Zermatt Unplugged 2023

The spectrum of music at Zermatt Unplugged has rarely been broader. The 14th edition (April 11-15, 2023) offers melodic Swiss treasures from Patent Ochsner alongside German rock from Peter Maffay. The line-up continues with such international stars as Passenger and Of Monsters and Men, current streaming-millionaire Calum Scott from Great Britain and a whole host of emerging talent and discoveries from around the globe. The spotlight, as always, is on pure acoustic music and the up-close-and-personal concert experience afforded by our small and big stages scattered around the village and mountainside. 

Over 130 shows, 65 different acts and 17 stages: Zermatt Unplugged Acoustic Music Festival transforms this alpine village at the foot of the Matterhorn into a hive of musical activity from April 11-15, 2023. In addition to the headline acts Peter Maffay, Patent Ochsner and Passenger, numerous discoveries acts and DJs are also listed in the program. 

The sheer variety of musical experiences and locations has become the trademark of Zermatt Unplugged – and the 14th edition of the festival is no exception. In addition to the main acts at the Marquee Stage, Vernissage and Sunnegga Sessions, a whole host of artists from across Switzerland, Europe and around the globe offer an almost endless program of music. Indie rock from Valais meets French crossover, singer-songwriters from Scotland, England and Croatia are as much at home here as charismatic blues and folk, indie pop, neo soul, hip-hop, jazz and funk artists from Switzerland or "psychedelic whale music" from Australia. Guests can experience 46 different acts with the Unplugged Pass alone. 

From Tuesday 11 until Saturday 15 April, 2023, Zermatt is transformed into an international hub of acoustic music. The epicentre of Zermatt Unplugged nightlife remains, as always, Club Vernissage – after the main concerts end, it's "free entry" here with the Unplugged Pass. The Vernissage takes on a special role during the 2023 edition: instead of The Alex as in previous years, it will now play host to five major international acts, including the Australian singer-songwriter and upbeat tune-maker Vance Joy ("Riptide"), the Israeli singer-songwriter Asaf Avidan, the Melbourne-based soul and blues rockers with their Grammy-nominated album "Run Home Slow" The Teskey Brothers, the Echo-winning Alice Merton ("No Roots"), and the indie folk band Bear's Den ("All that you are"). 

For CHF 65, visitors can purchase the Unplugged Pass, which is valid for the entire five days of the festival. It gives the holder access to twelve stages showcasing 46 musical talents plus after-parties. The pass is available via http://www.zermatt-unplugged.ch/en/tickets.