Practical information
General FAQ
What are the dates and times of the Fêtes?
The 3 official days of the Fêtes are Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September:
- Friday: 6pm – 10pm in the village / from 10pm: medieval night in Place Farinet
- Saturday: 10am – 10pm in the town / from 10pm: medieval night at Place Farinet
- Sunday: 10am (doors open at 9am) – 6pm
Wednesday 10 September: Opening lecture by Jacques-Olivier Travers, manager of the Aigles du Léman (free): at 7.30pm.
Thursday 11 September: VIP evening from 7pm to 11pm.
Ticketing FAQ
Where can I buy my ticket?
- On the Bayardine online ticketing service
- At the Tourist Office ticket office: open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm (closed on Saturday 13.09)
- At the ticket offices at the festival entrances, from 12 to 14 September.
How much do tickets cost?
3-day festival:
A discount applies if you book your ticket in advance (find out more on the online ticket office).
Friday:
- Adult price (aged 17 and over): CHF 25.00
- Children (aged 12 to 16): CHF 17.00
Saturday – Sunday :
- Adult price (17 years and over): CHF 35.00
- Children (aged 12 to 16): CHF 24.00
3-day pass :
- Adult price (from 17 years old) : CHF 70.00
- Children (aged 12 to 16): CHF 47.00
Special evenings :
Wednesday, inaugural conference: free, by reservation.
Thursday, Privileges evening: CHF 89.00
What is the difference between the Privilege Evening and the other evenings?
The Privilege Evening offers you a reserved, private seat to enjoy the shows in comfort. As well as the entertainment, there’s also a tasting session, including a cheese tasting orchestrated by Claude Luisier.
FAQ Entertainment
What does my ticket give me access to?
The Friday-Saturday-Sunday ticket gives you access to the medieval town for the duration of the festival, where all the events and shows take place.
Does the programme change from one day to the next?
The programme is identical over the 3 days, with the exception of Sunday morning: a Grand Historical Procession with over 1,100 costumed extras will take place at 10am. Find out more here.
Is it possible to reserve a place for the big show on the main stage?
No, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis (except for the Privilege Evening on Thursday).
FAQ Access
Coming soon -> Shuttles, car parks, access for people with reduced mobility