A man and a woman laugh while holding the Swiss daily newspaper «Der Bund» up to the camera, both pointing at an article on the front page. They appear visibly excited, seemingly celebrating a media success. Eine junge Frau mit intensivem Blick hält ein Schild mit der Aufschrift «killing it!» während einer Theateraufführung. Im Hintergrund sind zwei weitere Personen mit Schildern zu sehen.

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Buskers Bern 2024, 8. – 10. August 2024

That was Buskers Bern 2026

We are all Buskers Bern – thank you very much for your valuable contri­bu­ti­on to such a peaceful, wonderful and exci­ting festival! 

The first photos from the festival are online

Festival photographer Michael Beckmann has captured the first day of Buskers Bern. 

It all kicks off tomorrow!

Tomor­row at 6pm, Buskers Bern kicks off for the 23rd time in Bern’s Old Town – there’s plenty to disco­ver once again! 

Presale Offices ready

From today, festival bracelets & programme booklets for Buskers Bern are available at all 36 presale offices. Whether you’re popping to the bakery, buying a present or out for a drink, you can pick up your bracelet & booklet whilst you’re there. 

Food & Beverage at Buskers Bern

The food programme has been finalised and is sure to whet your appetite! 

Buskers Designs in your Home

The cherry on top of all merchandise is now available in a range of designs. Find your new favourites! 

Release of the Supporting Programme

The full Supporting Programme for the 23rd Buskers Bern is now online. Find out what is on at the Münsterplattform (Cathedral’s park) and the Lab Stage, as well as what’s in store for you at the Buskershaus. 

Release of the Main Programme

The main programme for the 23rd Buskers Bern is now available online. Enjoy exploring it! 

Be part of Buskers Bern!

Summer and the 23rd Buskers Bern are fast approaching. Be right at the forefront of this top event! 

Festival Bracelet & Programme Booklet

Festival bracelets and programme booklets are now available to pre-order. 

sweet treats

The time has come: the design for the 23rd edition of Buskers Bern is ready and the poster is now available to pre-order! Once again this year, the design has been given a special touch… 

Artists and Caterers: Applications closed

The main programme for the 23rd Buskers Bern is complete and applications for stands for food and drinks will be reviewed in the coming weeks. 

Applications open: Lab Stage, Bizaar Action Market & Kids Programme

We are now accepting applications for the Lab Stage, the Bizaar Action Market and the Kids Programme at the 23rd Buskers Bern. Send us your inspiring, creative, quirky or heart-warming idea! 

Applications open for Food Stands

From 1 to 31 January 2026, applications can be submitted for food or drink stands at the 23rd Buskers Bern, 6 – 8 August 2026. For three days, you will be right in the heart of Bern’s Old Town – surrounded by 25 performance venues in a peaceful, open and enjoyable atmosphere. 

Buskers souvenirs as gift

Summer is soon just around the corner – our super-sturdy Aare bag is now available for CHF 28 (instead of CHF 35), and you can buy the shirts at special prices. 

Apply now!

The application window for the main programme for the 23rd edition of Buskers Bern, 6 – 8 August 2026, is now officially open. 

It was a blast!

Many thanks to everyone for this peaceful, great and exciting Buskers Bern 2025! May the bubbles not burst for a long time to come. 

22 Years of Buskers Bern: A Round-up

Euphoric. The 22nd edition of Buskers Bern was once again a truly extraordinary sensory experience – completely real”! We are delighted and grateful. For three nights, a wonderfully diverse crowd – young and old, visitors from near and far – celebrated in Bern’s Old Town with joyous abandon, in peace, and in fine style. The beaming, contented faces said it all. 

Off to the last day of the festival!

We look forward to celebrating one last evening with you! 

It was a great start of the festival!

The first day of the festival was a great success, with events taking place on stages and in the streets of the old town. Today, the festival continues with a varied programme.