Le Bourg is the place to be to make the most of summer evenings.
From June 25 to September 3, every Thursday during the summer, the Bourg district comes alive with a convivial event: the Aperitivo. It's a warm rendezvous where every drink ordered comes with a complimentary bite to eat. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., music, extended terraces, and a festive atmosphere transform Bourg into the heart of Fribourg.
Participating establishments:
Au Bourg'Joie (closed from 1 to 15 September)
Linden (closed from 5 to 31 August)
Au Chasseur
Café des Arcades
Café du Tunnel (closed from 27 July to 2 August)
Café du Théâtre
Restaurant Punkt-Grenette (closed from 27 July to 3 August)
La Schweizerhalle
Café du Belvédère
Café du Marché
Gelateria Intrigo
Auberge du Cygne
Bistro du Bourg
Le Naturiste
El Campesino by Punto Sud
This offer is subject to availability on the patios of participating restaurants.
New in 2026
During your visit, pick up a free stamp card, discover the participating restaurants, and collect a stamp each time you visit.
Collect 6 stamps from 6 different establishments to complete your card. Once filled in, return it to the Info Point Bourg to enter the prize draw.
🎁 Prize: A meal worth CHF 300.– at the Hôtel de Ville.
Activities
23.07 - Vents du Sud: Boleros and Spanish songs, guitar-and-vocals duo. Paula’s soft voice and the unique sound of Guayre’s Spanish guitar take us on an intimate journey, blending subtlety with the energy of flamenco.
13.08 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm : Guided tour of the exhibition “Costume!” and readings (L'Epître) at L’Atelier.
13.08 - L'ovale: French chanson and rap, a percussion-and-vocals duo. L'ovale is a duo featuring multi-instrumentalist Loise Bachem and percussionist Valentin de Montmollin, performing stripped-down music that oscillates between French chanson and rap.
20.08 - 5:00 - 6:00 pm : International Folklore Encounters of Fribourg: concert by the Romanian orchestra.
27.08 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm: After-work drinks at the Museum of Art and History
27.08 - 8:45 pm : CinemiAmo on Sainte-Catherine Square : Le città di pianura di Francesco Sossai (2025)
Dates and timetable
From 25 Jun to 3 Sep 2026
Thursday
17:00 - 19:00
Fribourg Tourisme et Région
Place Jean-Tinguely 1
Case postale 448
1700 Fribourg
+41 (0)26 350 11 11
