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Fête Nationale

Swiss National Day

Traditions and folklore, Entertainment/recreation, Traditional festival, Reggae, Bands, Jazz and blues, Light music in Champéry

  • Folk groups, shows, concerts, processions and much more!

  • Champéry's authentic Rue du Village will host folk groups and musical performances, as well as children's entertainment throughout the day. At nightfall, the traditional torchlight parade will illuminate the Rue de Champéry. The day ends with official speeches, a spectacular show and dancing!

    Practical information:
    - On site, enjoy the bars and food stalls run by local merchants and companies.
    - Registrations for the torchlight parade can be made at the tourist offices in Champéry and...
    Champéry's authentic Rue du Village will host folk groups and musical performances, as well as children's entertainment throughout the day. At nightfall, the traditional torchlight parade will illuminate the Rue de Champéry. The day ends with official speeches, a spectacular show and dancing!

    Practical information:
    - On site, enjoy the bars and food stalls run by local merchants and companies.
    - Registrations for the torchlight parade can be made at the tourist offices in Champéry and Morgins (All useful information is available in the useful links section).
  • Rates
  • Free access.
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Schedules
Schedules
  • On August 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
    * National holiday programme in Champéry village <strong>07h00 | Rue du Village</strong> ' Diane by the Fanfare l'Écho de la Montagne de Champéry <strong>10h00 - 17h30 | Rue du Village</strong> ' Balloon tamer <strong>10:00 am - 5:30 pm | In front of the Tourist Office</strong> ' Make-up on the theme of August 1<sup>er</sup>. <strong>10:30am - 11:30am | Catholic Church</strong> ' Mass on August 1<sup>er</sup>. <strong>11:30am - 12:30pm | Parvis de l'Église</strong> ' Aperitif with music and presentation of medals to the resort's loyal guests. <strong>1:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Village de Champéry</strong> ' Musical entertainment (alphorns, traditional songs, jazz...) <strong>4:30pm | Parvis de l'Église</strong> ' Otto Il Bassotto children's show <strong>6:00 pm | Rue du Village (departure from Café du Nord)</strong> ' Bell ringers Les Carlines des Portes du Soleil <strong>21h00 | Rue du Village</strong> ' Torchlight procession and parade of Champéry's local societies <strong>22:00 | Parvis de l'Église</strong> ' Official speeches <strong>Mr Jacques Berra</strong>, President of the Commune of Champéry <strong>Mr Vincent Claivaz</strong>, President of the Foire du Valais ' National anthem by the Fanfare l'Écho de la Montagne de Champéry ' Illumination of the summits <strong>22:30 | Parvis de l'Église</strong> ' Aerial show by the Neo company <strong>23h00 - 02h00 | Couvert Broisin</strong> ' Dance party with Les Zurchettes & ze Band (pop-rock covers) <em>The full program for July 31 and August 1<sup>er</sup> in the Dents du Midi region can be downloaded below.</em>