The Carnival in Bulle livens up the main town of the Gruyère district, in the canton of Fribourg. It takes place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 January 2027.
The story
The Corps de Musique de la Ville de Bulle founded the carnival in 1905. The festival therefore has more than a century of tradition. From 1965 to 1975, a “Cassée” and masked balls in the town’s venues replaced it.
In 1975, FC Bulle took over the organisation, with wide success across the Gruyère. The Amis du Carnaval de Bulle then created the first Children’s Carnival. In 1984, two societies took turns at the helm, Le Carnabul and then La Bambulla.
From 2002, the Comité des Amis du Carnaval revived the festival. Children have been at its heart for more than thirty years. Around 650 children took part in the parade in 2019 and 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the festivities for two years. The festival resumed in 2023. Its mascot is called Bully. Schools across the Gruyère take part, and teachers organise sales to fund the costumes.
Who organises it
The Comité des Amis du Carnaval de Bulle organises the festival. Olivier Fracheboud chairs it and oversees infrastructure and safety. Michael Picard, vice-president, handles sponsorship.
Aurélia Maillard manages the finances and the volunteers. Antoine Maillard is in charge of the guggenmusik bands. Chloé Tercier handles logistics and liaison with schools.
What to find
According to the organiser, Friday evening is free. Two guggenmusik bands from Bulle play, then a concert for all ages leads into a DJ night.
Saturday is devoted to the big children’s parade, with more than 600 participants. A confetti battle and a guggenmusik battle follow. A snack with children’s guggen bands and a disco party round off the afternoon.
On Sunday, a free aperitif is offered to residents, with guest guggenmusik bands. The detailed 2027 programme and the list of bands are still to be published.
Practical information
- Dates, Friday 29 to Sunday 31 January 2027
- Venue, Bulle, 1630 Bulle
We have gathered here all the information published by the organiser to date. Do you have more? Write to us, and the article will be completed.
Links
- Official site, Bulle Carnival
- Event page, Fribourg Region, Carnival in Bulle
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Carnaval de Bulle, home page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Carnaval de Bulle, History, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Carnaval de Bulle, Committee & Contact, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Carnaval de Bulle, 2027 programme, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Fribourg Region, Carnival in Bulle, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Switzerland Tourism, Carnival in Bulle, accessed on 14 November 2026
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