Wengen Folklore Evenings 2026: Alphorns and Yodelling on Dorfstrasse
Every second Thursday from 11 June to 3 September 2026, the marquee behind the Wengen Tourist Centre fills with alphorn calls, yodel choirs, Trychler bell-ringers and traditional dance. The Folklore Evenings are a Wengen summer fixture, free to attend, and run a short walk from Victoria Lauberhorn on Dorfstrasse.
2026 evening dates
Seven alternating Thursday evenings:
- 11 June 2026
- 25 June 2026
- 9 July 2026
- 23 July 2026
- 6 August 2026
- 20 August 2026
- 3 September 2026
Start times are published on wengen.swiss closer to each date. Most editions begin in the early evening and run for around two hours.
What to expect
Each evening rotates a different mix of regional groups. You can usually count on:
- Alphorn ensembles, often with traditional flag throwers
- Yodel choirs from the Bernese Oberland
- Trychler bell-ringers, swinging the large brass cowbells in slow rhythm
- Traditional dance groups in regional costume
- A small festival kitchen with alpine snacks and drinks
The marquee setting keeps the evening going whatever the weather. Seating is informal, so arriving a little early helps if you want a chair under cover.
Practical planning
- Where: Marquee behind the Wengen Tourist Centre, Dorfstrasse, 3823 Wengen
- Cost: Free to attend, food and drink at modest prices
- Getting there: Two minutes on foot from Victoria Lauberhorn, or any direction in car-free Wengen
- Good for: Solo travellers, couples, families with curious children, anyone who enjoys live traditional music
Make a longer evening of it
Pair the folklore concert with dinner at Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern collection resort, before walking up Dorfstrasse to the marquee. Our à la carte restaurant runs late on Thursday evenings, and the lounge is open afterwards for a nightcap. For an earlier start, see our top summer activities in Wengen for daytime ideas in the village and on Männlichen.
Book your stay at Victoria Lauberhorn for a Folklore Evening Thursday.