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

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January

Rocky Horror Show

January 7 - 12, 2025

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

photoSCHWEIZ

February 7 – 11, 2025

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

Art on Ice

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.

Spring Blossoms in Zurich

When Zurich is in Bloom

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

Sechseläuten

April 28, 2025

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

Zurich Marathon

April 13, 2025

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

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.

Zurich Art Weekend

June 7 ‒ 9, 2024

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

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.

Blues’n’jazz Rapperswil

June 13 - 15, 2025

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

Zurich Pride Festival

June, 2025

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

Opera for All

July 12, 2025

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

Caliente!

July, 2025

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

Allianz Cinema

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.

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

August 14 – 31, 2025

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

Zürich Openair

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.

Dörflifäscht

August 2025

When Zurich’s historical center is transformed into one long party mile, that is a sure sign that it is time for the “Dörflifäscht”.

Street Parade

August 9, 2025

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

Weltklasse Zurich

September 4 – 5, 2024

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

Zurich Design Weeks

September 12 – 29, 2024

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

UCI Road and Para-Cycling Road World Championships

September 21–29, 2024

Moments full of excitement, passion, and speed are guaranteed at the UCI Cycling World Championships.

Late Night at the Museums

September 6, 2025

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

Zurich Film Festival

October 3 – 13, 2024

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

DA Z – Digital Art Zurich

October 31 – November 10, 2024

The international festival for digital art will take place in Zurich in fall.

Expovina Wine Fair

October 31 – November 14, 2024

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

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