Paléo Festival Nyon 2027
Switzerland's biggest open-air festival: six days of concerts in Nyon with international headliners and over 200,000 festival-goers every summer.
Location : Nyon (Vaud) · Usual period : late July
This edition
Switzerland's largest open-air festival, Paléo Festival Nyon offers an unforgettable music and festive experience. For its 50th edition in 2027, the festival extends over 7 days (July 19-25) with diverse musical programming and entertainment on the Plaine de l Asse in Nyon. A contagious celebration where dancing, singing, and festival joy reign supreme.
The festival
Paléo Festival Nyon is a long-running music festival held in Nyon, in the canton of Vaud. The event is organized by a non-profit and independent association that has been active since 1976. It is driven by thousands of volunteers and built on principles of respect, solidarity, and sustainability. The festival describes itself as 100% independent with a rock influence, and it operates without a profit motive.
The next edition is scheduled to take place from 19 to 25 July 2027. This will be a special anniversary edition, as the festival will celebrate its 50th year. To mark the occasion, the event will exceptionally run for seven days instead of its usual duration. The most recent edition, the 49th, took place from 21 to 26 July and was described as a week of superlatives. The festival also produces daily highlights and an aftermovie to recap each edition.
Beyond the music, the festival engages with its community through various initiatives. It has a blog featuring interviews and talks, and it collaborates with brands on exclusive merchandise, such as a capsule collection designed for festival life. The festival also runs contests where attendees can vote for artists they would like to see on stage in future years.
Getting there, on site
The festival provides practical information for attendees through dedicated sections on its website. Ticket sales are handled through a specific ticketing page. The site also offers details on practical matters, including a no-cash payment system, which suggests that cashless payments are used on site. Information about the festival itself, including its history and values, is available as well. For those who want to stay updated, there is a newsletter, and the festival shop sells merchandise such as posters, mugs, and jerseys. The next edition will take place from 19 to 25 July 2027 in Nyon.
