Summer 2026 Events in Gressoney-Saint-Jean
Summer in Gressoney-Saint-Jean is a series of events that bring the town to life from June through August. Concerts, performances, markets, guided hikes, cultural gatherings, family-friendly events, and celebrations of Walser traditions offer residents and visitors a rich calendar of activities that highlight the region, nature, and culture of Monte Rosa.
Below is the schedule of events organized for the summer of 2026.
JUNE
June 13 (Saturday)
Samstag Märt – The Saturday Market
Time: 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Orto Zer Miele
A local farmers’ market featuring agricultural products and regional specialties, located on the road to Castel Savoia.
Musicastelle – SAYF
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Lake Gover
An event as part of the regional Musicastelle festival, featuring a concert by SAYF, a leading figure on the Italian music scene.
June 14 (Sunday)
Guitar Summer Camp
Location: Villa Deslex
A modern guitar workshop for musicians and enthusiasts, featuring lessons and in-depth sessions led by Lorenzo Cominoli.
June 16 (Tuesday)
Alpenstock Excursions
Guided hike to explore the Gressoney area accompanied by mid-mountain guides.
June 18 (Thursday)
Town Market
Weekly market featuring food, clothing, and household items.
June 20 (Saturday)
Artemisia
An exhibition and market dedicated to flowers, alpine plants, and gardening that transforms the historic center into a large open-air garden.
Samstag Märt
Local farmers’ market.
Why Are Flowers Colorful and Fragrant?
Nature workshop for children and families.
Summer Pampering
Workshop dedicated to natural remedies and wellness.
June 21 (Sunday)
Artemisia
Second day of the event dedicated to alpine flora.
June 23 (Tuesday)
Alpenstock Hikes
Guided hike.
Traditional St. John’s Fires
Lighting of the traditional bonfires in the village’s hamlets.
June 24 (Wednesday)
St. John’s Procession and Mass
Religious celebration dedicated to the patron saint.
Gressoney Bierfest
June 24–28
Traditional beer festival featuring local cuisine, live music, and folklore at the Weissmatten area.
June 25 (Thursday)
Town Market
June 27 (Saturday)
Samstag Märt
Local farmers’ market.
June 28 (Sunday)
Bierfall – Male Dicto Concert
Rock concert on the patio of the Bierfall Brewery.
June 30 (Tuesday)
Alpenstock Hikes
Guided hike.
JULY
July 2
Town Market
Guided hike to Weissmatten
July 4
Samstag Märt
Farm Life
Fairy Tales, Songs, and Puppets
Musical aperitif at Bar Follis
July 5
Unveiling of the wooden statues at Lake Gover
July 7
Alpenstock Hikes
July 9
Town Market
July 10
Guided hike to Weissmatten
July 11
Samstag Märt
Vegetable Gardens Will Save the World
Presentation of the New Titsch Dictionaries
Aperitif with Live Music
July 12
Folklore Groups Evening
July 14
Alpenstock Hike
Craft Markets
July 15
Natural Dyeing Workshop
July 16
Town Market
Weissmatten Hike
Musical Afternoon at the Mollino Hut
July 17–19
Monte Rosa WalserWaeg by UTMB
July 18
Samstag Märt
Aperitif with Live Music
July 19
Bierfall Concert – Bistrot de Nuages
July 20
Alpenzu Grande Festival
July 21
Alpenstock Hike
Book Presentation: *The Bivouacs of the Alps*
July 22
Mountains in Music
Meeting with the Alpine Guides
July 23
Municipal Market
Weissmatten Hike
High-Altitude Concert
July 24
Fairy Tales in the Woods
Music Workshops
DJ Set at Casa Capriata
July 25
Samstag Märt
Watercolor Workshop
Yoga Days
Fairy Tales in the Woods
Closing Concert of Music Week
Opening Concert of the 46th Summer Music Festival
Postcards from the Aosta Valley
(Continues with events from July 26–31.)
AUGUST
August 1
Vertical Weissmatten
Samstag Märt
Fairy Tales in the Woods
Aperitif with Music
The Queen Tribute
August 2
Fairy Tales in the Woods
Five Copper Clamps Concert
August 5
Family Run
46th Summer Music Festival
August 6
Municipal Market
Olympic Torchbearers Evening
August 7
Sound & Taste Experience
Viviana Lasaracina Concert
August 8
Samstag Märt
Opening of “Agonia del Ghiacciaio”
Oro Nero – Tribute to Ligabue
Aperitif with Music
August 9
Blind Concert Under the Stars
August 10
Feast of St. Lawrence at Alpe Loo
August 11
Craft Fair
Jazz Beyond Borders
August 12
Concert by Giuseppe Nova and Elena Piva
August 13
Music in the Square
Municipal Market
Symphony of Stars
August 14
Alpine Guides Festival
August 15
Samstag Märt
August 16
Bierfall Concert
Nate James & The Funkytude
August 17
Gressoney and Sports
Concert by Alessandro Perpich and Pierluigi Camicia
August 18
Negramaro Tribute
August 19
Walsernacht
August 20
Municipal Market
Walser Conference
Film Screening
August 21
Book Presentation: *The Menu of *The Betrothed*
August 22
Samstag Märt
Open-Air Wine Cellar
Aperitif with Live Music
August 23
Jazz in the Square
Photo Exhibition *With My Head in the Clouds*
August 24
Anatomy of an Investigation
August 25
Craft Fair
(The calendar continues through the end of the month with the final events of the Summer Music Festival, markets, concerts, workshops, and activities dedicated to families, culture, and Walser traditions.)
