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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.