Theater Events in Zurich

71 upcoming theater events

Und dann Romy Schneider

Sun, 31 May 2026 at 19:00

Theater Neumarkt

German-language theatre piece at Saal Neumarkt presented as a Director's Cut, exploring the life of Romy Schneider through biographical scenes and crafted stage moments. An intimate, thought-provoking drama performed indoors at 5 PM on May 31, 2026 in Zürich's Saal Neumarkt.

Theatersport

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Theatersport at Casinotheater Winterthur is a fast-paced Swiss-dialect improvisation comedy where two teams duel in spontaneous scenes and compete for the audience's favor.

REGIERT EUCH!

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 12:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Schiffbau

An interactive theatre piece about democracy staged at Schiffbau Box. Regie: Turbo Pascal invites the audience to participate in a live exploration of governance and collective decision-making. A thought-provoking, contemporary performance in German.

URSUS & NADESCHKIN

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen

Ursus & Nadeschkin perform a witty Swiss theatre piece at Pfauen in Zurich. Nadja Sieger and Urs Wehrli, with Tom Ryser directing, deliver sharp wordplay and skits in a stylish, intimate stage setting. A must-see for fans of smart, live German-language comedy theatre.

Schwuler Lehrer!

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Theater Neumarkt

A provocative German-language theater piece at Saal Neumarkt that delves into identity, sexuality, and authority with wit and bold performance. Schwuler Lehrer! blends sharp dialogue with bold staging to spark conversation about school life and societal norms in an intimate venue.

TANZ «Touch Through»

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Helmhaus Zürich

Contemporary dance performance "TANZ: Touch Through" at Helmhaus Zurich on 5 June 2026 exploring tactile connection and choreography in an intimate museum setting.

LARS EIDINGER

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 19:30

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

German actor Lars Eidinger presents a staged reading and songs from Bertolt Brecht's Hauspostille at Volkshaus Zurich on 6 June 2026 — a theatrical, literary evening in German.

SRF Persönlich

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

SRF Persönlich is the Swiss live radio talk show recorded at Casinotheater Winterthur, where guests share personal stories and opinions in front of an audience for broadcast.

Yakamoz

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Theater Winkelwiese

Yakamoz — a contemporary theatre production at Theater Winkelwiese in Zurich on 6 June 2026; an evening of live dramatic performance.

Simply Theatre — Season-End Showcases

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 22:00

ComedyHaus

Simply Theatre presents season-end showcase evenings of short theatrical and comedic performances at ComedyHaus on multiple dates in June 2026.

Yakamoz

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 16:00

Theater Winkelwiese

Yakamoz — a contemporary theatre production at Theater Winkelwiese in Zurich on 6 June 2026; an evening of live dramatic performance.

The Bigger Bang – German-language theatre at Rote Fabrik

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Rote Fabrik

A German-language theatre piece at Rote Fabrik that reimagines the universe with absurd humor and extinct creatures, blending science parody with inventive stagecraft. This artsy, intellectual production by Einfache Gesellschaft WintschRathSchröder invites playful speculation on civilization and curiosity.

Alles, was auf die Bühne kommt - Theater Zeichnung

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 19:00

Saal Neumarkt

A German-language theater piece at Theater Neumarkt in Zurich. Alles, was auf die Bühne kommt - Theater Zeichnung - promises a unique blend of live performance and on-stage drawing, exploring the dialogue between visual art and drama. An intimate evening.

Speakeasy Magic

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

Speakeasy Magic is a cabaret-style live magic and musical show with vintage speakeasy vibes promising illusions, theatrical performance and late-night entertainment.

Knechte der Kulturindustrie

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Theater Winkelwiese

German-language theatre piece Knechte der Kulturindustrie at Theater Winkelwiese in Zurich, probing the culture industry and power with sharp text and stark staging. The intimate venue promises a provocative, contemporary performance that blends ideas with bold theatrical craft.

«Mutterzungen»

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Swiss artist Rebekka Bangerter performs Mutterzungen at Gessnerallee Zürich. This intimate stage piece explores language and identity through live theatre and spoken text, blending poetry with performance in a provocative, contemporary setting.

«Dry Down - Requiem for a Lost Room»

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Dry Down – Requiem for a Lost Room is a contemporary live performance at Gessnerallee Zürich featuring Déguénon, Gränicher and Wetter. The piece probes memory and space through an immersive, concept-driven stage ritual, blending sound, gesture, and installation in a distinctive Zurich venue.

Krimidinner

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 18:30

Casinotheater Winterthur

Krimidinner at Casinotheater Winterthur: an interactive, comedic murder-mystery dinner ('Grillzangen Killer') where guests enjoy a gourmet menu while helping to solve a playful whodunit.

Am Ende kommt der Anfang

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 18:00

Theater Neumarkt

Ass-Dur

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Ass-Dur is a German-language music-comedy cabaret by Dominik and Florian Wagner at Casinotheater Winterthur blending live-show magic, classical and pop (Mozart to Helene Fischer) in a playful celebratory performance.

Improtheater anundpfirsich

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Improtheater 'anundpfirsich' at Casinotheater Winterthur is a Swiss‑German improv show exploring relationships and love with comedy and couple‑therapy themes on 21 April 2026.

Game Over?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 16:00

Theater PurPur

Interactive children's theater where twelve kids face puzzles and trials under a gamemaster—an adventurous, thought-provoking play about winning, control and growing up.

Game Over?

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Theater PurPur

Interactive children's theater where twelve kids face puzzles and trials under a gamemaster—an adventurous, thought-provoking play about winning, control and growing up.

Flugmodus

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Theater PurPur

Youth-created pieces by 9–14-year-olds performed at Theater PurPur as part of the FrühSprüh festival — family-friendly ensemble shows with taster workshop opportunities from September (reserve a trial spot via [email protected]).

«INSIDE_OUT»

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

An evening of contemporary theater at Gessnerallee Zürich featuring artists Kian Amadeus H. and Sarah Calörtscher. The performance, titled INSIDE_OUT, explores inner perspectives and outward expressions through movement and multimedia textures in a stark, intimate venue.

Flugmodus

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Theater PurPur

Die Streitlustfabrik: Theaterstück mit Krach und Charme

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 18:00

Rote Fabrik

A cross-generational theatre piece at Rote Fabrik about conflicts, misunderstandings, and how to move from disagreement to connection. Created with kids aged 10-12 from the Kids Club, the show blends humor, clash, and charm into a lively evening.

Game Over?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 17:00

Theater PurPur

Interactive children's theater where twelve kids face puzzles and trials under a gamemaster—an adventurous, thought-provoking play about winning, control and growing up.

Flugmodus

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Theater PurPur

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.

Opera for All

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Free open-air opera performance on Sechseläutenplatz on 26 June 2026, bringing classical opera to the public in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

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.

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.

«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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Stille Kracht 2026

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 at 19:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

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.

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

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.

Stille Kracht 2026

Thu, 3 Dec 2026 at 19:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Stille Kracht 2026

Fri, 4 Dec 2026 at 19:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

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

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 at 17:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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