Events in Zurich

From Observations to Atmospheres: How to Characterise Distant Worlds

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 11:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Public lecture at ETH Zurich on methods to characterise exoplanet atmospheres from observations, covering spectroscopy, modelling and interpretation for researchers, students and the interested public.

Steff La Cheffe live in Zürich at Kaufleuten

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Kaufleuten, Pelikanpl. 18, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Music

Steff La Cheffe lights up Kaufleuten in Zürich, the two-time Swiss Music Awards winner weaving hip-hop and songcraft; since Bittersüessi Pille (2010) she’s shaped Swiss music, with Vögu zum Geburtstag and Härz Schritt Macherin topping charts.

Fox Stevenson (UK)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Plaza Klub und Bar

Music

UK electronic producer Fox Stevenson performs his only Swiss show at Plaza Klub in Zurich on 28 April 2026 — expect a high-energy drum & bass/electronic club set.

From Innovation to Access

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Collegium Helveticum (Swiss Institute for Advanced Study)

Conference

Scholarly symposium at Collegium Helveticum exploring HIV resistance testing and how to broaden access to testing and care. The session gathers researchers in virology, public health, and biomedical sciences to discuss innovations, practical implications, and policy challenges.

Rüfüs du Sol

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Music

Rüfüs du Sol bring their atmospheric electronic/indie-dance show to Zurich's Hallenstadion on 29 April 2026 — expect melodic beats, live visuals and a dancefloor-ready crowd.

Ferienprogramm – Glücksbringer & Schutzamulette

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Nordamerika Native Museum (NONAM)

Family

Family-friendly Ferienprogramm at Zurich's Nordamerika Native Museum NONAM invites kids and caretakers to craft Glücksbringer and Schutzamulette, weaving culture, color, and storytelling into a playful afternoon of heritage discovery.

Soireen «Im Kopf von F.G.» – Akusmatisches Konzert von Simeon Sigg

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Cabaret Voltaire

Music

Simeon Sigg presents "Im Kopf von F.G.", an acousmatic/electroacoustic concert of experimental sound at historic Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich on 28 April.

Information event on Horizon Europe Cluster 6

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 13:00

ETH Zurich

Conference

Online information session about Horizon Europe Cluster 6 hosted via ETH Zurich. Learn upcoming calls, funding priorities, and eligibility for researchers working on biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, bioeconomy, and environmental protection. Aimed at researchers, universities, and institutions seeking funding opportunities in Cluster 6.

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

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 17:30

Lecture

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

Fabio Landert

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Comedy

Award-winning Swiss stand-up comedian Fabio Landert performs his second solo show «Die verbotene Frucht», an absurd, Swiss‑German dialect comedy evening at Casinotheater Winterthur on 28 April 2026.

Bacterial persistence modulates the speed, predictability, and magnitude of antibiotic resistance evolution

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Research seminar at ETH Zurich exploring how bacterial persistence affects the speed, predictability and magnitude of antibiotic resistance evolution—insights for microbiologists and clinicians.

Tyler Hilton (US) at Musikcafe

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:00

X-TRA

Music

Tyler Hilton (US) plays an intimate singer-songwriter live set at X-TRA Musikcafe in Zurich on 28 April 2026 — an acoustic evening for fans of mellow pop/rock.

4/5 oder von der Kunst keine Fahrstuhlmusik zu werden

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Theater Winkelwiese

Theater

German-language theatre production "4/5 oder von der Kunst keine Fahrstuhlmusik zu werden" at Theater Winkelwiese on 28 Apr 2026 — a contemporary drama exploring questions of art and identity in an intimate stage setting.

HARDLINE

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Komplex457 Allerlei

Music

Hardline live at Komplex 457 — a hard rock concert night in Zurich for fans of guitar-driven, high-energy live music.

Dr. Suzann Kirschner-Brouns – Literatur

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Literature

German-language literary talk at Kaufleuten with Dr. Suzann Kirschner-Brouns. The evening explores why women sleep worse and practical strategies to improve sleep, weaving science with lived experience in a stylish urban setting. A thoughtful, accessible discussion for adults.

IMES Forum Q1 2026: Wire-based additive manufacturing

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Conference

Join the IMES Forum Q1 2026 for a deep dive into wire-based additive manufacturing of high-strength materials and the challenges in joining processes, featuring Prof. Norbert Enzinger from Graz University of Technology.

Freiheit im anonymen Handwerk der Antike

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:15

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

Lecture

An interdisciplinary lecture examining how 'freedom' is defined in anonymous ancient crafts, blending philosophy and history to analyze agency, labor, and repetition. It considers what autonomy meant for artisans in antiquity and how anonymity shaped social meaning in craft traditions.

Buchpräsentation: Haus, Energie und CO₂. Ein Handbuch

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 21:00

ETH Zurich

Literature

German-language book launch for Haus, Energie und CO₂: Ein Handbuch. Authors Annette Gigon and Arend Kölsch discuss the field handbook with journalist Palle Petersen, followed by a convivial aperitif at ETH Zurich.

Foundations of Safe Autonomy: Logic, Learning, and Control

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 17:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Research lecture at ETH Zurich on the foundations of safe autonomy, exploring the roles of logic, learning, and control in building trustworthy autonomous systems.

Zurich Talks Dance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 21:00

Toni-Areal

Theater

Zurich Talks Dance brings choreographers, dancers, and scholars to Toni Areal for a series of provocative talks about contemporary dance, choreography, and performance in Zurich. The event is a focused discussion series offering thoughtful insights into movement and dance culture.

Elasto-Visco-Plastic modelling approaches for yield stress fluids

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

A PhD thesis defense at ETH Zurich presenting advances in elasto-visco-plastic modelling of yield-stress fluids. The talk covers theoretical frameworks, experimental validation, and implications for complex fluid behavior.

3 SCHWESTERN

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen

Theater

3 SCHWESTERN is a new commissioned play by Barbi Marković at Schauspielhaus Zürich, directed by Christina Tscharyiski, staged at Pfauen on 7 March 2026.

Engineered dendritic cells for cancer immunotherapy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 18:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Grosse Bücher, Große Autoren: Lese- und Gesprächsreihe

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Aula Schulhaus Hirschengraben

Literature

In Zürich's Aula Schulhaus Hirschengraben, Dr. Pia Reinacher hosts a reading and discussion in the 'Grosse Bücher - Große Autoren' series with renowned author Adolf Muschg. On 28 April 2026 at 7:30 PM, discover celebrated books and their creators in an intimate literary evening.

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