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Swiss carnival band pop-up performance

Music
Free
Music
Free

Dates

Sunday 3 August 2025
2pm - 2:20pm
2:30pm - 2:50pm

Venue

Main Square

Experience the vibrant carnival atmosphere of a Swiss festival, as New Zealand’s Guggemusik perform a pop-up at Fed Square.

Swiss carnival bands – or ‘Guggenmusik’ – are marching brass bands known for their colourful costumes and masks, loud, rhythmic music, and the unique festival atmosphere they create.

To celebrate the Swiss National Day (August 1), head to Fed Square to see New Zealand’s only Guggenmusik band in action – and join in the fun!

About Guggemusik

A vibrant atmospheric band, Guggemusik are a Swiss carnival band based in New Zealand.

A band made up of brass, percussion and saxophones, they’re loud and fun. They play a mixture of modern and traditional tunes, which will get you singing and dancing along!

Guggemusik bring lots of energy to any space they’re in.

www.carnivalband.co.nz