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About OpenAir St. Gallen
OpenAir St. Gallen is a premier open-air festival site located at Sittertobel in St. Gallen, Switzerland. With on-site multi-stage setups—including the Sitterbühne (up to ~25,000 spectators) and Sternenbühne (~5,000) plus Plaza, Intro, and DayDance areas—the site accommodates large, day-long festival experiences across roughly 30,000 attendees per day. The festival traces its roots to 1977 and has a storied history, including famous performances by Depeche Mode (2018) and Radiohead (2012). The current site has housed the festival since 1981, continuing a tradition of diverse international acts in a vibrant Swiss setting.
Whether you’re planning a single-day visit or a multi-day lineup, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating concepts, parking, transit, and nearby accommodation and dining options to help you secure your tickets and plan a smooth trip to St. Gallen.
Important notes: If an event is RESCHEDULED from a prior date, you’ll see the original date noted in the event listing. For events with a Date to be announced, we provide a clear placeholder so you know when to check back. Remember, for multi-day events, treat each date as a standalone entry. For each performer, you’ll find official social media and website links to stay connected. For venue logistics, we’ve included comprehensive parking details, transit options, and nearby partner hotels and restaurants to help you book confidently and conveniently.
OpenAir St. Gallen is well-served by local transit, with free ÖV access for festival-goers holding a ticket since 2024, plus a dedicated shuttle from St. Gallen Bahnhof. Parking at Breitfeld offers up to ~3,000 spaces with varying prices from CHF 20–80 depending on the day. We recommend arriving early on busy days to maximize seating and minimize transit time.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: ~30,000 attendees per day; site runs multiple stages (Sitterbühne main stage, Sternenbühne, plus Plaza/Intro/DayDance).
- Location/Address: Sittertobel, 9014 St.Gallen, Switzerland; festival offices at Heiligkreuzstrasse 9, 9008 St.Gallen.
- Venue type: open-air festival site with several stages; Sitterbühne can host up to ~25,000 spectators and Sternenbühne ~5,000 (both on-site).
- Parking: Breitfeld festival parking; up to ~3,000 spaces; pricing varies by days (CHF 20–80) and opens mid-week.
- Transit: Free public transport for festival-goers with ticket; shuttle bus from St. Gallen Bahnhof; detailed arrival codes and free ÖV started in 2024.
- Nearby hotels: Hotels in St. Gallen city center are conveniently reachable by the festival's transit options (mainly via St. Gallen railway/bus network).
- Notable events hosted: founded in 1977; relocated to Sittertobel in 1981; attendance has reached around 110,000 in peak years; notable headliners have included acts such as Depeche Mode (2018) and Radiohead (2012).
- Renamed/demolished: the festival is still active and located at Sittertobel; it moved from Abtwil to Sittertobel in 1981; no demolition or ongoing renaming of the festival site.