BCF Arena · Fribourg

Practical info

Times, transport, food, accessibility: everything to plan your night at BCF Arena.

01BCF Arena, Fribourg

Chemin St-Léonard 5, 1700 Fribourg.

The festival takes place indoors, sheltered from the weather, in a fully secured setting.

02Access and opening hours

Access to Fairplay Square: 5.30 pm

BCF Arena opens: 6.00 pm

Restaurants open at 6.00 pm, together with the doors.

03Public transport

Parking is limited, so please use public transport.

  • TPF bus: stops Fribourg, Poya or Fribourg, Stade-Patinoire — TPF website
  • SBB train: Fribourg/Freiburg, Poya — check your return on sbb.ch
  • Night shuttles: 11.30 pm–00.30 am every 10 min, 00.50–1.30 am every 20 min, non-stop between Poya, Tilleul/Cathédrale and the bus station.

04Food and payment

3 restaurants open from 6 pm: Augustins, 4380 and Gottéron — same menus, with or without booking (reservation@fribourg-gotteron.ch).

  • Menu 1 — CHF 34.00: Alsatian sauerkraut platter
  • Menu 2 — CHF 32.00: Gottéron cordon bleu, pasta, tomato sauce, green salad
  • Menu 3 — CHF 26.00: Borne ham, potato salad
  • Menu 4: cold platter (CHF 28.00 for 4) or half-and-half fondue (CHF 26.00 per person)

Also: refreshment stands on the 2nd floor and food trucks on Fairplay Square from 5.30 pm.

Fully cashless: debit card, credit card or TWINT only.

05Admission age

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Sound levels can be high: hearing protection is strongly recommended for children.

See each night's age policy in the line-up.

06Accessibility

Wheelchair users need a ticket; their companion enters free of charge.

Seat booking: rollstuhl@ticketmaster.ch

Accessible parking (with a disabled parking card) is available at St-Léonard car park, next to the arena.

07CarteCulture

Rabais de 30 % pour les abonné·e·s CarteCulture, uniquement pour un achat sur place (billetterie ouverte dès 17h30). Paiement TWINT, carte bancaire ou carte de crédit.

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08Parking

Paid car parks available — please favour public transport.

Map around BCF Arena: St-Léonard (public and accessible), Poya, Agy, Forum Fribourg, Grandfey and Abattoirs car parks, TPF and SBB stops, walking routes to the arena.
Access and parking map
BCF Arena, Chemin St-Léonard 5 — open the map

09FAQ

Can I pay cash?

No. The event is fully cashless: debit card, credit card or TWINT.

When do doors open?

Fairplay Square from 5.30 pm, BCF Arena from 6.00 pm.

What does 'VIP' mean on my ticket?

'VIP' only names the seating area: standard seats with leather upholstery, no other benefits.

How do I book a wheelchair space?

Email rollstuhl@ticketmaster.ch. Companions enter free.

How do I get home after the show?

Night shuttles run non-stop between Poya, Tilleul/Cathédrale and the bus station from 11.30 pm to 1.30 am. Check your last train on sbb.ch.

Can my child come?

Yes, with an adult if under 16. Bring hearing protection. The comedy night is recommended from age 16.

Can I buy tickets on site?

The on-site box office opens at 5.30 pm (30% CarteCulture discount on site only). Seats can sell out: book ahead on Ticketmaster.