Today Geneva's famous International Motor Show revs up, with some spectacular new machines promised to be uncovered. But if you can't stand the thought of all those motor-heads in one place at one time, one of the music festivals set for the stage this week might take your fancy.

March 2008

Exhibitions

What: Geneva International Motor Show - The largest fair of its kind in Europe where car-makers of the whole world exhibit their latest products

Where: Palexpo  Rd, Geneva

When: March 6 - 16

For more information: Phone: +41 (0)22 761 11 11  or see www.salon-auto.ch

Film

What: Fribourg International film festival - insights into the world of the South: a philosophical, political, mysterious, and materialistic journey
Where: Fribourg Tourisme, Avenue de la Gare 1, Case postale 1120, 1701 Fribourg

When: March 1 - 8
For more information: Phone +41(0)26 347 42 00 or see www.fiff.ch

Festivals and music

What: Schlaraffia, wine and gourmet fair
Where: Weinfelden
When: March 6 - 9
For more information: Phone: +41 (0)71 626 33 55  or see www.schlaraffia-messe.ch

What: Lucerne Classic Music Festival

Where: Luzern

When: March 8 - 16

For more information: Phone +41 (0) 41 226 44 00 or see www.lucernefestival.ch

What: Interlaken Classics - music festival

Where: Casino Kursaal, Strandbadstrasse 44, Interlaken

When: March 9 - 20

What: World Cup Skiing

Where: Crans-Montana

When: March 8 - 9

For more information: Phone +41 (0)27 485 04 04 or see http://www.skiwc-cransmontana.ch

What: Wilson Badminton Swiss Open

Where: St Jakobshalle, Basel

When: March 11 - 16 

For more information: www.swissopen.com

What: Skicross Weltcup

Where: Firstbahn AG, Grindelwald
When: March 4 - 6
For more information: Phone: +41 (0)33 828 77 11  or see www.jungfraubahn.ch

Anna Tuson - Expatica 2008