Festivals for kids
Taking a child to a concert, festival or street party? Absolutely! Many organisers welcome families with a tailored programme.
Read moreThey are an integral part of the events calendar: The traditional festivals of the Kinderregion. Whether it is a folk festival, a music, fairytale or film festival – there is something for everyone. And even the little ones can join in.
Alongside the grown-ups or in designated children’s areas, kids travel to magical worlds or distant lands, dance, play, laugh, read, learn, award prizes and get creative in age-appropriate workshops. The selection is as colourful as the atmosphere, which makes for unforgettable moments for all the family.
Zugerberg | May 4, 2025
Birthday Party Zugiblubbi
Time to celebrate – Zugiblubbi invites you to his birthday party on Zugerberg featuring cake and syrup, stories by Jolanda Steiner and songs by Bruno Hächler.
Zugerberg | May 4, 2025
Children's Region | May 14 to 18, 2025
Festival of Dance
Dancing in the streets, in theatres, museums, on lakeshores or in public squares – Switzerland's dance festival gets everyone moving and offers activities for children from the age of 2.
Children's Region | May 14 to 18, 2025
Zurich | May 22 to 25, 2025
Cycle Week
How to share your love for cycling? At the national bike festival, children explore the Kids Zone with its pump track, balance bike and skill courses.
Zurich | May 22 to 25, 2025
Baden | May 24 to 31, 2025
Bluesfestival
Going to concerts, writing and recording songs – at BluesCamp, teenagers discover the world of Blues and develop their musical talents.
Baden | May 24 to 31, 2025
Schwyz | Mai 31, 2025
slowUp Schwyz
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Schwyz | Mai 31, 2025
Winterthur | June 4 to 9, 2025
Afro-Pfingsten Festival
Every year during Whitsun, Winterthur hosts a big multicultural festival with concerts, exhibitions, street food, workshops, a Family Day and much more.
Winterthur | June 4 to 9, 2025
Glarus | July 6, 2025
Coop Kinderland Openair
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Glarus | July 6, 2025
Braunwald | August 3, 2025
Fairytale Day
Braunwald has rolled out the red carpet – fairytale figures guide the way from restaurant to restaurant, where the "Bruuwalder Spiellüt” stage theatre performances.
Braunwald | August 3, 2025
Winterthur | August 6 to 17, 2025
Winterthur Music Festival Week
With more than 100 events in Winterthur's old town, there is something for everyone at this festival – children choose from concerts and theatre performances, play or paint.
Winterthur | August 6 to 17, 2025
Brunnen | August 8 to 10, 2025
Windweek
Diving, SUP, kayaking or sailing? At Windweek, families can try out different water and outdoor sports for free. Entertainment is provided.
Brunnen | August 8 to 10, 2025
Braunwald | August 10, 2025
Klapperlapapp Braunwald
Fairy tales and stories in the home of Dwarf Bartli – in Braunwald, families discover a magical world in a scenic mountain setting.
Braunwald | August 10, 2025
Zurich | August 14 to 31, 2025
Theater Spektakel
Children's theatre, magicians, street performers and food from around the world – during Theater Spektakel, Landiwiese is full of exciting discoveries for all the family.
Zurich | August 14 to 31, 2025
Brunnen | August 14 to 16, 2026
Spettacolo Street Artist Festival
Acrobats, jugglers, fire spinners and comedians – on the shores of Lake Lucerne, street artists conquer the hearts of young and old with spectacular performances.
Brunnen | August 14 to 16, 2026
Baden | September 2 to 7, 2025
Fantoche
At the animation film festival, young film fans are inspired by pictures, short and long films as well as exhibitions and take part in workshops.
Baden | September 2 to 7, 2025
Rapperswil-Jona | September, 2025 tbc
Lottis-Festival
Unifying, inspiring and colorful – a two-day festival about the history of Villa Grünfels, the former residence of actress and cultural patron Lotte Stiefel. With fun and games for kids.
Rapperswil-Jona | September, 2025 tbc
Bad Zurzach | September 21, 2025
Papa Moll Festival
A highlight for all Papa Moll fans! In Bad Zurzach, the comic father can not only to be found in Papa Moll Land. Every year, he hosts a big family festival.
Bad Zurzach | September 21, 2025
Zurich | September 28, 2025
EinChorn
Baking cinnamon buns, dancing, painting masks and watching Theater performances – the annual family festival at the former mill in Tiefenbrunnen is rightly a highlight in the city calendar.
Zurich | September 28, 2025
Zurich | September 25 to October 5, 2025
Zurich Film Festival for kids
Family movie-time – at Zurich Film Festival, children experience the magic of the big screen, travel virtually to foreign worlds, discuss films and award prizes.
Zurich | September 25 to October 5, 2025
Schmerikon to Zurich | September 28, 2025
slowUp Lake Zurich
Whether by bike, on inline skates or on foot – at the slowUp, around 42 km of car-free road can be explored with muscle power. Many surprises await along the way.
Schmerikon to Zurich | September 28, 2025
Stoos | October 18, 2025
Fröneli-Fäscht
Fröneli and their mascot friends invite you to a special family festival on Stoos with lots of games, fun, food and entertainment.
Stoos | October 18, 2025
Zurich | October 21 to 26, 2025
Zurich reads
At Switzerland's largest book and literature festival, children listen to stories and participate in a variety of creative workshops.
Zurich | October 21 to 26, 2025
Zurich | October 26 and 27, 2025
Klapperlapapp Zurich "Variété"
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Zurich | October 26 and 27, 2025
Winterthur | November 4 to 9, 2025
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur
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Winterthur | November 4 to 9, 2025
Customs and Traditions
Celebrate, marvel and learn: the region's many traditions and customs are always a good excuse to have a wonderful time with the people you love.
Children’s Cinemas
Even the little ones like to be enchanted by the big screen. From children’s cinema programs to cinema clubs and film workshops for children, a wide range of offers awaits you.
City Tours with Children
Educational, fun, exciting, and proactive: Kids discover cities in a playful way and delve into interesting, new worlds and urban areas.
Fun Activities in the Dark
Listen carefully and don’t forget your flashlight. Exciting adventures await kids who are not afraid of the dark.
Bike Tours with Children
Family-friendly and entertaining bike trails for an unforgettable outing in the Children’s Region.
