DEMOT Affordable Housing Counter-Competition
DEMOT Affordable Housing Plan is a counter-competition for transforming former European Commission buildings in Brussels into affordable housing. Entries will be publicly exhibited and an international jury will award a total prize of €10,000. Registration closes May 8, 2026 (questions due April 20, 2026).
Blaupause
Blaupause is a German-language theater piece at Saal Neumarkt in Zurich. This intimate, contemporary drama explores time, memory, and identity through bold staging and strong performances by Theater Neumarkt.
ZURICH IMPROV COMEDY PRESENTS — THEATER SPORTS
Zurich Improv Comedy presents Theater Sports — an evening of fast-paced, improvised scenes and audience-driven games at ComedyHaus on Thu, Apr 9 at 20:00.
Über den Lindenberg
Join a guided outdoor hike, 'Über den Lindenberg', organized by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich. This Swiss Alpine Club tour offers scenic Lindenberg views, a moderate ascent, and the camaraderie of fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a casual, adventurous setting on 2026-05-08.
Nachtseminar
Nachtseminar at Plaza Klub — a 2000s party night spinning Hip Hop, House and party tunes from 22:00; expect DJs, a packed dancefloor and late-night club vibes.
Paavo Järvi & María Dueñas
Paavo Järvi conducts the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich with soprano María Dueñas in a classical orchestral concert at Tonhalle Zürich on 8 May 2026.
Building mechanistically sound machine learning models for environmental applications
Seminar at ETH Zurich on developing mechanistically sound machine-learning models for environmental applications, combining data-driven methods with physical knowledge to improve robust forecasting and scientific understanding.

Christopher Cross • 08.05.2026 • Theater 11
Christopher Cross lights up Theater 11 in Zürich on 8 May 2026, weaving four decades of indelible soft-rock with five Grammys, an Oscar, and top-10 hits—an intimate night at Winterthurerstrasse 25.

MACH MIT! Kunst für die Kleinsten
Hands-on museum art session for the littlest children at Museum Rietberg — creative, play-based activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Perceptions: Dance by The Collective with Anna Chiedza Spörri at Gessnerallee
A contemporary dance piece 'Perceptions' by The Collective, featuring Anna Chiedza Spörri, staged at Gessnerallee as part of Zurich TANZT. An intimate, visually driven evening blending precise movement with arresting storytelling in a lively city venue.
MANIAC
Stage adaptation of Benjamín Labatut's novel, directed by Calixto Bieito, presented at Pfauen. A gripping, thought-provoking theater piece that translates the book’s cerebral themes into a live production with stark staging and powerful performances.

33rd ICC-Languages Conference
33rd ICC-Languages Conference, 8–10 May 2026 at Landesmuseum Zürich, examines multilingualism and migrant integration in adult language education with panels, papers and a call for proposals for researchers and practitioners.

Bilder Deiner grossen Liebe
Theater Kanton Zürich presents Wolfgang Herrndorf's 'Bilder Deiner grossen Liebe' — a powerful, fast-paced coming-of-age drama following 14-year-old Isa's daring escape and road-movie quest for freedom at Theater Rigiblick.
Lusty Thursday @Klaus
Lusty Thursday: a late-night club night at Haus von Klaus spinning electronic, house and techno for dancers and night owls.
Tasting new Winery of the Year 2026/2027 – Shop Hotel
Sample premium wines at the Winery of the Year 2026/2027 tasting hosted at Baur au Lac Vins Shop Hotel in Zurich. This two-day event offers guided tastings on May 8 (14:00–18:30) and May 9 (10:00–17:00) in a luxurious hotel setting, with expert notes and selections.

Guerilla Radio - Offenes Guerilla-Radiostudio
Open guerrilla-radio studio at Rote Fabrik in Zurich, presenting live broadcasts via Radio Lora and other FM stations during the revival of analogue UKW. Blablabor invites participation for a creative, on-site radio session spanning 16:00–24:00.
DIE ROTTE
Die Rotte is a German-language spoken theatre piece performed by Sprechtheater Bande at Schiffbau Matchbox, part of Schauspielhaus Zürich's calendar. The production promises stark, metaphorical storytelling centered on a forest, with tense dialogue and intimate staging in a contemporary venue.
Davyboi All Night Long
Davyboi takes over Exil Club for an all-night DJ set of electronic beats and dancing — a late-night club party in Zurich.
Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross performs classic soft-rock hits live at Theater 11 Zürich on 8 May 2026 — an intimate evening of 80s favorites and singer-songwriter ballads.
UPDATE: Football Live Analysis with Zubi: Internazionale Milano – Liverpool FC
German-language guided tour and live football analysis at the FIFA Museum in Zurich celebrating the role of women in football; free to join but regular museum admission is required.
Tandem Info-Event (Deutsch)
Free German-language info session at ETH Zurich on 8 May 2026 about tandem (language exchange) learning; limited places so registration is required — ideal for beginners and those seeking new tandem ideas.
Schranz Nacht with Boris S., TASSERY & DRAKK
Schranz Nacht at MÄX features techno headliners Boris S., TASSERY, DRAKK, and Sahaf for a late-night club experience. Expect pounding techno, heavy bass, and immersive lighting in an intimate indoor venue. A must for techno fans in Zurich.
Teaching portfolio
Workshop at ETH Zurich on building a strong teaching portfolio and statement to showcase teaching accomplishments and support faculty job applications.

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.
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