Clear the stage

for the Schaffhauserland

Rhine Falls fireworks, Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Highlight events in the Schaffhauserland

Lights out, spotlight on - the Schaffhauserland shows what it can do. Up and down the Rhine, people listen, celebrate and marvel.

International festivals, culinary highlights and local charm await you. Discover the annual event highlights in the Schaffhausen region.

3.
Dec.
December 3, 2025 to January 4, 202603.12.25

From December 3, the Märlistadt Stein am Rhein enchants visitors with lights, fairytale scenes, music and culinary delights in the historic old town.

14.
Jan.
January 14 to 18, 202614.01.26

For a few days in January, a cinema will be set up in the Kammgarn cultural center. Well-known classics and new regional releases will be shown on the big screen.

2.
Feb.
February 2 to 8, 202602.02.26

During the master classes, Schaffhausen becomes a workshop for classical music. Practice rooms are open. Listen to young talents making music!

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Feb.
20. und 21. Februar 202620.02.26

Am Saunamarathon verwandeln sich die Schaffhauser Altstadt und Neuhausen am Rheinfall in eine riesige Wellnesslandschaft mit über 50 Saunen und 20 Hotpots.

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Mar.
March 21 to 29, 202621.03.26

The cross-border literature festival presents an extraordinary variety of authors and outstanding works at attractive reading venues.

27.
Mar.
Jeden ersten Freitag im Monat27.03.26

Every first Friday of the month, Schaffhausen's old town becomes a stage: culture, culinary delights and creativity invite you to discover, marvel and enjoy.

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Apr.
25. April bis 30. Mai 202625.04.26

In May, selected restaurants cook a menu specially created for the Gourmet Festival. The gourmet experience is rounded off with a regional wine pairing

1.
May
May 1 to 3, 202601.05.26

Winegrowers from all over German-speaking Switzerland invite you to their wine cellars to taste their wines and learn more about winegrowing.

6.
May
May 6 to 9, 202606.05.26

For four days in May, Schaffhausen is transformed into a stage for jazz and improvised music.

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May
May 10, 202610.05.2610:00-17:00

Full muscle power ahead by bike, e-bike or inline skates - the roads will be closed to cars on the 38-kilometer circuit on this day.

13.
May
May 13 to 17, 202513.05.26

The Bachfest Schaffhausen has been uniting people through music since 1946. In 2026, Bach sounds timeless - in concerts, church services and encounters.

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Jun.
June 12 and 13, 202612.06.26

The Lindli Fäscht delights with live music, culinary delights and children's attractions right on the Rhine. Two days of festive fun for young and old in Schaffhausen.

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Jun.
13. und 14. Juni 202613.06.26

Discover the grape blossom festival in the Pinot Noir area: stroll through the vineyards, visit open Räbhüüsli, taste wines and enjoy regional specialties.

29.
Jul.
July 29 to August 8, 202629.07.26

In the heart of Schaffhausen's old town, world-class bands and Swiss stars transform the town into a lively festival for six evenings.

3.
Aug.
3. bis 7. August 202503.08.26

Enjoy five evenings of hand-picked films on the big screen in a unique atmosphere high above Schaffhausen on the Munot.

5.
Aug.
August 5 to 15, 202605.08.26

The nordArt theater festival inspires with funny, top-class productions in a family atmosphere in the middle of Stein am Rhein.

27.
Aug.
27. bis 29. August 202627.08.26

Over 30 winegrowers present their wines in the Allerheiligen cloister. Taste, compare and enjoy - in the heart of Schaffhausen.

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Sep.
September 19, 202619.09.26

Experience museums, galleries and many other places for one night. Discover, meet and talk: that's the Museum Night Schaffhausen-Hegau.

21.
Oct.
October 21 to 25, 202621.10.26

Colorful and always surprising - that's the Schaffhausen Autumn Fair: Over 160 exhibitors present their products and services and invite you to taste them.