Typical Events

These events can only be experienced in Zurich.

These events can only be experienced in Zurich. Whether historical like Sechseläuten, colorful and cheerful like the Street Parade or even a little crazy: if you want to experience the real Zurich, you would do well to plan your trip around these events.

«Zwänzgerle» – Tradition in Zurich

“Zwänzgerle”

The atmosphere during “Zwänzgerle”, held in Zurich’s Old Town, is focused and quiet.

Sechseläuten, Zürich

Sechseläuten

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

Street Parade, Quaibrücke

Street Parade

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

Theater Spektakel

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

August 14 – 31, 2025

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

Weltklasse Zürich

Weltklasse Zurich

August 27 – 28, 2025

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

Knabenschiessen

“Knabenschiessen”

September 13 – 15, 2025

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

Silvesterlauf in Zurich

Zürcher Silvesterlauf

December 15, 2024

At the Silvesterlauf, Zurich shows itself from its most attractive side.

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