St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2026

New Date, New Formats, More Culinary Delights: Starting in 2026, the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival Moves to Summer.

For 31 years, the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival has stood for culinary excellence, attracting gourmets from around the globe to the Upper Engadine.

It has transformed the region’s gastronomic landscape and contributed to making the period between late January and early February one of the strongest of the entire winter season. Now, this successful festival is repositioning itself - and will take place in summer from 2026 onwards.

Food lovers should already save the date: The St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2026 will take place from Tuesday, 25 August to Sunday, 30 August 2026.

St. Moritz Gourmet Festival - The Original since 1994

Since 1994, the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival has been the beacon of top international gastronomy year after year. Nestled amidst the majestic mountains and picturesque landscapes of the Upper Engadine, the festival is not only a culinary sensation but also an exclusive get-together for over 2’000 guests. First-class luxury hotels serve as the setting for top chefs, creating a unique atmosphere for networking and culinary celebration.

Over the last 30 years, participants from more than 30 nations have set new standards for culinary enjoyment, hospitality and cultural diversity.

Suvretta House Guest Chef Emanuel Pilon

Emmanuel Pilon stands for a new, yet deeply Mediterranean form of gourmet cuisine. As head chef of Le Louis XV Alain Ducasse a l'Hotel de Paris in Monaco, he continues the idea of the naturalite with great precision, sensitivity and contemporary lightness.

St. Moritz Gourmet Festival