Quellrock Open Air in Bad Ragaz:
June 20 and 21

The 45th Quellrock Open Air attracts visitors with a diverse mix of international stars, regional newcomers and established stars of the music scene. The main acts include the internationally renowned folk-punk band Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, the legendary crossover band H-Blockx and the Swiss cult band Lovebugs. The Quellrock Open Air stands for much more than just great music. As one of the oldest music festivals in Switzerland, it has been uniting the special feeling of freedom, music and community against the picturesque backdrop of the Freudenberg castle ruins for over 40 years.

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 Friday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 17.

St. Gallen Cantonal Shooting Festival Sarganserland: June 20 to July 6

The 63rd St. Gallen Cantonal Shooting Festival brings shooters from all over Switzerland to Sarganserland. Competitions are held on a total of nine shooting ranges between Lake Walen and Tamina Valley. In addition to sporting ambition, the focus is on camaraderie, tradition and conviviality. The SGKSF2025 is one of the largest shooting events in Eastern Switzerland.

Venue: Shooting ranges in Flums, Sargans, Quarten-Oberterzen, Quinten, Mels, Vättis, Vilters, Wangs and Walenstadt

Type of event: Sporting shooting competition with public festival

Special feature: Free admission to the competitions. The festival center in the Halle am See in Walenstadt and the catering facilities at the individual shooting ranges are open to the public.

All information: sgksf2025.ch

To win: Exclusive participation in the official ceremony and guest shooting including lunch on Saturday, June 28 for two people. The prize draw will take place on Facebook from Friday, June 20 to Tuesday, June 24.

UNGEHEUERLICH theater and music spectacle for all the senses: July 9 to August 9

UNGEHEUERLICH is no ordinary performance - it is an experience. Inspired by the only previously unknown fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, a story full of mystery, magic and human abysses unfolds. The famous fairy tale researcher Professor Jacob Grimm himself enters the stage, driven by the desire to unravel the ancient secrets of Lake Walen. At his side: the clever and courageous Anna von Quinten. But it is not only knowledge and curiosity that drive the events forward, nature itself also raises its voice, and with it forces that cannot all be controlled. What is allowed to come to light and what is better left hidden? If you take a seat on the riverbank grandstand, you will find out. Directly, impressively, up close.

Venue: Seebühne Murg, Sagibeiz, Alte Staatsstrasse 6, 8877 Murg

Type of event: Theater spectacle, musical

Special feature: Travel by boat from Unterterzen is included in the ticket price. It is possible to start the theater evening with an atmospheric tavolata in the Sagibeiz. This exclusive gastronomic offer can only be booked in advance with the event ticket.

All information: ungeheuerlich.ch

To win: We are giving away 2x2 vouchers for a performance of your choice on social media between Friday, June 27 and Tuesday, July 1.

Flumserberg Open Air with Swiss Rock and Schlager Party: July 30 to August 2

The Flumserberg Open Air is regarded as the biggest pop party in Switzerland and is known far beyond the borders of the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region. 2025 promises to be a very special festival year: On July 31, Beatrice Egli, one of the most successful German-speaking pop stars, will take to the stage. On August 1, the Edelwyss party with various bands and DJs will ensure a lively atmosphere for the national holiday. A highlight - especially for the Sarganserland-Werdenberg region - will follow on August 2 for the grand finale: the successful regional band Megawatt and Swiss rock legend Gölä will perform their brand new duet "Brich mir mis Herz" exclusively at the Flumserberg Open Air! Visitors can expect four days of music, emotions and goosebumps at an altitude of 1,400 meters with a fantastic view of the Churfirsten and Lake Walen.

Venue: Tannenboden Flumserberg

Type of event: Schlager and pop festival

Special feature: Food and drinks can only be paid for cashless on the entire festival site. A temporary campsite will be set up for overnight guests in the immediate vicinity of the festival site. Pitches for campers are also available by prior arrangement.

All information: www.flumserberg-openair.ch

To win: We are giving away 1x2 tickets for the Schlager Open Air on Facebook and 1x2 tickets for Swiss Rock on Instagram between Tuesday, July 1 and Friday, July 4.

WIGA trade fair in Werdenberg: September 5 to 7 and 10 to 13

The 22nd Werdenberg Industrial and Commercial Exhibition (WIGA) will once again open its doors on the first two weekends in September 2025. Visitors can look forward to seven exciting days at the exhibition with tried-and-tested attractions and, above all, many new features and surprises. A special highlight will be the appearances of the six member associations of the Werdenberg business organization. Regional and international companies from over 70 different sectors will be presenting their latest products and services at Werdenberg's largest marketplace. In addition, the WIGA is traditionally a popular social meeting place for the whole region, with special shows, special theme days, tournaments and live music on the program.

Venue: Buchs market square directly on Lake Werdenberg.

Type of event: Industrial and trade exhibition

Special features: The festival area is expanded compared to previous years. The so-called Werdenberg Arena offers a wide range of entertainment that will delight young and old alike. There is something for every taste.

To win: We are giving away 20 day tickets at the end of August on social media.

All information: wiga-messe.ch

The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is not just a great place to celebrate. It's also the ideal place to live and work. Whether career, family or leisure: your new home is waiting for you! Find out about your options now: www.rsw.ch/heimat.