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Zermatt Music Festival & Academy 2026

When
September 11–20, 2026
Where
Concert venues in Zermatt and on the mountains
Price
Mix of free concerts and ticketed performances from about CHF 25
The red Gornergrat cog railway on the rack above Zermatt

About

The Zermatt Music Festival & Academy runs from 11–20 September, bringing orchestral and chamber concerts to village and mountain venues alongside its international academy.

Highlights

  • Confirmed 11–20 September programme
  • Ticketed and free concerts in village and mountain settings

Practical tips

  • Check each concert's venue and lift requirements
  • Do not assume one ticket covers the whole festival

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