Arosa Humorfestival 2026 - comedy in the Alps
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For ten days each December, Arosa fills with laughter. The Arosa Humorfestival returns from 3 to 13 December 2026 for its 35th-anniversary edition, bringing comedians, cabaret artists and clowns to venues across the village. It is one of Switzerland's largest comedy festivals, and it turns the quiet start of the winter season into the liveliest fortnight of the year.
The festival
Since 1991, the Arosa Humorfestival has gathered the best of German-language comedy and cabaret high in the mountains. Across the ten days the programme runs from stand-up to musical comedy, magic and clowning, staged in the festival tent and in halls and hotels around Arosa. Most performances are in German or Swiss German, so the festival draws a largely German-speaking audience, though the visual and musical acts travel across any language. Headliners are announced through the autumn, and popular nights sell out early. The festival takes over the village at the very start of the season, when the first snow is on the slopes and Arosa is dressed for winter. Between shows there is time to ski the opening pistes of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area, walk the winter trails or sit by the Obersee as the light fades, so an afternoon on the mountain leads easily into an evening of comedy.
Practical information
When: 3 to 13 December 2026, the 35th edition, with afternoon and evening shows
Where: the festival tent and venues across Arosa village
Language: mostly German and Swiss German, with visual and musical acts for everyone
Tickets: via the official festival website and Ticketcorner; popular shows sell out early
Getting there: direct railway to Arosa, then a short walk or local bus to the venues
Plan your stay
Altein, a Faern Collection Resort, is a comfortable base for the festival, in the heart of the village and close to the venues, the lifts and the lake. After a late night of comedy, warm up in the spa with its indoor pool, saunas and steam room, then eat and unwind in the restaurants and bars without needing to travel. Come and spend a few days of the festival with us in Arosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arosa Humorfestival?
One of Switzerland's largest comedy festivals, held in Arosa each December. Since 1991 it has gathered comedians, cabaret artists and clowns for around ten days of afternoon and evening shows. Performances take place in the festival tent and in halls and hotels across the village.
When does the Arosa Humorfestival take place?
The festival runs for about ten days each December, at the start of the winter season. The 35th edition is scheduled for 3 to 13 December 2026. Headliners are announced through the autumn.
How do I get tickets for the Arosa Humorfestival?
Tickets are sold through the official festival website and Ticketcorner. Popular nights sell out early, so book as soon as the programme is announced. Hotel Altein also offers a Humorfestival package with a reserved festival ticket and breakfast included.
Are the shows in German only?
Most performances are in German or Swiss German. Visual acts, musical comedy, magic and clowning work across any language, and every programme includes them. If you do not speak German, choose the visual and musical acts when booking.
Why stay at Hotel Altein for the Humorfestival?
Hotel Altein sits in the heart of the village, close to the festival venues, the lifts and the lake. After a late night of comedy you can warm up in the spa with indoor pool, saunas and steam room. The hotel's restaurants and bars mean no travel between show and dinner. By day you can ski the opening pistes of Arosa Lenzerheide.