National Day

National Celebration Days

Four days of celebrations at the Signal de Bougy
From 29 July to 1 August 2026

Programme: Swiss challenges for all ages, a treasure hunt, entertainment and shows, a lively musical atmosphere with Bertrand Favre, and the iconic sounds of the alphorn and the Schwyzerörgeli.

Detailed programme
Wednesday 29 July
10 am to 5 pm: Swiss challenges – games for the whole family (tug of war, grass skiing race, tin can knock-down, sack race, cow milking, etc.)
11 am to 5 pm: Treasure hunt organised by Urban Events
1 pm to 4 pm: Folk-style music with Bertrand Favre

Thursday 30 July
10 am to 5 pm: Swiss challenges – games for the whole family (tug of war, grass skiing race, tin can knock-down, sack race, cow milking, etc.)
11 am to 5 pm: Treasure hunt organised by Urban Events
1 pm and 3 pm: Show “Swing” by Cie Fluctus (20 minutes, all ages) – Two characters face off on a battlefield. Swept up in a whirlwind of competition, they find themselves in the role of Swiss wrestlers. Despite their efforts, they fail to follow the rules, giving rise to an acrobatic, comic and sometimes grotesque duel.

Friday 31 July
10 am to 5 pm: Swiss challenges – games for the whole family (tug of war, grass skiing race, tin can knock-down, sack race, cow milking, etc.)
11 am to 5 pm: Treasure hunt organised by Urban Events
1 pm: Show “Helvetia” by Cie de l’Inutile (45 minutes, all ages) – Do you know Helvetia? Discreet, polite and mysterious, she has lived through the ages and has been present at every key moment in our country’s history. Today, she reveals the secrets of her story and of Switzerland’s great history: Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden and their legendary pact, the Unspunnen stone, epic battles and extraordinary encounters. So many adventures – entirely true or completely absurd – brought to life by a high-energy duo.
2 pm to 4 pm: Alphorn and Schwyzerörgeli performance in front of the restaurant

Saturday 1 August
10 am to 5 pm: Swiss challenges – games for the whole family (tug of war, grass skiing race, tin can knock-down, sack race, cow milking, etc.)
11 am to 5 pm: Treasure hunt organised by Urban Events

Zack, the Signal de Bougy mascot, will make appearances throughout the four days of festivities!