The Special Olympics National Summer Games 2026 in Zug offer five days full of sport, emotion, and community: after check-in and the pasta party on Wednesday, the Games kick off on Thursday evening with the grand Opening Ceremony. Friday and Saturday are dedicated to exciting competitions and inspiring medal ceremonies, accompanied by music, shows, and fun activities in the Olympic Town. On Saturday, the Kids & Family Day adds even more variety to the programme. On Sunday, the finals and the Closing Ceremony bring this unique event to a memorable conclusion.

Program Olympic Village & OYM Hall

  • 28 May
  • 29 May
  • 30 May
  • 31 May
28.05.2026
08h30 - 18h30
Opening hours of the coffee / drinks stand
Olympic Village
28.05.2026
11h00 - 18h30
Opening hours of the food stalls
Olympic Village
28.05.2026
11h00 - 18h30
Opening hours of the partner stands
Olympic Village
28.05.2026
18h00 - 19h00
opening
OYM Hall
28.05.2026
19h00 - 22h00
Opening Ceremony including parade of delegations and welcome address by Martin Pfister
OYM Hall
28.05.2026
21h30 - 22h00
Short concert with Marc Sway
OYM Hall
29.05.2026
08h30 - 22h30
Opening hours of the coffee / drinks stand
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
11h00 - 21h00
Opening hours of the partner stands
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
11h00 - 22h30
Opening hours of the food stalls
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
12h00 - 16h00
Program to follow
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
16h00 - 17h00
Performance by Theater Hora
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
18h00 - 19h00
Performance by the SchallwellA Live Band
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
19h00 - 20h00
Performance by Pissnelken
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
20h00 - 21h00
Concert by Stefan Roos
Olympic Village
29.05.2026
21h00 - 22h00
Performance by DJ SEventy9
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
08h30 - 22h30
Opening hours of the coffee / drinks stand
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
11h00 - 22h30
Opening hours of the coffee / drinks stand
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
11h00 - 21h00
Opening hours of the partner stands
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
12h00 - 16h00
Program to follow
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
16h00 - 17h00
Dance competition with schools from Zug
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
17h00 - 18h00
Medal ceremony
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
18h00 - 19h00
Performance by DJ Fabian
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
19h00 - 20h00
Live band from Zug
Olympic Village
30.05.2026
20h00 - 22h00
Surprise live act
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
08h30 - 16h30
Opening hours of the coffee / drinks stand
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
09h00 - 16h30
Opening hours of the partner stands
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
10h00 - 11h00
Program to follow
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
11h00 - 16h30
Opening hours of the food stalls
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
11h00 - 12h30
Medal ceremonies
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
12h30 - 14h00
Schwiizergoofe
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
14h00 - 15h00
Medal ceremonies
Olympic Village
31.05.2026
15h00 - 16h00
Closing Ceremony
Olympic Village

Short concert with Marc Sway

Marc Sway captivates audiences with his unique soul and pop voice, touching hearts and souls alike. His songs blend rhythm, emotion and pure joy of life. Live on stage, he delivers an experience full of energy, colour and feeling.

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Live performance by SchallwellA band

SchallwellA is an inclusive band, bringing together people with and without disabilities on stage. With powerful cover songs in Swiss German and a contagious joy of playing, the band shows how music can connect people – authentic, vibrant and without limits.

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Concert by Stefan Roos

Stefan Roos combines captivating rhythms with emotional lyrics. His live show is driven by passion, musical joy and a close connection with the audience. An evening full of music, atmosphere and pure energy.

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