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“We are very pleased that country music is returning to the place where the great history of country music in Switzerland first began,” says Philipp Musshafen, CEO of Switzerland’s largest concert arena. “We are proud to host Albi Matter and his team, and to celebrate with him the 40th anniversary of his life’s work.”

Hello country fans — mark your calendars now for Saturday and Sunday, March 28/29, 2026. The festival with the country stars will take place (as it once did, and now will again) on the last weekend of March at Switzerland’s legendary concert hall in Zurich-Oerlikon. The very place where the greats once thrilled audiences. Almost all of them were there: from Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Boxcar Willie, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, The Bellamy Brothers, Crystal Gayle, Bobby Bare, Waylon Jennings — and the list goes on and on.

Many big names also grace the palmarès of Albi Matter, who has long maintained excellent contacts — and for many years, close friendships — deep in the country music mecca of Nashville. He says:

“In 2026, more legendary names will be added to the history book of this unique concert hall.” Swiss artists will also once again have the opportunity to perform at this famous venue.