Barme Alpen Air
Traditions and folklore, Local festival, Traditional festival, Folk music
in Champéry
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Experience the enchantment of Swiss folklore and tradition amidst breathtaking natural surroundings at the Barme Alpen Air festival. Accordions, double bass, and alpine horns, vibrant displays of singing, dancing, and traditional costumes, plus delicious local specialities will provide a feast for all the senses in celebration of a treasured and time-honored way of life.
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Accordion, double bass, alphorns, traditional songs and dances... Barme Alpen Air is a traditional Swiss festival held in a magnificent natural setting that brings together lovers and enthusiasts of folk music! Two days of festivities that, for its second edition, will celebrate Swiss folklore, cultural heritage, and local products.
Practical information:
Concerts by various Swiss groups
All weekend long: drinks, food, a canteen, a raffle, and music
The values of Barme Alpen Air are...Accordion, double bass, alphorns, traditional songs and dances... Barme Alpen Air is a traditional Swiss festival held in a magnificent natural setting that brings together lovers and enthusiasts of folk music! Two days of festivities that, for its second edition, will celebrate Swiss folklore, cultural heritage, and local products.
Practical information:
> Concerts by various Swiss groups
> All weekend long: drinks, food, a canteen, a raffle, and music
> The values of Barme Alpen Air are the same as those of country music: friendliness, authenticity, simplicity, and above all, good cheer.
> https://www.bergex.ch/barmealpenair/
> The event will take place even in case of bad weather
Camping information:
> If you’d like to spend the weekend on-site, you’re welcome to do so. Tents, RVs, and campers are all allowed.
> A campground with restrooms will be available from Saturday through Monday for Barme Alpen Air visitors.
> No reservation required.
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Spoken languages
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Documentation
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Services
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Accessibility
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Rates
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On Saturday evening, access to the canteen will be subject to a charge of CHF 15.- per person.
On Sunday morning from 9.30 a.m., a breakfast buffet will be available for CHF 15.00 per person (croissants, bread, butter, jam and hot drinks).
The rest of the event is free on Sunday.
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Schedules
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Schedules
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From
July 18, 2026
until
July 19, 2026
Open On Saturday, On Sunday* <strong>Program: </strong> <strong> Saturday, July 18</strong> > 5:00 PM: Doors open > Folk music concerts (Landlertrio Augenschmaus, 3fach Hirsche, Trio D'Sunneblueme) <strong> Sunday, July 19</strong> > 9:30 AM: Breakfast > Starting at 10:30 a.m.: Performances by various groups (Trio Urchigs, Jodlerclub Echo des Montagnes Mont-Soleil, Champéry 1830, Trio Daniel Thürler, Cor'Alpes, flag thrower) > 4:00 p.m.: Raffle
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From
July 18, 2026
until
July 19, 2026