Top events in Bern 2026
The events worth planning a weekend around in Bern this season: the biggest and best-known first, then everything else by date.
485 events
24 Feb – 16 Dec 2027
43 free
Highlights: Zibelemärit (Bern onion market), Lauberhorn races Wengen, Gurtenfestival
Any time
Today45This weekend47This month629Next month639Free111Highlights483Festivals71Christmas markets3Halloween19Date night906With kids59On your own472With friends225After-work & aperitivo137With a view1Birthday3Hen and stag parties18Volunteering1Pumpkin patches2Foraging2Autumn foliage6Stargazing48Rainy day418Flea markets1Street food1Funfairs2Oktoberfest2
Market / fair
Zibelemärit (Bern onion market)
30 Oct 2026 · Bern
Sports event
Lauberhorn races Wengen
15 Jan 2027 · Lauterbrunnen
Gurtenfestival
14 Jul 2027 · Bern
Jungfrau Marathon
5 Sep 2027 · Lauterbrunnen
Carnival
Berner Fasnacht (Bern Carnival)
February · Bern
Festival
Museumsnacht Bern
March · Bern
Market / fair
BEA Bern
May · Bern
Sports event
Grand Prix von Bern
May · Bern
Market / fair
Braderie Biel/Bienne
June · Biel/Bienne
Festival
Greenfield Festival
June · Interlaken
Sports event
Schweizer Frauenlauf
June · Bern
Festival
Gstaad Menuhin Festival
July · Gstaad
Gurtenfestival
14 Jul 2027 · Bern
Jungfrau Marathon
5 Sep 2027 · Lauterbrunnen
Carnival
Berner Fasnacht (Bern Carnival)
February · Bern
Festival
Museumsnacht Bern
March · Bern
Market / fair
BEA Bern
May · Bern
Sports event
Grand Prix von Bern
May · Bern
Market / fair
Braderie Biel/Bienne
June · Biel/Bienne
Festival
Greenfield Festival
June · Interlaken
Sports event
Schweizer Frauenlauf
June · Bern
Festival
Gstaad Menuhin Festival
July · Gstaad
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Zibelemärit (Bern onion market)Runs every yearErlacherhof
2
Runs every yearParkbad
3
Runs every yearTicketsJunge Bühne Bern
4
Runs every yearTicketsBrunch Im Kursaal Bern
5
Runs every yearTicketsGIARDINO RESTAURANT AND BAR
6
Runs every yearTicketsRestaurant Yu East, Hotel Allegro
7
Runs every yearTicketsRooftop Igloo
8
Runs every yearTicketsMatte Brennerei
9
Runs every yearTicketsRestaurant Amante
10
TicketsRestaurant Top Spin
Questions
Top events in Bern 2026: what's on?
485 events between 15 Oct – 16 Dec 2027. Among them: Zibelemärit (Bern onion market) · Lauberhorn races Wengen · Gurtenfestival.
What is the next event in Bern?
Please f*ck me (again) on 17 Oct in Bern.
Which events in Bern are free?
43 events are free, for example Jubiläumskonzert Cantarte Chor - Mehr · Kunstausstellung · WILD ONES – OPEN FORMAT PARTY.
What are the biggest events in Bern?
The named events of the place: Zibelemärit (Bern onion market) (30 Oct) · Lauberhorn races Wengen (15 Jan 2027) · Gurtenfestival (14 Jul 2027) · Jungfrau Marathon (5 Sep 2027).
Where in Bern is most going on?
Most events are in Bern (160) · Thun (47) · Biel/Bienne (40).