Markets in the old town
The marktets are open from Thursday to Saturday.
Square Market
Neumarkt, Kasinostrasse, Königshof
Central Market
Kirchplatz
Alley Market
Steinberggasse, Metzggasse, Garnmarkt, Spitalgasse
Markets in the old town
The marktets are open from Thursday to Saturday.
Square Market
Neumarkt, Kasinostrasse, Königshof
Central Market
Kirchplatz
Alley Market
Steinberggasse, Metzggasse, Garnmarkt, Spitalgasse
Impressions of 2025 in the gallery. If you want to take another look at what was on the program in 2025: Program newspaper 2025 (9.3MB)
All fact sheets (ex.Reusable Tableware & Sustainability) as ZIP download (German, English,…
Journalists and photographers should obtain accreditation from the office well in advance of the festival..
Contact person: Antonio Ledermann
Registrations for the market are accepted via the official registration…
Office team
Management: Filippo Armati
Sponsoring & Partnerships: Filippo Armati & Karin Gubler
Communication: Karin Gubler
Infrastructure: Jürg Schmid
Market Administration & Catering: Antonio Ledermann
Finances: Alhaji Mansaray
Fundraising: Leonie…
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…
Dear market participants,
Registrations for 2026 are now being accepted here:
By sending your registration you express your interest. Your participation is only confirmed once we have contacted you and…
Festivalmap to download (jpg, 3MB)
How to get here
We recommend traveling by public transport. The Salzhaus is located right next to Winterthur train station. The market in the old town can be reached in about 5-10 minutes on foot, Liebestrasse in…
It is important to us to become more sustainable step by step.
So that future generations can still enjoy the Afro-Pfingsten Festival. These are our sustainability approaches:
Cultural Inclusion: At Afro-Pfingsten we celebrate cultural diversity and…
Lost and found items & information
Found objects can be handed in directly at the Infopoint during the market. At the concerts in the Salzhaus, please contact the box office staff. At the infopoint you will also receive further information on the…
On our concert evenings, numerous unique national and international artists will perform in the Salzhaus and Albani. Another concert will be held in Winterthur's city church. Even more amazing artists are performing on our market stage.
Tickets for…