August 2025 in Switzerland
Take a dip in the lakes, hike the highest peaks and enjoy summer festivals
In August, Switzerland shines with the perfect mix of nature and culture. The warm days are ideal for a BBQ by the lake or in the forest, relaxing at outdoor cafes, and exploring charming villages. Major events like the Locarno Film Festival and Fête de l'Escalade offer vibrant cultural experiences. The Swiss Alps provide a cool retreat with breathtaking views and fresh mountain air. August 1st is Swiss National Day, celebrated with parades, music, fireworks, and joyful gatherings across the country—a truly magical celebration of Swiss pride!
AUG 1 Davos Promenade: Nationalfeiertag | August-Feier – Merlingen | August 1st Celebrations with Dancing Fountains – Ascona | Swiss National Day, Lugano | Swiss National Day, Lake Zurich | Swiss National Day, Grindelwald | Höhenfeuer auf den 7 Churfirsten - Wildhaus
AUG 2 BernPride Parade
AUG 2-9 Rigi Festival
AUG 4-8 Munot Cinema Openair – Schaffhausen
AUF 4-10 Zurich Music Week
AUG 5-7 World Championships for Icelandic Horses – Birmenstorf
AUG 6-13 NordArt Theater Festival – Stein am Rhein
AUG 6-16 Locarno Film Festival
AUG 6-17 Winterthur Music Festival
AUG 8-10 Marché-Concours - Famous Horse Show with Races
AUG 8-10 Kreuzlingen Lake Night Fantastical
AUG 8-10 Biker Days Basel | Thunfest - The largest annual city festival in Switzerland | Churer Fest – Chur
AUG 9 71st Fête Cantonale des Costumes – Evolene | Glacier 3000 run – Gstaad | Street Parade – Zurich
AUG 9-10 Appenzeller Ländlerfest | Genderbüebu Open Air – Naters
AUG 9-17 Aletsch Golf Tournament Week – Riederalp
AUG 10 Folklore Festival – Zermatt
AUG 12-16 Film OpenAir Spiez
AUG 12-SEPT 9 Lucerne Festival
AUG 14-16 Fête de la Gruyère – Crans-Montana
AUG 14-17 Open Air Gampel – Gampel-Jeinzinen
AUG 14-31 Zurich Theater Spektakel
AUG 15 Em Bebbi sy Jazz – Basel | Comedy Open-Air – Grindelwald
AUG 15-16 St. Galler Fest | Inferno Triathlon Grindelwald
AUG 15-17 Rock The Lakes Festival 2025 – Crudefin
AUG 16-17 SIMM (Swiss International Mountain Marathon) – Klosters
AUG 21-24 The St. Moritz Art Film Festival
AUG 22-23 Risotto Festival, Locarno
AUG 22-24 Riverside Arena Rocking
AUG 22-30 Zürich Openair
AUG 23 Sihlseelauf – Einsiedeln
AUG 23-24 21th Fiat 500 & Vespa International Meeting – Crans Montana
AUG 23-31 22nd Blick Outdoor Fun Weeks – Davos
AUG 28-30 The Street Food Festival Capriasca – Tesserete
AUG 28-31 Omega European Masters Golf – Crans Montana
AUG 29-30 SummerDays Festival – Arbon | Locarno City of Guitars | Seaside Festival 2025 – Spiez
AUG 29-31 Dörflifäscht in Niederdorf Zurich
AUG 30 Matterhorn Eagle Cup golf
AUG 30-31 Yoga meets Weggis Summer Festival