Summer WoW Event

Welcome to WOW Gstaad – where literature, ideas, and community come together in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Our festival is a celebration of words and stories, bringing together renowned authors, thought leaders, and passionate readers for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another inspiring edition, we invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of WOW Gstaad.

Program:

Saturday, August 30th 2025

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Matt Riordan
Topic coming soon - Bold stories and unvarnished insights from one of the freshest voices in fiction.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Ben Macintyre
Stranger than Fiction: In conversation with Ben Macintyre and Will Smith

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Literary Lunch & Break (for eligible ticket holders)

Optional hike at 3:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Aperitif & Book Signings (Librarie des Alpages, Saanen)

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM - Martin Boujol
To be announced - Stay tuned!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - DBC Pierre
How to Win A Booker Prize (When all You Have is a Feeling)?


Sunday, August 31st 2025

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - David Walliams
International bestselling children’s author and television personality, known for Gangsta Grannyand The Boy in the Dress.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Miguel Bonnefoy
Topic coming soon: Poetic storytelling that connects cultures and generations.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Farewell Lunch & Closing Remarks (for eligible ticket holders)

4:00 PM - Free Street Talk with Andrea & Gottfried von Siebenthal
Open to all - Join us in the village for a lively conversation outdoors, celebrating local voices and literary culture.

Ticket sales: as of now at the Gstaad tourist office, by telephone on +41 33 748 81 82 or by e-mail ticketing@gstaad.ch