12 upcoming art events
REGENWALD
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 18:00
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.
SchulSchaulager
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 12:00
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.
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.
Rohstoffe für die Energiewende
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 12:00
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.
Anne Loch. Malerei: Na und?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 12:00
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.
Franz Gertsch. Blow-Up (Part I)
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 12:00
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.
Fokus. Florence Henri (1893–1982)
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 12:00
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.
«Atlas der Reproduktion – Babys, Grenzen, Geopolitik»
Thu, 3 Sept 2026 at 20:30
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.
Beat Jost – Schöne neue Welt
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 12:00
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.
Roberto Burle Marx. Modernismo tropical
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 12:00
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.
Journey into Freedom. Capri – Skagen – Monte Verità
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 11:00
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 18:00
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.