Acid Festivals in Switzerland

6 acid festivals in Switzerland.

Acid music draws its identity from the squelching, resonant tones of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer — a sound that defined the late 1980s Chicago and UK rave scenes. Acid festivals celebrate this raw, psychedelic edge of electronic music, where hypnotic basslines twist and morph across extended sets. The genre spans acid house, acid techno, and acid trance, each bringing its own intensity to the dancefloor.

Mapping Festival 2026

Mapping Festival 2026

May 7, 2026 – May 17, 2026

Mapping Festival is an international event in Geneva dedicated to audiovisual art, technological innovation, and digital culture, known for transforming urban spaces with live visuals and immersive installations. It showcases avant-garde digital arts through a diverse program of performances, workshops, and electronic music, attracting both local and international artists and audiences.

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Rundfunk.fm Festival 2026

Rundfunk.fm Festival 2026

Jul 16, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026

Rundfunk.fm Festival is a distinctive live radio and summer music event, broadcasting for several weeks from a historic museum courtyard and featuring national and international DJs. This popular cultural highlight offers a relaxed atmosphere with diverse culinary options, making it a beloved summer gathering.

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Nordstern Summer Festival 2026

Nordstern Summer Festival 2026

Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026

Nordstern Summer Festival, primarily branded as Nordair, is a series of premier electronic music events held on the sundeck of a converted cargo ship in the Basel harbor. The festival offers a unique open-air clubbing experience with international techno and house DJs set against the backdrop of the Rhine river.

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Tension Festival 2026

Tension Festival 2026

Jul 31, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026

Tension Festival is the largest electronic music event in northwestern Switzerland, featuring open-air day sessions at Basel's Gartenbad St. Jakob and late-night clubbing. The festival hosts international techno and house stars across multiple stages and high-energy pool areas.

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Lethargy Festival 2026

Lethargy Festival 2026

Aug 7, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026

Lethargy Festival is a long-standing electronic music and digital art festival in Zurich, celebrated for its diverse programming and "Visual Rhythms - Sonic Views" motto. Running for over 30 years, it offers a multi-sensory experience that blends established and emerging artists across live sets, DJ sets, and concert formats.

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Street Parade 2026

Street Parade 2026

Aug 8, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026

Street Parade is the world's largest techno parade and a vibrant electronic music festival, distinguished by its iconic "Love Mobiles" and its celebration of love, peace, freedom, and tolerance. This massive event attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees to dance along a scenic route, featuring numerous stages and an exuberant atmosphere.

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