Switzerland vs Finland

High-stakes IIHF World Championship ice-hockey match as Switzerland faces Finland at Swiss Life Arena on 26 May 2026 — expect a fast, physical game and a charged arena atmosphere.

Lukas Bärfuss • Literatur

Swiss novelist Lukas Bärfuss reads from his new book 'Königin der Nacht', a personal work about his mother, in a literary event at Kaufleuten on May 26, 2026.

Buchpremiere Lukas Bärfuss – Königin der Nacht

Book launch and reading by Lukas Bärfuss for 'Königin der Nacht' at Literaturhaus Zürich on May 26, featuring an author talk and discussion in German.

Lukas Bärfuss - «Königin der Nacht»

Swiss author Lukas Bärfuss reads from Königin der Nacht at Pelikanplatz in Zürich, offering a thought-provoking German-language literary evening that probes personal and societal responsibility in a small Swiss town.

Zürich Streetfood Festival

The Zürich Streetfood Festival showcases global street foods from food trucks and stalls across Zürich, celebrating diverse cuisines.

La Mosca Tse Tse (ARG)

Argentine band La Mosca Tse Tse brings high-energy rock and ska to Plaza Klub in Zurich. Expect infectious hooks, crowd-ready energy, and a spirited indoor show in a cozy club setting.

Bastian Baker

Bastian Baker returns to Switzerland for an intimate, multilingual unplugged acoustic concert at Casinotheater Winterthur on 4 May 2026 — a close-up singer-songwriter evening of originals and stripped-down arrangements.

Die Wohungsfrage

A public lecture/discussion at ZAZ Bellerive exploring housing questions, urban planning and policy impacts on architecture and living in Zurich.

Edwin Raphael (CAN) at Musikcafe

Canadian singer‑songwriter Edwin Raphael plays an intimate indie/folk set at X-TRA Musikcafe on 26 May 2026 — a cozy live music night for fans of melodic, introspective songs.

Metallica: M72 World Tour

Metallica brings the M72 World Tour to Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich on 27 May 2026 — a large-scale stadium metal show with support from acts like Gojira and Knocked Loose; tickets available via Ticketmaster.

Metallica Tickets

Metallica brings a high-energy stadium show to Letzigrund with legendary riffs, relentless energy and massive singalongs—an intense, loud live metal experience for fans and newcomers alike.

Rigi-Tour zum 1.797 m Gipfel

An outdoor day hike organized by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich to the 1.797 m summit of Mount Rigi. This adventurous mountain trek offers scenic alpine views, well-marked trails, and the camaraderie of fellow hikers on a classic Swiss ascent.

Hiking: Vom Kloster Beinwil ins Chaltbrunnental

Embark on a guided hiking day from the Kloster Beinwil to the Chaltbrunnental, organized by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich. This outdoor excursion weaves through varied terrain across cantons SO/BL, offering alpine scenery and camaraderie with fellow SAC members.

Einstein Colloquium: Powering the Transition - Science at the Heart of Climate Policy

Former Irish Minister Denis Naughten leads a science-policy masterclass at ETH Zurich on how scientific evidence can be translated into actionable climate policy and technology governance during times of rapid change.

Miles oder die Pendeluhr aus Montreux

German premiere of Henning Mankell’s moving story presented with the Zurich Jazz Orchestra and Daniel Rohr — a heartfelt homage to Miles Davis at Theater Rigiblick on 27 May 2026.

Lulu Santos • Konzert

Lulu Santos, an icon of Brazilian pop, brings his timeless, energetic pop classics to Kaufleuten on 27 May 2026 for a lively night of danceable Portuguese-language hits.

Quarterfinal: 1A vs 4B

IIHF World Championship quarterfinal (1A vs 4B) at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich on 28 May 2026 — a high-stakes international ice hockey knockout match.

Julia Steiner • Spoken Word

SRF 3 Best Talent Comedy Award winner Julia Steiner performs her first solo spoken-word comedy show at Kaufleuten on May 27, blending humour and poetic storytelling.

Vorlesetag im Finanzmuseum

Join Vorlesetag at the Schweizer Finanzmuseum for an insightful afternoon lecture on finance and economic history. This event at the Schweizer Finanzmuseum offers accessible talks for curious adults interested in money, banking, and how financial systems shape society.

Schweizer Vorlesetag: «Märchen aus aller Welt»

Gletscher und Klima

Public lecture at the Science Pavilion UZH about glaciers and climate, presenting recent research and the impacts of warming on alpine ice.

Embracing Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Anders, aber vollkommen richtig im Kopf

Lecture at ETH Zurich presenting current research on neurodiversity, exploring strengths and challenges of neurodivergent people and outlining best practices for inclusive interactions in higher education.

Information Event for MAS in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Information session offering insights into the MAS in Business Administration and the MBA with opportunities to ask personal questions about the programs and courses.

CHARLES NGUELA

Live concert by Charles Nguela at Volkshaus Zurich on 27 May 2026 — an evening show featuring the artist's songs in an intimate concert setting.