By Katharina Rosenberger, Matthias Rebstock, Betina Kuntzsch, Sabine Hilscher and the ensembles Collegium Novum Zürich and Contrechamps.
Inspired by Kafka, “The Gap” is a dynamic installation-performance-concert that transcends time and space. This suspended continuum, caught between past and future, blends themes of decadence and renewal. It features fourteen performers, speakers, intricate scenography, and video elements.
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The Les Georges Festival 2025 will take place from July 14 to 19 at Place Georges-Python in Fribourg, Switzerland. Now in its 11th edition, the festival offers an eclectic lineup spanning pop, rock, folk, jazz, chanson, and electronic music, featuring both local and international artists. Highlights include a performance by the American-British duo The Kills
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The Verbier Festival is a world-renowned classical music event held each summer in Verbier, Switzerland. Since its founding in 1994, the festival has brought together top artists and young talents from around the globe, fostering exchange and musical excellence. It features a rich mix of concerts, masterclasses, and rehearsals, offering audiences an intimate connection with both established stars and emerging musicians. At its core are the Academy and Orchestra programmes, which serve as leading training grounds for the next generation of soloists, chamber musicians, and conductors. The UNLTD initiative, the festival’s creative wing, explores new ways to engage audiences of all ages through genre-crossing performances, workshops, and interactive events.
Macbeths on Air reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy as a true crime podcast. Three performers take on the roles of investigative reporters, unravelling the Macbeths’ dark ambition through shifting voices, languages, and perspectives. A sharp, contemporary and female-led political thriller.
Multilingual, with subtitles in English and French.
Every Thursday evening this summer, Jardin des Nations comes alive with open-air concerts in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Enjoy live music under the trees, discover local talent, and grab a drink or a bite from the on-site food stands. Free entry, every Thursday from 6 p.m.
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Sion sous les étoiles is a major summer music festival held in Sion, Switzerland, on the scenic Plaine de Tourbillon. The 2025 edition will take place from July 15 to 19, marking its 10th anniversary with a diverse lineup of international and local artists.
Highlights include performances by The Beach Boys, Michel Polnareff, Tower of Power, and Swiss band Pegasus on opening night. The festival spans various genres—from urban pop and rock (with acts like Soprano, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest) to rap (Slimka, La Fouine, Tiakola).
With over 59,000 attendees in 2024, the festival continues to grow, known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning alpine setting.
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The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs and directed by Mathieu Jaton since 2013, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances.
In its 50 years history, Montreux has hosted iconic performances by artists including Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Deep Purple and Prince even helped to write the legend of the place in their songs, while David Bowie and Freddie Mercury came to live in the region and record albums.
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