Upcoming events in Switzerland: 8 must-see happenings in June 2025

June 2023 Event Guide for Switzerland

Dive into the vibrant culture and bustling activities across Switzerland this June, with an array of festivals, markets, and sporting events taking place throughout the country.

Street Food Festival, Geneva: From June 5th to June 15th, more than 60 food trucks and stands will serve a myriad of delectable local and international specialties at the 10th edition of this beloved event. The festivities will also feature DJ sets on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, an expansive children's playground, and various attractions on the grounds of Plainpalais.
Ascona in allegria, Ascona: This captivating outdoor theater will take place from June 6th to June 8th, in the picturesque Ticino locale of Ascona. Street performers such as mimes, dancers, jugglers, tightrope walkers, fire breathers, musicians, and clowns will enchant spectators with their mesmerizing acts, filling the atmosphere with unbridled joy, or allegria as the organizers claim.
Pentecost Market, Vitznau (Lucerne): The annual open-air market will be held on June 7th, despite Pentecost falling on the following Monday. Visit this festive gathering, featuring a plethora of food options, an enormous tombola, and top music bands performing well into the night. The event's unique charm is enhanced by its scenic location on the shore of Lake Lucerne, known as the Vierwaldstättersee to our website readers.
Swiss Federal Gymnastics Festival, Lausanne: From June 12th to June 22nd, over 70,000 gymnasts and 300,000 spectators will come together for the 77th annual gymnastics extravaganza. The event will feature more than 140 competitions, a gymnastics show, and a range of entertainment spread across three districts in walking distance of one another.
Tour de Suisse: If you'd rather enjoy a spectator's perspective, consider visiting the host cities across Switzerland for this year's Tour de Suisse from June 15th to June 22nd. For those who prefer the comfort of their homes, the event will also be broadcast.
Art Basel: Basel's leading art fair will showcase exhibitions from over 290 leading galleries and more than 4,000 artists from around the world, focusing on both established and emerging talents, from June 19th to June 22nd at the enormous Messe center.
Zurich Pride Festival: On June 20th and June 21st, Zurich's annual Pride Festival will take place in the city's Kasernenareal and the Zeughaushof, welcoming everyone to its festive grounds featuring music performances by national and international artists.
Stäcketöri Festival, Zäziwil (Bern): From June 20th to June 22nd, the Stäcketöri Festival will transform the charming village of Zäziwil in the Emmental region into a rhythmic haven, with various musical genres from local and emerging artists being performed, including a memorable set by Zoë Më, who represented Switzerland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Enhance your home and garden with the tips and advice from the home and garden talk show airing on Swiss television on June 3rd.
Excite your food-and-drink senses by exploring culinary offerings in Switzerland's thriving restaurant scene, as featured in the June issue of Lifestyle Swiss magazine.
Cultivate meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals from around the world by attending the TEDxZurich conference taking place on June 25th in Zurich, focusing on the theme of "Connection".