Zürich’s Landmark

… Grossmünster Church

Zürich’s Landmark

Picturesque Old Town

… with the eye-catching Fraumünster Church

Picturesque Old Town

World-Famous Squares

… such as Zürich’s Paradeplatz

World-Famous Squares

Green Oases In and Around Zürich

… such as Platzspitz Park near the National Museum in Zürich

Green Oases In and Around Zürich

Most Colorful House and Techno Party in the World

… the Street Parade

Most Colorful House and Techno Party in the World

Events in Zürich






Ewigi Liebi - Eternal Love

â??Ewigi Liebiâ?? or Eternal Love is the musical with the most well-known Swiss German hits. By more


Maag Halle, Zürich
www.maaghalle.ch

Ewigi Liebi - Eternal Love

â??Ewigi Liebiâ?? or Eternal Love is the musical with the most well-known Swiss German hits. By now, over 600,000 people have enjoyed the most successful musical performed in Swiss dialect. A humorous and exciting story of love, deceit and misunderstandings has been cleverly wrapped around catchy tunes, like â??Alperoseâ?? and â??Schwanâ?? by some of the greatest Swiss bands. â??Ewigi Liebiâ?? was first performed in 2007 in Zurich and moved to Bern in the fall of 2010. Now the successful musical is returning to Zurich for its grand finale. Hurry to catch the very last performance of the popular show in June 2012.

 
 
 
Maag Halle, Zürich
Hardstrasse 219
+41 (0)44 444 26 26
Booking address:

+41 (0)900 101 102 (CHF 1.19/Min)

Papiersaal Sihlcity: World Press Photo 12

The World Press Photo of the Year 2011 was selected in Amsterdam at the beginning of February. The more


Papiersaal Sihlcity

Papiersaal Sihlcity: World Press Photo 12

The World Press Photo of the Year 2011 was selected in Amsterdam at the beginning of February.
The winner is Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda with his picture of Fatima al-Qaws. The touring exhibition with the award-winning photos will visit some 100 cities in 45 countries around the world. KEYSTONE is presenting the “World Press Photo 12” exhibition with accompanying events at the Papiersaal Sihlcity, Zürich.

 
 
 
Papiersaal Sihlcity
Kalanderplatz 6
+41 (0)44 200 13 00

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

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
Booking address:
c/o Tonhalle Zürich, Zürich

+41 (0)44 206 34 34

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

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

Swiss National Day celebrations

The celebrations surrounding Swiss National Day will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with a procession from more


Stadthausanlage Zürich beim Bürkliplatz

Swiss National Day celebrations

The celebrations surrounding Swiss National Day will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with a procession from Werdmühleplatz via Bahnhofstrasse to Bürkliplatz. Swiss customs will be presented in a colourful, cheerful manner.

The ceremony will be followed by a public festival with folklore.

 
 
 
Stadthausanlage Zürich beim Bürkliplatz
medien@bundesfeier.ch
More Information:
www.bundesfeier.ch

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

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
Booking address:

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

Zurich Open Air 2012

The second Zurich Open Air will be held in August under the heading “addicted to music”. Come more



www.starticket.ch

Zurich Open Air 2012

The second Zurich Open Air will be held in August under the heading “addicted to music”. Come celebrate your love of music with over 30 international indie, electro, and alternative acts.



International headliners, DJs and the hottest newcomers are ready to entertain music lovers for four days on two stages and in the Dance Circus on the Rümlang festival grounds. Don’t miss the Zurich Open Air which marks the end of the 2012 festival season the way it should be: loud, live and addicted to music.

 
 
 

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

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
More Information:
www.doerflifaescht.ch

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

Knabenschiessen, shooting contest for boys and girls with popular festival

The shooting contest for 13- to 17-year-old boys and girls on the Albisgütli is one of Zürich's more


Albisgüetli

Knabenschiessen, shooting contest for boys and girls with popular festival

The shooting contest for 13- to 17-year-old boys and girls on the Albisgütli is one of Zürich's oldest festivals. Every year, a new King or Queen of Marksmen is chosen. The general public can enjoy themselves at Switzerland's largest annual fair, which lasts three days.

 
 
 
Albisgüetli
Uetlibergstrasse 341

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
More Information:
www.zurichfilmfestival.org / Tickets: +41 0900 337 848 25

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

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.


jazznojazz trailer

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

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

More Information:
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.

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
Booking address:

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

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

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
Booking address:

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

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
Booking address:

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

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