41 upcoming theater events
SONJA - ein Junkieleben
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 at 22:00
Kaufleuten – Festsaal
Joel Basman stars in SONJA - ein Junkieleben, directed by Michael Steiner, marking his first time on the theater stage at Kaufleuten. A gripping drama about a life on the edge, anchored by a powerful performance and intimate storytelling in a premier Zurich venue.
Performance mit Tuli Mekondjo
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Museum Rietberg
A live theater performance by Tuli Mekondjo at Museum Rietberg, blending contemporary movement with installation aesthetics. An immersive, thought-provoking evening that invites visitors to experience art through dance, rhythm, and narrative in a historic museum space.
«Crip Lab: Crip Joy & Disabled Futures»
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)
Crip Lab: Crip Joy & Disabled Futures by Criptonite at Gessnerallee Zürich invites audiences to explore disability futures through a live performance and interactive lab. A provocative blend of theatre and discourse that questions ableism, celebrates resilience, and sparks new ways of imagining inclusive futures in a contemporary arts setting.
Zürcher Theater Spektakel
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Zürcher Theater Spektakel is an annual international theatre festival on Lake Zurich showcasing experimental and established performance groups on outdoor and indoor stages, with multilingual, boundary-pushing works.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2026 I Programm A I Zürich
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 21:30
Theater 11 Zürich
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings a powerful evening of modern dance and virtuoso choreography to Theater 11 in Zurich on Sep 25, 2026 — a must-see contemporary dance performance.
FREUNDSCHAFT MINUS
Thu, 10 Sept 2026 at 19:30
Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal
FREUNDSCHAFT MINUS — a German-language contemporary drama at Volkshaus Zurich on 10 Sep 2026 exploring friendships and relationships in a live theatrical production.
Sister Äct
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
MAAG Halle (Lichthalle MAAG / Maag Music Hall)
Sister Äct – Das Musical returns to MAAG Halle in Zurich with grand humor and uplifting Alan Menken–music in a Swiss staging by Dominik Flaschka. A feelgood, all-ages theatre production that delighted over 130,000 spectators in 2022–2024 and promises a generations-spanning night of song and comedy.
Mar Malade (DE)
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 at 21:30
Papiersaal, Sihlcity
German-language theatre piece 'Mar Malade' at Papiersaal Zürich, an intimate, intellectual drama delivering sharp storytelling and compelling performances in a stylish, modern venue.
Riklin & Schaub
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Riklin & Schaub transform their songs into a multimedia musical comedy night at Casinotheater Winterthur, blending witty tunes with video inserts for a touching, thought-provoking concert.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 202623. -
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Theater 11 Zürich
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings acclaimed contemporary dance and powerful choreography to Theater 11 Zürich in a celebrated international touring performance.
DER NUSSKNACKER
Sun, 29 Nov 2026 at 18:00
Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal
International classical ballet "Der Nussknacker" (The Nutcracker) at Volkshaus Zürich on 29 Nov 2026 — a family-friendly, romantic classical dance production ideal for audiences of all ages.
MYTHOS: RAGNARÖK
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 at 19:30
Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal
MYTHOS: RAGNARÖK at Volkshaus Zurich on 9 Nov 2026 is an epic mythological theatre performance reimagining the Norse apocalypse with bold staging and dramatic live acting.
Stille Kracht 2026
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 19:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Stille Kracht 2026 at Casinotheater Winterthur is a traditional Christmas dinner-spectacle featuring the duo OHNE ROLF in Swiss dialect German—a theatrical, artistic variety show combining dinner and live performance.
Supermom
Wed, 16 Sept 2026
MAAG Halle (Lichthalle MAAG / Maag Music Hall)
SUPERMOM is a musical theatre piece for parents—four mothers and one single father sing, joke and candidly explore the chaos, guilt and humor of family life in a sharp, loving and funny show.
Mummenschanz - Adieu!03. -
Sun, 13 Dec 2026
Theater 11 Zürich
Mummenschanz brings 'Adieu!03.' to Theater 11 Zürich on 13 Dec 2026 — a celebrated, wordless visual-theatre performance using masks, objects and movement that delights adults and families alike.
Stille Kracht 2026
Sat, 21 Nov 2026 at 19:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Stille Kracht 2026 at Casinotheater Winterthur is a traditional Christmas dinner-spectacle featuring the duo OHNE ROLF in Swiss dialect German—a theatrical, artistic variety show combining dinner and live performance.
ZEIT Verbrechen Live in Zürich
Mon, 30 Nov 2026 at 21:00
Kaufleuten – Festsaal
Live stage performance of ZEIT Verbrechen, the popular German true-crime podcast, in Zürich at Kaufleuten. The show brings episodes and storytelling to a live audience, with expert hosts guiding a gripping crime narrative in German.
Stille Kracht 2026
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 at 19:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Stille Kracht 2026 at Casinotheater Winterthur is a traditional Christmas dinner-spectacle featuring the duo OHNE ROLF in Swiss dialect German—a theatrical, artistic variety show combining dinner and live performance.
Stille Kracht 2026
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 at 19:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Stille Kracht 2026 at Casinotheater Winterthur is a traditional Christmas dinner-spectacle featuring the duo OHNE ROLF in Swiss dialect German—a theatrical, artistic variety show combining dinner and live performance.
Stille Kracht 2026
Fri, 4 Dec 2026 at 19:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Stille Kracht 2026 at Casinotheater Winterthur is a traditional Christmas dinner-spectacle featuring the duo OHNE ROLF in Swiss dialect German—a theatrical, artistic variety show combining dinner and live performance.
Der Nussknacker
Sun, 27 Dec 2026 at 21:00
Halle 622
Experience the Nutcracker in a modern, festive staging at Halle 622 in Zurich. This beloved winter ballet, inspired by Hoffmann’s tale, features refined choreography, lavish costumes, and magical stage effects that invite the whole family into a world of childhood wonder.
Stille Kracht 2026
Fri, 11 Dec 2026 at 19:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Stille Kracht 2026 at Casinotheater Winterthur is a traditional Christmas dinner-spectacle featuring the duo OHNE ROLF in Swiss dialect German—a theatrical, artistic variety show combining dinner and live performance.
Stille Kracht 2026
Sun, 13 Dec 2026 at 17:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Stille Kracht 2026 at Casinotheater Winterthur is a traditional Christmas dinner-spectacle featuring the duo OHNE ROLF in Swiss dialect German—a theatrical, artistic variety show combining dinner and live performance.
Beziehungskosmos
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 at 20:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Live stage version of the popular Swiss‑German podcast 'Beziehungskosmos' — journalist Sabine Meyer and psychotherapist Felizitas Ambauen return with candid, therapeutic conversations about relationships.
PATER BROWN
Wed, 16 Dec 2026 at 21:00
Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal
Live recording of the German-language Pater Brown podcast as a theatrical audio-play at Volkshaus Zürich, combining mystery storytelling with immersive sound design.
STOMP02. -
Sun, 7 Feb 2027
Theater 11 Zürich
STOMP at Theater 11 Zürich is a high-energy, non-verbal percussion performance blending rhythm, physical theatre and dance into a family-friendly, visually inventive spectacle.
Valerio Moser • Spoken Word
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 at 20:00
Kaufleuten – Festsaal
Valerio Moser, 2025 European Poetry Slam champion, performs his program “mannomann” at Kaufleuten on Nov 10 — an evening of sharp spoken-word poetry and live performance.
Das Phantom der Oper
Sun, 21 Feb 2027 at 19:00
Kongresshaus Zürich
Experience the original Sasson/Sautter production of Das Phantom der Oper — dark passion, powerful voices and a legendary conflict of love and fear at Kongresshaus Zürich on 21 Feb 2027.
Alfred Dorfer • Kabarett
Sun, 17 Jan 2027 at 21:00
Kaufleuten – Festsaal
Alfred Dorfer, the Austrian cabaret legend, delivers a sharp, solo cabaret performance at Kaufleuten in Zurich. This one-man show blends theatre craft with biting satire and intimate storytelling, showcasing Dorfer’s wit on a renowned stage. A smart, entertaining night of German-language satire.
Ass-Dur - Weihnachtsshow
Sun, 13 Dec 2026 at 16:00
Casinotheater Winterthur
Ass-Dur - Weihnachtsshow is a German-language music-cabaret Christmas performance at Casinotheater Winterthur blending songs, satire and holiday cheer in a lively theatrical evening.
Flamenco Dinner Show - LaDina Tanzcompagnie - Commihalle
Sun, 1 Nov 2026
An evening flamenco dinner show by LaDina Tanzcompagnie at Commihalle—live dance, atmosphere and dining for a stylish night out.
Hello! Again? Das Musical
Sun, 18 Apr 2027
Theater 11 Zürich
HELLO! AGAIN? – Das Musical lights up Theater 11 Zürich with a lively German-language production, delivering punchy songs, bright choreography, and playful storytelling on a stylish stage for theatre fans and families alike.
Best of Famous Musicals 2027
Wed, 24 Mar 2027 at 20:30
Theater 11 Zürich
An evening of beloved tunes from famous musicals, performed live on stage at Theater 11 Zürich. The Best of Famous Musicals 2027 brings a revue-style program with classic numbers and spectacular show moments, promising a polished, entertaining night in a classic Swiss theatre setting.
ALADIN
Sun, 11 Apr 2027 at 15:00
Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal
Aladin — a German-language family musical at Volkshaus Zürich on 11 April 2027, bringing the classic fairy-tale to the stage for kids, families and theatre lovers.
Romeo und Julia - Liebe ist alles24. -
Sun, 29 Nov 2026
Theater 11 Zürich
German-language musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at Theater 11 Zürich on 29 Nov 2026, presenting a romantic, dramatic stage production for theatre and music lovers.
Der Geist der Weihnacht16. -
Sun, 27 Dec 2026
Theater 11 Zürich
Der Geist der Weihnacht at Theater 11 Zürich is a German-language Christmas musical likely aimed at families and theatre-goers, taking place on 27 December 2026.
Black Swan
Sun, 16 May 2027 at 20:00
Theater 11 Zürich
Black Swan — a dance/theatre production at Theater 11 Zürich on 16 May 2027, presenting a choreographic drama; tickets available via Ticketmaster.
Cinderella - Das Musical
Wed, 30 Dec 2026
Theater 11 Zürich
Cinderella - Das Musical at Theater 11 Zürich on 30 Dec 2026 is a German-language, family-friendly musical retelling of the classic fairy tale, staged in an intimate theatre setting.
Keep Cool - Comedy Musical
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Theater 11 Zürich
Keep Cool — a German-language comedy musical at Theater 11 Zürich blending humour and songs for a lively, social night out.
Dschungelbuch - das Musical
Fri, 29 Jan 2027
Halle 622
Family-friendly musical adaptation of The Jungle Book at Halle 622 on Jan 29, 2027, featuring live songs, colorful staging and adventurous storytelling for children and adults.
CONNI
Wed, 15 Dec 2027 at 17:00
Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal
CONNI — the popular children's musical comes to Volkshaus Zurich on 15 Dec 2027 for a family-friendly stage show ideal for young kids and their parents.