Despite the heavy rain, over 16,000 musicians from more than 300 local sections across Switzerland performed at the 28th Eidgenössisches Musikfest in 1986, making it a memorable event in Winterthur's history. The festival took place at the Schützenwiese stadium. The event showcased the city's ability to host large events, following the success of the Eidgenössisches Turnfest in 1984. The musicians' enthusiasm was not dampened by the bad weather, and they continued to perform, entertaining the crowd.