Thanks to over 500 helpers, the Afro-Pfingsten Festival is an unforgettable experience every year. Experience the music and market life in the old town of Winterthur from the front row! Whether in the infrastructure, with the collection, as a jumper at the festival, or accompanying street artists - all this is made possible by you and many other dedicated helpers. With a lot of passion and joy, together we contribute to making the festival in the old town come alive!
Umgang & Verhalten im Afro-Pfingsten Team
Do you have a question about volunteering?
Would you like to help out in 2026?
The exact shifts will be posted later, but Annina is always happy to hear from you: helpafro-pfingsten.ch
Dear market traders
Registrations for 2025 are closed.
If you are interested in participating in 2026, you are welcome to subscribe to our newsletter. This will keep you up to date and let you know when the next call for applications is open.
Documents:
- Map of Market 2025 (coming soon)
- Plan of Sectors 2025
- Market Regulations 2025
Fact Sheets:
All fact sheets (ex.Reusable Tableware & Sustainability) as ZIP download (German, English, French)
- Festive Events & Markets (German, English, French)
- Checklist Fire Protection (German, English, French)
- Fire Protection & Security (German, English, French)
Inspection of Gas Appliances at Events (German, English, French)
- Outdoor Food Sale (German, English, French*)
- Labeling (German, English, French)
- Allergen Labeling (German, English, French)
- Spit Protection (German, English, French)
- Jewelery (German, English, French)
- Protecting Hard Coverings (German, English, French)
- Reusable Tableware (German, English, French) (coming soon)
- Sustainability 2025 (German, English, French)
- Code of Conduct (German, English, French)
* This leaflet from the canton of Valais also contains the rules applicable in the canton of Zurich. In any case, the German version issued by the responsible authorities is legally binding.
We are dependent on the support of sponsors so that we can continue to run our festival in a future-oriented manner. Would you like to become a main or festivalsponsor of Afro-Pfingsten or support us with goods or services?
We would be happy to return the favour with an individualized advertising presence for you - from advertising in classic media or in the digital world, to banners and spots, to unconventional ideas: Get in touch with us, we look forward to hearing from you!
Would you like to benefit from a place in our programme guide? You are welcome to place an advert or a public report: inserateafro-pfingsten.ch
Download the 2025 advert dossier ( at the moment only in German)
As a corporate patron, you support the Afro-Pfingsten Festival every year. You make an incredibly valuable contribution to the festival and benefit from attractive goodies. There are three different corporate patronages, so there is something to suit every office budget. We say thank you with all our heart!
Patronage Kibo | 1'000 CHF :
- Membership of the Afro-Pfingsten association (invitation to the general meeting)
- Invitation to the exclusive opening ceremony of Afro-Pfingsten for two people
- Two festival passes for all main concerts in the Salzhaus
- Festival-related goodies
- Logo presence & mention in the program newspaper and on our website
Patronage Batian | 500 CHF :
- Membership of the Friends of Afro-Pfingsten (invitation to the general assembly)
- Invitation to the exclusive opening ceremony of Afro-Pfingsten for two people
- Two tickets for the concert evening of your choice
- Festival-related goodies
- Mention in the program newspaper and on our website
Patronage Mawenzi | 250 CHF :
- Membership of the Friends of Afro-Pfingsten (invitation to the general assembly)
- Invitation to the exclusive opening ceremony of Afro-Pfingsten for two people
- Festival-related goodies
- Mention in the program newspaper and on our website
Contact:
Office Afro-Pfingsten
Email: bueroafro-pfingsten.ch
Support us as a member of the association "Förderverein" with an annual contribution and receive an invitation to the annual general meeting, as well as an invitation to the exclusive opening ceremony of the festival. Thank you very much for your support!
Single membership 50.- CHF/year
Couple membership 75.- CHF/year
Patron membership 100.- CHF/year
Contact: