Bad RagARTz - Europe's largest open-air sculpture exhibition:
May 4 to October 30, 2024

The 9th Swiss Sculpture Triennial will take place from May 4 to October 30, 2024 in Bad Ragaz and Vaduz. Under the motto "Present - without today there would be no yesterday tomorrow", works by internationally renowned artists will be presented in the parks and green spaces as well as on the streets and squares. Bad RagARTz is one of the largest open-air art exhibitions in the world.

Venue: Bad Ragaz, Altes Bad Pfäfers, Vaduz (Liechtenstein)

Type of event: Sculpture exhibition

Special feature: The works can be admired free of charge around the clock every day. Art tours with different focuses can be booked.

All information: badragartz.ch

To win: We are giving away 2x2 public guided tours on social media between Tue, June 4 and Fri, June 7.

St.Gallen Cantonal Swiss Wrestling Festival Werdenberg-Grabs: May 26, 2024

On May 26, 2024, the 109th St.Gallen Cantonal Traditional Swiss Wrestling Festival will take place in Grabs in Werdenberg. Around 200 participants from the canton of St.Gallen and the guest cantons will compete for one of the coveted wreaths. Visitors can expect exciting moments and traditional Swiss culture in a generously designed wrestling arena.

Venue: Grabs near the football pitch

Type of event: Traditional Swiss wrestling

Special feature: The "Grabs Mile" offers culinary specialties from the village.

Tickets: We are giving away 2x2 covered grandstand seats on social media between Tue, May 21 and Fri, May 24.

All information: www.werdenberg2024.ch

Cantonal Music Festival 2024 in Mels:
June 14 to 16, 2024

The Cantonal Music Festival 2024 in Mels in Sarganserland promises a firework display of musical and cultural highlights. With 82 participating clubs and over 30 entertainment acts, brass music fans will get their money's worth. In addition to the music competition, there will be parade music and a varied supporting program.

Venue: Festival grounds in the village center of Mels; competition venues in the Verrucano, the old cinema in Mels and the Feldacker school building

Type of event: Music competition

Special feature: All important information about the program and the competition times are clearly presented in an app(www.kmf24-mels.ch/die-fest-app-ist-da/). Festival pins (for unlimited access for three days) can be purchased at Migros Pizolpark, Restaurant Traube and Papeterie PEGOWA in Mels.

All information: www.kmf24-mels.ch

To win: We are giving away 4x2 festival pins on social media between Fri, May 24 and Tue, May 28.

New Heidi musical - Walensee stage:
June 12 to July 27, 2024

The Walensee Stage is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new Heidi musical. "Heidi" was one of the first and most successful productions of the Walensee Stage. The popular story returns for the anniversary - but in a completely different version with new music, a new libretto and a first-time and touching production. The new production of Johanna Spyri's world bestseller celebrates its premiere in Walenstadt from June 12 to July 27, 2024.

Venue: Walensee stage in Walenstadt

Type of event: Musical

Special feature: Gams music star Patric Scott composed the musical.

All information: walenseebuehne.ch; Photo: Andy Mettler

To win: We are giving away 2x2 tickets for the performance on July 5 on social media between Tue, May 28 and Sat, June 1.

Quellrock Open Air in Bad Ragaz:
June 21 and 22, 2024

The 44th Quellrock Open Air on 21 and 22 June 2024 attracts music fans from near and far with an explosive mix of musical diversity and first-class bands. The main acts include the rock bands "Wolfmother" from Australia and "Mando Diao" from Sweden as well as the Swiss pop band "Dabu Fantastic". The picturesque backdrop of the Freudenberg castle ruins creates a unique atmosphere at one of Switzerland's oldest music festivals.

Venue: Freudenberg castle ruins, Bad Ragaz

Type of event: Rock and pop festival

Special feature: Camping is possible on site. Cash payment is not possible on the festival grounds.

All information: quellrock.ch

To win: We are giving away 2x2 festival passes on social media between Fri, June 7 and Tue, June 11.

The Fairy Queen - St. Gallen Festival:
June 21 to July 7, 2024

The St. Gallen Festival presents the semi-opera "The Fairy Queen" by Henry Purcell in 2024. The baroque opera based on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" transports the audience to an enchanted forest. The performances take place on the Flumserberg, where the impressive natural backdrop provides the perfect setting. This magical, romantic comedy of mistaken identities marks the first time that the St. Gallen Concert and Theater Festival has been staged in the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region.

Venue: Tannenboden Flumserberg

Type of event: Opera

Special feature: in English with German dialogues/subtitles

All information: www.stgaller-festspiele.ch; Photo: Xiomara Bender

To win: We are giving away 2x2 tickets on social media Fri, June 14 to Tue, June 18.

Kleinstadt Open Air Walenstadt:
July 5 and 6, 2024

The Kleinstadt Open Air in Walenstadt will once again offer a great line-up in 2024 with newcomer "Dari" and regional musician "Lea Wildhaber", who were selected by a fan vote. The festival is now taking place for the fourth time in the historic village center against the picturesque backdrop of the Churfirsten. With a maximum of 1,500 spectators per evening, music stars such as "Söhne Mannheims", "Luca Hänni" and "Megawatt" are close enough to touch.

Venue: Rathausplatz Walenstadt

Type of event: Music festival

Special feature: Kleinstadt Open Air promotes the regional music scene and also focuses on regional cuisine.

All information: kleinstadt-openair.ch

To win: We are giving away 2x2 tickets on social media between Fri, June 21 and Tue, June 25.

Flumserberg Open Air -
the biggest Schlager music party in Switzerland: July 30 to August 2, 2024

The Flumserberg Open Air is considered the biggest Schlager music party in Switzerland and is known far beyond the borders of the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region. With Andrea Berg and Andreas Gabalier, two absolute superstars of German pop music will be performing exclusively on the Flumserberg stage this year. The open air promises unforgettable moments at an altitude of 1,400 meters and fantastic views of the Churfirsten mountain range and Lake Walen.

Venue: Tannenboden Flumserberg

Type of event: Schlager festival

Special feature: cashless payment on the festival grounds

All information: www.flumserberg-openair.ch

To win: We are giving away 2x2 tickets on social media between Fri, June 28 and Tue, July 2.

The Love Potion - Werdenberg Castle Festival: August 2 to 17, 2024

The Werdenberg Castle Festival will present Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera "The Love Potion" in 2024. In German and Italian, the opera tells the story of a peasant who wants to win the heart of the beautiful singer Adina with the help of a love potion. With a top-class ensemble and the Sinfonietta Vorarlberg orchestra, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for all music lovers. The opera is performed directly on Lake Werdenberg, with the small town and Werdenberg Castle providing a breathtaking backdrop.

Venue: Lake Werdenberg

Type of event: Opera

Special feature: A 3-course menu can be booked with the ticket. There is now a varied supporting program. In addition, various pubs in Werdenberg serve their own love potion creation: www.liebestrank.ch/drinks.

All information: www.liebestrank.ch

To win: We are giving away 2x2 tickets on social media between Fri, July 26 and Tue, July 30.

Sargans Jazz Festival:
September 20 and 21, 2024

The popular jazz festival returns to Städtli Sargans from September 20 to 21, 2024. The new organizers are relying on a tried-and-tested concept: under the motto "small but nice", the festival will once again take place in the old town of Sargans, after having been held in various municipalities in Sarganserland in 2022. Visitors can expect a varied program with jazz, swing, blues, boogie-woogie and rock 'n' roll. The main acts include "Mama Shakers" and "Lucky Wüthrich".

Venue: Old Town Sargans

Type of event: Jazz festival

Special feature: The jazz festival is under the direction of a new organizing committee that wants to build on its success before the coronavirus pandemic.

All information: www.jazzfestival-sargans.ch

To win: We are giving away 2x2 tickets on social media between Fri,
September 6 and Tue, September 10.

The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region will take part in the OLMA parade on October 12, 2024

OLMA, Switzerland's largest and most popular trade fair for the general public, will take place from October 10 to 20, 2024. Under the motto "uf Bsuech dihei", the canton of St. Gallen and its regions and municipalities will present themselves as a guest canton. The diversity of the canton will be showcased in a parade on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region will draw attention to the special features of the region with an original appearance and several colorful subjects.

Venue: Olma trade fairs, St. Gallen

Type of event: Trade fair for agriculture and nutrition

Special feature: The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region presents itself in the oversized living room of the host canton in Hall 9.1B and at the OLMA parade on October 12.

All information: www.rsw.ch/news and www.olma-messen.ch

To win: We are giving away 10x2 tickets on social media from Tuesday,
October 1, to Sunday, October 6.

The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is not only the perfect venue for a wide variety of events, but also the ideal place to work and live. Find out more about the living space in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley at www.rsw.ch.