Silvaplana and St. Moritz events span the seasons. In summer, jazz, opera and classical music concerts share the calendar with clay pigeon shooting and inline skating. In winter, typical Swiss events include horse-drawn sleigh rides, curling and tobogganing. The White Turf horse races are always spectacular.

Here are some upcoming events:

•  13th SILS HESSE DAYS

  Every day 14.06.2011 – 17.06.2011
  Location: Hotel Waldhaus, Sils i.E.
  The Silser Hesse-Days deal with authors whom Hesse took into particular consideration in his writings. The varied programme is aimed not only at connoisseurs of Hesse’s work, but also at all those who wish to get to know him better.

   

  NORTH-EASTERN SWITZERLAND “SCHWINGFEST”

  Sunday, 24.6.2012

  Location: Sportzentrum Mulets, Silvaplana
  The North-Eastern Switzerland Schwingfest in Silvaplana brings the finest wrestlers face-to-face; the towering Corvatsch and the lakes of the Upper Engadin offer a fitting backdrop for the crowning of the champion.

   

  13TH FESTIVAL OF OPERA ST. MORITZ

  Every day 30.6.2012 – 14.7.2012
  Location: Kulm Hotel, St.Moritz
  The opera “L’Equivoco Stravagante” by Gioacchino Rossini promises to be an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

   

  SWISS IRONTRAIL

  Every day 6.7.2012 – 8.7.2012
  Location: Dorf, Pontresina
  The world’s toughest and highest trail run begins in Pontresina and leads through a historic and spectacular mountain landscape. The Swiss Irontrail is 201 km long (125 miles) and so sets a new standard in the trail-running scene.

   

  7TH ENGADIN CYCLE MARATHON

  Sunday, 8.7.2012
  Location: Schulhaus, Zernez
  The biggest marathon in the canton of Grisons, has become a classic and draws 2,000 sportsmen and women from all over Europe. The 7th Engadine Cycle Marathon again promises the real feeling of a cycle marathon.

   

  FESTIVAL DA JAZZ

  Thursday, 12.7.2012 Friday, 13.7.2012 Saturday, 14.7.2012 Sunday, 15.7.2012 Wednesday, 18.7.2012
  Location: Dracula’s Ghost Riders Club, St.Moritz
  At this gem among Europe’s jazz festivals, stars and rising stars of the local and international jazz scene bring blue notes to the intimate setting of the legendary Dracula Club.

   

  19TH BRITISH CLASSIC CAR MEETING

  Everyday 13.7.2012 – 15.7.2012
  Location: Dorf, St.Moritz
  The British Classic Car Meeting (BCCM) is held very successfully every summer in the middle of July and will be improved by other events for classic cars and big motorcycles.

   

  ALPINATHLON ST. MORITZ

  Saturday, 21.7.2012
  Location: Engadin St. Moritz, St.Moritz , Silvaplana
  The route of the new alpinathlon is absolutely unique in terms of scenery, course contours and variety. The skating and biking sections pass through one of the world’s most beautiful mountain landscapes

   

  72ND BSI ENGADIN FESTIVAL

  Every day 2.8.2012 – 12.8.2012
  Location: Several locations in the Engadin, St.Moritz , Bever, Celerina, La Punt, Samedan, Sils i.E., Silvaplana
  In its 72nd year, the Engadin Festival remains faithful to its original concept: well-tried aspects are retained, new elements introduced with creativity and a sound instinct. In all, the festival presents various concerts in the region

   

  17TH ST. MORITZ CONCOURS HIPPIQUE HORSE SHOW

  Every day 3.8.2012 – 5.8.2012
  Location: Pferdesportweise San Gian, St.Moritz
  Today St. Moritz is the equine sports centre of the Alps.
  The many stables offer the horses every comfort and the riding tracks are well-maintained. In the equine sports centre on the shores of Lake St. Moritz just about every riding desire can be fulfilled.

   

  ENGADINWIND 2012

  Every day 9.8.2012 – 12.8.2012
  Location: Silvaplanersee, Silvaplana , St.Moritz
  The spectacular windsurfing and kitesurfing regatta takes place in august on Lake Silvaplana, as does the Engadine windsurfing marathon, the largest and most traditional event of its type.

   

  43RD CONCOURS HIPPIQUE ZUOZ

  Every day 10.8.2012 – 12.8.2012
  Location: Neben dem Golfplatz, Zuoz
  What was launched under the guidance of the Engadine Cavalry and Riding Club is still in existence today. The traditional Concours Hippique horse show has become an integral part of the calendars of all equine sports fans.

   

  E-MIGLIA: STREET RALLY FOR E-VEHICLES
  Every day 10.8.2012 – 12.8.2012
  Location: Neben dem Golfplatz, Zuoz
  What was launched under the guidance of the Engadine Cavalry and Riding Club is still in existence today. The traditional Concours Hippique horse show has become an integral part of the calendars of all equine sports fans.

   

  33RD ENGADINER SUMMER RUN
  Sunday, 19.8.2012
  Location: Start Schulhaus, Sils i.E. , Celerina, Pontresina, Samedan, Sils i.E., Silvaplana, St.Moritz
  The 33rd Engadine Summer Run (Sils – Samedan 26km) and the 16th Muragl Run (Pontresina – Samedan 10.5 km). The appeal of this running event lies in the unique and unforgettable scenery.
  
  

  8TH ART AND LITERATURE DAYS AND TOURS IN SILS
  Every day 23.8.2012 – 26.8.2012
  Location: Hotel Waldhaus, Sils i.E.
  Exploring the Engadin through readings, talks and cultural walks.

  
  

  16TH CELERINA NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FESTIVAL
  Every day 24.8.2012 – 26.8.2012
  Location: Celerina und Umgebung, Celerina
  Enjoy the 16th Celerina New Orleans Jazz Festival with the top national and international jazz stars.

  
  

  PASSIONE ENGADINA
  Every day 24.8.2012 – 26.8.2012
  Location: Dorf, St.Moritz , Celerina, La Punt, Samedan, Zernez, Zuoz
  The Passione Engadina rally is a “multi-sensory event” for collectors and fans of historic vehicles produced by Italian manufacturers such as Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Fiat

  
  

  ST. MORITZ ART MASTERS
  Every day 24.8.2012 – 2.9.2012
  Location: An verschiedenen Plätzen im Oberengadin, St.Moritz
  The unique setting of the Engadin will be the stage and the venue of the national and international art scene, the festival of art and culture St. Moritz Art Masters

  
  

  11TH NATIONAL PARK BIKE MARATHON
  Saturday, 25.8.2012
  Location: Bikewege, Zernez , Brail, S-chanf
  The Nationalpark Bike-Marathon is the biking event in the national park region. The marathon goes once around the whole Swiss national park and through parts of the Italian Stelvio national park

  
  

  10TH ST. MORITZ MATCH RACE
  Every day 28.8.2012 – 2.9.2012
  Location: St. Moritzersee, St.Moritz
  A unique spectacle close to the public and with live commentary!

  
  

  10TH INTERNATIONAL CULTURE FESTIVAL RESONANCES
  Every day 15.9.2012 – 22.9.2012
  Location: Hotel Laudinella, St.Moritz
  The 10th Resonanzen International Cultural Festival offers cultural walks in the Engadin and its side valleys by day – and in the evenings, fine chamber music, captivating theatre and a film full of poetry

  
  

  33RD NIETZSCHE COLLOQUIUM
  Every day 27.9.2012 – 30.9.2012
  Location: Hotel Waldhaus, Sils i.E.
  Friedrich Nietzsche as poet. The talks, workshops, discussions and various artistic contributions are aimed not only at specialists, but at any members of the public with an interesting literature and philosophy

  
  

  VOICES ON TOP
  Every day 15.1.2012 – 22.1.2012
  Location: various locations, Pontresina
  Distinctive voices, powerful sounds – a thrilling and inspiring musical experience that will make a visit to the Engadin during the golden autumn quite unforgettable.