Entertainment
Meet our entertainers - guaranteed to bring fun and excitement for all ages!
ACCORDION LUCY
Visitors can expect a lively and interactive musical experience that captures the spirit of Switzerland. Roving throughout the festival with her accordion, Lucy will fill the atmosphere with traditional folk music from France, Italy, Germany, Slovenia and more.
One of the best parts of Lucy’s roving performance is that no two moments are the same. Festivalgoers are welcome to sing along, clap, dance, or stop for a friendly chat between tunes!
FLOYD THURSBY
Get ready to be swept away by the soulful voice of Floyd Thursby, performing live on the main stage at this year's Swiss Festival!
Singing in German, French and Italian, Floyd will fill the crisp winter air with rich, heartwarming melodies that celebrate the spirit of Switzerland.
I always love playing the Swiss Festival, it’s a fantastic day and a great opportunity to explore the music of many different languages all in the same setting.
ozmusicfestivals.com.au/floyd-thursby
GURU DUDU - SILENT DISCO
This year, Guru Dudu brings his world-famous Silent Disco Walking Tours to the Swiss Festival – and yes, it's as fun as it sounds!
Slip on your headphones and follow the groove through yodelling, cheese stalls, and chocolatey delights as Guru Dudu leads a joyful, feel-good dance party through the heart of the festival.
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS
The beloved Bernese Mountain Dogs are making their grand return to the Swiss Festival – and they're ready for cuddles, photos, and plenty of tail wags!
Gentle, majestic, and full of charm, these beautiful dogs are a proud symbol of Swiss heritage. Bring the family and come say hi – they're just as friendly as they are fluffy!
THE FRENCH CIRCUS SCHOOL
Come and try juggling with scarves and balls, spinning plates, flower sticks and a variety of fun circus challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some circus skills, everyone is invited to join in.
Our workshops are delivered in both French and English, making them accessible to everyone while celebrating the French language, one of Switzerland's official languages. Come and learn a new skill, practise your French (or English), meet our friendly team and create unforgettable festival memories!
THE COMPANION SINGERS
The Companion Singers have been singing together for the past 40 years and have participated at every Swiss Festival since it started.
We enjoy sharing our love of Swiss songs, socializing together at Swiss events and the occasional weekend away.
GORDILLY PARK
Beautiful Valais Blacknose Sheep ewes and lambs. Vibrant display, encouraging children to sit with sheep for cuddles, pats and photographs.
Our little peace of Switzerland is sharing our farm with the cutest Swiss sheep in the world.
https://valaisblacknosesheep.com.au/
ALPEN MUSIKANTEN
(Alpski Muzikantje) Happy, energetic, carefree Folk Music from the Alps.
We want to bring you a piece of the Alps through our ‘Oberkrainer’ style of Alpine Folk Music originating from Slovenia, and enjoyed throughout the alpine regions of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Northern Italy and Northern Croatia.
Swiss Festival Melbourne | Sponsor & Stallholder Content Kit Featuring authentic “Oberkrainer tracht” (Slovenian folk costume), joyous Alpine shouts, accordion, guitar and bass, we play energetic polkas and waltzes sung in German, Swiss-German, Italian and Slovene, and we hope our carefree Alpine Folk Music transports you to the picturesque Alps of Central Europe!
@accordionmanac
https://www.facebook.com/alpskimuzikantje/