2010 Events in Switzerland

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Geneva Festival

The highlight of the summer season, the Geneva Festival attracts crowds of people to the shore of Lake Geneva for concerts, food and craft from around the world, all types of music from techno to classical, a float parade, fun fair and non-stop... see full details

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L’Escalade Celebration

Of all the festivals that take place in Geneva, none rival the pomp and ceremony of L'Escalade, which is one of the oldest and most popular events in the city. The festival is a patriotic celebration of the city's independence, the Geneva equivalent... see full details

International Tree and Lights Festival

Started in 2001, the festival invites artists from all over Europe to decorate trees in prominent positions around the city centre, to create artistic lighting effects and other innovative touches. The festival presents a contemporary exhibition of imagination and creativity, where the trees of... see full details

Zurich Festival

Zurich's Festspiele is an annual celebration of classical music, art, theatre, opera, and dance that presents local and international artists of world renown. Special concerts, exhibitions and performances are held throughout the city in venues such as the famous Opernhaus Zurich, Kunsthaus Zurich, Theater... see full details

Zurich Theatre Spectacle

One of the top cultural events in Zurich, the Theatre Spectacle is a festival for new and cutting edge theatre that presents an international collection of independent theatre companies and the latest in performing arts productions. Every summer over 20 theatre groups stage performances... see full details

Street Parade

Every August thousands of revellers flock to what has become the biggest techno-music street party in the world, modelled on the Berlin Love Parade. People from all over the world join together in a 'demonstration for love, peace, freedom and tolerance' to the beat... see full details

Warmer Mai

Zurich's gay and lesbian event of the year, Warmer Mai is one of the city's first summer festivals and hosts an action packed month of festivities. Aimed to showcase the cultural products of the gay and lesbian community, the festival showcases many entertaining theatre... see full details

Zurich Open-Air Cinema

An absolute treat for cinema lovers, the annual open-air cinema in Zurich comes to the picturesque lakeside setting in Zurichhorn Park every summer to entertain patrons of all ages and movie preferences. Showing classics, cult movies, premieres and new releases, the Orange Cinema season... see full details

Montreux Jazz Festival

Held on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Geneva, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts around 200,000 people each year. Specialising in jazz, blues, rock and pop, the festival provides groove busting beats that make you want to move your body or just listen in... see full details

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