Events

The city on the River Limmat pulsates all year round. The highlights of Zürich’s event calendar include the Street Parade, the Zürich Festival, open-air concerts and cinemas in summer, the Weltklasse Zürich athletics meeting, and New Year’s Eve Magic organized by Zürich’s hoteliers.

Events in Zürich




Swiss National Museum: C'est la vie. Press photography since 1940

Nothing presents a more clear, striking and succinct portrait of the times than press photography. more


Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum. Landesmuseum Zürich

Swiss National Museum: C'est la vie. Press photography since 1940

Nothing presents a more clear, striking and succinct portrait of the times than press photography. For the first time, the Swiss National Museum is now offering insight into the comprehensive archives of the ‘Presse Diffusion Lausanne’ and ‘Actualité Suisse Lausanne’ press photography agencies which were recently incorporated into the museum’s collection. A fascinating selection of significant events, unforgettable moments, celebrity snaps and portraits of everyday heroes form the core of the collection. «Keystone».




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Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum. Landesmuseum Zürich
Museumstr. 2
+41 (0)44 218 65 11
Website
Booking address:
Zürich Tourismus, Hauptbahnhof , Zürich

Bahnhofquai/Hauptbahnhof


+41 (0)44 215 40 00

information@zuerich.com

www.zuerich.com/landesmuseum
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GiardinaZÜRICH, Swiss garden & lifestyle exhibition

Giardina Zürich presents trends for the new gardening season from at Messe Zürich. In addition to more


Messe Zürich

GiardinaZÜRICH, Swiss garden & lifestyle exhibition

Giardina Zürich presents trends for the new gardening season from at Messe Zürich. In addition to an abundance of flowers, plants and herbs, visitors can also peruse unique garden landscapes, a large selection of garden furniture and practical gardening tools. The exhibition provides a glimpse into the studios of gardening and landscape architects, and visitors can ask advice from experts in the field.

 
 
 
Messe Zürich
Wallisellenstrasse 49
+41 (0)58 206 50 00
info@giardina.ch
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Sechseläuten, Zurich spring festival with parades and burning of the «Böögg»

Every year, the guilds of Zürich and the general public celebrate their traditional spring more


Sechseläutenwiese

Sechseläuten, Zurich spring festival with parades and burning of the «Böögg»

Every year, the guilds of Zürich and the general public celebrate their traditional spring festival: the Sechseläuten. The celebrations start on Sunday with a colourful children's procession. This is followed by the main festival on Monday: People in historical guild costumes, 500 horses, 30 marching bands, together with 50 carriages and coaches, parade through the city centre to Sechseläuten-Platz on Lake Zürich. There, at 6 p.m. a pile of wood, on which the 'Böögg' – a symbolic snowman – sits enthroned, is set on fire. The quicker his head catches fire and explodes, the finer the summer should be.

 
 
 
Sechseläutenwiese
+41 (0)44 215 40 00
information@zuerich.com
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Zürich Marathon

42.195 km along Zürich’s lakefront. The beautifully varied route has almost no ascents, with less more


Mythenquai, Seebecken, Bahnhofstrasse

Zürich Marathon

42.195 km along Zürich’s lakefront. The beautifully varied route has almost no ascents, with less than 30 metres of climbing, making possible fast race times. Spectators and athletes can expect numerous festivities in the lakeside towns, as well as a large marquee and a children's paradise in the Landiwiese meadow.

 
 
 
Mythenquai, Seebecken, Bahnhofstrasse
information@zuerich.com
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Zurich Pride Festival

The Zurich Pride Festival from June 8 - June 17, 2012 includes the Zurich Pride Week, an opening more


Turbinenplatz

Zurich Pride Festival

The Zurich Pride Festival from June 8 - June 17, 2012 includes the Zurich Pride Week, an opening and closing party, 2 days Festival area with bars, food and big stage shows, several gay and lesbian orientated parties, LGBT themed conventions, cultural and cinematic shows as well as a politically motivated party parade throughout the city centre. Up to 40'000 visitors are expected to join this festival.

 
 
 
Turbinenplatz
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Zürich Festival

The Zürich Festival will enchant visitors once again this year with its unique combination of more


Opernhaus Zürich, Tonhalle, Schauspielhaus, Kunsthaus, Gessnerallee, Museum Riet, Zürich
www.zuercher-festspiele.ch

Zürich Festival

The Zürich Festival will enchant visitors once again this year with its unique combination of opera, concert, dance, theater and art.

 
 
 
Opernhaus Zürich, Tonhalle, Schauspielhaus, Kunsthaus, Gessnerallee, Museum Riet, Zürich
c/o Tonhalle Zürich
+41 (0)44 206 34 34
Website
Booking address:
c/o Tonhalle Zürich, Zürich

+41 (0)44 206 34 34

www.zuercher-festspiele.ch
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Caliente, festival tropical

Tropical atmosphere, hot South American rhythms and a unique combination of live concerts, dance more


Volkshaus - Helvetiaplatz - Kaserne

Caliente, festival tropical

Tropical atmosphere, hot South American rhythms and a unique combination of live concerts, dance shows and markets draw more than 100,000 visitors to Zürich every year. This is the largest festival for Latin American culture in the German-speaking countries.


All around Langstrasse (Longstreet), numerous live performances will be held. The Mercado Mundial is another attraction with 200 market stalls, culinary specialities, exotic drinks and craftwork from all over the world.

 
 
 
Volkshaus - Helvetiaplatz - Kaserne
+41 (0)44 241 64 04
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Ironman Zurich Switzerland, powered by ewz

The Ironman Switzerland is an official qualifier for the Hawaii Ironman. Athletes from a total of more


Landiwiese, Zürich-Wollishofen

Ironman Zurich Switzerland, powered by ewz

The Ironman Switzerland is an official qualifier for the Hawaii Ironman. Athletes from a total of about 49 nations will be in the starting line-up, including elite national and international figures. A large fairground right on Lake Zürich with various attractions such as a children's paradise, marquee, etc. offers all visitors a diverse range of sport and entertainment.

 
 
 
Landiwiese, Zürich-Wollishofen
+41 (0)43 433 70 90
office@ironman.ch
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Street Parade

Dance through Zürich in the Street Parade. The most colourful house and techno party in the world more


Zürcher Seebecken

Street Parade

Dance through Zürich in the Street Parade.

The most colourful house and techno party in the world attracts hundreds of thousands of dance enthusiasts to the Zürich lake basin every year. The parade is a colourful mix of love mobiles, live performances by top DJs, international stars and demonstrations.

 
 
 
Zürcher Seebecken
+41 (0)44 215 40 40
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Zürcher Theater Spektakel

When the summer is coming to a close, the Zürcher Theater Spektakel (Zürich Theatre Spectacle) more


Landiwiese

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

When the summer is coming to a close, the Zürcher Theater Spektakel (Zürich Theatre Spectacle) once again presents the magic of open-air theater at its very best: Since 1980, the Zürcher Theater Spektakel has been continuously developing as one of the most important European festivals for contemporary performing arts. Street artists come here from all over the world to participate in this international theatre festival on the Landiwiese meadow on Lake Zürich, to polish their skills.

 
 
 
Landiwiese
+41 44 412 35 51
contact@theaterspektakel.ch
Website
Booking address:

+41 (0)900 325 325 (CHF 1.19/Min.)

www.starticket.ch
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Niederdorf old town festival

The multi-cultural "village festival" in downtown Zürich offers live bands, artistic performances, more


Niederdorf

Niederdorf old town festival

The multi-cultural "village festival" in downtown Zürich offers live bands, artistic performances, culinary specialties, and much, much more. The Stadtmusik Zürich (music of the city of Zürich) band will open the Dörfli-Fäscht with an open-air concert.

 
 
 
Niederdorf
+41 44 215 40 40
Website
More Information:
www.doerflifaescht.ch
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Weltklasse Zürich, Athletics

On August 30, 2012, the final of the newly-formed “Samsung Diamond League” will take place at more


Stadion Letzigrund

Weltklasse Zürich, Athletics

On August 30, 2012, the final of the newly-formed “Samsung Diamond League” will take place at Zürich’s Letzigrund Stadium, with 16 different disciplines.



The international athletics meeting 'Weltklasse Zürich' is the biggest and most well-known athletics event in Switzerland. The elite athletes descend on the Letzigrund Stadium every year and the sports world focuses its eyes and cameras on Zürich. The spectators can expect heaps of excitement, top performances and thrilling contests.

 
 
 
Stadion Letzigrund
Badenerstrasse 500
+41 44 495 80 90
office@weltklassezuerich.ch
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Zurich Film Festival

The Zurich Film Festival provides its large audience with an inside look at the work of young more


Sechseläutenplatz Zürich

Zurich Film Festival

The Zurich Film Festival provides its large audience with an inside look at the work of young up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world and awards the coveted "Goldenes Auge" prize in the competitive category.

Every September, Zürich transforms into a film capital for 11 days and offers the public the chance to view 70 new film premières also attended by well-known actors and directors. Countless supporting events invite you to discuss the films you have seen and end your evening at the movies on a perfect note.

 
 
 
Sechseläutenplatz Zürich
+41 (0)44 286 60 00
info@zurichfilmfestival.org
Website
More Information:
www.zurichfilmfestival.org / Tickets: +41 0900 337 848 25
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freestyle.ch

Freestyle.ch is the biggest freestyle sporting event in Europe. Top international stars will more


Landiwiese

freestyle.ch

Freestyle.ch is the biggest freestyle sporting event in Europe. Top international stars will perform daring tricks on their snowboards, freestyle skis, FMX bikes and skateboards and provide pure action during the competition. In addition to the numerous meals available, the latest trends and products of freestyle sports are to be found at the Label World trade fair.

 
 
 
Landiwiese
+41 43 444 74 44
info@freestyle.ch
Website
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ART INTERNATIONAL ZURICH

Zürich, home to countless galleries and over 50 museums, is host to the annual Art International. more


Kongresshaus Zürich (Eingang K), Zürich
www.art-zurich.com

ART INTERNATIONAL ZURICH

Zürich, home to countless galleries and over 50 museums, is host to the annual Art International. Located in the vicinity of the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse shopping boulevard and Lake Zürich, this art fair presents modern art in a wide diversity of styles.

These last years, this Art Fair developed to a real meeting point between artists, galerists and amateurs of art, offering an essential space for contacts and exchanges. His aim is to stimulate and transmit the contemporaneous art in all his facets.

 
 
 
Kongresshaus Zürich (Eingang K), Zürich
Claridenstrasse 5
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Preis: CHF 8.00 to 16.00
+41 (0)44 206 36 36
info@artinternational.ch
Website
Booking address:

+41 (0)900 800 800 (CHF 1.19. / min)

www.ticketcorner.ch
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jazznojazz, jazz festival

Jazz, Soul, Funk & Electro - the Zürich ‘jazznojazz’ festival promises four opulent concert more


Theaterhaus Gessnerallee,ewz-Unterwerk Selnau,ZKBJazzClub im Theater der Künste

jazznojazz, jazz festival

Jazz, Soul, Funk & Electro - the Zürich ‘jazznojazz’ festival promises four opulent concert nights.

This year, «jazznojazz» will once again cover the entire bandwidth of popular types of modern jazz, supplemented as always with soul, funk and Latin.


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Theaterhaus Gessnerallee,ewz-Unterwerk Selnau,ZKBJazzClub im Theater der Künste
Gessnerallee 8
Preis: CHF 35.00 to 95.00
Website
Booking address:

+41 (0)900 800 800 (CHF 1.19. / min)

www.ticketcorner.ch
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Tickets kann man online via www.jazznojazz.ch bestellen oder direkt bei allen Ticketcorner-Verkaufsstellen beziehen. Mit der ZKB-Kundenkarte sowie mit der Carte Blanche des Tages-Anzeigers gibt es pro Konzert je 50 Tickets mit 10 Franken Rabatt. Einzelkarten, Tages- oder Festivalpässe erhältlich.
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Sixday-Nights Zürich

Enjoy the thrill of six-day racing at the cycling racetrack in the Hallenstadion stadium. Thirty more


Hallenstadion Zürich

Sixday-Nights Zürich

Enjoy the thrill of six-day racing at the cycling racetrack in the Hallenstadion stadium. Thirty of the world's best cyclists will race around the steep curves and compete in the various disciplines. Different musical highlights will rotate daily on the large show stage. The exhibition with more than 20 exhibitors features all the latest cycling trends.

 
 
 
Hallenstadion Zürich
Wallisellenstrasse 45
Website
Booking address:

+41 (0)900 800 800 (CHF 1.19. / min)

www.ticketcorner.ch
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New Year's Magic with firework display

On New Year's Eve, the legendary New Year's Eve fireworks display enchants spectators in the more


Unteres Seebecken, General Guisan Quai, Limmatquai, Quaibrücke

New Year's Magic with firework display

On New Year's Eve, the legendary New Year's Eve fireworks display enchants spectators in the Zürich lake basin.

Each year, around 200 000 party-goers from Switzerland and abroad visit the country’s biggest New
Year’s Eve party to gaze up at the brightly lit night sky.

The festivities kick off at 8 p.m. with drinks and culinary delights from all over the world, followed by a countdown to the new year and the famous New Year's Eve fireworks of the Zurich hoteliers’ association.


Festival details

 
 
 
Unteres Seebecken, General Guisan Quai, Limmatquai, Quaibrücke
+41 (0)44 215 40 40
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Mercedes-CSI, International Horse Show

The Mercedes-CSI event showcases horse sport of the finest and as appealing as nowhere else. Over more


Hallenstadion Zürich

Mercedes-CSI, International Horse Show

The Mercedes-CSI event showcases horse sport of the finest and as appealing as nowhere else. Over the course of three days, equestrianism at the very highest level will be on offer at the Hallenstadion stadium. This year's sporting highlight will be the Rolex FEI world Cup™.


In addition, an attractive show will provide entertainment and variety. An estimated 60 Chinese artists will beguile the audience with mysticism and fascination.

 
 
 
Hallenstadion Zürich
Wallisellenstrasse 45
+41 (0)44 723 13 13
info@mercedes-csi.ch
Website
Booking address:

+41 (0)900 800 800 (CHF 1.19. / min)

www.ticketcorner.ch
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Art on Ice Zürich, ice gala

Art on Ice is much more than just an ice skating gala. Art on Ice presents an outstandingly more


Hallenstadion Zürich

Art on Ice Zürich, ice gala

Art on Ice is much more than just an ice skating gala. Art on Ice presents an outstandingly choreographed extravaganza, a colorful interplay between the best ice skaters in the world and music stars, dancers and acrobats.


Mick Hucknall of Simply Red will be the guest star for Art on Ice 2012 in Zurich. The world’s best will shine on the ice, led by Stéphane Lambiel.

 
 
 
Hallenstadion Zürich
Wallisellenstrasse 45
+41 (0)44 315 40 24
info@artonice.com
Website
Booking address:

+41 (0)900 800 800 (CHF 1.19. / min)

www.ticketcorner.ch
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