Events in Zurich

Collective Singularities: Dance Workshop with Alessandro Schiattarella

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 13:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Workshop

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.

STÜTZLIWÖSCH SUPERTRANS UNO

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 21:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen

Theater

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

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:00

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

Comedy

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.

Family Matters

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 12:00

Collegium Helveticum (Swiss Institute for Advanced Study)

Workshop

An academic workshop at Collegium Helveticum exploring how literature intersects with legal history in a transnational dialogue. Researchers and students examine methods, cross-border case studies, and how narrative texts illuminate legal cultures across time.

Gastspiel in Mailand

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:00

Großer Saal, Tonhalle Zürich

Music

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

Der fliegende Teppich - Atlantis

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Theater

A theatrical exploration of Plato's Atlantis myth and the rise and fall of civilizations, performed at Theater Rigiblick on May 11 featuring Mona Petri and Andreas Lareida.

SIDEKICK - mit Sebastian "El Hotzo" Hotz

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 21:00

Plaza Klub und Bar

Literature

Sidekick with Sebastian 'El Hotzo' Hotz brings a live show blending humor with a literary reading (Lesung) at Plaza Klub in Zurich. Expect sharp jokes and witty storytelling in a cozy indoor setting.

Zimmer 42 mit Barbara Bleisch • Podcast

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 22:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

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.

Gabriele von Arnim • Literatur

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

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.

Romantische Chemie - Romantic Chemistry

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 17:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Lecture 'Romantische Chemie - Romantic Chemistry' at ETH Zurich exploring chemistry through scientific and cultural perspectives in a public science-communication talk.

Geologie in Zürich – Stadtführung einmal anders

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 17:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Join a geology-focused city walk with focusTerra from ETH Zurich to discover the building materials, glacial deposits and origins of the city's facades, pavements and fountains — see Zurich with new eyes on an educational guided tour.

How common are exo-Venuses?

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 11:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Public lecture at ETH Zurich exploring how common Venus-like exoplanets are and what that means for planetary science and habitability.

THE FUTURE OF IEA

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 18:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

At ETH Zurich, all IEA professors, moderated by Momoyo Kaijima, discuss the future of the Institute for Experimental Architecture in a public panel on research and teaching directions.

Anna Chirescu, «monte verdura (prelude)»

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

Cabaret Voltaire

Music

Anna Chirescu presents "monte verdura (prelude)" — an intimate experimental vocal/contemporary composition performance at the historic Cabaret Voltaire, blending composition and improvisation in an artsy, avant-garde setting.

Shakespeares Richard III meets The Rolling Stones

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Theater

A music-theater mashup that pits Shakespeare's Richard III against the raw energy of the Rolling Stones, blending drama, rock and humor at Theater Rigiblick on Mar 4, 2026.

TST_25 Airolo - Osco

Tue, 12 May 2026

SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich

Sports

Join a SAC tour from Airolo to Osco organized by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich. This guided outdoor hike invites members and guests to trek alpine terrain, build trekking skills, and enjoy Swiss mountain scenery in a sociable, adventurous group.

Mühlerama: Dinkel Sauerteig

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen)

Workshop

Hands-on spelt (Dinkel) sourdough baking workshop with Jakob Limacher at Mühlerama, teaching fermentation and breadmaking techniques.

Kunst am Montagmittag: Trachten, Chalets, Steinstossen – Schweizer Volkstum

Mon, 11 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

Join a guided tour of ETH Zurich's Graphische Sammlung as it presents Trachten, Chalets and Steinstossen, offering a vivid journey into Swiss folk culture. Through drawings that capture landscapes and regional traditions, the afternoon becomes a thoughtful time-travel through Switzerland's heritage, led by Mariko Mugwyler.

Das Fraumünster

Mon, 11 May 2026 · All day

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Art

Join a guided evening at Altstadtkirchen to explore Fraumünster's historic architecture and its renowned stained-glass heritage. The program blends architectural insight with the church's role in Zurich's Old Town, offering a thoughtful look at religious art and history.

Gabirano

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Comedy

Gabirano brings his new dialect stand-up program "2m10" to Casinotheater Winterthur on 12 May 2026 — a high-energy German/Swiss-German comedy show; tickets CHF 39–49.

Lilly Wood and The Prick in Zurich

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Papiersaal, Sihlcity

Music

Lilly Wood and The Prick electrify Zurich's Papiersaal on May 13, 2026, delivering Prayer in C and high-energy anthems in a neon-lit, intimate venue where pop hooks collide with live-show swagger.

LLOYD BANKS (US) live in Zürich

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 19:30

Militärstrasse 60, 8004 Zürich, Schweiz

Music

US rapper Lloyd Banks performs live in Zürich with support from Sean Strange and Focus the Truth; doors 19:30, show 20:30 on 13 May 2026, presale from CHF 55.

Data&ML Lunch: Modulating Biomolecular Condensates with ML, Simulations & MILP (Timo Schneider)

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 14:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Lunch-time academic seminar at ETH Zurich where Timo Schneider (Arosio group) presents on combining molecular simulations, machine learning and mixed-integer linear programming to modulate biomolecular condensates, followed by discussion and networking.

Virtual Lunch Talk: kuafu — AI Energy Management for the Grid of Tomorrow

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 12:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Federica Bellizio (kuafu) presents an AI- and automation-powered platform for grid operators, showing how e-mobility and smart buildings provide local flexibility to manage congestion and increase resilience.

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