Svetlana Alexievich: Tschernobyl
Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich discusses her groundbreaking work in a live conversation at Lavatersaal, Zürich, with translators Iryna Herasimovich and hosts Sylvia Sasse and Philine Bickhardt. A rare, insightful German-language event unpacking Tschernobyl and her powerful narrative approach.
Svetlana Alexievich: Chernobyl
An intimate reading and discussion of Svetlana Alexievich's Chernobyl narratives at Strauhof in Zurich. The evening explores the award-winning author's memory-portrait of the Soviet era and its enduring impact on literature and journalism.
Avenue Q at Theater STOK
Avenue Q — the irreverent, Tony-winning puppet musical about young adults finding their way in New York — plays 7–16 May 2026 at Theater STOK in Zurich, a funny and adult-oriented night of music and satire.
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.
The Aristocrats • Konzert
The Aristocrats deliver virtuosic progressive rock/fusion at Kaufleuten — an instrumental, high-energy evening of technical brilliance and improvisation.
LEGEND THE SHOW - Michael Jackson
LEGEND THE SHOW — a high-energy Michael Jackson tribute bringing iconic hits, choreography and live performance to Theater 11 Zürich on 7 May 2026.
Runder Tisch<br />KUNST BRAUCHT KOHLE
Round-table discussion 'Kunst braucht Kohle' on art funding and cultural policy, aimed at artists, students and cultural professionals; part of Helmhaus programming.
Open Panel Discussion: Feminist Pathways to Environmental Justice with Marthe Wandou
Join a panel discussion on feminist pathways to environmental justice with Marthe Wandou at RAA, Zürich. This engaging, interdisciplinary talk investigates how gender perspectives influence sustainability policy and community action.
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).
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.
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.
SOFIA ISELLA (US)
US singer-songwriter Sofia Isella performs live at X-TRA in Zurich on 7 May 2026, an intimate indie/pop concert night for fans of melodic, lyrical live music.
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.
Aristophanes: Lysistrata
A refined reading of Aristophanes' Lysistrata performed by Manuela Biedermann and Elena Mpintsis at Villa Grunholzer in Uster. This intimate literary evening blends ancient comedy with sharp gender-politics, brought to life by two acclaimed performers in a historic Swiss venue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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