Zurich Sechseläuten: These cantons will be guests in 2028
The Zurich Sechseläuten is one of the best-known spring festivals in Switzerland. Every year, the burning of the 'Böögg' attracts thousands of spectators to the city of Zurich. It has now been announced which cantons will participate in the festivities as official guest cantons in the year 2028.
The tradition of guest cantons makes it possible to present the cultural diversity of Switzerland in Zurich. The invited cantons actively help shape the program and showcase their regional customs, specialties, and unique features. This cooperation strengthens the exchange between the various regions of the Swiss Confederation.
For the year 2028, the organizers of the Central Committee of the Zurich Guilds have already agreed on the selection. The decision fell on the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft. As a result, the two Basels will appear together as guests and present their traditions in the heart of Zurich.
Preparations for this special appearance begin long in advance. The guilds and the representatives of the guest cantons work closely together to create a varied program for the public and the guests. The 2028 Sechseläuten thus promises to be a special highlight for all culture enthusiasts.
Until then, however, there are still other editions of the Sechseläuten to come. The festival remains a fixed part of the Zurich calendar and a symbol of the vibrant cultivation of tradition in Switzerland. The announcement of the guest cantons is already generating anticipation for the festival in 2028.