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SWISS HANDPAN FESTIVAL IV – THE MAGIC CONTINUES!

Are you ready to embark on a three-day journey into the enchanting world of handpan culture in Wetzikon?
The SWISS HANDPAN FESTIVAL IV begins on June 27th, 2025, inviting you to immerse yourself in magical sounds and a captivating atmosphere!

Handpan enthusiasts from near and far gather at Kulturfabrik Wetzikon to enjoy music, play, share experiences, and celebrate the passion for handpan culture. Sound artists from around the globe will create breathtaking soundscapes that touch the mind and heart.

The festival kicks off on Friday June 27th at 2:00 PM. You’re welcome to drop by anytime on Saturday and Sunday.
The concerts, however, won’t begin until around 5:30 PM, with doors opening half an hour before the performances.

Stay updated by following our social media event pages:

Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1toLpv3Ew
Instagram: www.instagram.com/swiss.handpan.festival/
More info about the location: www.kulti.ch

Throughout the weekend, you can look forward to a variety of international performances and workshops. Explore also a selection of market stalls offering musical instruments and more.

LINE-UP

FRIDAY
17:30 – 18:10 Main Stage – TATSUNORI HARA (JP)
18:40 – 19:00 Garden Stage – Timo Grobshäusser (D)
19:30 – 20:50 Main Stage – ARCHER & TRIPP (D/UK)
21:20 – 21:40 Garden Stage – Alexia Conus (CH)
22:15 – 00:00 Main Stage – ADRIAN J. PORTIA (AUS)

SATURDAY
17:30 – 18:30 Main Stage – ALEXANDER MERCKS (D)
18:50 – 19:10 Garden Stage – Lukas Nadenau (D)
19:40 – 21:00 Main Stage – DAVID CHARRIER (FR)
21:30 – 21:50 Garden Stage – Bianca Sanchez (D)
22:15 – 00:00 Main Stage – JEREMY NATTAGH & ADELE BLANCHIN (FR)

SUNDAY
15:00 – 15:45 Main Stage – AMADO GANDEMA & FRIENDS (CH)
16:10 – 16:30 Garden Stage – Mattia Moosberger (CH)
17:00 – 18:15 Main Stage – QUENTIN KAYSER (FR)
18:50 – 19:10 Garden Stage – Sealskin & Zitrovision (USA/RU)
20:00 – 21:30 Main Stage – MAR LOI & VIC MOLINER (ES)

DEAR FESTIVAL GUESTS:

HERE IS YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO PARKING, CAMPING, THE FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOPS, PLEASE READ IT TILL THE END!

DOOR OPENING
The festival kicks off on Friday June 27th at 2:00 PM. You’re welcome to drop by anytime on Saturday and Sunday.
The concerts, however, won’t begin until around 5:30 PM, with doors opening half an hour before the performances.

WORKSHOPS
There will be workshops offered by some of the artists.
The workshops can only be booked directly at the event, everyone can sign up for them on a special board in the entrance area/foyer from Friday onwards.

WORKSHOPS TIME SCHEDULE
We will provide updates as soon as possible. In the past, this has usually been one day before and during the festival, as the artists need to coordinate their schedules with each other. Please be patient!

JAM SESSIONS
In addition to all these thrilling events, you can participate in spontaneous jam sessions where a variety of instruments and souls come together to create music on the spot or simply enjoy the harmonious atmosphere.

MARKET
During the festival we will have a small market with various exhibitors offering instruments and more
And at some point even the most beautiful thing comes to an END…
The festival will officially end the night of June 29th.

After the festival has officially finished, you can of course still stay on the venue and jam along.

PLEASE NOTE
The venue is very close to the residential. We therefore kindly ask you to only play music until 11 pm outside the Kulturfabrik area, for example at the camping site or by the lake on the peninsula by the lake/forest, because our neighbours really only live 50 meters away and are unfortunately sensitive and quick to protest.
In front of the factory building at the fireplace, in the courtyard and in the inner rooms it is unproblematic until late at night.
Especially louder instruments like drums, didgs, or flutes would be too loud and we want to prevent that we annoy our neighbors and the festival can also take place next year without prejudices.

FOOD & DRINKS:
Delicious food and drinks are available during the festival from 10am to 10am at the Kulti restaurant at very affordable prices.
Within a 5 minutes walking distance there are also a few shopping possibilities, a burger store and a grocery store “SPAR”.
You can of course also order food online if you want: www.just-eat.ch

HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE:

You can see the route in the description, for those arriving by public transport the bus stop is Medikon/Kulti.
For the protection of the environment, we kindly ask our local guests to come to the festival by public transport.
If you are travelling by car, we recommend that you use the navigation system.

DIRECTIONS – ADDRESS:
Kulturfabrik Wetzikon, Zürichstrasse 40, 8620 Wetzikon.

FLIGHT – TRAIN – BUS:
Zurich Airport – S-Bahn to Wetzikon – Bus stop (Medikon-Kulti).

PARKING:
The designated parking zone includes the yellow-marked spaces of the RIZ company.
To reach them, drive to the end of the BMW garage, then turn right onto the large area with the yellow spaces just before the barrier, pay attention to the signs and follow the instructions of the guides regarding parking and camping.
Arriving on Fridays, please use the SPAR parking lot before 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m., you can either move your car to the RIZ area or leave it in the SPAR parking lot. However, please note that the SPAR lot closes around 2:00 a.m.

Location official festival parking (RIZ): https://maps.app.goo.gl/WJdPZ3CoiTTRDizv6
Location alternative parking (SPAR): https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGQjdLfWxqvozGgc7

CAMPING:
As mentioned below we only consider those who have reserved a place for camping when buying tickets, it is not possible to camp spontaneously directly at the event!
Location camping at the festival: https://goo.gl/maps/sTaM1TPaCRH7dNM26
OVERNIGHT STAY:
We can offer you limited camping spaces next to the venue, tents and smaller campers are allowed (in very wet weather only tents).
Further overnight possibilities are listed below.
We provide compost toilets at the campsite, and you can use the showers at the Kulturfabrik if needed. We kindly ask for your understanding that to cover these costs, we have to impose an additional camping fee of 25.- CHF per tent or camper for the entire duration of the festival.

Please set up your campsite and then collect the badge at the camping check-in, or alternatively at the ticket booth by the concert hall in the Kulturfabrik.

It is really important! to inform us at the time of ticket purchase, how many people you are and how many tents you have, so that we can keep the overview. Spontaneous requests directly at the festival will only be considered if there are still places available, which we cannot guarantee.
Water taps and NEW: shower facilities at 200m from the camping area in the Kulturabrik area (follow the signs) , if you have your own camping showers, please take them with you …however the camping area is next to a small forest and a brook! and you are allowed to swim, highly recommended BATHING SHOES to protect your feet!
Otherwise, there is a public swimming pool 1.5 km from the event location with an entrance fee of CHF 5.- where you can swim, refresh yourself and also take a shower. Directly accessible by bus!
Location public swimming pool: https://goo.gl/maps/zWCekthzaMFsKxwr6
Another option is the beautiful beach at the lake Pfäffikon, which is 2 km from the venue.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/CdeD7q4amhpVvVK48
If you want to camp at the festival, we recommend that you make sure you get your ticket and the tent area that goes with it, as soon as possible.
These are other accommodation alternatives, it’s really worth to book early!

Campings in a radius of 5 km of the festival and the search page for the whole Zürich region:
http://www.camping-saland.ch/
https://www.campingwaldhof.ch/
https://www.camping-maurholz.ch/
https://camping.ch/de/rund-ums-campen/region/zurich

Hostel in Wetzikon:
https://www.tripadvisor.ch/Hotel_Review-g2135851-d12926196-Reviews-Herberge_Meierwiesen-Wetzikon.html

And here some Hotels near the Festival:
https://www.aabach-hotel.ch/ – 10% discount only by directly booking on the hotel’s own website : code «swiss handpan festival»
https://www.casa-cecilia.ch/
https://www.schweizerhof-wetzikon.ch/
https://www.hotel-swiss-star.ch/
https://quersinn.ch/
www.hecht-fehraltorf.ch/hotel/
https://www.hotel-residence-loren.ch/

And of course there are a few airBnB in the area that you can book. Don’t wait to long for booking your stay..first come first serve!

And now, we hope that by taking the time to read this, you have all the information you need. We are really looking forward to having you with us next summer!

Valerio, Andy & the Kulturfabrik

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