Basel: Electronic Music Tension Festival- the biggest and most important event in the field of electronic music. Zermatt: The Swiss National Day is celebrated from July 31st to August 1st with a street party, food and entertainment on July 31st, followed by a national celebration at Leisee Lake on August 1st with speeches and traditional music. The National Day festivities will be in full swing from July 31 to August 3, 2025, on the Place de la Navigation in lakeside Ouchy. And one always feels welcome here. 🇨🇭 Happy Swiss National Day! 🇨🇭 After two days of sharing the story and inspiration behind it, I'm delighted to finally present my song "Switzerland". August 1 in Lucerne Discover the region, go hiking or simply celebrate: find inspiration for the national holiday On 1 August 2025, the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region will be full of colour and variety: the program for Swiss National Day includes various celebrations, speeches, folk music and regional culinary delights. Special Offer! Celebrate Swiss National Day on August 1st with 20% off on all concerts Swiss National Day, celebrated on August 1st, marks the founding of the Swiss Confederacy with the signing of the Federal Charter in 1291. This historic event united the original cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden, laying the foundation for modern Switzerland. DJ Bobo Renowned for his high-energy dance tracks and electrifying stage presence, DJ Bobo has been a staple in the Swiss music scene since the late 1980s. His participation in Eurovision added a modern twist to Switzerland’s entries, with songs that combined catchy beats and dynamic choreography. How does Switzerland celebrate national day? Every year the Swiss National Day is celebrated throughout the country with speeches and bonfires, firework displays, picnics and traditional music all around the country. You will also see the Switzerland square flag absolutely everywhere, such as on buildings, on people’s clothing and on local food! For us personally, we have experienced this On August 1, 2024, Swiss National Day, I debuted the Swiss National Orchestra as the first Music Director, in the Bern Casino, with a varied program of works by Swiss composers, like Huber Swiss National Day (German: Schweizer Bundesfeiertag; French: Fête nationale suisse; Italian: Festa nazionale svizzera; Romansh: Festa naziunala svizra) is the national holiday of Switzerland, set on 1 August. Although the founding of the Swiss Confederacy was first celebrated on this date in 1891 and annually since 1899, it has only been an official holiday since 1994. [1] July 27: National Costume Festival (traditional dress from around Switzerland), atop Männlichen peak (Berner Oberland) July 31: Rhine Falls fireworks on the eve of Swiss National Day, Schaffhausen July 31–August 9: Lakelive Festival, Biel / Bienne (wide range of cultural events, nighttime drone show on July 31) 1 August is the national day in Switzerland. Celebrate the Swiss National Day in Grindelwald with traditional folk music and entertainment. The Swiss band Genderbüebu is a Schwyzerörgeli quartet from the beautiful canton of Valais. With over 20 years of experience in Ländler music, this quartet will bring you a taste of Switzerland. August 1, Swiss National Day, is celebrated in the country with a range of traditional customs. Some are older, some newer, and some are even a bit contrived – for example, the very date itself. The Swiss band Genderbüebu is a Schwyzerörgeli quartet from the beautiful canton of Valais. With over 20 years of experience in Ländler music, this quartet w The Vibe in the Lucerne Region: For those living in or near Central Switzerland, the celebration around Lake Lucerne is all about that quintessential summer feeling with music and food. The town of Brunnen, in particular, hosts a two-day party. My Personal Tip: The fireworks in Brunnen on the evening of August 1st are spectacular. [UDIO]Automatic Music Generation『August 1, Swiss National Day』 TRY_AND_TUNE 10 subscribers Subscribe Celebrate the National Day in Mürren from 2.00 pm with a bouncy castle, bull riding and a small festival restaurant. In the evening, culinary delights and country music await you, followed by a lantern procession and an impressive bonfire. Experience Swiss traditions August 1st swiss celebrate homeland On 1 August, the Swiss celebrate their homeland, commemorating the birth of the Confederation in 1291 with the Rütli Pact. With national pride, they combine history, traditions and a strong sense of community, accompanied by the national anthem, the Swiss Psalm. Although not the oldest nation in the world, Switzerland has enjoyed political continuity since Events of international and national importance: Exhibitions – Customs, Festivities and Markets – Festivals and Musicals – Fairs and Congresses – Sports Events
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