Top events
Events throughout the year
11 Top events
Looking for something to do? Not a problem: Solothurn has got it all. From cultural activities to sport, from culinary delights to unique Swiss traditions – guests are spoiled for choice. Eleven exclusive events add to our baroque town’s prestige and charm. And offer visitors an unforgettable experience.
Solothurn Film Festival
21. - 28.01.2026
Every January, all eyes are on Solothurn, as the Swiss film industry flocks to the baroque city for the Solothurn Film Festival. For more than 50 years, this festival has powered Swiss film culture and served as a hub of creative exchange. Welcoming more than 65,000 visitors, it has become one of Switzerland’s premier cultural events.
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Every January, all eyes are on Solothurn, as the Swiss film industry flocks to the baroque city for the Solothurn Film Festival. For more than 50 years, this festival has powered Swiss film culture and served as a hub of creative exchange. Welcoming more than 65,000 visitors, it has become one of Switzerland’s premier cultural events.
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Carnival Solothurn
12. - 18.02.2026
The carnival is legendary in the city of Solothurn. It is part of the traditional liveliness and enables a state of emergency in Switzerland's most beautiful baroque city from dirty Thursday to Aeschermittwoch.
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The carnival is legendary in the city of Solothurn. It is part of the traditional liveliness and enables a state of emergency in Switzerland's most beautiful baroque city from dirty Thursday to Aeschermittwoch.
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Classionata Solothurn
19.06. | 21.06.2026
At the beginning of April, conductor and artistic director Andreas Spörri, international soloists and the Vienna Volksoper Symphony Orchestra will delight the music-loving public at the International Classionata Music Festival. Over four days, unique events will take place in the Solothurn concert hall.
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At the beginning of April, conductor and artistic director Andreas Spörri, international soloists and the Vienna Volksoper Symphony Orchestra will delight the music-loving public at the International Classionata Music Festival. Over four days, unique events will take place in the Solothurn concert hall.
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Literary festival Solothurn
15.- 17.06.2026
Since 1978, the annual 'Literaturtage' festival has provided an exciting platform for Swiss contemporary literature. It brings together writers representing all four national languages, along with readers, media reporters and publishers.
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Since 1978, the annual 'Literaturtage' festival has provided an exciting platform for Swiss contemporary literature. It brings together writers representing all four national languages, along with readers, media reporters and publishers.
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Route Gourmande
16.06.2025
When top chefs get together: the Gusto Festival in Solothurn is and will always be the home of this legendary event series. Visitors enjoy special events showcasing exceptional cuisine and top chefs. And there are always some surprises in store.
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When top chefs get together: the Gusto Festival in Solothurn is and will always be the home of this legendary event series. Visitors enjoy special events showcasing exceptional cuisine and top chefs. And there are always some surprises in store.
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Weissenstein Schwinget
11.07.2026
In 1947, a group of young Swiss wrestling enthusiasts took it upon themselves to revive the Swiss wresting festival. Since then – with just four exceptions – the event has been held annually and over time has developed into an enormously popular festival on Solothurn’s local mountain. A stone-throwing contest was also introduced at the same time as the Swiss wrestling.
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In 1947, a group of young Swiss wrestling enthusiasts took it upon themselves to revive the Swiss wresting festival. Since then – with just four exceptions – the event has been held annually and over time has developed into an enormously popular festival on Solothurn’s local mountain. A stone-throwing contest was also introduced at the same time as the Swiss wrestling.
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Baroque Days
08. - 16.08.2026
A spectacle of a particularly varied kind: scenic tours, lectures, performances, workshops or games - baroque life is celebrated in Solothurn. The Solothurn Baroque Days are celebrated in August.
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A spectacle of a particularly varied kind: scenic tours, lectures, performances, workshops or games - baroque life is celebrated in Solothurn. The Solothurn Baroque Days are celebrated in August.
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Streetfood Festival
28. - 30.08.2026
Eat your way right around the globe. Food stalls and street musicians from all over the world come together under the Leporello Bridge in Solothurn. The location means that even if it rains, there’s enough space for you to keep dry, and when it’s sunny, there’s plenty of shade.
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Eat your way right around the globe. Food stalls and street musicians from all over the world come together under the Leporello Bridge in Solothurn. The location means that even if it rains, there’s enough space for you to keep dry, and when it’s sunny, there’s plenty of shade.
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Light Run
Date not known yet.
Solothurn offers the ideal setting for this spectacle. It starts after dark. The five-kilometre course through the town of Solothurn features eight ‘event zones’, where the runners are treated to light shows, music and other special effects.
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Solothurn offers the ideal setting for this spectacle. It starts after dark. The five-kilometre course through the town of Solothurn features eight ‘event zones’, where the runners are treated to light shows, music and other special effects.
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Art Supermarket
Over the past few years, the Swiss Art Supermarket has become an established national art event, and a great success story. A relaxed atmosphere invites visitors to browse through a varied, high-quality selection of around 7,000 unique artworks.
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Christmas
At Christmas, Solothurn is resplendent with twinkling lights. Fans of nativity scenes are drawn to Switzerland’s finest baroque town to see a unique rarity in the form of the ‘The Franciscan Sisters' Rococo nativity scene. The period leading up to Christmas is packed with activities, including guided Advent tours, Christmas markets, concerts and atmospheric shopping in the Old Town, or the Christmas story brought to life in a play.
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