2000
An idea shared over drinks.
In May, six members establish the Lotto Club. They want to create something special together. The first open-air concert takes place in the car park of the Schützenstube restaurant, featuring Tinto and Eric Lee.
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SCHÜTZI OPEN-AIR FAHRWANGEN
OUR
STORY.
An idea shared over drinks. A village filled with music.
And many summers to remember.
25EDITIONS
SINCE 2000
SINCE 2000
FROM CAR PARK TO FESTIVAL GROUNDS.2000 2026
THE FOUNDER OF SCHÜTZI
ANDREAS
«RES» KUNZ.
A face at the heart of our story.
Andreas “Res” Kunz is the founder and driving force behind Schützi Open-Air Fahrwangen. What began within the Lotto Club in 2000 still brings people and music together today.
A love of music and friendship has been at the heart of Schützi from the very beginning.
How it all beganHOW IT ALL BEGAN
SMALL IDEA.
BIG
MEMORIES.
Music and friendship go hand in hand at Schützi. They have done ever since that first evening in the Schützenstube car park.
Explore the band archive2002–2003
Schützi finds its home.
After the restaurant changes hands, the third edition moves to the sports hall grounds in Fahrwangen. The facilities are a great fit. Thomas Bucheli presents the programme in 2002; in 2003, even the Meteo weather forecast is broadcast from the festival grounds.
2004–2008
Music in any weather.
The fifth edition defies the rain. Memorable performances follow: Angy Burri & the Apaches in 2004 and 2005, Ray Fein & Friends in 2006, Jeff Turner in 2007 and Les Sauterelles in 2008.
2009
An anniversary. Two festival days.
Suzi Quatro comes to Fahrwangen for the tenth Schützi. For the first time, the festival runs for two days – with great success.
2010–2014
Big names, local roots.
Matchbox, The Sweet, Spider Murphy Gang and Mungo Jerry take to the stage. John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest plays at the 15th Schützi. Local bands remain an important part of the programme.
2015–2016
Unforgettable voices.
Les Sauterelles return in 2015, joined by Paul Etterlin. In 2016, Boney M. feat. Liz Mitchell fulfils a long-held wish of the organising team. Chris Roberts is also on the bill.
2017–2019
More memories to treasure.
Middle of the Road and Phil Bates performing the music of Electric Light Orchestra make 2017 memorable; Smokie follows in 2018. The 20th Schützi in 2019 welcomes Ten Years After, ABBA 99 and Suzi Quatro once again.
2020–2022
A pause. Then a reunion.
Schützi has to be cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. It returns for its 21st edition in 2022 with Dr. Feelgood, the Saragossa Band and many more acts.
2023–2024
Celebrating together again.
Guests in 2023 include QL and Münchener Freiheit. Matchbox, The Rubettes feat. Alan Williams and six other acts follow in 2024.
2025
A new stage for Swiss music.
The 24th edition introduces a new mobile stage. Swiss acts take centre stage on both evenings, from Fake it and the JB Ramblers to George & The Midnight Special and Bünzlikrachers.
2026
The 25th edition.
Eight acts are on the bill for the anniversary on 24–25 July, including Nickless, Schmätterstilz and Suzi Quatro. DJ Super Mario plays between the live performances.
EVERY YEAR. EVERY BAND.
WHO PLAYED
AND WHEN?
From Tinto and Eric Lee to the 2026 anniversary.
Open a year to discover the full line-up.
202625th Schützi Open-Air · 24 & 25 July8 Acts
Friday
- Swagmans
- Schmätterstilz
- Austropop Tribute Band
Saturday
- The Clan
- Mitlizz7
- Nickless
- Suzi Quatro
- 50ties Five
Anniversary edition. Between the live acts: DJ Super Mario.
Programme 2026202524th Schützi Open-Air · 25 & 26 July9 Acts
Friday
- Fake it
- Hamp Goes Wild
- JB Ramblers
- Patskats
Saturday
- 50’s-Five
- Schmätterstilz
- azTon
- George & The Midnight Special
- Bünzlikrachers
Swiss music on both evenings. Between the live acts: DJ Super Mario.
Programme 2025202423rd Schützi Open-Air8 Acts
On stage
- Dollar Bill
- Wyna West
- Dead Beatz
- Bomb 19
- Matchbox
- The Rubettes feat. Alan Williams
- Bad Ass Romance
- Run to You Band
202322nd Schützi Open-Air7 Acts
On stage
- Dollar Bill
- Fishnet Stockings
- Tommy Romero
- QL
- Soul Jam
- Münchener Freiheit
- The Cordon Blues Band
202221st Schützi Open-Air9 Acts
On stage
- Hot Rod Phantoms
- Florian Fox
- JB Ramblers
- Gruuf Digger
- The Cordon Blues Band
- The Clan
- Dr. Feelgood
- Saragossa Band
- Swagmans
2021CancelledCoronavirus pandemic
The stage fell silent that year.
Schützi Open-Air did not take place that year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Report on the return in 20222020CancelledCoronavirus pandemic
The stage fell silent that year.
Schützi Open-Air did not take place that year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Report on the return in 2022201920th Schützi Open-Air8 Acts
On stage
- unifour
- Eric Lee
- The B-Shakers
- ABBA 99
- Alice Rose ft. Deean & Ban
- TEN YEARS AFTER
- Suzi Quatro
- DIE DREI PIANÖRE (Dave Ruosch & Ray Fein & Chris Conz)
201819th Schützi Open-Air8 Acts
On stage
- Pepi Hug’s Firewall – Special Guest Martin Gugger
- Swagmans
- The JB Ramblers
- Smokie
- Jessica Ming
- Most Wanted Gang
- Rockclub 58 & RenElvis
- Tunesailors
201718th Schützi Open-Air8 Acts
On stage
- DEADBEATZ
- Clin Tonics
- Wyna West
- The 4 Windows
- 50's five
- The JB Ramblers
- Middle of the Road
- Phil Bates performs the music of Electric Light Orchestra
201617th Schützi Open-Air8 Acts
On stage
- Most Wanted Gang
- Lewiston Tramps
- Wyna West
- Red Lizard
- Swagmans
- The LenneRockers
- Boney M. feat. Liz Mitchell (D)
- Chris Roberts
201516th Schützi Open-Air9 Acts
On stage
- Danny & the Two Toms
- THE 4 WINDOWS
- Roadmaster
- Fueled by Grace
- Die Chefs (D)
- azTon
- Les Sauterelles
- Paul Etterlin
- Hi-Fi Power Trio
201415th Schützi Open-Air7 Acts
On stage
- Roadmaster
- Die Chefs (D)
- Swagmans with Friends
- no comment
- azTon
- John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest (UK)
- The B-Shakers
201314th Schützi Open-Air8 Acts
On stage
- Swagmans
- MOST WANTED FIVE
- The Black Barons
- The B-Shakers
- SUGARFIVE
- Ray Fein & Friends
- Mungo Jerry (UK)
- Soul Jam
201213th Schützi Open-Air9 Acts
On stage
- The Swagmans
- Hamp Goes Wild
- Pepi Hug's Firewall
- rohCHoscht
- cardamoon
- The Pasta Cowboys
- Soul Jam
- Spider Murphy Gang (D)
- 50's five
201112th Schützi Open-Air9 Acts
On stage
- The Pasta Cowboys
- Just for fun
- The Flattopcats
- Equinox
- Roundabout
- Between
- Soul Jam
- DOWN TOWN GROUP
- The Sweet (UK)
201011th Schützi Open-Air10 Acts
On stage
- Eric Lee
- Westwood
- HOWDY
- Shinebar
- Rockabees
- DOWN TOWN GROUP
- Passo topo passo
- Soul Jam
- Matchbox (UK)
- 7tcover
200910th Schützi Open-Air10 Acts
On stage
- HOWDY
- Just for fun
- Flattopcats
- Sound of Rock
- Punk'D
- Passo topo passo
- Inish
- 50`s five
- Suzi Quatro (UK)
- SLIKS
20089th Schützi Open-Air8 Acts
On stage
- Zeusler
- Just a Hype
- Augäblick
- Punk'd
- Ueli & die Knechte
- Les Sauterelles mit Toni Vescoli
- The Flattopcats
- ALTÖL
20078th Schützi Open-Air7 Acts
On stage
- Ueli und die Knechte
- Frozen Tundra
- RealSilk
- The Blazin Trails
- Inish
- Jeff Turner
- Tinto Blues
20067th Schützi Open-Air6 Acts
On stage
- Jamro
- Käpt'n Görk
- ALTöL
- Covergang
- Ray Fein & Friends
- 50's-Five
20056th Schützi Open-Air6 Acts
On stage
- Noise Boys
- Ray Gibson and the Flattopcats
- RC 58 Band mit Renelvis
- Westwood
- Angy Burri & the Apaches
- Covergang
20045th Schützi Open-Air6 Acts
On stage
- Westwood
- Outside
- Frozen Tundra
- Angelheart
- Angy Burri & the Apaches
- Smallclub (Bea Giussani)
20034th Schützi Open-Air7 Acts
On stage
- Outside
- Frozen Tundra
- RC 58 Band mit Renelvis
- Smallclub (Bea Giussani)
- The Blaizin Trails
- 50's Five
- Jenny White
20023rd Schützi Open-Air7 Acts
On stage
- The Blaizin Trails
- Keyboard: Christian und Marcel
- Renelvis (Elvis-Imitator)
- Rats
- 50's Five
- RC 58 Band
- Jenny White mit Band
20012nd Schützi Open-Air5 Acts
On stage
- Eric Lee
- Paul Etterlin mit Band
- Rats
- Tinto
- Chregu mit Keyboard
20001st Schützi Open-Air2 Acts
On stage
- Tinto
- Eric Lee
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