Events in Zurich

Avenue Q at Theater STOK

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:30

Theater Stok

Theater

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.

Open Panel Discussion: Feminist Pathways to Environmental Justice with Marthe Wandou

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:45

SOC, Rämistrasse 69, 8001 Zürich, Raum F-106

Lecture

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

Fri, 8 May 2026

ETH Zurich

Conference

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

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:00

Theater Neumarkt

Theater

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

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:00

ComedyHaus

Comedy

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

Fri, 8 May 2026

SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich

Sports

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

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:30

Villa Grunholzer

Literature

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.

Nachtseminar

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:00

Plaza Klub und Bar

Nightlife

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 19:30

Großer Saal, Tonhalle Zürich

Music

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 11:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00

Winterthurerstrasse 25, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz

Music

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 23:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Theater

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.

MACH MIT! Kunst für die Kleinsten

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 09:30

Museum Rietberg

Family

Hands-on museum art session for the littlest children at Museum Rietberg — creative, play-based activities for toddlers and their caregivers.

MANIAC

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen

Theater

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 11:00

Landesmuseum Zürich

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Theater

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.

Tasting new Winery of the Year 2026/2027 – Shop Hotel

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 16:00

Baur au Lac Vins Shop Hotel

Food

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 18:00

Rote Fabrik

Workshop

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Schiffbau

Theater

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.

Lusty Thursday @Klaus

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 23:59

Haus von Klaus

Nightlife

Lusty Thursday: a late-night club night at Haus von Klaus spinning electronic, house and techno for dancers and night owls.

Christopher Cross

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater 11 Zürich

Music

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

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 15:00

FIFA World Football Museum

Sports

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.

Davyboi All Night Long

Fri, 8 May 2026

Exil

Nightlife

Davyboi takes over Exil Club for an all-night DJ set of electronic beats and dancing — a late-night club party in Zurich.

Tandem Info-Event (Deutsch)

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 12:30

ETH Zurich

Community

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.

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