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1st August Festival
Hérémence
The 01 Aug 2026
17:00 - 23:00
To mark Swiss National Day, Hérémence invites you to a festive and convivial evening on 1 August. The programme includes: the ‘l’Echo des Vallées’ alphorn ensemble, the ‘l’Echo di Samolico’ brass band, the FIFO folk group from Uruguay, the ‘l’Alouette’ folk group from Hérémence, a lantern-making workshop with Hérémence Jeunesse, a bouncy castle, a parade, a speech, fireworks and, of course, food and drink will all be on offer to celebrate National Day together.
In addition to the festivities, a 1 August brunch will be served at the Grande Dixence Dam restaurant.
Ballet Rumbo Norte :
Discover the Rumbo Norte Ballet, hailing from Tacuarembó, the cradle of the Gauchesca tradition in Uruguay. Through rhythmic dances, authentic costumes and the energy of the malambo, the troupe invites you to immerse yourself in the world of the South American plains. A show blending strength, elegance and poetry, to be enjoyed at our festival on 1 August.
Program
From 12 noon to 3 pm, brunch and live music at the Grande Dixence Dam Hotel.
From 12 noon, barbecued food and live music at the Praperrot refreshment stand.
From 5 pm, the festivities begin at the Hérémence multi-purpose hall: food, bar, lantern-making workshop, bouncy castle, the ‘Echo des Vallées’ alphorn ensemble, the ‘Echo di Samolico’ brass band, the FIFO folk group from Uruguay, the ‘Alouette d’Hérémence’ folk group, a procession, a speech and fireworks.’
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