Events in Zurich

DIE STAUBSAUGER SCHLAFEN IM SCHRANK

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Schiffbau

Theater

Children's theatre show "DIE STAUBSAUGER SCHLAFEN IM SCHRANK" — a commissioned, imaginative production for ages 6+ at Schiffbau Matchbox, directed by Johanna Benrath (netzwerk wildi blaatere).

MATT RIFE - STAY GOLDEN WORLD TOUR

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Hallenstadion Zürich

Comedy

Matt Rife brings his 'Stay Golden' world stand-up tour to Zurich's Hallenstadion on 17 April 2026 for a high-energy live comedy show.

Matt Rife

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Hallenstadion Zürich

Comedy

Matt Rife headlines a stand-up night at Hallenstadion Zurich on 2026-04-17 at 20:00. The arena show promises his sharp storytelling, bold punchlines, and high-energy delivery in a world-class venue. A must-see for fans of contemporary, big-stage comedy.

Soft Materials Symposium

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 09:00

ETH Zurich

Conference

Scientific symposium on soft materials at ETH Zurich bringing together researchers and doctoral students to present recent advances in soft matter, polymers and biomaterials.

Trapping of Microrobots with Focused Ultrasound for Theragnostic Applications

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

PhD defense at ETH Zurich on trapping microrobots with focused ultrasound for theragnostic applications. The talk covers ultrasound-based control, experimental setup, and potential theranostic medical uses, highlighting interdisciplinary work in micro-robotics and biomedical engineering.

Radical politics of non-arrival – Migrant Futures in Delhi’s Worker Settlements

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Public guest lecture by Dr. Nitin Bathla at ETH Zurich on migrant futures and worker settlements in Delhi, part of the gta architecture and city seminar; open to all without registration.

MONSTER

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen

Theater

MONSTER is a commissioned, visually driven nightmare-analysis at Schauspielhaus Zürich directed by Recke/Lehmann/Froelicher, presenting an experimental, image-led stage performance.

Billy Raffoul (CAN)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Plaza Klub und Bar

Music

Canadian singer-songwriter Billy Raffoul brings his Homebody Tour 2026 to Plaza Klub for an intimate indie/folk evening of original songs and live band energy.

Future Data Models for AEC & AI Interoperability

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

PhD defense at ETH Zurich examining future data models for AEC, moving from human-centric simplicity to AI-driven interoperability. The talk surveys data schemas, interoperability standards, and how AI can streamline collaboration across architecture, engineering and construction workflows.

Hyper 2000

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Nightlife

Throwback night at Kaufleuten spinning the biggest 2000s hits — a dancefloor-ready retro club party for fans of pop, R&B and chart classics.

Troposphere-to-Stratosphere Transport in the Extratropics

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:15

ETH Zurich

Conference

Public doctoral defense at ETH Zurich on troposphere-to-stratosphere transport in the extratropics, examining how radiation processes control vertical exchange and influence atmospheric composition. The session features the candidate's latest research and invites questions from faculty and peers.

BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Tokio: Live Viewing

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:45

Riffraff Kino/Bar

Film

Live viewing of BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Tokyo, directed by Jungjae HA, screened at Riffraff Kino/Bar in Zurich on 2026-04-18 — a social, bar-style cinema event for K-pop fans.

Andrina Bollinger - Support: Rio

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Rote Fabrik

Music

Andrina Bollinger brings an intimate, genre-bending blend of avant-pop, jazz and poetic performance with support from Rio to Rote Fabrik on 17 April 2026.

Andrina Bollinger

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Rote Fabrik

Music

Andrina Bollinger takes the intimate stage at Zurich's Rote Fabrik, weaving indie folk textures and velvet vocals through the warehouse's warm, industrial glow - an atmospheric night by the lake.

Peter Pfändler

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Comedy

Peter Pfändler brings high-energy Swiss-dialect stand-up and slapstick parody to Casinotheater Winterthur for a night of rapid-fire jokes and non-stop laughs.

Tribute to Johnny Cash

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Music

A theatrical tribute to Johnny Cash exploring his music, life and relationship with June Carter, performed at Theater Rigiblick.

Plaze to be

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 23:00

Plaza Klub und Bar

Nightlife

Plaze to be at Plaza Klub — a late-night club night spinning HipHop, R&B, Afrobeats, Latin and party tunes plus 90s/2000s hits; dance from 23:00 into the early hours.

Klettergarten Orvin

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich

Sports

Join a guided outdoor climbing session at Klettergarten Orvin, organized by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich. An adventurous day of climbing routes for enthusiasts of varying levels in the Orvin area, set in a Swiss outdoor club atmosphere.

PhD Defense: Efficient and Equitable Urban Environments in Europe

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:30

ETH Zurich

Conference

Public PhD defense at ETH Zurich on 17 April 2026 at 09:30 UTC, presenting research on how land-use planning regulations and planners’ discretion influence the development of efficient and equitable urban environments across Europe. The examination blends regulatory theory with European case studies, offering insights for urban planners and policymakers.

Yll Limani in Dübendorf

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:15

Samsung Hall (The Hall, Dübendorf)

Music

Yll Limani brings his Albanian pop hits like "Malli" and "Jom ka du me t’pa" to THE HALL in Dübendorf on April 17, 2026 for a high-energy live concert night.

Programmschwerpunkt: Communities of Hope«JUICE»River RouxPerformanceCovid Safer SpaceTickets

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Theater

JUICE — River Roux presents an experimental performance as part of the ‘Communities of Hope’ program at Gessnerallee; an artsy, socially engaged evening in a Covid-aware safer space.

Arabella

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 21:00

Main Stage

Theater

Arabella, Richard Strauss's lyrical comedy in three acts with libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, is staged on the Main Stage. A refined operatic evening of lush melodies and witty drama at the Zurich Opera House.

1 Year Studio: 2M, Kalabrese, Carla Durisch

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Yoga Studio Zürich

Music

A night of Swiss electronic music at Studio Zürich featuring 2M, Kalabrese, and Carla Durisch. Expect a club-ready blend of electronic beats and live vocals in an intimate venue, delivering a dynamic late-evening show.

SQNCE at Farewell Friday

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 23:00

Amboss Rampe

Music

SQNCE delivers a late-night electronic set at Farewell Friday inside Amboss Rampe, with pr:mo providing visuals. This high-energy club-night in a gritty venue promises deep grooves and an unforgettable start to the weekend at Zurich’s Amboss Rampe.

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