On 20 June, cult band Linkin Park will be rocking the BERNEXPO area with new lead singer Emily Armstrong and presenting their new album ‘From Zero’. - Expected number of people: 30'000
The one-day forum, organised by Sustainable Switzerland NZZ, offers a wide range of presentations, discussions, practical insights and provides impetus for a sustainable Switzerland. Expected number of people: 1'000
The XAVER Award 2025 will take place in the new Festhalle. This prestigious event is aimed at professionals from the LiveCom sector who offer innovative and creative solutions in the event industry. Expected number of people: 500
At the fourth edition of the centralised SwissSkills event, 150 professions will be presented and the best apprentices will compete in over 95 professional championships.
The original since 1974, and probably the most beautiful wine fair in Switzerland. There are around 2,000 wines from Switzerland and all over the world to discover - novelties, classics, rarities and plenty of enjoyment. Expected number of people: 10’000
The tireless band from Boston will bring their infectious mix of punk rock, Irish folk and irrepressible live energy to the new Festhalle on Friday, 17 October 2025. Expected number of people: 9'000
The World Cheese Awards are the international cheese event. They will be held in Switzerland for the first time from 13 to 15 November 2025 and the Swiss capital will become the «Capital of Cheese».
Look forward to around 20 breweries and delicious culinary treats.
A DJ will also be spinning the perfect beats to make your evening unforgettable. Expected Attendance: 5'500 People
As Switzerland’s most important hub for the sector, Swissdidac Bern addresses issues relevant to education focused on specific target groups, brings experts together and showcases pioneering products and services.
Die grösste Schweizer Veranstaltung für Bauen, Sanieren, Wohnen und Energie. Während vier Messetagen gibt es viele Vorträge und Beratungen für Private und Profis.
Marilyn Manson is back! Experience the shock rocker live in the Festhalle Bern - a dark spectacle full of classics and new songs. Expected number of people: 9'000
The podcast you trust is back on stage with XXL live group therapy! Unfiltered and intimate - that's their only promise to the audience. The rule is the same as in a real consulting room: what happens on this evening is subject to collective confidentiality. Expected number of people: 4'100
The podcast you trust is back on stage with XXL live group therapy! Unfiltered and intimate - that's their only promise to the audience. The rule is the same as in a real consulting room: what happens on this evening is subject to collective confidentiality. Expected number of people: 4'100
Around 60 horses and the best riders in Europe thrill the audience together with a high-calibre dance company, supported by emotional music and impressive lighting and special effects. Expected number of people: 3'000
Kraftwerk combine electronic music with computer animations, videos and performance art and create a real total work of art at their concerts! Expected number of people: 4'000
The two giants of Swiss rock history unite their forces for an exclusive concert full of passion and musical legacy. A must-see event for all rock fans! Expected attendance: 7,000 people
The ‘Twisted Hearts Club’ tour, on which Pegasus will be seen for the last time in their familiar formation and which will take the band through six different Swiss cities, is set to be a celebration.
‘Swan Lake’ is one of the most famous and most frequently performed classical ballets, composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It tells the story of Princess Odette, who has been enchanted into a swan by the magician Redbeard, and Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with her. Expected number of people: 2'500
From weekend getaways to world tours – the Bern Travel Fair has something for every wanderlust seeker and travel enthusiast!
Get inspired and receive expert advice on-site from numerous travel specialists. Expected Attendance: 24,000 Visitors
From hiking and adventure holidays to golf trips to the most beautiful destinations around the world, as well as river and cruise cruises at Messe Zürich —
at FESPO and the Golf Fair, you’ll find everything a travel lover could wish for.
The Swiss Police IT Congress (SPIK) is a permanent fixture in the Swiss ICT landscape. With participants from business, politics and the authorities, it is the best-known platform for dialogue in the blue light environment. Expected number of people: 8000
Germany's most successful comedian announces his next tour with ‘Männer sind nichts ohne die Frauen’ and is coming exclusively to the Festhalle with his new programme.
The Swiss Police IT Congress (SPIK) is a permanent fixture in the Swiss ICT landscape. With participants from business, politics and the authorities, it is the best-known platform for dialogue in the blue light environment. Expected number of people: 8000
The Phantom of the Opera, the original production by Sasson/Sautter 2026, comes to the new Festhalle to thrill the audience. Expected number of people: 9'000
With the concert series ‘The World of Hans Zimmer’, multiple Academy Award and Grammy winner Hans Zimmer creates live experiences that guide fans worldwide through his film music in an individual and impressive way. Expected number of people: 9'000
After almost ten years of silence, Unheilig are back with a new album and a new tour. On Sunday, 7 June 2026, Der Graf and his band will be coming to the new Festhalle Bern with the original line-up for an exclusive Swiss show! Expected number of people: 9'000
‘There was something else...?’ The five Bliss men simply overslept their 25th anniversary. That's why they're celebrating now - in an age-appropriate way, of course! Celebrate an old anniversary and a new phase of life with Bliss. With lots of music and comedy, and mostly without a hangover. Expected number of people: 800
