Event calendar

A moving love story centred around world-famous Christmas hits, from classics to rousing pop Christmas songs. The story is set in pre-Christmas New York and is based on a true and - not to give too much away - sad and happy story that will definitely not leave a dry eye in the house.

On 26 December 2025, Switzerland's biggest professional boxing event awaits you in the Kursaal Arena in Bern. The sporting highlight of this traditional boxing spectacle is Angelo Peña's WBO title fight. Benoit Huber, Félix Meier, Christopher Mouafo, Gianni Passanante and other Swiss athletes will provide exciting fights and top entertainment in the early evening.

Fairytale Russian ballet art for young and old. A perfect work of art with live orchestral accompaniment. The ballet "The Nutcracker" is based on Alexandre Dumas' version of the story "Nussknacker und Mausekönig" by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Tchaikovsky's musical realisation was premiered in St. Petersburg under the choreography of Lev Ivanov and delighted children and adults alike.

The ultimate ABBA experience in a grandiose live show
"ABBA Gold - The Concert Show" takes the audience into a world in which the timeless hits of one of the greatest bands of all time are brought back to life. This concert show is a highly sophisticated and therefore extremely successful homage to the original - and yet it is also so much more.

Get to know the fantastic combination of beer and cheese. Pierre Dubler, qualified beer sommelier, and Mich Gfeller, qualified beer sommelier and Swiss cheese sommelier, present a selection of 8 cheeses and matching beers.

Immerse yourself in the world of cheese and beer in a sophisticated ambience. In one of the exclusive boardrooms of the Kursaal Bern, with a view of the garden and the beer capital.

International Festival Ballet & Festival Orchestra present
Tchaikovsky's wing-flapping birds with their feather-light, swaying costumes, breathtaking top-class artistry and the exhilarating images of the corps de ballet: a captivating experience for the whole family, even more so when the Festival Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's ballet music live.

He makes jokes about everything and everyone and shares experiences from his own life. He uses his irresistible charm and captivates the audience with his humorous wink. A successful mix of audience interaction and razor-sharp punchlines make EMMVEE's show a unique experience.

The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbits are coming! In a grandiose concert with film music orchestra, choir and star guests, the dark voice of "Saruman" actor Sir Christopher Lee introduces us to the musical world of J.R.R. Tolkien: From the menacing sounds of Mordor and the shrill attacks of the Black Riders to the beautiful lyrical melodies of the Elves!

Experience the music of Hans Zimmer! The best film music from Dune, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar and many other top productions - in a breathtaking concert event with the Hollywood Film Orchestra, choir, star soloists and selected film sequences. Immerse yourself in the musical cosmos of Hans Zimmer!