Buskers Bern

August 6, 2026 — August 9, 2026

Music & Live Entertainment

Buskers Bern is Switzerland's largest street music festival, transforming the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town of Bern into an open-air concert venue each summer. Since 2006, this free festival has attracted over 100,000 visitors who wander through the medieval streets discovering approximately 40 street musicians and bands from around the world performing on 20+ stages. The festival showcases an eclectic mix of musical styles including rock, jazz, folk, world music, blues, and experimental sounds, all performed in the atmospheric setting of Bern's historic arcades, squares, and courtyards. The festival's democratic, accessible format allows audiences to freely explore and discover new artists while enjoying the architectural beauty of Switzerland's capital. The combination of high-quality international street performers, the stunning medieval setting, and the free admission creates a festive atmosphere that celebrates music as a public art form.