Major events - Fribourg Region

2013.06 - Fribourg Annual Music Festival

21.06.2013
It is Summer time and the Music Day!

2013.06 - Fribourg Belluard Bollwerk International

28.06 - 06.07.2013
Belluard Bollwerk International is held every year in early summer in Fribourg.

2013.06 - Fribourg Fribourg-Plage

13.06 - til 01.09.2013
Enjoy and relax in this cosy place during the summer! A beach in the city, how amazing!

2013.06 - Fribourg Lied Festival

06.2015
The Festival will take place in Fribourg for its 12th edition

2013.06 - Fribourg Pride 2013

This year, on the 22nd of June, the City of Fribourg wil be opening its streets to equality for the 14th edition of "Pride" as the Gay, Lesbien, Bisexual and Transgender Community (LGBT) parades its Pride!

2013.06 - FRIBOURG REGION Markets in FRIBOURG REGION

The market is the best way to discover a region and its local people, season after season. In FRIBOURG REGION, the season of ethic markets means summer!

2013.06 - Gruyères Mid-Summer's Day Festival at the Castle

22-23.06.2013: On the castle of Gruyères' magnificent site, under the aegis of the summer solstice, the Midsummer Day festival is sure to be full of surprises for all Middle Ages enthusiasts.

2013.06 - Gruyères Musical activity: Alphorn

19.05-21.09.2013: Musical activity in the heart of Gruyères by the Alpine Horn group entitled “Les Compagnons”.

2013.06 - La Gruyère BerGiBike

23.06.2013: The 2nd Groupe E BerGiBike.

2013.06 - Le Vully Route Gourmande du Vully

29th June 2013
Culinary walk through the Vully wineyards.

2013.06 - Moléson-sur-Gruyères Sunrise at the top of the Moléson

23.06.2013: Why not treat yourself to this enchanting spectacle at the top of the Moléson !

2013.06 - Murten Shoot of Murten

23th June 2013
The historical shoot of Murten on the "Bodemünzi"

2013.06 - Murten Stars of Sounds Murten

For the second time after 2011 the "Stars of Sounds Murten" is taking place in the Murten on the 14th and 15th of June 2013. As headliner for the open-air-event at the Pantschau the organizers could gain the English superstar Elton John with this band and the dinosaur of Rock'n'Roll Status Quo.

2013.06 - Murten Youth Festival "Solennität"

22th June 2013
The Youth Festival commemorates the 1476 Battle of Morat/Murten. The colorful Youth Festival features many activities and the finely decorated city fountains.

2013.06 - Neirivue-Moléson Mountain race Neirivue - Moléson

16.06.2013: Neirivue-Moléson is a mountain run with a distance of 10.6 m and a difference in altitude of 1290 m, the run is aimed at all sportive people.

2013.06 - Payerne Red Pigs Festival

20.06.-22.06.2013
Festival which will take place on 3 days to prolong the atmosphere of the Music Day

2013.06 - Romont Braderie de Romont

28.06.2013 - 29.06.2013
A friendly family event in Romont, on the main street "Grand-Rue". With lots of stands and animations for children and adults, drinks and snacks. Friendly atmosphere!

2013.06 - Schwarzsee Alpine Wrestling and Herdsman Festival

The Alpine Wrestling and Herdsman Festival of Schwarzsee takes place at June 23rd, 2013 on the traditional fair ground in the Fribourg Alps.

2013.07 - Avenches (VD) Opera Festival

05. - 18.07.2013
If you're a lover of the lyrical arts, the Opera Festival in Avenches will sweep you off your seat!

2013.07 - Cheyres Festi'Cheyres

12.07.-14.07.2013
The free festival on Cheyres' beach!

2013.07 - Estavayer-le-Lac Swatch Free4Style

05.07.-07.07.2013
The biggest festival of Freestyle in the french part of Switzerland.
FMX contest, European Wakeboard Masters, Jet Ski : 3 spectacular disciplines and famous DJs partys.

2013.07 - Fribourg Jazz Parade

04. - 13.07.2013
The annual Fribourg International Jazz Festival (Jazz Parade) takes place at the beginning of summer. In the centre of Fribourg, dedicated fans come together to enjoy the music and the fun atmosphere.

2013.07 - FRIBOURG REGION Open Air cinema

This summer, come experience unforgettable movie nights in FRIBOURG REGION!

2013.07 - La Gruyère SlowUp La Gruyère

14.07.2013: One day every year, La Gruyère invites HPM (Human Powered Mobility) enthusiasts to grab their bikes, roller skates, and/or hiking boots to discover or rediscover the La Gruyère area.

2013.07 - Le Vully Balade Gourmande du Vully

21th July 2013
The promenade for gourmands on the Vully is a walk through the wineyards.

2013.07 - Murten Donnschtig-Jass

4th of July
The „Jass” team (“Jass” is the favorite Swiss card game) from Murten has beaten the team from Laupen on 16th of August 2012 in Beringen SH. Now the city of Murten can host on Thursday the 4th of July the “Donnschtig-Jass” (Thursday Jass) from the Swiss television. The live broadcast will be aired form the Rathausgasse in front of the French church. The first rehearsals will start already at 3 p.m.

2013.07 - Murten Lake crossing

28th July 2013
The lake crossing (distance 3,2 km) from Meyriez to Motier: only for trained swimmers!

2013.07 - Murten Wake & Jam

5th - 7th July 2013
The Wake & Jam Festival in Murten - Morat guarantees a weekend of unconditional fun for everyone.

2013.07 - Schwarzsee Mountain Lake Party

A traditional party will take place on the Gypsera area at the lake of Schwarzsee on 27th of July2013. Music, food and lots of fun!

2013.07/08 - Estavayer-le-Lac Estivale Open Air

31.07.-03.08.2013
The Estivale Open Air is one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakeside festivals.

2013.08 - FRIBOURG REGION National Day Celebration and 1st of August Brunch

The National Day Celebration (1st of August) is solemnized in different ways: at the lakeshore, in the city or in the mountains.

2013.08 - Bulle International festival of dialects

24-25.08.2013: Bulle will host the international festival of dialects in Espace Gruyère, as well as the literary contest, the traditional cortege and many other surprises. Dialects will be honoured in this quadriennal gathering of the West and international federation of the dialect speakers 2013.

2013.08 - Estavayer-le-Lac Bénichon Festival and Bénichon mustard competition

24.08.-25.08.2013
On the last Saturday of August, a panel of master mustard-makers will gather on Estavayer’s Grand Rue to select the best Bénichon mustards in the canton of Fribourg.

2013.08 - Fribourg International Folklore Festival

13. - 18.08.2013
In August of each year the streets of Fribourg are buzzing with folklore groups from across the globe.

2013.08 - La Gruyère Gruyère Cycling Tour

31.08-01.09.2013: Popular cycle race that has become a tradition.

2013.08 - Les Paccots Bat Night

On Friday 23.08.2013 learn about this mysterious and strange animal through funny and educational workshops that are animated by passionate biologists.

2013.08 - Moléson-sur-Gruyères Fête de l'Air

25.08.2013: Moléson and Héliswiss enable the public to admire our beautiful Pre-Alps from the sky!

2013.08 - Moléson-sur-Gruyères The Via Ferrata illuminated

08.2013: You are invited to an exceptional evening, in which you will be present or involved in the lighting of the Moléson Via Ferrata! The lifts are free of charge to those who elect to do the climb.

2013.08 - Murten City Party

9th - 10th August 2013
Also this year is the traditional annual Murten City Party a social and cultural event-highlight. As always, guests get delicacies in the main street. Different presentations and games are arranged for entertainment and fun.

2013.08 - Murten Murten Classics

11.08. - 01.09.2013
Classical music festival in the medieval market town of Murten.

2013.09 - Charmey Festival Festycharme

13. - 15.09.2013
Come to Festycharme, the festival that is going to make you jazz in Charmey

2013.09 - Estavayer-le-Lac Pictural September

14.09.-15.09.2013
Take your painting cloth, your brushes and paint, Estavayer-le-Lac offers himself to you !

2013.09 - Fribourg International festival of organ music Fribourg

25 - 29.09.2013
The 16th international festival of organ music Fribourg

2013.09 - Fribourg International Guitar Festival Fribourg

27.09. - 05.10.2013
From guitar to Sitar, discover the guitar with all its facets!
World, classical, experimental, flamenco or folk? let yourselves be tempted!

2013.09 - Fribourg Magical Journeys through Fribourg

September-October 2013
In Autumn, the historic old town of Fribourg and the Auge neighbourhood in particular are transformed into a magical world for few weeks.

2013.09 - Glâne Gourmet trail

15.09.2013
Try out the new gourmet hiking trail organised by the La Glâne chapter of Junior Chamber International! At each of the six stops along the 6 km route, some mouthwatering treats await.

2013.09 - Grandvillard 24th OpenBike Haute Gruyère

13-14.09.2012: The Open Bike Haute-Gruyère is a big festival of mountain biking in which everyone, both large and small, can take advantage both of a splendid route through 6 villages of Intyamon and a friendly, festive atmosphere in the village of Grandvillard.

2013.09 - Grangettes-près-Romont "Vin cuit" Festival

27.09.2013 - 29.09.2013
Experience an authentic slice of Fribourg's rich culinary heritage: the making of the delicious "vin cuit".

2013.09 - Le Vully Vintage Festival in Le Vully

21th & 22th September 2013
The Vineyard in a festive atmosphere in Praz.

2013.09 - Les Paccots 24 hours hiking

There is a highlight, which should not be missed this year! The weekend of August 31. 2013 is dedicated to 24 hours hike.

2013.09 - Murten Night of delights

12th September 2013
A unique experience! Night of delights: See - Feel - Hear - Enjoy.

2013.09 - Murten Seeland-Triathlon

14th September 2013
The SWISS International Seeland-Triathlon in Murten.

2013.09 - Schwarzsee Country-Night

6th/7th September 2013
In 1993, the Ski Club Schwarzsee organised the first Country Night Schwarzsee. The benefit of the event supported the JO-group as well as the active racing skiers of the junior/senior categories.

2013.09 - Schwarzsee Groupe Mutuel Rowing Trophy

The Groupe Mutuel Rowing Trophy (GMRT) is a unique rowing competition which takes place in Schwarzsee on Saturday September 14th, 2012.

2013.09-10 - FRIBOURG REGION "Désalpe" in FRIBOURG REGION

During September and October, "Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities. After more than four months of grazing in alpine pastures, cows make their way down to the plain.

2013.10 - Cheyres Grape harvest festival

12.10.-14.10.2013
During the second weekend in October, the wine-making village of Cheyres will be transformed into one large open-air party venue.

2013.10 - Fribourg Fribourg Trade Fair

04 - 13.10.2013
Fribourg Trade Fair presents more than 200 exhibitors from Fribourg

2013.10 - Fribourg Race Murten-Fribourg

06.10.2013
Race which takes place on the first Sunday of October. This great classic brings together around 8'000 participants every year.

2013.10 - Fribourg Retro-Technica

19 - 20.10.2013
21st technical exchange in Forum Fribourg.

2013.10 - FRIBOURG REGION The "Bénichon"

The "Bénichon" is a centuries-old, traditional Fribourg celebration.

2013.10 - Schwarzsee Winter in Schwarzsee

Together we would like to welcome the winter on the 27th of October 2013 with a cool event. You are all welcome to join us!

2013.10 Murten Culture week at Hotel Murten

18th - 27th October 2013
The Spring Culture Week celebrated at Hotel Murten offers always a fascinating programme with well-known and not so famous musicians.

2013.11 - Bulle 13th "Salon Suisse des Goûts et Terroirs"

27.11-01.12.2013: Over the years, this national event has become a must in relation to top-quality produce for all those who appreciate good food.

2013.11 - Bulle 37th “Corrida bulloise”

16.11.2013: The 37th “Corrida bulloise”, the famous annual race taking place through the recently renovated streets of the Bulle town.

2013.11 - Bulle FAMA: The Swiss Modelling and Handicrafts Fair

15-17.11.2013: The FAMA Fair, created in 1999, has fulfilled a need and drawn in year by year more and more exhibitors and visitors.

2013.11 - Fribourg Better life trade fair

08 - 10.11.2013
Better life is life! Forum Fribourg.

2013.11 - Fribourg Circus Knie

It is time again for the Circus! The Circus Knie continues its tour in Switzerland and stopped in Fribourg from End of October to Beginn of November 2013.

2013.11 - Murten Murten on Ice

November 2013 - February 2014
A winter delight for everbody! The mobile ice rink is situated at the entry of the old town and provides a charming atmosphere for sportive and culinary experiences.

2013.11 - Payerne Trade Fair

15.11.-24.11.2013
Huge commercial and agricultural fair in the area. This manifestation takes place every 2 years

2013.11 - Praz Vully Blues Festival

08. - 09.11.2013
Vully Blues Festival in Praz

2013.12 - Fribourg Fribourg Opera

29.12-2013 - 01.2014
Fribourg Opera is one of the major musical events in Fribourg!

2013.12 - Fribourg St. Nicholas

07.12.2013
Every year during the first weekend of December, the canton of Fribourg honours its patron saint, St. Nicolas with a special celebration.

2013.12 - Gruyères Christmas in Gruyères

12.2013: Let the quiet and welcoming music guide you to the heart of the illuminated city of Gruyères where you can feel the magical atmosphere of Christmas !

2013.12 - Les Paccots Torch-lit skiing

Participate to the magic of a torch-lit skiing descent on the ski runs of Les Paccots !

2014.01 "Trophée des Paccots"

Night ski mountaineering race!

2014.01 - Bulle Antiques-Fair of La Gruyère

01.2014: The famous and traditional Antiques-Fair of La Gruyère with 8000m2 of exhibition.

2014.01 -Les Paccots "Brevet des Armaillis" Winter

Snowshoe tour, in which you can participate with friends, with your family or alone ! Chalet soup at the arrival point and return buses organized.

2014.02 - Bulle 10th Wood Fair – Building and inhabiting

02.2014: It’s the place for trade and for meetings between both professionals and members of the public who are interested in wood, building and habitat.

2014.02 - Jaun 21st Trophée des Gastlosen

02.2014: The Dents Vertes ski club in Charmey will host the 20st Trophée des Gastlosen.

2014.02 - Jaun Waterslide & Jumpcontest

02.2014: Fun contest, on which every participant ends in the icy water! Carnival feeling guaranteed!

2014.02-03 - FRIBOURG REGION Carnival

Carnival is a fascinating celebration in Fribourg Region, which you are not to miss.

2014.03 - Fribourg Energissima

03.2014
Swiss show of the renewable energies and news technologies

2014.03 - Fribourg Fribourg International Film Festival

29.03 -05.04 2014
The Fribourg International Film Festival takes place every year in Fribourg. Its aim is to promote quality films and thus contribute to ensuring cinematographic and cultural diversity in Switzerland as well as throughout Europe.

2014.03 - Fribourg Oldtimer & Teilemarkt

03.2014
38th international market of vehicles of collection the most important of Switzerland

2014.03 - Kerzers Kerzers run

15th of March 2014
Every 3rd Saturday in March running enthusiast of all ages and ability meet to participate in the first big spring run of the year.

2014.03 - Murten Culture week at Hotel Murten

March 2014
The Spring Culture Week celebrated at Hotel Murten offers always a fascinating programme with well-known and not so famous musicians.

2014.04 - Estavayer-le-Lac Eastern rabbit's enigma

18.04.-21.04.2014
Come and have fun to solve the Eastern rabbit's enigma. Discover the old town of Estavayer-le-Lac.

2014.04 - Fribourg Chicks Fribourg

04.2014
Exhibition in the Natural History Museum

2014.04 - Murten The Lake Murten slowUp

April 27th, 2014
32km of human powered mobility: cycling, skating, skate boarding, hiking, running, skipping or jumping. The Lake Murten slowUp is a car free dream and will be excellent fun for the entire family!

2014.04 - Romont Les Pleureuses

18.04.2014
Mess and procession of the "Pleureuses" on holy Friday in the church Romont.

2014.04 - Rue et Romont Les tapolets

17.04.2014 - 19.04.2014
In Rue and Romont, the bells are replaced by the "tapolets", just before Easter.

2014.05 - Bulle The Bulle Francomanias

27-31.05.2014: The Bulle Francomanias – a festival of French music and song, created in 1990 – is held every year in Ascension week.

2014.05 - Estavayer-le-Lac LudiMania'k

23.05.-25.05.2014
The Medieval city of Estavayer-le-Lac turned into a playground!

2014.05 - Fribourg The Dance Party

05.2014
The Dance Party is held each year in Fribourg and all over Switzerland . Hip Hop, Tango, contemporary dance or folk dances... join the party and choose your style!

2014.05 - Fribourg The Museums' night in Fribourg

25.05.2013
Discover and visit various museums of Fribourg during the night.

2014.05 - Gruyères Cheese festival

04.05.2014 :Cheese has the place of honour in the ancient town of Gruyères!

2014.05 - Le Vully 6th Race "La Foulée du Vully"

May 2014
Running through the vineyards in "le Vully".

2014.05 - Le Vully Open cellars in Le Vully

In May 2014 Open cellars in "le Vully"

2014.05 - Morat Surfclassic

May 2014
Slalomraces, Freestyle Competition and more. Beachvolley, party with live bands and good atmosphere – these are the Surfclassics in Murten

2014.05 - Riaz Glucose festival

05.2014: The Glucose festival is a small music festival in Riaz, a small town near Bulle.

2014.05 - Romont Comptoir de Romont - Fair

23.05.2014 - 01.06.2014
Glâne Trade Faire - comptoir de Romont

2014.06 - Charmey Festival of plants

07-08.06.2014: Over thirty craftsmen and -women will have the great pleasure of sharing their work, with products of top quality.

2014.06 - Estavayer-le-Lac Elsa Bike Trophy

08.06.-09.06.2013
Which better way to explore the country side from our region … than by taking part in a competition or just by pleasure ? The race is open to everybody willing to spend some great fun !!

2014.06 - Fribourg Corpus Christi

19.06.2014
In Fribourg, in both the city and the countryside, Corpus Christi is a big celebration. Altars are set up on elaborately decorated altars of repose.