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.
Glarus | July 5
Coop Kinderland Openair
Children's concerts, magic shows, games, crafts and lots of exercise – families can enjoy outdoor fun and entertainment at 15 locations in Switzerland.
Glarus | July 5
Braunwald | July 26 to August 2
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 | July 26 to August 2
Flumserberg | July 30
Familientag Openair Flumserberg
Thursday is for families. Sing along with Schwiizergoofe, see Linard Bardill live and enjoy bouncy castles, face painting and other kids' activities.
Flumserberg | July 30
Winterthur | August 5 to 16
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 5 to 16
Brunnen | August 7 to 9
Windweek
Diving, SUP, kayaking or sailing? At Windweek, families can try out different water and outdoor sports for free. Entertainment is provided.
Brunnen | August 7 to 9
Zurich | August 13 to 30
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 13 to 30
Brunnen | August 14 to 16
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
Bad Zurzach | September 20
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 20
Zurich | September 24 to October 4
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 24 to October 4
Zurich | September 27
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 27
Schmerikon to Zurich | September 27
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 27
Stoos | October 17
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 17
Zurich | October 20 to 25
Zurich reads
At Switzerland's largest book and literature festival, children listen to stories and participate in a variety of creative workshops.
Zurich | October 20 to 25
Winterthur | November 3 to 8
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur
For six days, Winterthur becomes a vibrant hub for short films, featuring enchanting animations for kids, gripping documentaries for teens and award-winning productions.
Winterthur | November 3 to 8