28 upcoming art events
Malen mit Aquarellfarben
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Volkshochschule Bern
Participate in a watercolor painting workshop hosted by VHS Bern, starting 16:00 on 20 Apr 2026 at Grabenpromenade 3, Bern. Learn watercolor techniques, color mixing, and layering in a relaxed, hands-on session.
Jump the Line: Raphael Reift Exhibition
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
PROGR - Zentrum für Kulturproduktion
Opening of Jump the Line, a new exhibition by Raphael Reift at PROGR. This contemporary show invites visitors to explore lines and perception through striking works in a compact, gallery setting. Vernissage starts 9 April 2026 at 19:00, with the Swiss venue's distinctive atmosphere.
Laufmeter
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Casino Bern
An intimate fashion salon at Casino Bern presenting Laufmeter, showcasing contemporary design and runway looks in an elegant indoor setting. A chic night blending fashion, design, and live ambiance at Bern’s iconic venue.
Claude Kuhn: Ausstellungseröffnung
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Galerie da Mihi
Meet Claude Kuhn at his new exhibition opening at Galerie da Mihi. The intimate gallery setting invites art lovers to view Kuhn's latest works and chat with the artist about the themes and techniques behind his pieces.
Kunstgeschichte: Klee in Tunesien! Heimat?
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Unitobler
A history workshop exploring Klee's ties to Tunisia and the idea of Heimat. Bern's VHS invites you to examine how this cross-cultural chapter influenced Klee’s work and modernist debates, with accessible context and discussion.
Poetics Of Deconstruction: Camera Arts Opening at Kornhausforum
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Kornhausforum
Opening the Poetics Of Deconstruction exhibition at Kornhausforum Bern, this show invites visitors to explore deconstructed gazes and new perspectives in camera arts within a historic venue, blending bold contemporary photography with thought-provoking visuals.
Zof Reych: Queer, inklusiv
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 10:00
ALPS Alpines Museum der Schweiz
Zof Reych's Queer, inklusiv exhibition at the ALPS Alpines Museum der Schweiz in Bern invites visitors to engage with queer inclusion through contemporary art in a museum dedicated to Alpine culture.
Kunstgeschichte: Helen Frankenthaler oder die Poesie abstrakter Malerei
Tue, 12 May 2026
Unitobler
An engaging German-language art-history workshop at Unitobler in Bern, exploring Helen Frankenthaler and the poetry of abstract painting. The session analyzes color, gesture, and the legacy of postwar abstraction through guided discussion and visual examples, May 12, 2026.
QR CODE
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Reitschule Bern
Dive into QR CODE, an interactive digital art experience at Reitschule Bern. An immersive night where QR codes trigger visuals and sound, blending media art with audience participation in a gritty Bern venue.
Sehnsuchtsbilder
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Museumsquartier Bern
An evocative art exhibition at Museumsquartier Bern, Sehnsuchtsbilder gathers contemporary images and installations that explore longing and memory in a quiet, immersive display that invites reflection.
Alpin-Flohmi
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 10:00
ALPS Alpines Museum der Schweiz
Discover second-hand fashion and Alpine-inspired finds at Alpin-Flohmi, a museum-backed flea market inside the ALPS Alpines Museum der Schweiz in Bern. Sustainable style, unique items, and alpine ambiance blend culture with conscious shopping.
Fokus. Klees Rückseiten
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 10:00
Zentrum Paul Klee
Explore the hidden sides of Paul Klee’s work at Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern with Fokus. Klees Rückseiten, a focused art exhibition exploring preparatory sketches, materials, and studies behind his iconic paintings.
Performative Ausstellung
Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00
Grosse Halle
A performative art exhibition at the Grosse Halle of Reitschule in Bern, blending live performances with installations. The evening invites reflection on time, space, and viewer participation, presenting interdisciplinary works in an intimate, urban venue.
Der Fuchs
Sun, 10 May 2026 at 10:00
Schloss Landshut / Schweizer Museum für Wild und Jagd
German-language art exhibition Der Fuchs at Schloss Landshut and the Swiss Museum for Wildlife and Hunting in Bern, exploring the fox's adaptation and cunning through contemporary works and natural history themes, set in a historic castle venue.
Geologische Bastelei
Wed, 6 May 2026 at 10:00
Naturhistorisches Museum Bern
Join a behind-the-scenes geology tour at the Naturhistorisches Museum Bern to explore rocks, fossils, and storage areas up close. A guided, educational peek into the museum’s geology collection offers an intimate, informative experience.
Dan Daw Creative Projects (GB/Australien) EXXY
Thu, 14 May 2026 at 20:00
Dampfzentrale Bern
Dan Daw presents Creative Projects: EXXY, an international collaboration (GB/Australien) at Dampfzentrale Bern. A multidisciplinary contemporary-art performance blending live sound, visuals and installation in an intimate indoor venue, promising an immersive, thought-provoking night.
Kunstwanderung: ehemaliges Kloster Schönthal und Skulpturenpark
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Volkshochschule Bern
Join a guided art walk to the former Schönthal Monastery and its sculpture park. This educational outdoor workshop blends sculpture, ruins, and landscape as you discover Bern-area art in an immersive, culturally rich hike.
SchulSchaulager
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 10:00
Schulmuseum Bern
SchulSchaulager is an art exhibition at Schulmuseum Bern titled 'Operation am offenen Herzen,' blending school archives with contemporary works inside a historic Bern venue to spark reflection on learning, memory, and care.
Rohstoffe für die Energiewende
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 10:00
Naturhistorisches Museum Bern
Guided behind-the-scenes tours at Naturhistorisches Museum Bern explore the resources powering the energy transition, offering behind-the-scenes insights into science, history, and the materials shaping our future in a premier museum setting.
REGENWALD
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 16:00
ONO Das Kulturlokal
An illustrated talk at ONO Das Kulturlokal in Bern, exploring Esther Imobersteg's photographs with Bruno Heinzer. A visually rich evening that examines Regenwald imagery and the artist's practice.
Anne Loch. Malerei: Na und?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 10:00
Zentrum Paul Klee
Explore Anne Loch's painting in Na und? at Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern. A compelling survey of contemporary painting showcasing bold color, playful titles, and thoughtful brushwork in a renowned museum setting.
Fokus. Florence Henri (1893–1982)
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 10:00
Zentrum Paul Klee
Explore Florence Henri's groundbreaking photography (1893–1982) in Fokus at Zentrum Paul Klee. The exhibition traces her modernist vision through a focused selection of works, set in Bern's iconic museum with intimate viewing.
Franz Gertsch. Blow-Up (Part I)
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 10:00
Kunstmuseum Bern
A sweeping retrospective of Franz Gertsch at Kunstmuseum Bern, tracing six decades from 1970s youth and music scenes to 1980s portraits and epic landscapes; Part I unfolds as the first chapter of the two-part Blow-Up exhibition, in Bern.
«Atlas der Reproduktion – Babys, Grenzen, Geopolitik»
Thu, 3 Sept 2026 at 18:30
Kornhausforum
Join the opening of Atlas der Reproduktion – Babys, Grenzen, Geopolitik at Kornhausforum Bern for an insightful, interdisciplinary look at how reproduction, borders, and geopolitics shape contemporary life.
Roberto Burle Marx. Modernismo tropical
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 10:00
Zentrum Paul Klee
Delve into Roberto Burle Marx’s tropical modernism in this immersive exhibition at Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern, tracing the Brazilian designer’s influential landscape schemes, bold abstract patterns, and enduring impact on urban design.
Beat Jost – Schöne neue Welt
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 10:00
Kornhausforum
Beat Jost presents an immersive art exhibition 'Schöne neue Welt' at Kornhausforum in Bern, weaving provocative imagery and contemporary themes through large-scale works that invite reflection on society and media.
Journey into Freedom. Capri – Skagen – Monte Verità
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 10:00
Kunstmuseum Bern
Explore how European artists formed utopian colonies from Capri to Skagen and Monte Verità (1830–1930) in this Bern exhibition at Kunstmuseum Bern, featuring around 70 works that spotlight women's emancipation, queer identity, and nature.
«Future Fashion»
Thu, 26 Nov 2026 at 17:00
Kornhausforum
Opening of the Future Fashion exhibition at Kornhausforum in Bern on 26 November 2026 at 17:00. The show explores future-oriented fashion in a contemporary setting, at a landmark venue, with easy transit via tram 6–9 or bus 10 to Zytglogge Kornhausplatz.