Events calendar

Watching the alphorn and the Schwyzerörgeli playing close up. Listen to the musicians in the open air and enjoy the music. These are the Zermatt Folklore Music Weeks. During this time, numerous folkloric groups perform in the village of Zermatt as well as on the excursion mountains of Zermatt - Matterhorn.



The performances take place daily at 16:00 on the on the museum square. During the day, other spontaneous performances will take place in the village as well as on the mountains of the destination.



(Except for Sundays, the performances take place at 16:00 on Museum Square.)



Program:

12.09. - 19.09.2026 La Foulée Folklorique

19.09. - 26.09.2026 Alphorngruppe SURSES

26.09. - 03.10.2026 Vierwaldstättersee Örgeler

03.10. - 10.10.2026 Trio Wela Wetsch

The Art Gallery at Backstage Hotel Vernissage, as well as the Selection Shop at Bahnhofstrasse 7B in Zermatt, warmly invite you to discover STAR AXIS, an exhibition by Swiss artist Séverin Guelpa.

In his work, Séverin Guelpa explores landscape, nature, matter and their constant transformation. Inspired by extreme environments – from the Swiss Alps to vast desert landscapes – he creates works that i vite us to reflect on the relationship between humanity and nature. Set against the unique mountain landscape of Zermatt, STAR AXIS takes on a very special dimension.

The project was developed in collaboration with the Zermatt Traditional Costume Association. In an increasingly digital world, the longing for cultural identity and grounding is ever-growing. Photographer Weina Venetz’s series, Robe of Time, speaks directly to this phenomenon.It goes beyond a simple documentation of Zermatt’s traditional costume culture; instead, it delves into the profound significance of hometown, heritage, and belonging in the 21st century—set, remarkably, amidst a vibrant, international tourist destination. The exhibition will be on view at the Matterhorn Museum from August 6th.