Events calendar

Watching the alphorn and the Schwyzerörgeli playing close up. Listen to the musicians in the open air and enjoy the music. These are the Zermatt Folklore Music Weeks. During this time, numerous folkloric groups perform in the village of Zermatt as well as on the excursion mountains of Zermatt - Matterhorn.



The performances take place daily at 16:00 on the on the museum square. During the day, other spontaneous performances will take place in the village as well as on the mountains of the destination.



(Except for Sundays and throughout the month of August, the performances take place at 16:00 on Museum Square.)



Program:

27.06. - 04.07.2026 Alphornbläsergruppe Bietschhorn

04.07. - 11.07.2026 ÖrgeliEcho vom Seedamm

11.07. - 18.07.2026 Zuger Alphornbläser-Vereinigung

18.07. - 25.07.2026 Henusode

25.07. - 01.08.2026 Örgeli-Chracher

01.08. - 09.08.2026 Oergeli-Fraue

12.09. - 19.09.2026 La Foulée Folklorique

19.09. - 26.09.2026 Alphorngruppe SURSES

26.09. - 03.10.2026 Vierwaldstättersee Örgeler

03.10. - 10.10.2026 Trio Wela Wetsch

On the eve of National Day, the celebrations begin at midday by Lake Leisee:

A varied programme for the whole family kicks off with a children’s concert, children’s entertainment and musical performances – before the street festival takes over on Bahnhofstrasse in the afternoon.

The Zermatt Street Festival heralds 1 August, bringing music, culinary delights and alpine joie de vivre straight to the streets of this car-free mountain destination.

Stroll through the lively hustle and bustle, enjoy regional delicacies and immerse yourself in an atmosphere that makes the Street Festival one of the most wonderful summer events in the Matterhorn village.



And to make the evening last even longer:

The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway is offering a special service on 31 July 2026 from Zermatt (departure 11.20 pm) to Brig – so you can get home relaxed even after the festival.



31 July 2026 – Programme at Leisee

• 11.30 am Children’s concert with Laurent & Max

• 12.30 pm Apéro

• 12.30 pm Children’s entertainment with Wolli / With the kind support of Jubla Zermatt

• 14:00 Mattiu



31 July 2026 –Programme in the village

• 16:00 – 23:30 Street festival in the main street

• 17:00 Concert at the church square with Valentino Vivace



1 August is Switzerland’s National Day – the day on which the three original cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden joined together in the ‘Eternal Alliance’ in 1291.



The day itself begins in a festive and contemplative atmosphere by Lake Leys: with a musical performance by the Zermatt Alphorn Society and the Matterhorn Music Society, a prayer service and the official speech, before the celebrations continue into the afternoon and evening on the church square with live concerts.

In Zermatt’s restaurants, culinary delights featuring 1 August menus provide a fitting and atmospheric conclusion to the day.



1 August 2026 – Programme at Leisee

• 10.30 am Musical performance by the Zermatt Alphorn Society and the Matterhorn Music Society

• 11.00 am Devotional service with Reverend Konrad Rieder

• 11.30 am Official National Day speech by Fabian Unteregger

• 12.00 pm Apéro

• 12.30 pm Concert by Mattiu



1 August 2026 – Programme at the church square

• 4.00 pm Concert by Linda Elys

• 8.30 pm Concert by Dodo



1 August 2026 – Evening programme

• Culinary delights with 1 August menus in Zermatt’s restaurants

Black-Necked Goats Parade Through Zermatt

For six weeks every summer, a herd of around 50 Black-Necked Goats makes its way through Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening. Hundreds of visitors line the street to admire and photograph the distinctive black-and-white goats and their kids. Be sure to capture your own picture of what may well be the most photographed goats in the world.



Morning: approximately between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Evening: approximately between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.



As our goats have their very own personalities—and therefore their own sense of timing—these times should be considered rough guidelines only. Thank you for your understanding if the herd sets off a little earlier or later than expected.



During major events in the village, the herd is guided along the Vispa River via Bachstrasse.