Gletscherbeben im Simulator

Public, free one-hour guided tour at ETH Zurich’s focusTerra, presenting the Glacierquake Simulator to explore glacier calving and climate-driven ice changes.

La Damnation de Faust

Staging of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust at the Main Stage. A four-part dramatic legend performed in French, with a libretto by the composer after Goethe, delivering lush orchestration and dramatic, operatic drama in a grand venue.

MAMMA MIA! – Das Hit-Musical auf Schweizerdeutsch

MAMMA MIA! in Swiss German — a lively, family-friendly ABBA musical at Maag Halle bringing hit songs and feel-good theatre to Zurich audiences.

Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob • Comedy

Pony M.

Pony M. presents "Achtibahn – The Best of 10 Years": a CH-dialect poetry-slam evening of funny, nostalgic and heartfelt spoken-word pieces about life in your 30s and 40s at Casinotheater Winterthur on May 10.

Ein frühes Stück — die improvisierte Matinée-Show

German-language improvised matinée at ComedyHaus featuring female improv actors supported by live music and lighting for a fresh, playful theatre experience.

Back to the roots - Workshop with Alex & Sofi & Social

2-hour Cape Verdean traditional dance workshop with Alex & Sofi followed by a Sunday social at La Pantera, a lively afternoon of music, connection and movement in Zurich.

Groove Gala

Zurich Tanzt presents Groove Gala, a playful electronic rave for everyone at Gessnerallee. A high-energy, inclusive dance party with electronic sets inside a venue known for contemporary performances, part of the Zurich dance festival lineup.

ELENA UHLIG & FRITZ KARL

A German-language theatre/reading event featuring actors Elena Uhlig and Fritz Karl at Volkshaus Zürich on 10 May 2026; a ticketed evening performance for theatre lovers.

Campobello

Campobello — an intimate stage play at Theater Winkelwiese in Zurich on 5 May 2026; a German-language theatrical production geared to adult and student audiences.

K.u.K. – Kaiserlich und Königliche Knödelküche

Participatory cooking event at Mühlerama exploring Austro-Hungarian dumpling recipes (K.u.K. Knödelküche) with Studio Erba's Suzanne Bernhard and Philipp Kolmann.

Ansa Sauermann & Band • Konzert

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.

Stormo / Soastasphrenas / Emes live

Stormo (Italy), Soastasphrenas (Germany) and Emes (Switzerland) headline a heavy screamo-night at Dynamo Zürich. Expect a visceral blend of hardcore, screamo and noise infused with narrative storytelling and performance art that bites as hard as it soars. A must for fans of European extreme music seeking raw emotion and live intensity.

Buchvernissage "Das Füchslein aus Glas"

Join a German-language book launch on May 10, 2026 at 17:00 at Museum Schaffen in Winterthur for Das Füchslein aus Glas by Matthias Müller. The evening features a reading from the new work followed by a discussion, in a museum setting that highlights contemporary literature.

Pu, der Bär

A playful 45-minute Swiss-German children's theatre adaptation of Winnie-the-Pooh at Theater PurPur where honey-loving Pu and friends embark on small everyday adventures, perfect for families and young kids.

Ansa Sauermann

German singer-songwriter Ansa Sauermann performs an intimate live set at Kaufleuten on 10 May 2026, blending acoustic and indie-pop influences.

STÜTZLIWÖSCH SUPERTRANS UNO

A commissioned contemporary theatre piece for Schauspielhaus Zürich, staged in the Pfauen Kammer. Kay Matter writes the piece and Dennis Nolden directs, delivering an intimate, provocative performance on stage at the Zürich venue.

EL HOTZO

El Hotzo brings his satirical stand-up to Volkshaus Zürich on 11 May 2026 — a German-language, razor-sharp comedy evening for adults and fans of political satire.

HIS2GO

HIS2GO perform live at Volkshaus Zurich on 10 May 2026 — an evening concert; tickets available via Ticketcorner.

Gastspiel in Mailand

Classical orchestral concert "Gastspiel in Mailand" at Tonhalle Zürich — an evening of symphonic repertoire in a formal concert setting.

Collective Singularities: Dance Workshop with Alessandro Schiattarella

A Zurich Tanzt dance workshop titled Collective Singularities with Alessandro Schiattarella at Gessnerallee. The session invites dancers to explore collective movement and experimental choreography within a contemporary setting at a renowned Zürich venue.

#BYEBITCH

Theatre piece on cyberbullying staged across venues in Zurich on 11 May 2026, directed by Stick Around; classroom piece recommended for ages 13 and up.

The Impact Hub Culture Trail

The Impact Hub Culture Trail (May 11) is a community walking tour by Impact Hub Zurich exploring local entrepreneurship, coworking culture and startups with networking stops and informal talks.

Guided Tour Opera House (GER)

Join a German-language guided tour of the Zurich Opera House, exploring its architecture and storied history. See architectural highlights and backstage spaces with an expert guide. The tour starts at 10:00 on May 10, 2026.