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Rencontres de Folklore
Internationales de Fribourg
Case postale 474
CH-1701 Fribourg
secretariat@rfi.ch
Ph: +41 (0)79 955 47 70
Contact for the groups
Lauriane Zosso
Artistic Director
artistique@rfi.ch
50e édition

2026 Edition
August 17–23, 2026

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OF THE FESTIVAL ON

51st EDITION – AUGUST 17–23, 2026

Thanks to you, this 50th edition will remain etched in our memories.
Your presence, your energy, and your smiles brought this unique celebration to life, enriched by the diversity of the invited cultures.

We already look forward to welcoming you to the 51st edition of the Rencontres de Folklore Internationales, which will take place from August 17 to 23, 2026, under the theme of fiber – a symbol of connection, transmission, and creativity.

Let us continue weaving bonds together, from yesterday into tomorrow.

Lauriane Zosso
Artistic Director

Anniversary Edition

2025 Groups

AOTEAROA (MĀORI)

TE WHAREKURA O RUATOKI

CUBA

CAMAGUA

PHILIPPINES

PARANGAL

GEORGIA

KOLKHA

UKRAINE

RADIST

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

OPAINA CULTURAL GROUP

POLAND

KRAKUS

LESOTHO

SOTHOKIDS

FRANCE

BOURRÉE GANNATOISE

PERU

CIDAN MI PERÚ

SLOVAKIA

FS ZEMPLÍN

Practical Information

When will the festival take place?

ANNIVERSARY EDITION from August 16th to August 24th, 2025

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Access by public transport

Use public transportation instead: your show ticket is your public transportation ticket (valid in Frimobil zone 10). Information: The stop to access the St-Léonard Omnisports Hall is "Poya." Route search at www.tpf.ch.

Ticket sales

Starting in July, you can purchase tickets for RFI shows online. They are also available at the Fribourg Tourisme ticket office (spectacles@fribourgtourisme.ch) by phone at 026 350 11 00 and at the ticket office on site at the St-Léonard Omnisports Hall before the shows.

Cashless

The festival is transitioning to cashless, meaning most stalls will only accept bank cards, Apple Pay, and TWINT for payment.

Information for foreign visitors

Fribourg is located in the western half of Switzerland, a small country in the heart of Europe, bordered by Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and France. Nearest intercontinental airports: Geneva-Cointrin (120 km), Zurich-Kloten (160 km), Basel-Mulhouse (140 km). Travel by train: destination "Fribourg Station (Switzerland)".