Midsummer Fest

Great Mid-Summer Festival in Evolène

Friday, August 15, 2025

A living tradition that draws more than 7,000 people each year into the streets of Evolène. The day is filled with entertainment and demonstrations of authentic mountain know-how. The grand mid-summer parade has become a unique event, showcasing the work of yesteryear and the life of a community that fully embraces its traditional culture. On this day, the entire population gets involved, and traditional costumes take over the village.

Every odd-numbered year, the CIME Festival joins this must-attend celebration, blending sounds, faces, and costumes from other mountain regions around the world. These guests perform at the end of the parade under the CIME Hall for the highlight of the festivities: the Closing Gala and its emotional final dance, which moves the audience to tears year after year.

Program
09:30 – Church Square – Parade of folk groups towards the CIME Hall
10:00 – CIME Hall – Friendship celebration and Mass under the CIME Hall
11:00 – Village outskirts – Paragliding dance show
12:00 – Evolène village – Musical entertainment throughout the village
14:00 – Central Street, Evolène – Grand parade of mountain traditions
16:30 – CIME Hall – CIME Closing Gala
19:00 – CIME Hall – Concert by the band Karnotz

20:30 – CIME Hall – AFTER PARTY "Village Fever" with DJ Toy

Transport

Free Shuttle Bus

Evolène, Coop roundabout

Les  Haudères, post office square

Every 20 minutes between 10:00–14:30 & 17:00–20:00

Public Transport

Regular (paid) public transport operates at the following times:
19:22 | 20:22 | 21:22

Lunabus
Don’t forget to book the Lunabus Hérens service for your return trip.

Useful Information

Entry Fee
Entry to the village: CHF 10.00

Food & Drink
Evolène's restaurants welcome you to delight your taste buds! Food stalls will also be available in the village and at the CIME Hall. Stay hydrated!

Parking & Safety
Please follow the signage to the parking areas. Parking is available at the bottom of the village.
A First Aid station (Samaritans) is located at the Tourist Office.