Events in Zurich

BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Tokio: Live Viewing

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:45

Riffraff Kino/Bar

Film

Live viewing of BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Tokyo, directed by Jungjae HA, screened at Riffraff Kino/Bar in Zurich on 2026-04-18 — a social, bar-style cinema event for K-pop fans.

Arabella

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 21:00

Main Stage

Theater

Arabella, Richard Strauss's lyrical comedy in three acts with libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, is staged on the Main Stage. A refined operatic evening of lush melodies and witty drama at the Zurich Opera House.

Familienführung: Faszination Forschung

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

Family

Family-guided tour at the Science Pavilion UZH introducing children and parents to current research with hands-on activities and accessible explanations.

EIN SOMMERNACHTSTRAUM

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen

Theater

See Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in German at Schauspielhaus Pfauen, directed by Pınar Karabulut with a translation by Angela Schanelec — a poetic, theatrical evening in Zurich.

Tiere im Grossmünster

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Family

Families and curious kids explore animals at the Altstadtkirchen program 'Tiere im Grossmünster' in Zurich. This indoor, educational activity at 11:00 on 18 April 2026 offers child-friendly insights about animals connected to the Grossmünster setting, blending local history with the natural world in a welcoming church venue.

With Squillo Through the World of Opera in 80 Minutes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Meeting point ticket office

Family

An 80-minute, family-friendly guided tour through the world of opera with Squillo, crafted for a 7-year-old and their parents. Starting at the opera house meeting point, this interactive outing explores music, voice, and stagecraft in a lively, child-friendly way—perfect for budding opera fans.

Cosima Grand

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Tanzhaus Zürich

Theater

Cosima Grand is a contemporary dance work by Zeit Labor presented at Tanzhaus Zürich. The piece pairs precise, expressive movement with a pared-down stage to explore memory, time, and human connection, offering an intimate, thought-provoking performance in Zurich's dance scene.

RODOLFO MEDEROS

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

Music

Legendary Argentine bandoneonist Rodolfo Mederos with Orquesta Típica Tan Tango performs classic and contemporary tango at Volkshaus Zurich — an intimate, passionate evening of live Argentine tango music.

Mühlerama: Essbare Wildpflanzen

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen)

Workshop

Mühlerama’s edible wild plants workshop in Zurich invites curious foragers to taste, identify and cook nettles, wild garlic and more, guided beside the Limmat at Mühle Tiefenbrunnen.

Preview "La clemenza di Tito"

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:30

Bernhard-Theater Zürich

Theater

Attend a live rehearsal and behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming La clemenza di Tito at Bernhard Theater. One week before the premiere, the stage orchestra rehearses on Saturday morning, followed by a discussion with the director, musical director, and participating artists. Gain exclusive insights into the production process and creative choices.

Atarashi pres. Franky Rizardo

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Kaufleuten, Pelikanpl. 18, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Nightlife

Atarashi brings international house DJ Franky Rizardo to Kaufleuten in Zurich on April 18, 2026 for a headline club night celebrating the brand's first-ever Zurich party.

Camilla Sparksss

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Rote Fabrik

Music

Camilla Sparksss performs an experimental electronic/techno live set at Rote Fabrik's Fabriktheater in Zurich on 18 Apr 2026 — a club-friendly, late-night show for adventurous electronic music fans.

Programmschwerpunkt: Communities of Hope«JUICE»River RouxMit anschliessendem GesprächPerformanceCovid Safer SpaceTickets

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Theater

Performance „JUICE“ by River Roux at Gessnerallee exploring 'Communities of Hope', with a post-show conversation; presented as a Covid safer space.

SPOTTED w/ VAL

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Nightlife

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’.

Franky Rizardo in Zürich

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Music

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.

MUSAR: Charlotte Bendiks b2b Dweedo (All Night Long)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Kraftfeld

Music

An all-night electronic showcase at Kraftfeld featuring Charlotte Bendiks and Dweedo in a back-to-back DJ set for MUSAR. Expect pulsating techno rhythms, immersive club lighting, and late-night dancing into the early hours.

Heute kein Salat - Die ArchivschnipselShow

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Rote Fabrik

Comedy

A satirical late-night show at Rote Fabrik that dives into 1990s Zurich using archival clips from Radio LoRa and local archives. It ties urban renewal, the Street Parade, and changing city life to sharp wit and archival whimsy.

BACHATA FEVER 2026: Top DJs, Workshops & Shows

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 23:30

Bananenreiferei

Music

Experience BACHATA FEVER 2026 at Bananenreiferei with top DJs, immersive workshops, and live shows across four floors. Expect sultry Bachata rhythms, romantic vibes, and the electric Latin nightlife that lights up Zurich.

Dini Muetter Comedy

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Plaza Klub und Bar

Comedy

Hamza Raya presents "Dini Muetter Comedy" — a Swiss-German stand-up night at Plaza Klub on Apr 18, 2026, offering sharp local comedy in an intimate club setting.

Zurich Run: Weekly Group Run

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Zúrich

Sports

Zurich Run welcomes all runners to a friendly weekly group session in Zúrich, Saturdays 10:00–11:30, where you’ll jog together, make new friends and start your weekend with a shared pulse.

The Jungle Book (Simply Theater Academy)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:30

ComedyHaus

Theater

A family-friendly stage adaptation of The Jungle Book by Simply Theater Academy at ComedyHaus with multiple showtimes on April 18–19, ideal for children and parents.

Tribute to Johnny Cash

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Music

A theatrical tribute to Johnny Cash exploring his music, life and relationship with June Carter, performed at Theater Rigiblick.

LACAZETTE

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Komplex457 Allerlei

Music

LACAZETTE plays a live indie concert at Komplex 457 in Zürich on 18 April 2026 — a club night with tickets available from the venue.

Ski High Tour in Aletschgebiet

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich

Sports

Embark on a guided ski high tour in the Aletschgebiet hosted by SAC Section Uto Zürich. A demanding alpine ascent through glaciers with dramatic Swiss Alps scenery, designed for experienced ski tourers seeking a memorable winter mountain day.

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