Gold Medal Final

Catch the IIHF World Championship Gold Medal Final at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich on 31 May 2026 — an international, high-stakes ice hockey showdown with a roaring live-sport atmosphere.

Slam Dunk 2026: SWITZERLAND

Slam Dunk 2026 Switzerland brings a fierce lineup of punk rock bands — Boston Manor, Stand Atlantic, The Rumjacks, Holywatr, Sweet Pill and Desert Lily — to Dynamo Zürich. Doors open at 14:00 with shows kicking off at 14:40, marking Europe’s largest independent punk-rock festival in the city with a high-energy, festival atmosphere.

Spiel mir das Lied... von Morricone

Tribute concert to Ennio Morricone at Theater Rigiblick featuring Hanna Scheuring, Daniel Rohr, Pepe Lienhard and the Rigiblick Symphonic Orchestra performing highlights from Morricone's iconic film scores.

SCHWIIZERGOOFE

SCHWIIZERGOOFE bring Swiss-German folk/pop songs to Volkshaus Zurich on 31 May 2026 in a lively, casual concert showcasing dialect tunes and upbeat live performance.

ÜBER GRENZEN

Podium discussion at Pfauen (Zurich) on border violence, human rights and resistance. Featuring David Yambio and Miriam Saage-Maaß with moderator Carlos Hanimann, this timely talk analyzes rights abuses at borders and explores ways to stand up for dignity and justice.

Tupoka Ogette • Literatur

Bestselling author Tupoka Ogette presents her moving memoirs in a literary reading at Kaufleuten on 31 May 2026, sharing personal reflections and stories in German.

Und dann Romy Schneider

German-language theatre piece at Saal Neumarkt presented as a Director's Cut, exploring the life of Romy Schneider through biographical scenes and crafted stage moments. An intimate, thought-provoking drama performed indoors at 5 PM on May 31, 2026 in Zürich's Saal Neumarkt.

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.

Voodoo Jürgens

Austrian singer-songwriter Voodoo Jürgens brings his moody, schlager-influenced Deutschpop to Zurich for an intimate live concert of storytelling songs.

Metagenomics Course: Next Generation Sequencing Applied to Metagenomics - BIO638 (01.-05.06.)

Intensive 5-day hands-on Metagenomics course at ETH Zurich (1–5 June 2026) covering next-generation sequencing technologies and analysis workflows for studying microbial communities in environmental and clinical samples.

Prof. Dr. John Sutherland, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK "Tba"

Seminar by Prof. Dr. John Sutherland (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge) at ETH Zurich on 2026-06-01; academic talk in molecular/chemical biology (title TBA).

NEUES DATUM: Édouard Louis • Literatur

Édouard Louis presents his latest major novel — a sweeping family fresco — in a literary reading and discussion at Kaufleuten.

Workshop & Lecture Series in Law & Economics - Presentations by Prof. Anup Malani (University of Chicago)

JOEY VALENCE & BRAE

Joey Valence & Brae bring their high-energy hip-hop/rap show to Komplex 457 in Zurich on 2 June 2026 — a club night of catchy beats and party vibes.

Unter der Haut

Guided tour of ETH Zurich’s pet anatomy collection showcasing full skeletons, skulls and pathological specimens—an educational, up-close look into animal bodies for ages 12+.

Tag der offenen Laboratorien D-CHAB

Explore behind the scenes at ETH Zurich's D-CHAB department with lectures, lab tours, and an experimental show. Open to students aged 16–19 and their teachers, this outreach day offers a vivid glimpse into cutting-edge research and the life of researchers.

Klettergarten Mettmen 1880 m

Climbing course at Klettergarten Mettmen (1880 m) hosted by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich on 2026-06-03. An outdoor alpine ascent with a guided route, ideal for climbers seeking practical techniques and alpine experience in a scenic Swiss setting.

Authority Zero & Melonball

Authority Zero & Melonball bring high-energy skate-punk, melodic hardcore and reggae-tinged anthems to Dynamo Zürich on 2026-06-02 — expect an energetic, mosh-friendly live show.

The Conventions of the Unconventional

Interdisciplinary symposium at Collegium Helveticum examining how materiality and mediality shape knowledge across cultures. Scholars discuss cross-cultural methodologies and the making of knowledge in a global context.

Theatersport

Theatersport at Casinotheater Winterthur is a fast-paced Swiss-dialect improvisation comedy where two teams duel in spontaneous scenes and compete for the audience's favor.

Plätze in der Zürcher Altstadt

An evening lecture/talk on the public squares of Zurich's Old Town, exploring their history, character and role in urban life at the Heimatschutzzentrum Villa Patumbah.

Claudio Zuccolini • Comedy

Claudio Zuccolini brings his new German-language stand-up show "Der Aufreger" to Kaufleuten on 3 June 2026 for an evening of live comedy.

Die echtere Wirklichkeit

Author Raphaela Edelbauer reads from her work Die echtere Wirklichkeit at CoalMine in Winterthur, inviting reflection on reality and fiction. The intimate literary evening features excerpts and a brief discussion in a conversation-friendly setting.

REGIERT EUCH!

An interactive theatre piece about democracy staged at Schiffbau Box. Regie: Turbo Pascal invites the audience to participate in a live exploration of governance and collective decision-making. A thought-provoking, contemporary performance in German.