live & festivals · German-speaking Switzerland

  In Sursee, the Nachteulen-Festival does not know if it returns

  In Sursee, the Nachteulen-Festival draws markedly fewer people to its third edition. Whether it returns next year is uncertain.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 3

Tue, 13 October

• Brief · Live & festivals · French-speaking Switzerland

  Swiss Music Export hosts a reception at MaMA and heads to BIME for the first time

  On 15 October in Paris, Lone Assembly and Lady O play the Swiss reception at MaMA. At the end of October, Swiss Music Export takes a delegation to Bilbao for the first time.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 5

Sat, 3 October

• Brief · Live & festivals · Italian-speaking Switzerland

  Rod Stewart says goodbye to Switzerland in Locarno in July 2027

  On 22 July 2027, Moon+Stars hosts the Swiss concert of his final tour on the Piazza Grande. Tickets from CHF 126.50.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 3

Fri, 25 September

• Brief · Live & festivals · German-speaking Switzerland

  Zurich's Clubnacht opened 25 clubs for 20 francs

  Second edition on 25 September: one ticket, 25 clubs and part of the proceeds for Zurich's nightlife culture. The next one is set for 24 September 2027.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 2

Tue, 22 September

• Brief · Live & festivals · French-speaking Switzerland

  La Chaux-de-Fonds launches the Ultra Froid Mega Loin festival for June 2027

  Three days at the Anciens Abattoirs, 3 to 5 June 2027, as part of the Capital of Culture year. The standard pass costs 123 francs.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 3

Sun, 20 September

• Brief · Live & festivals · French-speaking Switzerland

  Label Suisse draws 67,000 people to Lausanne

  The biennial festival attracted 67,000 visitors from 18 to 20 September, with 66 free concerts.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 2

Thu, 17 September

• Brief · Live & festivals · French-speaking Switzerland

  Montreux gets a new festival of epic music in March 2027

  Helvepic is launching Epic Montreux on 5 and 6 March 2027 at the Auditorium Stravinski. The early-bird price runs until 18 October.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 2

Sun, 6 September

• Brief · Live & festivals · French-speaking Switzerland

  Chant du Gros dips slightly and runs for four days in 2027

  Around 43,000 people came to Le Noirmont, down from more than 45,000 last year. For its 35th anniversary, the Jura festival will last four days.

  Noémie Favre Sources: 1