START Summit 2026 · St. Gallen

Food Festival

Free Entry & Open to the Public

Two days of international street food, live music, and a massive Friday afterparty — no ticket required. Come as you are.

✦ Free EntryThu 19 March, 11:00 – 21:00Fri 20 March, 11:00 – 22:00
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Event Details

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Day 1
Thursday
March 19th, 2026
11:00 – 21:00
Day 2
Friday
March 20th, 2026
11:00 – 22:00
Location
Olma Grounds
In front of SGKB-Hall, St. Gallen (click to see where)
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Admission
Free Entry
No ticket required — open to everyone
Friday Night · 20 March

Music All Day & Night

From afternoon vibes on the festival grounds to the biggest Summit × Hack Afterparty ever.

Food Festival DJLB74

Keeping the vibes alive all day long on the festival grounds.

Afterparty DJBOVSKI

The one bringing the house down when the festival shifts into full party mode.

Learn more about the Afterparty

Local Partners

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Partner 3
For Local Companies

Networking can be delicious.

Get out of the office! The Food Festival is perfect for a team lunch, a team event, or after-work drinks with colleagues. Great food, open bar, and a festival vibe right on the Olma Grounds.

  • Team lunch outing
  • After-work drinks & networking
  • Informal team event
  • Client entertainment

Coming with your team?

Let us know so we can make sure everything is ready for you.

For planning only — no commitment required. Entry is always free.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

No! The Food Festival is completely free and open to everyone in St. Gallen. No ticket, no registration — just show up.

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Map of the Olma Grounds

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