Experience
Forum
Welcome to the Forum – the new stage at Gurtenfestival! Instead of music, this is where stories, ideas, and humor set the tone. Expect captivating live podcasts, inspiring panels, intimate interviews, sharp-witted comedy, and much more. In short: top-notch entertainment and a refreshing change of pace from the concert marathon. Here you can find the line-up.
Feel Safe Together
Dear festival participants
We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, especially racism, sexism, queerophobia or violence. In order to make our festival as discrimination-sensitive as possible and to counteract power structures, we ask you to adhere to a few non-negotiable principles. If you experience or witness a violent or discriminatory situation or feel unsafe, please contact the Care Team, the security and stage staff or the first aid team at any time. You can reach the Care Team by phone on +41 31 386 10 90 (only during the festival days) as well as on site at the Care Point between the Waldbühne and the tent stage. You can reach the festival organization directly by phone (031 386 10 10) or by email (info@gurtenfestival.ch).
LOVE
Festivals are often seen as a place of «love» and «peace». Peace often also means compromise and an acceptance of the diversity of our society.
UNITY
One mountain, one passion. Our roof is the sky of Bern.
RESPECT
The way you treat others is reflected in the way they treat you. Pay attention to yourself and everyone around you.
DIVERSITY
The Gurtenfestival stands for diversity, equality and inclusion.
Depot donation
As part of the 2025 depot donation initiative by the Gurtenfestival, the organization Glücksbringer is delighted to receive special support – and with it, many young people in urgent need of help.
The Glücksbringer association is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with mental health challenges, as well as their families undergoing treatment. Where conventional therapy options and financial means reach their limits, the organization steps in. Through targeted, individualized support, Glücksbringer creates new perspectives where uncertainty and overwhelm once prevailed.
Thanks to the Gurtenfestival’s 2025 depot donation, even more young people can now be accompanied on their journey toward recovery and self-determination. The donations will be used for:
Meaningful leisure activities such as music lessons or memberships in sports clubs to foster social connections and boost self-esteem.
Individual coaching sessions to improve quality of life and empowerment.
Personalized visits from our therapeutic clown.
Educational programs that promote professional and social integration and provide sustainable prospects for young people.
This valuable support means not only financial assistance for those affected, but most importantly: hope. Glücksbringer sincerely thanks the Gurtenfestival and all festival-goers who contribute through their depot donations – for greater quality of life, equal opportunities, and mental well-being.