Rote Fabrik

Offene Druckwerkstatt - Hoch- und Tiefdruck

Weekly open print studio at Rote Fabrik where instructor Astrid Schmid offers guidance in traditional relief (Hochdruck) and intaglio (Tiefdruck) techniques for creating original prints.

Macht und Ohnmacht – Wenn Schweizer Konzerne Leben zerstören - Film der Koalition für Konzernverantwortung mit anschliessender Präsentation

Documentary screening and presentation by the Coalition for Corporate Accountability exploring how Swiss-controlled mining devastates indigenous communities in Peru and Borneo, exposing displacement, pollution and resistance.

Introduction to creative coding with p5.js and moiré patterns

Hands-on workshop at Rote Fabrik introducing creative coding with p5.js to explore and generate moiré patterns through playful, experimental programming.

TAX-ART WORKSHOP: Tools für die kreative Selbständigkeit

German-language practical workshop at Rote Fabrik teaching creatives and freelancers how to register, handle SVA, taxes, VAT and set up simple, usable bookkeeping for self-employed work.

B Free Experimental Battle

B Free Experimental Battle at Rote Fabrik (14 Mar 2026) brings diverse dance styles, live music and improvisation in an experimental, interactive battle with CHF 800 prize and judges Johanna Faye, Meech de France and Issue.

Offene Leinwand - Zürichs Plattform für Freund:innen des unkommerziellen Kurzfilms

Offene Leinwand at Rote Fabrik is a grassroots evening of noncommercial short films and experimental works with open submissions and a bar — a casual forum for film enthusiasts and emerging filmmakers.

The Encampments - Screening of the documentary "The Encampments" with discussion afterwards

Screening of THE ENCAMPMENTS, a documentary on the Columbia University Gaza solidarity encampment, followed by a discussion at Rote Fabrik exploring protests, police raids and institutional responses.

Protoje & The Indiggnation

Grammy-nominated reggae star Protoje brings his Roots Reggae — infused with hip-hop, soul, dub and more — to Rote Fabrik in Zürich for a high-energy live show.

Tribade

Tribade bring queer-feminist hip-hop from Barcelona to Zürich for a high-energy live show with MCs Masiva Lulla & Bittah plus DJ Mark at Rote Fabrik on Mar 27.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly Open Lab at CB Lab (Rote Fabrik) — join on 2026-03-29 15:00 to meet members, explore the space and gear, learn about membership and connect with fellow makers and DIY enthusiasts.

Steel Pulse - Warm up: Jacko Melody

Steel Pulse bring politically charged roots reggae to Rote Fabrik on Apr 9 with warm-up Jacko Melody — a powerful live show rooted in 1970s Birmingham activism and social commentary.

STOFF – oder die Revolution der Anziehsachen - Kinderstück ab 8 Jahren von Teatro Lata - Schulvorstellung

STOFF is a German children's play (ages 8+) by Teatro Lata about a struggling secondhand shop and two staff who attempt a risky deal to save it — school performance at Rote Fabrik.

STOFF – oder die Revolution der Anziehsachen - Kinderstück ab 8 Jahren von Teatro Lata - Familien*vorstellung

STOFF is a family-friendly children's play (age 8+) by Teatro Lata at Rote Fabrik about a struggling secondhand shop, fashion and a risky deal to save the store — a playful, thoughtful theatrical adventure for kids and families.

Trans Safety Emergency Fund

Fundraising and solidarity event at Rote Fabrik supporting a Trans Safety Emergency Fund to aid trans and gender-diverse people in urgent need.

Andrina Bollinger - Support: Rio

Andrina Bollinger brings an intimate, genre-bending blend of avant-pop, jazz and poetic performance with support from Rio to Rote Fabrik on 17 April 2026.

The Notwist - Support: A Happy Return

The Notwist headline Rote Fabrik on 19 Apr 2026 with support from A Happy Return, showcasing their influential indietronic indie sound and new material from 'News From Planet Zombie' in an evening live show.

Shkoon

Shkoon fuse Arabic electronica with downbeat, deep house, dub and hip-hop for a multicultural live set at Rote Fabrik, aiming to build bridges and unite audiences through music.

Calorosa

Calorosa — a late-night dance/electronic club event at Rote Fabrik in Zurich, promising DJs and a social nightlife vibe.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly open lab at Rote Fabrik to meet CB Lab members, explore the shared makerspace, check out gear, join the community and learn how to become a member — open to everyone.

SANAM

Beirut sextet SANAM performs experimental Arabic sound-poetry blending psych, krautrock, jazz and electronics at Rote Fabrik on Apr 30, delivering a hybrid avant-rock set anchored by traditional Egyptian vocals and contemporary Arabic poetry.

Gaga Rave

Gaga Rave — a late-night electronic/techno dance party at Rote Fabrik on May 1, 2026, promising DJs, dancing and a lively club atmosphere for an adult crowd.

Dragon Love - ein neues Solo von und mit Lea Whitcher

Lea Whitcher presents 'Dragon Love', a new German-language solo at Rote Fabrik mixing humor, politics and the magical as she probes family, care and imagined alternative futures in an experimental one-woman performance.

Black Sea Dahu - Support: Solong

Black Sea Dahu brings intimate, chamber-pop-infused indie folk from the new album "Everything" to Rote Fabrik on May 8, with support from Solong — an emotive, enveloping live experience.

Ambient Listening Session

Free ambient listening session at Rote Fabrik presenting immersive electronic soundscapes and experimental live pieces for contemplative, focused listening.

Avena x Gabber Industries Berlin

Late-night gabber and hardcore techno party hosted at Rote Fabrik with Berlin DJs bringing heavy, high-energy beats for an underground club crowd.

Alela Diane

Alela Diane brings introspective California indie-folk focused on nature and love to Rote Fabrik for an intimate, acoustic singer-songwriter concert on 22 May 2026.

Wind of Change - von Susanne Abelein und Sabrina Zwach

Wind of Change is a contemporary German-language theatre piece by Susanne Abelein and Sabrina Zwach, presented at Rote Fabrik on 29 May — a collaborative duo performance in Zurich's cultural venue.

Fluggelaende

Late-night electronic club event 'Fluggelaende' at Rote Fabrik — a dance-focused DJ night in Zurich starting at 23:00, perfect for nightlife seekers and students.

Rock & Wrestling - Rock and Wrestling ist bald wieder da da da! 

Rock & Wrestling at Rote Fabrik mixes live rock bands and crazy wrestling entertainment in a benefit show supporting medico international schweiz and refugees in Libya.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly Open Lab at Rote Fabrik: drop in to meet CB Lab members, explore gear and the space, ask about membership and connect with like-minded makers.

Picante Tanzworkshop

Picante Tanzworkshop at Rote Fabrik — an energetic evening Latin dance (salsa/partner) workshop focused on social dancing and technique for adults.

Boogie Bastards

Late-night Boogie Bastards DJ party at Rote Fabrik bringing disco, funk and dancefloor vibes for a lively Zurich club crowd.

Undergrndst

Undergrndst at Rote Fabrik — a late-night underground electronic/techno club night for dancing and good vibes on June 19, 2026.

SUNN O)))

Sunn O))) bring their legendary doom/drone metal and experimental heavy sound to Rote Fabrik on 23 June 2026 — an intense, immersive live performance from the LA duo blending metal, drone and contemporary composition.

Endstation

Endstation at Rote Fabrik is a free late-night mixed-electronic club event featuring DJs and dancing in an artsy, underground venue—perfect for a social night out.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly open lab at Rote Fabrik to meet CB Lab members, see the gear and shared space, connect with like-minded people and learn about membership — everyone welcome.

Agriculture

Agriculture bring ecstatic black metal and blackgaze from LA to Rote Fabrik, blending blastbeats, high shrieks and haunting melodies around themes of Zen, queerness and illness from their new album The Spiritual Sound.

CSD Afterparty

CSD Afterparty at Rote Fabrik — a free, inclusive Pride afterparty with dancing and DJ-driven vibes on July 4, perfect for celebrating CSD with friends and the LGBTQ+ community.

Kevin Morby - Support: Liam Kazar

Kevin Morby brings intimate American folk and melancholic storytelling to Zürich’s Rote Fabrik (outdoors by the lake if weather allows, otherwise in the Aktionshalle) with support from Liam Kazar.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly Open Lab at Rote Fabrik where anyone can meet CB Lab members, explore the shared makerspace and gear, learn how it's organized, and join as a member—network and connect with like-minded people.

Autechre

Autechre bring their chaotic, raw and fascinating algorithmic electronic soundscapes to Rote Fabrik Zurich on 25 Sep 2026 — a challenging, genre-pushing live show for fans of experimental IDM.

Autechre in Zürich

Autechre bring their boundary-pushing IDM live set to Rote Fabrik in Zürich on 25 Sep 2026 — a late-night experimental electronic concert for fans of intricate, adventurous sound.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly open lab at Rote Fabrik: drop in to tour CB Lab, see gear, meet members, learn about membership and connect with fellow makers and hobbyists.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly open lab at Rote Fabrik to meet CB Lab members, check out gear and the shared space, ask about membership and connect with like-minded creatives and makers.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly open lab at Rote Fabrik to meet CB Lab members, explore gear, learn how the space works and sign up — a casual, social drop-in for makers and curious people.

Open Lab - Get to know CB Lab, Gear and Community <3

Monthly Open Lab at Rote Fabrik to meet the CB Lab community, check out gear, learn how the space is organized and sign up for membership — all welcome.