THE SUMMIT
Ideas beyond the concert hall

The Menuhin Festival broadens its horizons this summer with The Summit. A new forum where internationally recognised figures from music, business, technology and culture come together to discuss the future of the arts. Hosted at the Grand Chalet Balthus in Rossinière, four panel discussions explore leadership, artificial intelligence, cultural diplomacy and new funding models, offering audiences the chance to engage with some of today's most influential cultural thinkers.

Dates: 24 July (two sessions), 25 July and 26 July. (link to more information and tickets)

FILM SERIES
The story behind the music

The Festival's new film series at Ciné Theatre Gstaad offers another way to experience the legacy of Yehudi Menuhin. Three carefully selected documentaries and rare archive films explore the life of the Festival's founder, his remarkable collaborations and his enduring connection to Gstaad. Each screening is introduced by a special guest, adding personal insight and historical perspective.

Dates: 20 July, 18 August and 31 August. (link to more information and tickets)

PRESIDENT 'S HIKES
Music, mountains and meaningful encounters

Leave the concert hall behind and discover the Festival at walking pace. Led by Festival President Richard Müller, these guided hikes combine alpine scenery with stories, conversation and live musical moments along the route. One walk finishes with a concert in Zweisimmen, while the others surprise participants with performances in the heart of nature, a uniquely Saanenland way to experience the Menuhin Festival.

Dates: 9 August, 16 August and 27 August. (link to more information and tickets)