Basel Fasnacht, March 10th to March 12th
Switzerland’s most famous carnival celebration, the Basel Fasnacht, will kick off at 4 am on March 10th and end (after three nights of fun and revelry) at 4 am on March 12th.
Beyond being just another festival, “the Fasnacht is part of Basel’s identity,” according to city authorities. "Culturally speaking, it is at the heart of its creative energies and represents three days when the city goes wild."
The event is the largest of its kind in Switzerland and is enshrined in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
#Basel??#Fasnacht #Carnival. #Morgestraich earlier today at 04:00 in the morning. pic.twitter.com/XnZTdzOAXm
— Andreas Wiedenhoff (@AndreasWiede) February 19, 2024
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Moonlight descent of the Rothorn, Zermatt, March 12th to 13th
If you have ever dreamed of skiing in the Swiss Alps at night, with only the moon lighting up the slopes, this is your chance to experience some real moments of magic on the moonlight descent down the Rothorn, with the famous Matterorn as a backdrop.
Fresh Festival, March 15th to 22nd, Lugano
According to its organisers, this Ticino event “celebrates artistic and cultural diversity, promoting innovative projects from Switzerland and abroad… an immersive experience combining live music, DJ sets, film screenings, and visual performances” — in other words, something for everyone.
Rock the Pistes, March 16th to 22nd, various resorts around Valais
This event, the only one of its kind in Europe, is taking place on temporary stages set up around the Portes de Soleil resorts.
It is is accessible only on skis.
Depending on the day, it will take place in Morzine, Châtel , Morgins, and Montriond - Les Lindarets - Avoriaz.
You can find out all the details here.
Geneva Book Fair, March 19th to 23rd
The annual Book Fair held in Palexpo brings together readers, authors, publishers and booksellers every spring.
Plenty of new English-language books will be available for sale at this four-day event.
Swissness – tradition and innovation, National Museum, Zurich, March 21st
If you want to find out more about this fascinating subject, this guided tour of selected objects relating to Swiss myths may be right up your alley.
Which products and symbols shape the image of Switzerland? (Hint: chocolate, watches, army knives, and more).
International Jazz Festival, Bern, March 25th to May 31st
International musicians will gather in Switzerland's capital for the city's 50th annual jazz festival.
During this time, more than 200 concerts will be held in the Marians Jazzroom, located at Engestrasse 54
You can see the lineup of the artists here.
The Tulip Festival, Morges, March 28th to May 11th.
Tulip festival in Morges ??? pic.twitter.com/5nxC930dA3
— Emma Diez (@emmalikestrains) April 2, 2024
Each year, this little town between Geneva and Lausanne hosts its famous Tulip Festival in a huge park on the shores of Lake Geneva.
You can stroll among more than 140,000 flowers and admire 350 varieties of tulips.
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