Music

Vibrate to the rhythm of the Fribourg music scene! Iconic festivals such as Les Georges, the Festival International de Musiques Sacrées and Bad Bonn Kilbi offer unique experiences for all music lovers. Don’t miss out on new talent from Gustav, the Swiss Academy of Contemporary Music. Visit renowned clubs such as Fri-Son or La Spirale and discover captivating concerts and artists who make a lasting impression.

Performing arts

Immerse yourself in the emotion of theater and dance. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Théâtre des Osses, the Centre dramatique fribourgeois, sit back in the superb Salle d’Équilibre or be amazed by the magic of Nuithonie! From CO2 to Bicubic, Podium to Univers@alle, every corner of the canton offers a palette of wonder, laughter and surprises. Live entertainment reinvents itself in Fribourg.

Let yourself be transported!

Don’t miss Friscènes, the Belluard Bollwerk International or the Festival Altitude, which showcase audacious creations by local and renowned artists in extraordinary venues.

Live entertainment reinvented in Fribourg: let yourself be transported!

Museums and exhibition spaces

The canton of Fribourg has a wealth of cultural and artistic treasures to discover through its many museums and exhibition spaces. From the Museum of Natural History, ideal for nature-loving families, to Kunsthalle Friart, a renowned center for contemporary art, to the fascinating Triennale du Papier in Charmey, each venue tells a unique story. A visit to the Musée d’art et d’histoire de Fribourg will take you on a journey through collections that link artistic, religious and historical heritage, right in the heart of the city.

Among Fribourg’s emblematic sites, don’t miss the Espace Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle, a must-see site that celebrates the works of these two iconic artists.

Visual art enthusiasts will also find something to their liking in the private galleries showcasing local and international artists. Add to this the innovation of the eikon school, which trains tomorrow’s talents in audiovisual and design.

The museums and exhibitions of the canton of Fribourg offer a unique cultural adventure, blending tradition and modernity, for all lovers of art and history.

Tradition and heritage

The canton of Fribourg is rich in living traditions and exceptional heritage. Landmarks such as the Château de Gruyères, the ramparts of Murten and Saint-Nicolas Cathedral plunge you into history, while the alpine pasture season, which will be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, bears witness to a know-how that is still very much alive.

Emblematic traditions such as the Bénichon, the Saint-Nicolas festival, the unique know-how of the tavillon and the practice of patois theater illustrate a culture firmly rooted in its roots, but resolutely turned towards the future. A visit to the Musée gruérien, a must-see, will reveal the wealth of these customs and the region’s history. A detour into the unspoilt landscapes of the Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Regional Nature Park completes a unique experience where heritage is lived, reinvented and shared with enthusiasm.

Fribourg awaits you: enter the history, live the traditions!