Here’s my quick list of major Swiss culinary events that take place throughout Switzerland. For a complete list of all current and upcoming events, visit MySwitzerland.com.
FOOD ZURICH
Zurich Gourmet Region 2026
March to December 2026
FOOD ZURICH represents the largest food-focused festival that takes place in the City of Zürich. In 2026, as Zurich has been selected as the Ville du Goût, it will be celebrated as the “Zurich Gourmet Region 2026” for 10 months, from March to December.
Lausanne à Table
May through December 2026
The nonprofit association, Lausanne à Table, organizes a fun, sophisticated program of culinary events each year. These range from large food festivals to intimate dinners to culinary workshops and much more. You can find the full schedule of events online.
St. Moritz Gourmet Festival
August 25-30, 2026
The 32nd St. Moritz Gourmet Festival will take place in 2026. After having held all previous editions during this winter, the new version of this festival will be held in the summer. Watch this space for more information about the theme and guest chefs invited to next year’s event.
Semaine du Goût 2025
Switzerland’s Week of Taste
September 17-27, 2026
La Semaine du Goût (French) / Die Genusswoche (German) / La Settimana del Gusto (Italian) includes many different kinds of culinary events held in locations throughout the country. This “week of taste” highlights regional food products and promotes sustainable practices related to health and the environment. For 2026, the association has selected Zurich as the Ville du Goût. The theme for this year’s event is milk, and products made from this ingredient, such as butter and cheese. And, Chef Zineb Hattab has been selected as the Marraine du Goût.
If you would like to share information about an upcoming culinary event in Switzerland, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Updated: March 31, 2026
