Kulturfestival St. Gallen: A Summer Celebration of Music and Culture
Experience world-class music, culture, and culinary delights at St. Gallen's vibrant summer festival in the heart of the city's cultural district.
The Kulturfestival St. Gallen is a vibrant summer festival held annually in the courtyard of the Kulturmuseum St. Gallen. For almost a month, the festival presents a diverse program of music, culture, and culinary delights, drawing culture lovers and music enthusiasts from across Eastern Switzerland.
A brief summary to Kulturfestival St. Gallen
Local tips
- Purchase tickets online in advance, as concerts can sell out quickly.
- Arrive early to secure a good spot, especially for popular performances.
- Explore the diverse food offerings, with menus that often reflect the cultural origins of the performing artists.
- Take advantage of the festival's covered areas to enjoy the performances rain or shine.
Getting There
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Walking
From the St. Gallen city center, the Kulturfestival is a short, approximately 5-minute walk. Head east towards the Stadtpark, and you'll find the Kulturmuseum and its courtyard on the park's eastern edge.
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Public Transport
From the St. Gallen train station, take bus line 1 (towards Stephanshorn), line 2 (towards Guggeien), or line 7/8 (towards Neudorf) to the "Theater" stop. From there, it's a short walk to the Kulturmuseum. A single fare for a short trip within St. Gallen costs approximately CHF 2.30-3.00.
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Driving
If driving, ample parking is available around the Stadtpark, especially since the Tonhalle and Stadttheater are closed during the summer. Recommended parking options include the Brühltor, Stadtpark, and Spelterini car parks. Parking fees at the Museumstrasse are CHF 5.00 per hour during the day and CHF 3.00 per hour at night and on Sundays.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
St. Mangen Church
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Vadian Denkmal
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Gallusplatz
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Schreinerstrasse 1
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Stadt St.Gallen, Rathaus
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Stägestadt St. Gallen Falkenburgweg
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Botanischer Garten
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Schloss Dottenwil
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Appenzeller Schaukäserei
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Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum Stein
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Hotel Bad Horn
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Rotes Kreuz
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Galluskapelle
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Arbon Castle
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Unmissable attractions to see
Hechtbrunnen
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Stadtpark
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St. Gallen museum of art
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Faszination Moor
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Gauklerbrunnen
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Tonhalle St. Gallen
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Unterer Brühl
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Schule park Marktplatz
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Scheidwegbrunnen
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Tempelacker
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Gallery Sonja Bänziger
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Waaghaus
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Beizlibrunnen
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Brühlbrunnen
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Vadianbrunnen
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Essential places to dine
Restaurant Jägerhof
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Candela
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Osteria San Gallo
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Kostas der Grieche, St.Gallen Griechisches Feinkost und Spezialitätenrestaurant
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Restaurant Corso
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Fondue Beizli
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Al Capone
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Restaurant Holi
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Zum Goldenen Schäfli
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Baratella
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Marktplatz
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LaVigna
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Sauceria Restaurant & Bistro
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Zur alten Post
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Bäumli
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
first & second hand boutique st. gallen GmbH
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Old Town Shop
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Gstellerei secondhand St Gallen
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Atelier Stella
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Zweiblatt Concept Store
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LAVKA
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Kolorit
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Jeanswerk AG
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Leu Boutique
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Boutique Späti
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Changemaker
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House of Jeans
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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NOX
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The Irish Pub
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Timeout Bar
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Magnum Wine Bar
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GIN CITY St.Gallen
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August Pop-Up Bar
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Lunaris Chillout Bar
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Analog Bar
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Rock Story
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Picante Bar
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Maverick's Cocktail Bar
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
New Downtown Club
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Rock-Club
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Affekt
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Trischli Club
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Club Ostklang
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Alpenchique
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Extravagant Club
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Garage St. Gallen Club
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Eden Club
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KUGL - Kultur am Gleis
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Hollywood Bar
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Golf Gonten AG
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Anker Late Night Bar
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Casablanca Club
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Palladium
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