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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.

A piano with sheet music. A person is playing with one hand.
2.
Feb.
February 2 to 8, 202602.02.26
Schaffhausen Masterclasses

During the masterclasses, Schaffhausen transforms into a hub for classical music. Practice rooms are open, inviting you to listen to young talents as they perform!

to the masterclasses
There is a mobile sauna on a large square. People are standing in front of it wearing bathrobes.
20.
Feb.
February 20 and 21, 202602/20/26
Schaffhausen sauna marathon

During the sauna marathon, Schaffhausen's old town and Neuhausen am Rheinfall are transformed into a huge wellness landscape with over 50 saunas and 20 hot tubs.

to the sauna marathon
A hall filled with people clapping their hands. A lit stage with three people on it, along with a sofa and an armchair.
21.
Mar.
March 21 to 29, 202621.03.26
Erzählzeit without Borders

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

to the Erzählzeit
Lively get-together in an alley in Schaffhausen. Some are enjoying an aperitif, while others are dancing.
27.
Mar.
Every first Friday of the month03/27/26
First Friday

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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A couple sits at a white-clothed table. They have a gourmet menu in front of them and toast with a glass of red wine.
25.
Apr.
April 25 to May 30, 202604/25/26
Schaffhausen Gourmet Festival

In May, selected restaurants prepare a special menu crafted exclusively for the Gourmet Festival. This delightful culinary experience is complemented by regional wine pairings.

to the Gourmet Festival
Two people are toasting with a glass of rosé.
1.
May
May 1 to 3, 202601.05.26
Open Wine Cellars

Winegrowers from all over German-speaking Switzerland invite you to their wine cellars for tastings and to learn more about viticulture.

to the open wine cellars
A band with drums, saxophone, double bass, electric guitar, and trumpet stands on a stage. Spotlights cast a blue light on the musicians.
3.
May
May 3 to 9, 202603.05.26
Schaffhausen Jazz Festival

Every year in May, Schaffhausen becomes the jazz capital of Switzerland.

To the Jazz Festival
Many cyclists are on a road that is closed to cars. The road runs along a stream and fields.
10.
May
May 10, 202610.05.2610:00-17:00
slowUp Schaffhausen-Hegau

Go full power with your bike, e-bike, or inline skates – on this day, the roads will be closed to cars along the 38-kilometer circular route.

to slowUp
13.
May
May 13 to 17, 2026May 13, 2026
International Bach Festival Schaffhausen

Since 1946, the Bach Festival Schaffhausen has united people through music. In 2026, Bach's music will resonate timelessly – in concerts, church services, and encounters.

to the Bach Festival
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12.
June
June 12 and 13, 202612.06.26
Lindli Festival

The Lindli Fäscht delights with live music, culinary treats, and children's attractions directly on the Rhine. Two days of festive atmosphere for all ages in Schaffhausen.

To the Lindli Festival
A group of friends stands in a vineyard, toasting with wine.
13.
June
June 13 and 14, 2026June 13, 2026
Räbhüsli Festival

Discover the Grape Blossom Festival in the Pinot Noir area: Stroll through the vineyards, visit open vineyard huts, taste wines, and enjoy regional specialties.

to the Räbhüüsli
A square between houses in the old town. The square is filled with people. In the foreground, there is a stage with the inscription "Stars in Town".
29.
July
July 29 to August 8, 202629.07.26
Stars in Town

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

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View from above of a round fortress. A large screen stands on the battlements, and cinema-goers are seated in front of it.
3.
Aug.
August 3 to 7, August 08/03/26
Munot Cinema

Over five evenings, enjoy hand-picked films on the big screen in a unique atmosphere high above Schaffhausen on the Munot.

To the Munot Cinema
Benches in an illuminated courtyard. The benches are filled with people. A Kleine Bühne is set up, with a musician performing on it.
5.
Aug.
August 5 to 15, 202605.08.26
nordArt Theatre Festival

The nordArt Theater Festival delights with witty, high-quality productions in a family-friendly atmosphere right in the heart of Stein am Rhein.

To the nordArt Theatre Festival
Various stands where you can taste wine are set up in the cloister at Allerheiligen. People are standing at the stalls and drinking wine.
27.
Aug.
August 27 to 29, August 08/27/26
Schafuuser Wiiprob

Over 30 winemakers present their wines in the cloister at Allerheiligen. Taste, compare, and enjoy – right in the heart of Schaffhausen.

About the Schafuuser wine tasting
An old city facade with an archway at night. The facade is illuminated with the slogan "Museumsnacht Hegau-Schaffhausen."
19.
Sep.
September 19, 202619.09.26
Museum Night Hegau-Schaffhausen

Experience museums, galleries, and many other places for one night. Discover, meet, and engage in conversation: that is the Schaffhausen-Hegau Museum Night.

to the Museum Night
Two girls, each carrying a large shopping bag with Herbstmesse written on it, stroll between stalls.
21.
Oct.
October 21 to 25, 202621.10.26
Schaffhausen Fall Fair

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

to the fall fair
2.
Dec.
December 2, 2026 to January 3, 202712/02/26
Märlistadt Stein am Rhein

From December 3rd, the Märlistadt Stein am Rhein enchants visitors with lights, fairy tale scenes, music, and culinary delights in its historic Old Town.

to the Märlistadt