The History Museum of Valais is situated within the prestigious site of the Valère Castle. It provides an insight into some 50,000 years of history. Don’t miss out on the Basilica’s Tresure, which illustrates almost 1,000 years of prayer on the site, as well as the world’s oldest playable organ.

The Art Museum of Valais proposes a tour focused on landscape history, the School of Savièse and contemporary art. Situated at the foot of the Valère and Tourbillon hills, the two medieval castles serve as its backdrop.

Through its original design, the Nature Museum of Valais questions the relationship between human beings and their environment. The tour among stuffed animals and replicated ecosystems can feel like a real safari!

This former prison is now fitted out as an exhibition centre, ‘Le Pénitencier’ hosts temporary exhibitions from the Art Museum, History Museum and the Museum of Nature of Valais. It is also home to the Neolithic head stone of the Little Hunter, a real gem of prehistoric Alpine art.

The House of Nature is nestled at the foot of the Montorge Hill, on the shores of the lake carrying the same name. It hosts a permanent display of the natural and historical wealth of the site, as well as a « nature exhibition » which is renewed every year.

The poet Rainer Maria Rilke spent last five years of his life, between 1921 and 1926, in the Muzot Castle above Sierre, where he wrote his masterpieces and poems in French. The Rilke Foundation manages a museum, open all year, with a permanent exhibition dedicated to his stay in Valais. Literary events related to the poet’s life and work are also organised.

Vine and wine in Valais, what a story!
For many thousands of years Valais has been a wine land characterized by the quality and diversity of its wine. The vine and wine museum makes you discover its unique history, from the vine to the glass of wine. Visit our two exhibition areas in Sierre and Salgesch, explore the wine trail and get a real insight into the vines and wine! The Pass does not give access to the exhibitions.

Managed by the Utopia Association and located in the former slaughterhouses of the City of Sion, the third place L'Archipel spreads over 5'000m2 at the entrance of the future Ronquoz neighbourhood. Its aim is to allow the local population to imagine, through social interaction and circular economy, a more sustainable future in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss. L'Archipel, a place of encounter and inspiration, offers a wide range of activities and an extensive programme of events for all audiences.

“Ferme-Asile” is a multidisciplinary art centre, offering a season of quality concerts reflecting all current trends of jazz, pop, rock, blues or music from around the world in the intimate atmosphere of its small concert hall.

Le Port Franc is a cultural complex in Sion, ded¬icated to contemporary music. It offers an artistic season between September and June, with concerts of renowned as well as emerging artists.

The Sion Jazz Association organises Dixieland and New Orleans jazz concerts in the Maison du Diable’s (‘Devil’s House’) very pleasant garden.

Electrozîles is an open-air electronic music festival that takes place at the Domaine des Iles every year in June.

‘Le Point 11’ is a small concert hall situated in a former wine cellar in the heart of the old town centre of Sion. It features mainly artists from Valais. Music events generally take place every Friday.

The Guinness Irish Festival is a Celtic music festival held at the Domaine des Iles in August. Combining renowned artists and rising stars, the Guinness Irish Festival is an unmissable event for Celtic music fans.

The PALP is a dynamic and multidisciplinary festival which takes place in various regions of Valais. In Sion and Sierre it offers artistic, musical, and gastronomic events. The "Schlösser" and "Carnötzet” concerts and shows are free to access (food not included).

Reservation necessary: melanie@palpfestival.ch.

Artsonic is an association dedicated mainly to the organisation of musical events with one concert per month on average, from October to May. The proposed concerts focus on contemporary music with a diverse range of musical styles (rock, reggae, metal, folk, hip-hop).

The aim of JazzStation is not only to satisfy the enthusiasts of contemporary jazz but also to allow musicians to present this type of music in a good responsive atmosphere and to promote local talents. The concerts take place in a “petrol station” of the Old Abattoirs of Sierre or in the Cellars of the Maison de Courten. The association offers 8 to 10 dates per year, i.e. one concert each month on a Friday, from autumn to the end of spring.

The association “La Main Verte” organises « Fun and Floor” evenings that take place in the Old Abattoirs of Sierre. The aim is to promote techno music and bring to life this alternative culture site of the Sierre region. The programme gives local artists the opportunity to perform in the best possible environment and to present the location to their faithful audience.

The Weekend on the Waterfront Festival attracts since 2006 a passionate audience coming from all over Europe. Set against the beauty of Géronde lake’s emerald waters and the backdrop of the proud Valais mountains, the Weekend on the Waterfront has managed to keep its intimate and authentic character. Please email us at accreditation@auborddeleau.ch to indicate if you are a holder of the Welcome Pass.

The PALP is a dynamic and multidisciplinary festival which takes place in various regions of Valais. In Sierre it offers a weekend of an artistic, musical, and underground journey through the cellars of the Muraz neighbourhood.

Situated in the heart of the old town centre, the Grenette - Gallery in the City of Sion is a multidisciplinary place of discovery. Through 4 annual exhibitions, it aims to promote a greater knowledge of the capital of Valais.

The Devil's House, a cultural part of the Fellini Foundation, presents exhibitions in connection with cinema trends and visual culture. It also offers a rich programme of cultural mediation.

La Ferme-Asile is a multidisciplinary art center specialized in contemporary art. It proposes large exhibitions, shows and in-situ installations created specifically for the barn’s monumental space, as well as an extensive programme of cultural mediation for the general public and families.

ZONE 30 Art Public is an exhibition open into the street day and night. It offers an urban art approach, set to revive and open up the contemporary art.

The Art Métro Sierre Gallery provides artists of Sierre and surroundings with an opportunity to present their artwork and meet the public. Situated in the Métropole Building set between the SMS funicular railway station and the Migros commercial centre, the gallery offers 12 beautiful aluminium display cases made available to the artists.

The artist Pierre Zufferey opens the doors of his private studio HUIS CLOS to all people interested and depending on the exhibitions. For visit please call 079 221 07 46.

The Grande Fontaine Gallery features nine to ten solo or group exhibitions per year, presenting the works of confirmed as well as young talented visual artists of high local and international reputation.

The gallery provides a space dedicated to contemporary works on paper and regularly hosts furniture makers and designers. The interaction of forms and inspirations enables each time to create a special universe.

L'espace Bigbang est un lieu "d'explosition" indépendant et ouvert à toutes et tous. Chaque jeudi, notre association propose des productions artistiques actuelles sur le territoire sierrois, dans un contexte convivial de rencontres.

The programming of Teatro Comico is dedicated throughout the year to artists originating from Valais.

The Alizé Theatre is the working place of a company carrying the same name. Their cultural season includes a mixture of humour, theatre and music.

The “FAR”, Festival d’Art de Rue de Sion (“Sion’s Street Art Festival”) has been offering free performances by street artists since 1999, with special sets and atmospheres that you can stroll through in old town of Sion. The festival will take place in June.

The TLH-Sierre, a performing arts creation centre, has a double mission: to provide the best possible working conditions for artists and to present the audience with a contemporary, accessible, and daring programme.
Book your tickets on our website www.tlh-sierre.ch, by email (reservation.tlh@sierre.ch) or call 027 452 02 97.

Le Spot is a brewer of culture, a creator of links, a place where regional artists and those from elsewhere meet the local public. Le Spot is the result of the "Théâtre de Valère" and “Sion's Petithéâtre" merging and offers an eclectic and contemporary programme that gives pride of place to theatre, dance and the circus.

The Sion Festival is considered one of the most important classical music events in Valais and in Switzerland. It is designed to maintain the artistic - especially violin - tradition that has now been in existence for more than a half century. The Sion Festival will take place from 16th August to 3rd September 2017.

The International Ancient Organ and Early Music Festival of Valère provides the public with the possibility to listen to the world’s most ancient organ which is still in working order. The concerts are held every Saturday in summer at 4pm in Basilica of Valère.

Every summer, the Tibor Varga Music Academy attracts almost 250 students from all over the world to Sion. With its 40 concerts, it provides a meeting place for the public, novice musicians, students and internationally renowned teachers. It takes place between July and August.

This internationally recognised competition is intended for today’s top violinists aged between 14 and 17. Only 12 candidates are chosen around the world to provide a high-quality program with a chamber orchestra. This competition takes place in Sion every 2 years, from the end of August to the beginning of September.

The Sacred Art Festival is organised during the Christmas period by the Sacred Music and Sion Cathedral Choir Foundation. This festival provides a special place for Nativity season music and it gives prominence to many quality music groups of the region.

The Flatus Festival is a festival of musical rarities, presenting open-air concerts, exhibitions and popular manifestations of little-known musical works from different eras. It takes place every year in May and June

The Rich Hours of Valère are committed to exploring the artistic role of Early and Baroque music. There are concerts organised in the magical setting of Basilica of Valère and the old town centre of Sion.

Schubertiade Sion organises 11-12 chamber music concerts throughout the year in the charming old town centre of Sion. The concerts are held on Fridays at 7pm at the Wolff Foundation.

The Flatus Festival is a festival of music rarities - it presents unknown works of music of various periods through concerts, exhibitions, and popular open-air events. It takes place in May and June each year.

The Mercier Castle is a unique place mixing architecture, culture, and exceptional gardens. Ideally situated on the hill of Pradegg overlooking Sierre, the Mercier Castle Foundation offers each year a rich cultural programme combining classical music concerts, literary meetings, and various festivals. The Mercier Castle also hosts artists in residence (Villa Ruffieux).

Art et Musique Sierre is an association whose niche of choice is instrumental and vocal classical music in all its nuances, from Middle Ages to present times. The concerts usually take place in the Grande salle of the Town Hall.
Art et Musique periodically organises bigger concerts with orchestras at the St Catherine Church (reservation only for these concerts).

The HEMU (Academy of Music) Vaud-Valais-Fribourg is an educational institution reputed for its demanding and comprehensive top-quality musical training as well as its affiliation with the professional community and commitment to the life of music. Since 2017 the HEMU offers a concerts season in the Cellars of the Maison de Courten in Sierre.

This internationally recognised competition is intended for today’s top violinists under 26 years of age. Only 28 candidates are chosen around the world to provide a high-quality program. This competition takes place in Sion every 2 years, from the end of August to the beginning of September.

In order to learn more about various cultures and origins of the population of Sion, there is a series of three films, chosen by foreign communities, made available free of charge to the public. Each screening is followed by an exchange and aperitif by the represented country.

"Page & Image" is an independent winter cinema club. Open to all, it offers travel pictures from November to April on the big screens of Sion’s cinemas. The sessions take place one Tuesday a month at 6:30pm.

« Regards croisés » is a film club in Sion which projects documentary films once a month from October to April. The projections are followed by a moment of exchange in the company of a guest especially chosen for his/her connection with the film. The topics covered are related to current events or social issues to in order to reflect on the world around us.

In May, Sierre is building film connections. DreamAgo features a dozen films preceded by just as many short films, followed by Q&A sessions with film makers, actors, screenwriters. DreamAgo also features screenwriting workshops that help to develop skilfully written and well-constructed stories. In 15 years of existence these workshops have produced 180 screenplays that were made into 12 feature films.

Arkaös is an association of amateur video makers. Its mission is to promote and encourage video creation, whether you are a beginner or an expert. The Arkaös events revolve around cinema in all its forms: projections, drive-ins, practical classes, or themed evenings. The association also organises a short film bimonthly competition.

La Lanterne Magique, le club cinéma des 6-12 ans, propose chaque mois un nouveau film à découvrir sur grand écran, en s'amusant ! Grâce à un accompagnement pédagogique unique en son genre, les enfants apprivoisent les grandes émotions du cinéma et partagent des moments privilégiés avec des camarades de leur âge, tout en aiguisant leur sens critique.

La Petite Lanterne, petite sœur de la Lanterne Magique est une invitation à découvrir le cinéma avec ses parents ou grands-parents pour les enfants de 4 à 6 ans. La Petite Lanterne c'est trois séances par saison. Une programmation de films adaptés aux plus petits qui permet d'apprivoiser en famille la magie du cinéma en toute confiance.

La Lanterne Magique, le club cinéma des 6-12 ans, propose chaque mois un nouveau film à découvrir sur grand écran, en s'amusant ! Grâce à un accompagnement pédagogique unique en son genre, les enfants apprivoisent les grandes émotions du cinéma et partagent des moments privilégiés avec des camarades de leur âge, tout en aiguisant leur sens critique.

La Petite Lanterne, petite sœur de la Lanterne Magique est une invitation à découvrir le cinéma avec ses parents ou grands-parents pour les enfants de 4 à 6 ans. La Petite Lanterne c'est trois séances par saison. Une programmation de films adaptés aux plus petits qui permet d'apprivoiser en famille la magie du cinéma en toute confiance.

The Media Library Valais - Sion gives access to collections of documents as well as animations in comfortable areas adapted to its visitors.

Registration: 027 606 45 50 or mv-sion-mediation@admin.vs.ch

Welcome to your library! Situated in the heart of Sierre, it is a place where you can explore your ideas, make discoveries, dream, learn and much more! Library and Media Centre (BMS) makes available 55 000 documents (documentaries, literature, press and multimedia) to children, teens, and adults. Throughout the year almost 100 activities are organised for young and old. The BiblOpass is offered upon presentation of the Welcome Pass.

Sion is undeniably a town of multiple facets. The ‘Rencontres d’ici et d’ailleurs’ association invites you to discover the richness of this diversity in
August 2022. Concerts, dances, shows, conferences, story telling, child entertainment and culinary specialities from near and far will be honouring the heart of the town.

This festival provides a perfect space for encounter and reflection thanks to the inviting atmosphere of the Mercier Castle. It offers a various range of events whether intellectual, artistic, or spiritual. The subjects discussed during conferences include archaeology, history, philosophy, travel diaries and literature.

Magimalice has been offering quality shows for children (4-7 years old) for 30 years. Its enthusiastic audience comes mainly from the district of Sierre. Magimalice is a cultural alternative falling within the multiple activities aimed at children.