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Swiss Top Events
The Swiss Top Events
seal of quality has been awarded to nine world-famous cultural and sports events. They all are among the best in what they do. And they successfully convey an open and innovative image of Switzerland.

Spengler Cup
Davos
26 – 31 December, 2025

THE PEAK OF HOCKEY – since 1923
As the oldest and most prestigious international ice hockey tournament in the world, the Spengler Cup is a showcase for the entire sport. The magic formula of the Spengler Cup consists of the tourist resort of Davos, the unique stadium, the timing between Christmas and New Year, the meeting of different ice hockey philosophies and the long tradition. The participating teams from all over the world are invited by the host HC Davos.

Art Basel
June 18 – 21, 2026

Every year in June, Art Basel opens its doors to art lovers from all over the world. The most famous of its kind, the fair has been dubbed the “Olympics of Art” by the New York Times. While Le Monde has considered it “the best”, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has noted that it celebrates art in its best form. And to Vogue Magazine, Art Basel is the most beautiful temporary art museum of the world.

Locarno Film Festival
August 5 – 15, 2026

Initiated 70 years ago, the Locarno Film Festival has long since claimed a secure spot among the few globally relevant film festivals. Every year in August, the town turns into the art film capital of the world. Thousands of aficionados and representatives of the industry travel to Locarno to indulge their passion for the silver screen and to enjoy cinema in all of its facets.

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