Culture in the region of Schaffhausen
So small and yet so big. Culture and art have always found fertile ground in the Schaffhauserland. With its exceptional density of international music festivals, vibrant local art scene and diverse stages, museums and meeting places, the region offers a lively range of events that radiates far beyond its borders.
Museums
Immerse yourself in another world and embark on a journey through time.
Discover Switzerland's largest universal museum, excavations of the former central thermal baths of the Roman town Iuliomagus, and many other exciting and diverse museums.
Theater & Film
Discover magnificent performances on the large and small stages as well as screens in the Schaffhauserland.
Whether it's the traditional Municipal theatre with its varied program, the nordArt Theatre Festival with stages spread throughout the old town, or the Summer Theatre, which constantly surprises with new locations – here, cultural diversity unfolds in all its facets.
Concerts
Groovy rhythms and sensual cantatas - the concert program in the Schaffhauserland is huge.
From Schaffhausen Classics to the International Bach Festival and the Schaffhausen Jazz Festival – the region offers a diverse music program. Highlights such as Stars in Town in the heart of the old town or the Schaffhausen Master Concerts are complemented by concert series at Kammgarn and Tap Tab.
Art
Colorful paintings, abstract sculptures and all kinds of handicrafts: the Schaffhauserland is home to numerous exhibitions and galleries of local and international artists.
