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Winterthurer Musikfestwochen

Switzerland / August 7 - 18, 2024

Contact

Company

Verein Winterthurer Musikfestwochen

Contact

Matthias Schlemmermeyer

E-mail

Phone

+41 52 212 61 16

Website

http://www.musikfestwochen.ch/

Details

Country

Switzerland

City

Winterthur

Established

1976

Festival Type

Open-air, City-festival

Camping

No

Site

In the middle of the medieval city

Capacity

5,500 per evening / 55,000 overall

Stages

5

Description

Winterthurer Musikfestwochen is one of the oldest and best-known outdoor festivals in Switzerland. Located in the middle of the picturesque old town of Winterthur, it features a unique festival atmosphere. 9 out of 12 days are free of entry. During these first 9 days, many international and national newcomers as well as well-known acts are presented. The last 3 festival days are subject to entry fees and feature international headliners.

Genre & Program

Rock, Pop, Electro, Alternative, Hip Hop, Reggae, Blues, World; cabaret, film, and more …

Program References

Muse, Beck, Radiohead, Damien Rice, Sigur Ros, Ben Howard, Franz Ferdinand, Elbow, Tom Odell, Calexico, Eels, Madrugada, Flogging Molly and many more …

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