Support Openair Wipkingen

After the rain came the deficit. Due to the bad weather, many guests stayed away, and now our organization is in a financial crisis that cannot be overcome without support. We are faced with unpaid bills and are unable to cope with further expenses. To make up for this deficit and continue our beloved celebration, Openair Wipkingen needs your support.

We believe in collective work and that it makes many things possible. However, the rain this year has thrown a wrench in the works, leading us to be unable to pay some bills. We have high costs for infrastructure like sanitation, water, electricity, and technology. Additionally, there are material costs for beverages and food. It is important to us to pay our artists fairly, which is why the budget for fees should not be forgotten. Even if we don't manage to hold another festival, it is extremely important to us that we are able to pay all of our long-standing partners and suppliers, as well as our artists, for their work.

A celebration made possible by over 300 volunteers. Every year, Openair Wipkingen is made possible by countless hours of volunteer work. The festival does not depend on big companies as sponsors and is based on solidarity. To keep the festival going, we need your help. Selling drinks and food normally covers all of our expenses. This year, at least 6,000 fewer people visited us, resulting in a huge loss of income. Normally, the festival is a zero-sum game where no one earns money, so our emergency reserves have run out and cannot get us out of this situation. We wish for nothing more than to be able to hold the festival again in the coming years. Especially for the people to whom Openair Wipkingen means a lot, we want to continue to provide these two days full of music, exchange, and beautiful experiences.

Openair Wipkingen offers a free program every year, making an important contribution to the culture of Zurich. It provides an important platform for artists and musicians and offers a wonderful experience for many people, even those who cannot afford expensive concert tickets.
Unfortunately, the help of countless volunteers this year is not enough to carry on. We need the support of you, your grandmother, your neighbors, and ideally also your colleagues, so that we can celebrate the 20th anniversary together.

Help us keep Openair Wipkingen alive! Every contribution counts to keep Openair Wipkingen a place of meeting and cultural diversity. Donate now and secure the future of our beloved festival!