Events and Nightlife in Zermatt
Enjoy your holiday by day and by night
Swiss culture is alive. Traditions are upheld in Zermatt, be it at the folklore festival in August or at the regular raclette evenings. The world-famous mountain village of Zermatt also offers a wealth of opportunities for going out and celebrating with international flair.
Bars and pubs promote social gatherings, discos & clubs encourage dancing in the centre of the Alps. Especially in winter, there are numerous live music events to attend. Party enthusiasts enjoy the atmosphere of glamorous Zermatt at one of the many après-ski celebrations.
From the centrally but quietly located Wellness & Holiday Hotel Resort La Ginabelle you can reach the hotspots for going out in just a few minutes walking-distance.
- 60 bars & pubs
- Discos & clubs
- Popular events
Nightlife in Zermatt
Discover Zermatt at Night
- Zermatt’s movie theater at the Backstage Hotel Vernissage. For more information
- Over 60 Bars & Pubs in Zermatt, including the Hotel-Resort Bar La Ginabelle. For more information
- Discos & Clubs for more information
Concerts & Events
- Zermatt Unplugged (April): Stars and bands like James Morrison, Juanes, Simple Minds Chris de Burgh, Stephan Eicher and Züri West have already performed at this popular festival.
- Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon (July): The event for all mountain runners.
- Matterhorn Eagle Cup (July): Golf tournament between Rotenboden and Riffelberg.
- Folklore night (summer): Listen to traditional alphorn and hand organ sounds at Sunnegga.
- Open-air plays (summer): Performances at the Gornergrat. For more information
- Folkore Festival with folklore parade (2nd weekend in August) For more information
- Zermatt Music Festival & Academy (in September): Classical music by a professional orchestra and highly talented young musicians
- Live-Music at various bars, e.g. during the winter season in the "Pink Live Music Bar" or at the bar of the Hotel-Resort La Ginabelle