Kaufleuten – Festsaal

club

Versatile event venue combining a restaurant, ballroom and legendary nightclub in the heart of Zurich; hosts concerts, cultural events, private banquets and club nights with rooms accommodating up to about 500 guests and known as one of Switzerland’s oldest and most iconic clubs.

Kaufleuten, Pelikanplatz, City, Altstadt, Zürich, Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, 8001, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
AltstadtWebsiteOpen in Maps
MusicNightlifeLectureComedy~16 events/monthCHF 15–72.6

Upcoming Events (50)

Kaufhouse

Fri, 10 Apr 2026at23:00

Kaufhouse at Kaufleuten is a late-night house music club night with DJs and dancefloor vibes on Apr 10, 2026 in Zurich.

BRAVO HITS PARTY

Fri, 10 Apr 2026at23:00

BRAVO HITS PARTY at Kaufleuten is a late-night retro dance event playing the biggest pop hits from past decades for a fun, social club crowd.

James Hype

Sat, 11 Apr 2026at21:00

High-energy James Hype DJ night at Kaufleuten delivering pulsating house beats and precision mixing for a late-night club crowd.

Mammal Hands • Konzert

Sun, 12 Apr 2026at18:00

Mammal Hands bring their hypnotic blend of English jazz and electronica to Kaufleuten for an atmospheric live concert on April 12, 2026.

Baschi & Aline Trede bei Stefan Büsser in Late Night Switzerland • Comedy

Sun, 12 Apr 2026at19:00

Live late-night comedy/satire show at Kaufleuten with host Stefan Büsser featuring singer Baschi and Green Party MP Aline Trede in a German-language broadcast.

Kafi am Freitag • Podcast

Mon, 13 Apr 2026at18:00

Live recording of the German-language podcast "Kafi am Freitag" — unscripted and uncut extra show at Kaufleuten, a casual evening of conversation and entertainment.

Charles Lewinsky • Literatur

Tue, 14 Apr 2026at18:00

Join author Charles Lewinsky at Kaufleuten on Apr 14 for the vernissage and reading of his new novel—an evening of literary insights, readings and conversation.

The Slow Show • Konzert

Tue, 14 Apr 2026at18:00

The Slow Show perform an anniversary concert for their 10-year 'White Water' album at Kaufleuten on April 14 — expect atmospheric indie/alternative live music in an intimate club setting.

Lollipop Party

Fri, 17 Apr 2026at20:00

Lollipop Party at Kaufleuten — a late-night pop and dance club night with DJs and dancing in Zurich on 17 April 2026.

Hyper 2000

Fri, 17 Apr 2026at23:00

Throwback night at Kaufleuten spinning the biggest 2000s hits — a dancefloor-ready retro club party for fans of pop, R&B and chart classics.

Franky Rizardo in Zürich

Sat, 18 Apr 2026at22:00

Franky Rizardo electrifies Kaufleuten in Zurich with a high-energy set, dropping Make Me (Franky Rizardo Remix), Out The Fire (At The Hotel) and Famax, turning the venue into a glow-soaked dance floor.

SPOTTED w/ VAL

Sat, 18 Apr 2026at23:00

SPOTTED w/ VAL is a late-night club event at Kaufleuten in Zurich featuring a DJ-driven dance party and on-site photography to ‘capture your moment’.

Late Night Switzerland mit Stefan Büsser • Comedy

Sun, 19 Apr 2026at17:00

Live recording of SRF's Late Night Switzerland with host Stefan Büsser at Kaufleuten — an evening of comedy, talk and nightlife energy.

Maria Muhar • Kabarett

Sun, 19 Apr 2026at18:00

Maria Muhar, winner of the Austrian Cabaret Prize, performs her solo show "Mariannengraben" — sharp German-language cabaret at Kaufleuten on Apr 19, 2026.

Cenk • Comedy

Wed, 22 Apr 2026at18:00

German comedian Cenk brings his second solo stand-up program “Ratlos” to Kaufleuten in Zurich — a live, German-language comedy evening of sharp observational humor aimed at adults.

Butteria x Kaufleuten • Interaktiver Workshop

Wed, 22 Apr 2026at18:00

Join Butteria and Kaufleuten for an interactive cooking workshop on April 22, 2026. Learn to craft artisanal butter in a hands-on session inside Kaufleuten’s dining space in Zurich. A tasty, practical experience blending craft and cuisine—spots are limited.

NZZ Live mit 44west • Talk

Wed, 22 Apr 2026at18:00

NZZ Live and 44west present a talk at Kaufleuten exploring what a woman wears while rowing 4,800 km across the Atlantic — an adventurous discussion on gear, preparation and expedition experience.

Politkuchen • Podcast mit Ignazio Cassis & Jacqueline Badran

Thu, 23 Apr 2026at18:00

Live Politkuchen podcast at Kaufleuten: Michael Elsener hosts a deep conversation with Swiss politicians Ignazio Cassis and Jacqueline Badran on April 23, 2026.

Politkuchen • Podcast

Thu, 23 Apr 2026at18:00

Live Politkuchen podcast at Kaufleuten: Michael Elsener hosts a deep conversation with Swiss politicians Ignazio Cassis and Jacqueline Badran on April 23, 2026.

The Vaccines • Konzert

Thu, 23 Apr 2026at18:00

Catch British indie-rock band The Vaccines live at Kaufleuten in Zurich on 23 Apr 2026 — energetic guitar-driven hits in an indoor nightlife setting.

Disco Party

Fri, 24 Apr 2026at22:00

Disco Party at Kaufleuten on 27 Mar 2026 — disco, house and club hits all night with DJs and a packed dance floor for late-night partying.

4 Years Fakat

Fri, 24 Apr 2026at23:00

Join 4 Years Fakat at Kaufleuten for a night of Balkan hits on Zurich's club scene. Expect a lively blend of traditional Balkan rhythms with contemporary dance-floor tracks in a stylish indoor venue.

Michael Nast • Literatur

Sun, 26 Apr 2026at16:00

German author Michael Nast reads from his tour book "Generation Dating Burnout" at Kaufleuten on Apr 26 — a contemporary literature reading exploring modern dating and relationships.

Eydís Evensen • Konzert

Sun, 26 Apr 2026at18:00

Icelandic singer Eydís Evensen performs modern classical vocal music that aims to deeply move and connect, live at Kaufleuten on 26 April 2026.

Michael Nast: Generation Dating Burnout Lesetour in Zürich

Sun, 26 Apr 2026at18:00

Michael Nast brings his Generation Dating Burnout Lesetour to Zürich with a live reading at Kaufleuten Kultur. He probes how freedom in modern love leads to endless dates and growing exhaustion, pairing sharp wit with social critique. A timely evening for fans of contemporary literature and relationship talk.

Fortuna Ehrenfeld • Konzert

Mon, 27 Apr 2026at18:00

High-energy indie-pop from Cologne: Fortuna Ehrenfeld perform at Kaufleuten on 27 Apr 2026 — expect lively German indie anthems and a spirited night out.

50 CHF

Fortuna Ehrenfeld

Mon, 27 Apr 2026at20:00

Fortuna Ehrenfeld, the German indie-pop band, performs live at Kaufleuten in Zurich on 2026-04-27; tickets listed at CHF 50.

VERSCHOBEN: Steff La Cheffe • Konzert

Tue, 28 Apr 2026at18:00

Steff La Cheffe’s Kaufleuten concert originally set for Apr 28, 2026 has been postponed — the new date will be announced soon; check the venue for updates.

Dr. Suzann Kirschner-Brouns – Literatur

Tue, 28 Apr 2026at20:00

German-language literary talk at Kaufleuten with Dr. Suzann Kirschner-Brouns. The evening explores why women sleep worse and practical strategies to improve sleep, weaving science with lived experience in a stylish urban setting. A thoughtful, accessible discussion for adults.

Navid Kermani • Literatur

Wed, 29 Apr 2026at18:00

Author Navid Kermani presents his new novel "Sommer 24" in a reading at Kaufleuten on Apr 29, 2026 — an intellectual evening of contemporary German literature.

Stefan Büsser • Comedy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026at18:00

SRF late-night star Stefan Büsser premieres his new German-language stand-up show "ÜBER-LEBT" at Kaufleuten on 2026-04-30.

NO DIGGITY | Kaufleuten Festsaal

Thu, 30 Apr 2026at22:00

NO DIGGITY brings a 30+ hip-hop and R&B party to Kaufleuten Festsaal, just before May Day. The night promises high-energy urban grooves, a buzzing crowd and a slick club vibe in central Zurich.

Fiona Fiasco • Konzert

Sat, 2 May 2026at20:30

Fiona Fiasco brings art-pop with a playful blend of nostalgia and modernity, singing in Rhaeto‑Romanic at Kaufleuten — an intimate, artsy live concert in Zurich.

Stash Stories • Knitfest

Sun, 3 May 2026atAll day

Stash Stories presents Knitfest at Kaufleuten in Zurich, inviting yarn lovers to a festive gathering of knitting demonstrations, vendor stalls, and fiber-art creations from local makers. A casual, social event celebrating knitting culture in a stylish city venue.

2040 CHF

Johanna Roth • Literatur

Mon, 4 May 2026at20:00

German-language literary event with Johanna Roth, exploring 250 years of USA myths, conflicts and the American promise. A thoughtful evening of reading, discussion and cultural insight at Kaufleuten in Zurich.

The Aristocrats • Konzert

Thu, 7 May 2026at18:00

The Aristocrats deliver virtuosic progressive rock/fusion at Kaufleuten — an instrumental, high-energy evening of technical brilliance and improvisation.

Free

Clarissa Herbst • Biennale di Venezia

Sat, 9 May 2026atAll day

Attend a raffle at Kaufleuten on 9 May for a chance to win one of four unique graphic designs by Clarissa Herbst created for the Biennale di Venezia.

Ansa Sauermann & Band • Konzert

Sun, 10 May 2026at18:00

Ansa Sauermann & Band play an edgy, glamorous indie pop-rock concert at Kaufleuten on May 10 as part of the "Gehts Noch" album tour — catchy, raw and theatrical live show.

Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob • Comedy

Sun, 10 May 2026at18:00

Gabriele von Arnim • Literatur

Mon, 11 May 2026at18:00

Gabriele von Arnim presents 'Ein Tagebuch des Zeitgefühls' — a German-language author reading at Kaufleuten on 11 May 2026, offering an intimate, intellectual evening for literature lovers.

Zimmer 42 mit Barbara Bleisch • Podcast

Mon, 11 May 2026at20:00

Live podcast at Kaufleuten in Zurich: Zimmer 42 hosts Barbara Bleisch in conversation with Emilia Roig. This culture-forward lecture-style talk dives into politics, identity, and society, blending thoughtful analysis with engaging banter in an intimate, urban venue.

Bastian Baker • Konzert

Sun, 17 May 2026at15:00

Swiss singer-songwriter Bastian Baker performs an intimate solo acoustic concert at Kaufleuten on May 17, 2026 as part of his 'Solo Accoustic Tour'—expect stripped-back, emotive renditions of his songs.

Clubroom Backstage • Podcast mit Anja Schneider & Cassy

Sun, 17 May 2026at18:00

Live Clubroom Backstage podcast at Kaufleuten with Anja Schneider & Cassy: a German-language conversation about techno, careers and the scene from the 90s to today, for fans and industry insiders.

Extrem Therapie • Podcast

Mon, 18 May 2026at18:00

Live premiere of the 'Extrem Therapie' podcast with hosts Gülsha Adilji and Jenny Jennster at Kaufleuten on 18 May 2026 — a live talkshow event in German.

Smart Monday • kfmv Zürich

Mon, 18 May 2026at18:30

Smart Monday at Kaufleuten: a kfmv Zürich lecture on how to stay healthy at work until retirement, offering practical strategies for occupational health, prevention and long-term wellbeing.

Lady Wray • Konzert

Tue, 19 May 2026at18:00

Lady Wray returns for an emotional comeback blending gospel roots, sultry soul and disco sheen — live at Kaufleuten on May 19 for a powerful, groove-filled evening.

Pep Squad • Talk

Tue, 19 May 2026at18:00

An evening talk at Kaufleuten featuring Steffi Buchli, Dania Schiftan, Olivia El Sayed and other speakers for a one-off panel discussion.

Festas dos Portugueses - Latin Special!

Sun, 24 May 2026at23:00

Festas dos Portugueses brings Latin Special to Kaufleuten in Zurich for a high-energy Latin party. Expect DJ-driven dance floors, sizzling rhythms, and festive club atmosphere as the pre-holiday nightlife kicks off.

Lukas Bärfuss • Literatur

Tue, 26 May 2026at18:00

Swiss novelist Lukas Bärfuss reads from his new book 'Königin der Nacht', a personal work about his mother, in a literary event at Kaufleuten on May 26, 2026.

Lulu Santos • Konzert

Wed, 27 May 2026at18:00

Lulu Santos, an icon of Brazilian pop, brings his timeless, energetic pop classics to Kaufleuten on 27 May 2026 for a lively night of danceable Portuguese-language hits.