Valerio Meuli paints, draws and writes. But in his first exhibition – which he can do in the "Werkstatt" – he shows prints. And that is lino prints: the medium that many probably still know from school and is considered relatively unsexy. Most of the works on display were created in the fall of 2024 during a stay in Paris.

On September 13, 2025, the sixth edition of the Arcas Rock music festival will take place. The most beautiful old town square in Chur will be enchanted by the US indie band Nada Surf and the three Swiss acts Nickless, Julie Meletta and Andrea Bignasca as well as the local musicians Ladunna.

With Nada Surf , the Wohlklang association has succeeded in engaging one of the world's most influential indie rock bands. For over 30 years, the New Yorkers have been traveling all over the globe and have released over 10 albums. With their new record 'Mirror', they can be seen exclusively in eastern Switzerland at Arcas Rock this summer. Before that, Nickless will grace the Arcas. At the top of the Swiss music scene for many years, he brings his EP 'C'est La Vie, Baby!' with him and enchants the Arcas with his catchy pop jewels. The high-flyer and SRF 3 Best Talent Julie Meletta will present her new album 'Amarcoeur' for the first time in Graubünden at Arcas Rock and will get the audience going with French indie pop. Andrea Bignasca from Ticino is omnipresent on all radio channels and will set a first highlight on the Arcas. As always, Graubünden music is also represented at Arcas Rock. The festival will be opened by Ladunna. The two musicians will be a first highlight at this year's Arcas Rock with extravagant electro-pop.

Stephan Thomas, organ

Pipes, keys, buttons, winding corridors – the organ is a fantastic creature that fascinates young and old. It is precisely the view into the interior, which is only possible on special occasions, that reveals the immense diversity and complexity of this organism. During the guided tour of the St. Martin's organ, the children are allowed to play the organ, take a short trip into the belly of the instrument, blow in organ pipes and much more. Parents are also welcome.

Free admission, collection

For some years now, Stephan Thomas has been playing an organ concert in Chur's St. Martin's Church on 1 August for the national holiday.

The connection to his homeland is diverse: pieces by Swiss composers or those with a close connection to Switzerland, such as Franz Liszt. Music about local folk songs, or compositions that are otherwise perceived as "Helvetic", such as the Berezin song. In the absence of a broad repertoire on this topic, Stephan Thomas has written a number of pieces himself, had them published and recorded on recordings.

The obligatory conclusion is formed by the variations on the national anthem.

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Maurizio Croci, Fribourg
Music in Habsburg Europe from Maximilian I to Charles V

The Chur Organ Concerts return to the idea that led to their founding 34 years ago, namely to play concerts on the historic organs of the city of Chur. After a long break, the canopy organ is also back in the Rhaetian Museum. This organ is famous for its extraordinary age - it dates from the late 16th century - in professional circles beyond the country's borders.

Maurizio Croci from Fribourg is a specialist in instruments like this. Croci has made a name for himself as a concert musician, but also as a cultural organizer, for example as founder and artistic director of the Académie d'Orgue de Fribourg.

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Ekaterina Kofanova, Basel

The Chur Organ Concerts conclude the 2025 cycle with a recital by Ekaterina Kofanova from Basel. The concert organist, who comes from Belarus, has held organist positions in Switzerland for some time, first at the Church of Peace in Bern, and since 2016 at the University Church of St. Peter in Basel. The musicologist with a doctorate is also active as a choir conductor, for example as conductor of the Bern Motet Choir. In her Chur concert, she mainly plays music from the time the instrument was created in St. Martin's, namely the Organ Sonata by Edward Elgar and the Fantasy op. 176 by Gustav Merkel, as well as works by César Franck.

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Organ, Singing and Wine
Johanna Heim, soprano
Stephan Thomas, organ and moderation
Uwe Schneider, Wines

The "Organ and Wine" format takes place every year as part of the Chur Organ Concerts. This year it has been expanded to "Organ, Singing and Wine", as the soprano Johanna Heim works alongside the "house organist" Stephan Thomas. The wines that are sung about and played are those of Uwe Schneider from Zizers, whose bottles, which are still too little known, have struck us extremely positively. The mediation between wine and music is provided by Stephan Thomas, who works as a wine journalist in addition to his musical activities. Following the concert part, the tasting of the wines will take place as usual in the Antistitium (Kirchgasse 12).

Admission is free, a collection will be charged. Wine tasting CHF 15.00 per person.

The learning pool in the outdoor pool is completely available to children. The pool is equipped with various play equipment such as rings, noodles, boards, climbing equipment etc. And the slides are also great fun!

The regular play afternoons in the outdoor pool on Wednesdays and Saturdays only take place when the weather is fine.

Works from the painting and drawing courses, from the textile design course and from the Kinderkunschti will be on display.

We look forward to your visit!


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Naturefriends Chur help to maintain the family favorite moor in the Riedboden on Brambrüesch.
This event is organized by WWF Graubünden and IG Brambrüesch


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