CELEBRATING SWISS NATIONAL DAY ACROSS THE CANTON OF GENEVA

Update: Due to severe drought, an extreme (5/5) forest fire risk, and continued hot, dry weather, the Canton of Geneva has banned fireworks, open fires, barbecues, and the sale of fireworks across the entire canton until further notice. As a result, traditional Swiss National Day bonfires have been cancelled as authorities prioritize public safety and wildfire prevention.

Every year on 1 August, communities across the Canton of Geneva come together to celebrate Swiss National Day with a vibrant mix of tradition, culture, and conviviality.

The holiday commemorates the Federal Charter of 1291, the historic alliance between the three founding cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden, which is considered the symbolic beginning of modern Switzerland. It is a day to celebrate the country's history, unity, independence, and shared values.
Here is a list of what some of the communes in the canton have planned for this year’s celebrations.

Aire-la-VilleWhere: in the schoolyard of Aire-la-Ville school (or the multipurpose hall in case of rain)

Programme:
7pm:Welcome drink
From 7pm: Refreshments
From 7.15pm: Food stalls - sausage, salad, raclette, ice cream
9.40pm:Official ceremony
10.10pm:Fireworks and bonfire

AnièresWhere: on the agricultural land located at the intersection of Route de Chevrens et Chemin des Champs-Nabez

Programme:
From 5pm:

Children's activities
Refreshments and food featuring local products
Departure for a guided bike tour of the town with Catherine Hubert Girod

From 6pm:Swiss wrestling with the Carouge Wrestling Club
From 7.30pm:Official ceremony

Welcome address and reading of the Pact
Speech by Claudine Hentsch, Mayor
National anthem

From 9.15pm:Concert by Miss Helvetia, who skillfully reinterprets Swiss musical traditions
From 10.30pm:

Torchlight procession
Bonfire
DJ

1am:End of festivities

AvullyWhere: at the Archery Range, from 7pm
This event takes place 31 July 2026

Programme:
7pm:Musical welcome by the Avully Harmony Band, flag bearers, and alphorns
9pm:

Address by Cyril Baudin, Mayor
National Anthem
Yodeling

9.30pm:Lantern parade departs from Avenue de Gennecy
10pm:Fireworks and bonfire (Events subject to cancellation depending on weather and/or current restrictions)
10.15pm:Dance

AvusyWhere: at the Avusy Community Centre in Athenaz

Programme:
6.30pm:

Start of festivities
Traditional August 1st soup followed by a meal prepared by the Avusy Firefighters' Association

9.15pm:Official ceremony

Address by Mr. Olivier GOY, Mayor
Guest of honor: Ms. Corinne BAHIZI, Communications Manager for the Swiss Solidarity Foundation
Reading of the Pact
Swiss Hymn

10pm:

Illuminations
Parade of lanterns provided by the municipality
Fireworks (subject to heatwave regulations)
Bonfire (subject to heatwave regulations)
Musical entertainment

BardonnexWhere: in the Compesières hangar
This event takes place 31 July 2026

Programme:
7pm:Festivities start
Evening:

Bonfire
Musical entertainment
Alphorn

10pm:Official section - at the Commandery

Welcome message by Mrs. Béatrice Guex-Crosier, Mayor
Reading of the Federal Pact of August 1, 1291 by Mrs. Corinne Brechbühl Molnarfi, President of the Municipal Council
Address by Mr. Nicolas Walder, State Councillor in charge of the Department of Territory

11pm:Dance party

Bellevue and GenthodWhere: under the covered playground of Bellevue school

Programme:
6.30pm:Welcome drinks accompanied by the Genthod-Bellevue Brass Band
7pm:

Crepes by La Vagabonde Crêperie Raclette by the Bellevue-Collex-Bossy-Genthod Ski Club
Hot dishes by the Bellevue Firefighters Association
Pastries and coffee by Christophe Aeschmann
Mamisa - Artisan Gelato [Italian ice cream]

9pm:Official Ceremony

Speech by Mrs. Anne Thorel Ruegsegger, Mayor
Alphorns
Flag throwing
Reading of the Federal Pact by schoolchildren
National anthem played by the Genthod-Bellevue Brass Band

9.45pm:Lantern procession [LED candles] from the covered playground to Gitana Beach
10.10pm:Fireworks display with music at Gitana Beach
10.30pm:Bonfire
10.30pm:Dance party with DJs until 1pm (under the covered area)
Entertainment from 6.30pm to 9.30pm:

Mini-golf
Inflatable castle
Lantern-making workshop by "Les Récréatifs"

BernexWhere: on the Signal de Bernex Esplanade

Programme:
From 6pm:Food & Refreshments
6pm:Swing - a family-friendly acrobatic comedy show
7pm:

Lantern-Making Workshop - create your own lantern with the association Les Créati’tudes du Coteau in the Parc de la Mare. Free activity, no registration required
Festivities begin - enjoy a musical welcome by Echo Du Signal

8.05pm:Official Ceremony
Following the Ceremony:Yodeling Performance by Virginie Raynaud
At Nightfall:

Lantern Parade - a magical procession accompanied by music and lights.
Grand Bonfire
Dance Party with DJ

CartignyWhere: in the meadow at the very end of Chemin des Roches

Programme:
6pm:Lantern workshop for children
6.30pm:

Meal - sausages, grilled meats, hot dogs, risotto, bread, cheese, soup, and pastries
Refreshments and bar at Les Falaises
Inflatable castle (parental supervision required)

9pm:

Official ceremony
Speeches
Reading of the Pact of 1291
Patriotic songs

10pm:

Lantern parade made by the children
Visual show "The Flags Speak"
Bonfire

10.30pm:Dance party with DJ Yohan

CélignyWhere: at the Plage de Céligny (Céligny Beach)

Programme:
From 6.30pm: Aperitif and meal
8.30pm to 9pm:

Welcome address by Ms. Gabrielle Bussard, Mayor of Céligny
Reading of the Swiss Confederation Pact of 1291
Address by Mr. Olivier Fatio, Honorary Professor at the University of Geneva and resident of the municipality
Singing of the National Anthem

9.15pm:Musical entertainment by a DJ
9.30pm: Gathering and departure of the lantern parade at Chemin de la Poissonnière
10pm: Bonfire on the lake

ChancyWhere: the Community Hall, Park and Square

Programme:
6-7.30pm:Lantern Workshop at the P'tit Café, led by the Mestissages Association
From 6.30pm:Opening of the food and drink stalls
7.45pm:Alpine Duo
8.15pm:Official address by Ms. Pasche, Mayor, and Mr. Berli, National Councillor, followed by the Swiss Psalm
8.30pm:Alpine Duo
9pm:Concert by the Chancy-Collonges Brass Ensemble
9.15pm:Lantern parade with music
10pm:Fireworks followed by a bonfire
From 10.30pm:Back to the 80s - dance party

Chêne-Bourg, Chêne-Bougeries and ThônexWhere: Place Favre and Trois-Chêne Stadium

Programme:
6pm: Start of festivities

Aperitif offered by the Chêne-Bourg municipalities to the public
Opening of stalls, refreshment stands, and food trucks

6.30pm: Musical performance with Swing De Fou
8pm: Full Groove - Concert
9.30pm: Official Ceremony

Speeches by the Mayor of Chêne-Bourg, and the State Councillor in charge of the Department of Territory (GE)
Procession with music departs for the Trois-Chêne Stadium

10pm: Full Groove - Concert
10.20pm: Drone show at the Trois-Chêne Stadium
11.00pm: Full Groove - DJ
11.15pm: Bonfire
1am: End of the event

ChoulexWhere: at the Municipal Stadium

Programme:
From 7pm:

Food and refreshements - handcrafted cup with vegetable soup, bread and cheese; Cervelas sausage; potato salad; homemade pastries; bar
Evening entertainment by DJ Mennokie

From 8pm: Ringing of the local church bells for 15 minutes
From 9pm: Official ceremony

Reading of the 1291 pact
Welcome message from Ms. Delphine Krähenbühl, Mayor
Speech by Mr. Dominique Ziegler, author and director
Singing of the Swiss Psalm
Bonfire

Collex-BossyWhere: on the Communal Esplanade
This event takes place 31 July 2026

Dress code: red and white
Programme:
6pm:

Apéritif offered to the population
Swiss-themed quiz
Lantern-making workshop
Clown entertainment
Inflatable castle
Swiss folklore demonstration featuring the flag throwers Les Échassiers Suisses

8pm:Dinner served by the Firefighters' Association
9pm:

Official ceremony with Mrs Anne Hiltpold, President of the Conseil d'État
Reading of the Federal Pact
Patriotic prayer and Swiss National Anthem
Performance by the brass band and the horn players Les Vents du Léman

9.45pm:

Lantern parade
Lighting of the bonfire

10pm:Live music and dancing with the band Hits in the Box

Collonge-Bellerive Where: at Plage de la Savonnière (Savonnière beach)

Programme:
From 6pm:

Soups, sausages, fries, raclette, and Valais platters, served by the firefighters
Pastries and coffee at the Collonge Basket Club stand
Siciliano food truck from Savonnière beach

7pm:Concert by the Collonge-Bellerive Municipal Band
8.30pm:Distribution of lanterns and flags and formation of the procession at the Contamines-sous-Cherre/Savonnière roundabout
From 8.50pm:

Departure of the procession
Welcome by Ms. Carole Lapaire, Administrative Councilor
Review and firing session - Geneva Old Grenadiers Company
Reading of the 1291 pact by Marion Hainaut
Address by Mr. Norberto Birchler, Mayor
Speech by Mr. Murat Julian Alder, Member of Parliament at the Geneva Grand Council
Swiss National Anthem
Shooting Session - Geneva Old Grenadiers Company
Pyromusical fireworks display
Bonfin funfair
Musical entertainment with the trio "Imagine"

ColognyWhere: in the Parc de la Mairie (Town Hall park)

Programme:
From 7pm:

Vegetable soup served in the Parc de la Mairie by the Volunteer Firefighters Company in a souvenir bowl
Raclette and sausages prepared by the Pétanque Club
Pastries by the Senior Citizens' Club
Musical entertainment provided by the Landwehr Band

8pm:Festivities begin with bell-ringing
8.30pm:Lanterns lit for children and torches lit for adults (distributed free of charge at the community hall)
8.50pm:Departure of the procession in front of the Mairie at 9pm with the authorities, the brass band, and the public, then we march towards Pré-Byron
9.15pm:Official ceremony Pré-Byon led by Mr. Alexandre Bodmer, Mayor

Horns of Alps "Priory Trio" and flag thrower
Musical interlude "To Arms Geneva"
Welcome message
Raising of the flag "To the Flag"
Reading of the Federal Pact by young citizen Mr. Edgar Meyer
Address by Mayor Alexandre Bodmer
Musical interlude "Mollens, Geneva March"
Address by Professor Alexandra Calmy, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, UNIGE
Bonfire
Singing of the assembly "Swiss Hymn"
Alphorns and flag thrower
Singing of the assembly "Patriotic Prayer"
Alphorns and flag thrower
Closing of the ceremony

10pm:Fireworks display
10.15pm:Music in the Parc de la Mairie with DJ Feltz

ConfignonWhere: at the Salle Communale (Community Hall)

Programme:
6.30pm: Festivities begin, with light refreshments and drinks available
7.10pm: Official ceremony
8.00pm: Church bells ringing
8.10pm: Alpine horn trio – L’Esprit du Signal
9.40pm: Lantern distribution and procession
10pm: Fireworks at the Confignon school
10.30pm: Bonfire at the community hall
10.45pm: Dance with music
Midnight: Event ends

CorsierWhere: in the parking area of Corsier School

Programme:
From 3pm:
Children's Activities

Lantern-making workshop
Demonstrations by the CP28 Fire Brigade
Magic show

5.45pm:
Violin Concert - performance by Alexandre Medjaher
7.30pm:
Special Concert - live performance by Aliose
9pm:
Bonfire - at Chemin de Séchant
10pm:
Fireworks Display
10.30pm:
DJ Party with DJ Floshot - music and dancing until 1.30am
Food & Refreshments Available On Site

Whole roasted wild boar
Sausages
French fries
Raclette cheese dishes

Dardagny and RussinWhere: Chemin des Velours in Russin

Programme:
6pm:Opening of the festival by the Dardagny-Russin Big Band
From 6.30pm:

Soup and grilled food served by the Russin firefighters and 'ELLES' Association
Cocktail stand will be run by the Dardagny-Russin Youth Association

From 7pm: Musical Orchestra
9.30pm: Official ceremony

Welcome message from Mrs. Delphine Voellinger, Mayor
Address by Mrs. Céline van Till, elite para-athlete, double silver medalist at the Paris Paralympic Games and double European champion in 2026 in Maniago (cycling)
Reading of the 1291 pact
Swiss hymn sung by the assembly

10pm: Fireworks
10.30pm:Free public dance with music by "The Stacey King Group"

Grand-SaconnexWhere: at Parc du Château-Pictet

Programme:
6pm:

Opening of the stalls
Food and drinks
Soup and gazpacho prepared and served by the auxiliary rescuers in the 2026 souvenir bowl
Children's face painting stand
Sale of the August 1st Pro Helvetia badge

7–7.30pm:Accordion concert by the Schwyz Chalet-Höckler orchestra
8–8.30pm:Serenade by La Sirène, the Grand-Saconnex municipal band, and Les Tambours du Lion
8.50pm: Formation of the procession in the castle drive with: Les Tambours du Lion and La Sirène, flag bearers, authorities, children with lanterns, and the public
9pm:Departure of the lantern procession route: Château drive, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert, L’Ancienne-Route, Chemin du Pommier, Place de Fête
9.30pm:

Start of the official ceremony announced by the Lion Drummers
Welcome address by Mr. Raphaël Hardmeyer, President of the Municipal Council
Patriotic prayer accompanied by the Siren
Speech by the Mayor, Ms. Valérie Tissot-Buchoux
Swiss hymn sung by the audience, accompanied by the Siren • Reading of the 1291 pact
Fireworks announcement by the Lion Drummers

10.10pm:Fireworks followed by a bonfire
10.30pm:Public dance, with music by the Top 5 orchestra
2am:End of the event

GyWhere: on Allée des Tilleuls

Programme:
6pm: Aperitif offered by the town, in the company of the Alphüttli Yodeling Club
7pm:

Refreshments & meal prepared and served by the Firefighters' Company & Association
Desserts and pastries offered by the Gytanes group

8pm:Ringing of the town's church bells
9pm:Official ceremony

Opening of the ceremony by our Mayor, Mrs. Danièle Yakoubian
Reading of the 1291 pact by Olympe Giraud-Rauch and Lya Giorgetta
Address by Mr. Ervan Rutishauser

Following the official ceremony:

Lantern procession & lighting of the bonfire
Music by DJ Nicola

HermanceWhere: on the Quai d'Hermance (Hermance Quay)

Programme:
6pm:Alphorn performance and opening of refreshment stands
6.30pm:Opening of food, soup, and bowl sales stands
7pm:Concert by the Instrumental Union
9.30pm:Singing and bonfire on the beach
10.15pm:Picoulet
10.45pm:Musical entertainment with DJ Tofu
2pm:End of the evening

JussyWhere: in the Community Hall

Programme:
8am: People's Walk - meet at the town hall

Welcome with coffee and the traditional August 1st pastry

8.30am to 9.30am: Start of the people's walk

The route map will be distributed upon arrival

Evening Festivities
7pm:Swiss musical entertainment with the group Suisse Chérie
8pm:Ringing of the bells
9.15pm:Official ceremony

Reading of the Federal Pact by Mila
Musical interlude
Official speech by Alexandre Schild, young Jusserand and film director
Swiss national anthem

10pm:Water light show presented by Millétoiles
Following the show:

Bonfire
Public dance with music by the Extérieur Nuit orchestra

Food and Drinks
From 11am to 2pm:Sausage and Chips
From 6pm to 11pm:

Pork loin sausage and chips
Malakoffs and salad

Menu:

Country salad
Chicken skewers with Cajun sauce or tofu skewers
Also available: Crepe stand - Cotton candy - Pastries

Laconnex and SoralWhere: at the Laconnex Sports Centre

Programme:
From 6pm:Start of the evening
From 7pm:Meal prepared by the Laconnex fire brigade
At nightfall:

Opening of the official ceremony
Address by Ms. Carole-Anne Kast, State Councillor in charge of the Department of Institutions and Digital Affairs
Reading of the Pact of 1291
National anthem, sung by all attendees
Bonfire and fireworks
Bar in the woods

MeinierWhere: in the Salle Communale (Meinier Community Hall)

Programme:
6.30pm:Musical aperitif: Geneva Alphorn Team (alpine horns)
7pm:Meal begins

Complimentary soup prepared by the firefighters' association, served by the Town Council
Sale of August 1st bowls
Hot food
Pastries from the Meinier Ladies
Lantern stand provided by the Town Council

8pm:

Ringing of the bells
Serenade by the Town Band

9pm:Official ceremony

Reading of the pact
August 1st speech by Mr. Enrico Castelli, Mayor of Meinier
Swiss hymn & Cé qu'è lainô, accompanied by the Town Band and the Singing Fun Run

9.45pm:

Torchlight procession - led by the Meinier Town Band
Fireworks
Bonfire
DJ LumNight

MeyrinWhere: in Parc Campagne Charnaux

Programme:
6pm:Start of the event with the illuminated parade by Compagnie Zanco. Opening of the face painting and tattoo booths
7pm:Concert by the Meyrin Municipal Band
8pm:Official speeches by the authorities, followed by the national anthem with opera singer Léonie Renaud and the Meyrin Municipal Band
9pm:Time Machine Concert - Part 1
9.30pm:Lantern parade
10pm:Mapping show by Atelier Z1 Studio
10.20pm: Bonfire, followed by the Time Machine concert - Part 2
12am:End of the event

OnexWhere: in the Parc de la Mairie

Programme:
10am – 5pm:Free family activities: sack race, tug-of-war, spoon game, stilt walker, skittles, giant games (Lud’Onex), poke, Mölkky, water slide, soccer target, and workshops for lantern making, a community tree, and face painting
10am – 11am:Mini-book club — a friendly gathering to listen to stories, spark the imagination, and share a moment as a family
10am – 1pm:

August 1st Brunch
DJ SEZO Set: Buddha Bar / Café del Mar / Sunset Ibiza vibes

1pm – 1.45pm:Onex Municipal Band
2pm – 2.45pm:Ô Débit (rap & improvisation)
2.30pm – 3.30pm:If Onex Could Tell Its Story – True and Less True Stories – Paths and Crossroads
3pm – 3.45pm:Michaël Perruchoud & Sébastien Gabriel (sung improvisation)
4pm – 5pm:Ensemble Yastin (folk music)
7pm:Opening to the public — Onex Municipal Band
7.15pm – 8pm:Street Theatre – Primevère, Collectif les Boutures
8.15pm – 9pm:Röstigraben (Swiss folk music)
9pm:Flag raising in the presence of authorities
9.10pm:Official ceremony followed by a bonfire
10pm:

Lantern parade and light juggling
Live band: Vincent Kessi’s Free Fellowship Band (VKFFB)

1am:End of festivities

Perly-CertouxWhere: in the Perly school playground

Programme:
7pm:Carousel and children's activities
7.30pm:Opening of food stalls
8.30pm:Musical entertainment: opening act Babels Rock
9.40pm:Official ceremony & Presentation of the municipal merit award
9.55pm:National anthem
10pm:Lantern parade
10.30pm:Second set of musical entertainment: Babels Rock
2am:End of the event

Plan-les-OuatesWhere: on the promenade in front of the Town Hall

Programme:
From 10am to 2pm: Brunch at Geronimo's (reservations required)
From 5pm: Opening of the Children's Village, featuring:

Lantern-making workshop (100 places, reservations at the stand starting at 5:00 PM)
Balloon sculpting stands
Swiss cross face painting
Duck fishing
Clowns
Sweet treat stands

5.30pm: Opening of the ticket booths (Plan-les-Ouates Firefighters' Association)
6pm:

Opening of the traditional food stands (served by the Plan-les-Ouates Firefighters' Association)
Swiss specialties and pastries (sold by the Plan-les-Ouates Union of Rural Women and Farmers)

9.40pm: Lantern parade
9.55pm: Official ceremony

Opening by Mayor Philippe Rochetin
Reading of the Federal Pact of 1291 by Ms. Camille Rochetin,
Speeches by Mr. Marco Solari, President of the Municipal Council, Mr. Vincent Maitre, National Councillor, and Mr. Philippe Rochetin, Mayor

10.20pm: Show, immersive light and music: "Tree"
10.35pm: Bonfire and picoulet (a local dish)
From 11pm: Dancing with the band 2Rock & Co
Throughout the evening, musical entertainment will be provided by the Plan-les-Ouates Municipal Band, the Toupin Bell Ringers, the Arare Choir, and 2Rock & Co.

Pregny-ChambésyWhere: in the Parc de la Mairie

Programme:
From 6pm:

Opening of the festival
Opening of ticket booths and stalls run in collaboration with the Town Councilors and the local association Loisirs & Partage

From 6pm to 10pm:Musical performances by the folk group Echo de Gätterli from Gersau
7.15pm:Official Ceremony

Reading of the Pact of 1291
Raising of the Swiss and Genevan flags
Patriotic prayer
Address by Mr. Philippe Pasche, Mayor
National anthem accompanied by the folk group

9pm:Lantern procession in the Pregny greenhouses
10.15pm:Grand fireworks display (weather permitting)
10.30pm:Bonfire (weather permitting)
10.45pm:DJ set to close the evening in a festive atmosphere
1am:End of the event

PresingeWhere: at the Community Hall

Programme:
From 7pm:

Meal organized by Amicale 1243
Entertainment by the Chess'co quartet (country rock)

Around 9pm:

Procession, with music, to the bonfire location
Official part

Speech by Mr. Edgar Cardoso Inacio, Mayor Reading of the Pact Patriotic song Lighting of the bonfire

PuplingeWhere: at the Moutonnerie

Programme:
7pm: Dinner (service begins)
9pm:Opening of the ceremony by Frédéric Droz, Mayor

Address by Laurent Clerc, former Swiss Athletics Champion
Reading of the Pact of 1291 by Maxime Weideli, 8th grade student
Swiss hymn sung by 5 8th grade students and 4 members of the choir
"L'Air de rien" directed by Marie-Claude Kiener

9.30pm:

Light show by the Paradox Company
Distribution of lanterns given free to children of Puplinge (while supplies last)
Bonfire

From 10pm:Musical entertainment by Kickback
1am:Closing of the event

SatignyWhere: on the Esplanade des Fêtes

Programme:
6pm:

Opening of food and drink stalls
Lantern workshop and face painting
Petty horse race

7.30pm:Alphorn and flag thrower
8.15pm:

Opening of the official ceremony by Mr. André Tinguely, Mayor
Address by Mr. Vincent Subilia, Director General of the CCIG and Member of the Geneva Grand Council
Reading of the 1291 Pact by the President of the Municipal Council
National anthem sung by the Mixed Choir and the assembly

9pm:

Departure of the torchlight procession from the Festival Esplanade accompanied by the brass band La Ripaille à Sons
Bonfire

10pm:Fireworks
10.30pm:Concert by the band Hits in the Box

TroinexWhere: at the Salle des Fêtes (Community Hall)

Programme:
7pm:

Dinner prepared and served by the Firefighters Association
Pastries, ice creams and coffees prepared and served by Troinextra

8pm:Ringing of Troinex church bells
9pm:Official party and speeches
9.40pm:

Torchlight procession
Upon arrival of the procession:

Bonfire Swiss National anthem
10pm:DJ

VandoeuvresWhere: at the Parc de la Mairie

Programme:
From 6.30pm:

Welcome and aperitif offered by the Municipality
Opening of food and drink stands
Opening of entertainment stands

Craft workshop by the MUSTER family Wooden games, sack race and archery Selfie booth

Folk entertainment

Wrestling demonstration and introduction by the Carouge Wrestling Club Alphorn and flag throwing by the Trio du Prieuré Swiss music by the Sopraneon duo (accordion, vocals, yodeling, dance)
9pm:

Gathering for the official part
Opening by Mr. Maximilien TURRETTINI, Mayor
Address by Ms. Anne HITPOLD, President of the Council of State
Songs, accompanied by Ms. Verónica CHACÓN, singer - Patriotic Prayer, Swiss Hymn

9.30pm:Lantern Parade
9.45pm:

Bonfire
Disco, in collaboration with JDV

VernierWhere: at the Ranches School playground

Programme:
6.30pm:Opening Concert - Bella Terra, with Michel Tirabosco
7.45pm:Vernier Municipal Band
8.30pm:Official Ceremony - Speeches, Flag Raising, and National Anthem
9pm:Lantern Parade, with Collectif Les Boutures & Cindy Cedeño
9.30pm:Performance - Compagnie Paradox
10.15pm:Fireworks
10.25pm:Bonfire with Music
10.45pm: Closing Concert - Nasca

VersoixWhere: on the Quai de Versoix (Versoix Quay)

Programme:
12.30pm:Official ceremony and speeches by the municipal authorities
Evening:

Music by the Versoix Municipal Band
Lantern parade

10.10pm:

Fireworks display
Bonfire
Public dance

VeyrierWhere: at Grand Donzel Stadium

Programme:
From 6pm:

Entertainment, carousels, and food
Free August 1st soup, refreshments, crêpes, raclette, sausage and fries, Thai food truck
Alphorn performance with Trio Cors de Luz
Roaming circus with Cie Paradox Jazz and Blue Velvet
Roaming circus with Cie Paradox Jazz and Trio Cors de Luz
Veyrier Brass Band and L'Écho du Salève

9pm:Official ceremony

Address by Ms. Aline Tagliabue, Mayor
Interlude with the Veyrier Brass Band
Address by Mr. William Ferguson, President of the Municipal Council
Interlude with the Veyrier Brass Band
National anthem and bonfire
Following the ceremony - a children's parade with the lanterns

From 9.45pm:DJ Chris Farrell

Bonne Fête Nationale Suisse!If you live in one of these communes, or simply want to discover a different corner of the canton, be sure to join in the festivities and celebrate Switzerland’s national day alongside the local community. Happy Swiss National day!

Article date: 22 July 2026