Nachtfalter Collectif
Nachfatler is a techno collective I co-founded in Valais, created with one intention: bring freshness, coherence, and community to a local scene that needed new energy.
What began as a small initiative among friends has grown into a recognised presence in the Swiss electronic landscape, known for its thoughtful curation and the atmosphere it creates around music.
In its early years, Nachtfalter moved between different clubs across the region, adapting to each space while finding its place in a shifting ecosystem.
This nomadic period helped us refine our identity, build trust with venues, and establish long-term relationships through consistency, quality, and a clear set of values.
Our annual collaboration with IGLOSAS became an important chapter: a once-a-year large-scale winter event hosted inside a 40-meter inflatable igloo.
Across several editions, it evolved into a unique experience — at times approaching a small festival format with multi-day programming — and contributed strongly to our cultural footprint in Valais.
Today, Nachtfalter has found a stable foundation with two key venues:
L’Hacienda in Sierre, which recently benefited from major investments in infrastructure and sound quality, and L’Ambassade in Sion, a longstanding partner with whom we continue to build meaningful events.
L’Hacienda now serves as our main home base, allowing us to host larger, more immersive, and more consistent experiences.
We intentionally keep our frequency limited — usually around six or seven events per year.
This rhythm allows us to focus on quality, create anticipation, and curate lineups that feel coherent and meaningful.
It also helps us maintain long-term relationships with emerging and established international artists, many of whom return regularly and have become part of the extended Nachtfalter family.
Over time, Nachtfalter has contributed to the emergence of a vibrant local ecosystem.
Alongside other collectives such as Berlin Station, new groups have appeared, helping shape an open, dynamic, and self-sustaining underground culture in Valais.
We maintain collaborative relationships with these collectives, believing that shared growth strengthens the scene as a whole.
The collective has also expanded its identity through design and culture — including a small run of merchandise, with three t-shirt editions that have travelled far beyond the region, worn at events across Europe and even in South America.
Through all of this, our intention remains the same:
create spaces where music, community, and authenticity can meet.
Nachtfalter continues to support local artists, welcome international talents, and contribute to the cultural life of Valais with coherence, respect, and a shared love for electronic music.