More than 20 cultural events in Crans-Montana this spring

Known for its Alpine panoramas and sunny ski area, Crans-Montana is also a vibrant cultural destination. Throughout the year, the resort offers a rich artistic scene where exhibitions, music and creative encounters come together, inviting visitors and locals alike to discover art in all its forms.

This spring, Crans-Montana will host a wide range of concerts, performances, talks and installations in public spaces. Here are some of the cultural highlights to add to your diary in the coming weeks.

March: talks, theatre and music

March promises a lively programme combining reflection, humour and musical exploration.

• On Friday 13 March 2026, Yves Moulin opens the season with Récit d'un voyage (A traveller’s tale). In this personal and musical narrative, the accordionist looks back on thirty years of passion for his instrument. Between success, obstacles and artistic renewal, he shares the story of his journey with the audience.
• From 12 to 22 March 2026, theatre takes centre stage with Dracula (Anabela). This quirky comedy by Cédric Jossen playfully revisits the famous Gothic novel. Here, literature’s most legendary vampire reveals a rather unexpected trait: an allergy to haemoglobin. A witty and inventive adaptation promising a thoroughly entertaining evening.
• On 14 March 2026, those interested in entrepreneurship and design can meet Carole Hübscher, president of Caran d’Ache. During this public discussion, she will share her experience leading the iconic Geneva company and her perspective on innovation and creativity.
• On Sunday 15 March 2026, music takes an unexpected turn with the Black & Blue Blue concert. Three musicians – Anatole Bouduban, Jacques Bouduban and Olivier Sidor – bring together bassoon, cello and didgeridoo in an unusual and fascinating soundscape.
• On Monday 16 March 2026, an evening discussion will explore the theme of youth mental health. Organised alongside the exhibition «Ça va toi?» “How are you?”, the event invites the public to reflect on the psychological challenges facing younger generations today.
• Another event not to miss takes place on Saturday 21 March 2026: a conversation with journalist Philippe Revaz, in dialogue with Romain Clivaz. An opportunity to explore the behind-the-scenes world of journalism and the challenges of information in the digital age.
• On Wednesday 25 March 2026, literature takes the spotlight with Hélène Gaudy. The French author, finalist for the 2024 Prix Goncourt, will discuss her work and literary universe with the audience.
• Finally, Sunday 29 March 2026 promises a particularly rich programme in Crans-Montana. On one side, local music will be celebrated during the annual Cor des Alpes band concert.
  Meanwhile, those interested in science and innovation can attend the film-lecture The man who saw the future, dedicated to Federico Faggin, the Italian physicist, inventor and entrepreneur known in Silicon Valley. The screening will be preceded by a discussion with the protagonist himself and director Marcello Foa.

April: performances, cinema and classical music

Spring continues in Crans-Montana with an equally rich cultural line-up in April.

• On Sunday 5 April 2026, Crans-Montana Classics’ traditional Easter concert will bring together 60 singers from the Schola de Sion. It promises to be a deeply moving musical moment.
• On Saturday 11 April 2026, the performance Geppetto’s prototypes offers a poetic interpretation of Pinocchio’s birth. Blending object theatre, puppetry and live performance, this creation explores the relationship between human beings and matter in a sensitive tribute to wood and imagination.
• On the same day, the talk Nos fourmis (Our ants) invites audiences into the fascinating world of these insects. At once informative and offbeat, it reveals the remarkable social organisation of ants and the strategies they use to survive.
• On Sunday 12 April 2026, art lovers can join a guided tour of the ROOTS exhibition at Fondation Opale. Led by the exhibition’s co-curator Samuel Gross, a curator and art critic, the visit offers insight into the works and themes of the show through the eyes of one of its creators.
• That same day, film lovers can discover Vivaldi and me, presented in its Swiss première. The screening promises a fresh perspective on the musical world of the celebrated composer.
• Finally, on Sunday 19 April 2026, the concert Dawn of the virtuosos will shine a spotlight on young talents from the Geneva Junior Music Competition, accompanied by the Sinfonia Valais-Wallis Orchestra. It is an evening dedicated to celebrating the next generation of classical musicians.

Exhibitions to discover throughout the season

Alongside the one-off events, several exhibitions invite visitors to discover art at their own pace during a stay in Crans-Montana.

• Among the major highlights is the exhibition by sculptor Michel Bassompierre. Installed in the resort’s streets and hotels, seven monumental sculptures depicting bears and an emperor penguin transform the destination into an open-air art gallery. Spread across several emblematic locations in Crans-Montana, the works can be discovered while strolling through the resort. The exhibition runs until 5 April 2026.
• Another standout exhibition is ROOTS, at Fondation Opale until 12 April 2026, imagined by curator Samuel Gross. Drawing on the Garance Primat collection, this poetic journey, conceived as a narrative, gives shape to a vision of art as a universal language.
• The paintings of Amelie van M. Orssich, inspired by Alpine landscapes, forests and the light of Crans-Montana, can be discovered until 25 April 2026.
• The «Ça va toi?» (“How are you?”) exhibition explores young people's mental health and aims to open up conversation around mental health conditions and the taboos that still surround them. It is on view until 25 April 2026.
• In a more illustrative vein, the Meli Melo Nature exhibition presents the sensitive drawings of illustrator Gentiane, while a Julia Andrée-Walti exhibition showcases a selection of contemporary paintings.

Crans-Montana is also home to several art galleries that help shape the resort’s cultural life. These include spaces devoted to contemporary art and photography, featuring both international and emerging artists throughout the year. This concentration of galleries helps make Crans-Montana a genuine place of artistic discovery, for dedicated art lovers and curious visitors alike.

A cultural destination in the heart of the Alps

Although Crans-Montana is often associated with winter sports, it is increasingly establishing itself as a fully fledged cultural destination. Concerts, performances, talks and exhibitions follow one another here throughout the year.

Whether you are a music lover, passionate about literature or simply curious, spring is an ideal time to explore the resort’s cultural richness. Here, art can be discovered at events, in galleries and even around a street corner during a simple walk, proof that culture is fully woven into the identity of Crans-Montana.