The Event Highlights in Zurich

Whether art, cuisine, music, film, sport, or tradition: these top events are what make Zurich so special.

The following overview shows the event highlights of the year. Those who prefer to see all the events and browse through them themselves can find the Calendar of Events

January

Rocky Horror Show

January 7 – 12, 2025

An unforgettable musical experience packed with glamor, energy, and sex appeal at Theater 11 in Zurich

Illumination Einsiedeln Abbey

January 10 – 23, 2025

A fascinating light show and captivating music bring the history of Einsiedeln Abbey to life.

photoSCHWEIZ

February 7 – 11, 2025

The largest exhibition for photography in Switzerland enthralls a broad public in Zurich.

Art on Ice – Ice Skating Gala

February 6 – 9, 2025

The world-renowned ice skating gala impresses with international music stars, who provide the music for the ice skaters’ performances.

“ZüriCarneval”

March 7 – 9, 2025

Carnival in Zurich is a colorful public festival. Numerous restaurants and a marquee erected on Münsterhof guarantee plenty of music and fun.

m4music

March 28 – 29, 2025

An annual meeting place for pop music, live acts, and experts: discussions, inspiration, and new impulses for the Swiss music scene.

Where the Cherry Blossoms Are Flowering in Zurich

When Zurich is in Bloom

Everything you need to know about the magnificent spring spectacle on Zurich’s streets.

Zurich Marathon

April 13, 2025

The Zurich Marathon leads through particularly pretty scenery: through the city and along the lake.

Sächsilüüte – Sechseläuten

April 28, 2025

Everything you need to know about Zurich’s spring festival.

Zürich Tanzt

May 15 – 18, 2025

The Zürich Festival for a dance-loving public gets the entire city moving.

Cycle Week

May 22 – 25, 2025

The festival for bike fans enthralls with shows, stunts, and test rides in Zurich.

Kreislauf 345

May 24 – 25, 2025

During the Kreislauf weekends, 80 stores, boutiques, and ateliers in the Kreis 3, 4 & 5 districts open their doors for fashionistas and design lovers.

FOOD ZURICH

June 12 – 22, 2025

Eleven days devoted to food: street food, workshops, markets, tastings, cookery courses, and countless restaurants celebrate food in all its facets.

TonhalleAIR

June 12 – 14, 2025

A two-day festival on the Münsterhof combines concerts by the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich with performances by children’s choirs, school classes, and other ensembles.

Zurich Art Weekend

June 13 – 15, 2025

Three days of contemporary art at its finest. Even discerning art lovers are in for a treat.

Zurich Pride Festival

June 20 – 21, 2025

Colorful, loud and joyful – at Zurich Pride, the LGBTQ+ community demonstrate for their rights, with the widespread support of the people of Zurich.

Lake and Sound Festival

June 2026

The open air festival on Lake Zurich treats music lovers to blues and jazz sounds against the picturesque backdrop of Rapperswil Castle.

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 – Host City Zurich

July 2 – 27, 2025

The largest European women’s soccer tournament is coming to Zurich.

Caliente! – Europe’s Largest Latin Festival

July 4 – 6 , 2025

Things heat up at Caliente! Europe’s largest Latin festival creates a lively ambiance, with its South American music, cuisine and market stalls.

Opera for All

July 12, 2025

The free opera on Sechseläutenplatz enthralls music fans both young and old.

Allianz Cinema – The Open-Air Cinema on Lake Zurich

July 17 – August 17, 2025

For more than 30 years now, the present-day Allianz Cinema Zürich delights over 50,000 movie fans every summer.

Zurich Music Week

August 4 – 10, 2025

The music festival where everything revolves around electronic music, with workshops, masterclasses, and talks.

Street Parade – The World’s Largest Techno Party in Zurich

August 9, 2025

At the largest techno parade in the world, hundreds of thousands of ravers dance around Zurich’s lake basin.

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

August 14 – 31, 2025

The annual theater festival on Lake Zurich delights young and old, connoisseurs and amateurs.

La Tavolata Rapperswil

August 16, 2025

The culinary event for gourmets and food lovers on Lake Zurich’s Riviera.

Zürich Openair – for Music Lovers

August 22 – 23 & 29 – 30, 2025

Every year, the only open-air festival with its own airport thrills thousands of electro, rock, and pop music fans with international acts.

Weltklasse Zürich – International Athletics Meeting

August 27 – 28, 2025

Olympic gold medalists and world record holders meet at the summit of track and field in Zurich.

Zurich Design Weeks

September 4 – 14, 2025

Discover exhibitions, talks, and workshops by both newcomers and established designers.

Late Night at Zurich’s Museums

September 6, 2025

When Zurich’s museums turn night into day, visitors embark on a fascinating journey of discovery.

“Knabenschiessen” – a Tradition in Zurich

September 13 – 15, 2025

Zurich’s largest annual public festival is “Knabenschiessen” at Albisgütli.

ZFF – Zurich Film Festival

September 25 - October 5, 2025

The film festival in the heart of Zurich presents the latest movies and a host of movie stars.

Jazznojazz – The Music Festival for Jazz, Funk, and Soul

October 29 – November 1, 2025

Jazznojazz – the music festival for jazz, funk, and soul

Christmas Markets

November 21 – December 24, 2024

Allow yourself to be captivated by the enchanting atmosphere at Zurich’s Christmas markets.

Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur

November 4 – 9, 2025

The international festival for the short film attracts thousands of fans to Winterthur every year.

Expovina Wine Fair

October 30 – November 13, 2025

The event for wine enthusiasts: every fall, the traditional wine fair, Expovina, is held on board 10 Lake Zurich boats.

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January

Rocky Horror Show

Illumination Einsiedeln Abbey

February

photoSCHWEIZ

Art on Ice – Ice Skating Gala

March

“ZüriCarneval”

m4music

Where the Cherry Blossoms Are Flowering in Zurich

April

Zurich Marathon

Sächsilüüte – Sechseläuten

May

Zürich Tanzt

Cycle Week

Kreislauf 345

June

FOOD ZURICH

TonhalleAIR

Zurich Art Weekend

Zurich Pride Festival

Lake and Sound Festival

July

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 – Host City Zurich

Caliente! – Europe’s Largest Latin Festival

Opera for All

Allianz Cinema – The Open-Air Cinema on Lake Zurich

August

Zurich Music Week

Street Parade – The World’s Largest Techno Party in Zurich

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

La Tavolata Rapperswil

Zürich Openair – for Music Lovers

Weltklasse Zürich – International Athletics Meeting

September

Zurich Design Weeks

Late Night at Zurich’s Museums

“Knabenschiessen” – a Tradition in Zurich

October

ZFF – Zurich Film Festival

Jazznojazz – The Music Festival for Jazz, Funk, and Soul

November

Christmas Markets

Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur

Expovina Wine Fair

DA Z – Digital Art Zurich

December

New Year’s Eve in Zurich

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