The colorful cultural spectacle in the old town of Chur

On 6 and 7 June, over 70 international artists from 20 nations will transform the Grisons Alpine town into a lively open-air cultural center, once again attracting thousands of visitors to the city centre. The public is asked to buy a festival wristband and pay for the performances with hat money.

The 10th Buskers Chur brings art directly to the street and combines music with theater, circus and artistry. Humorous, poetic and fascinating - that's Buskers Chur 2025! Over 200 shows will be performed live in the streets over two days - from Bahnhofstrasse to Arcas. The magic formula will not be changed: The program will once again consist of half musical treats and half visual acts. Breathtaking artistry and virtuoso juggling meet street opera, Brazilian chansons and rock grooves. The complete program can be found in advance on the website.

Buskers Chur is free to attend - but not entirely free of charge

The festival principle is simple: the event can be attended free of charge and without a ticket. However, in order to cover the organizational costs and secure the future of the festival, the organizing association relies on the purchase of a festival wristband. Festival wristbands cost CHF 20 for patrons, CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children. The program booklet is included free of charge - except for children. Advance sales for festival wristbands start at the end of May.

Hat money is the artists' wages

Street art is entertainment in its purest form and accessible to all. People laugh, dance and applaud the weird and wonderful artists together. If you like a performance by an artist, you show your appreciation by putting money in the hat. This money is the fee, or rather the artists' wages. For its part, Buskers covers the costs of accommodation and meals as well as travel expenses.

Culinary artists pamper the palates of the audience

With its exquisite and delicious range of food, Buskers Chur has also become a veritable stretch food festival. Around two dozen stands pamper the palates of festival visitors with regional and international delicacies.

Around 200 volunteers form the backbone of the two-day festival. "We are urgently looking for interested people of all ages who want to work together with the organizing committee to make a great Buskers Chur possible," says festival director Christoph Sprecher. No previous experience is required, just time and enthusiasm. Helping hands are still needed, especially for setting up and dismantling, selling drinks and selling festival wristbands and program booklets. In return, there will be free food, a T-shirt and a big party for everyone. Volunteers can find out more and register at www.buskers-chur.ch/mithelfen.


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