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.

7.
Nov.
Every first Friday of the month07.11.25

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.

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!

21.
Mä.
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.

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.

10.
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.

12.
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.

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.

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.

19.
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.
Okt.
21. bis 25. Oktober 202621.10.26

Kunterbunt und immer wieder überraschend – das ist die Schaffhauser Herbstmesse: Über 160 Ausstellende präsentieren ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen und laden ein zum Degustieren.