Formal · Events in Zurich

Niloufar Emamifar: Offcut

Mon, 25 May 2026 · Time TBD

Kunsthaus Zürich

Art

Niloufar Emamifar: Offcut is a contemporary solo exhibition at Kunsthalle Zürich presenting new work by the artist in an immersive gallery context.

Protein Conformation in Liquid–Liquid Phase Separation: An EPR Study of the RNA-Binding Protein hnRNP A1

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Colloquium at ETH Zurich presenting EPR studies of protein conformation during liquid–liquid phase separation in the RNA-binding protein hnRNP A1 — aimed at students and researchers in biophysics and molecular biology.

Multiscale Modeling and Multistate Enhanced Sampling

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 18:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Research colloquium at ETH Zurich on integrating multiscale modeling with multistate enhanced sampling to develop efficient simulation methods for biomolecular systems.

Cosmos of chamber music: Thomas Hampson & Ksenija Sidorova

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 19:30

Großer Saal, Tonhalle Zürich

Music

Thomas Hampson and accordionist Ksenija Sidorova bring a spellbinding program of intimate chamber music to Tonhalle Zürich, weaving lyric vocal lines with sparkling accordion textures. This refined concert promises rich tonal contrasts and masterful musicianship in a majestic concert hall.

Buchpremiere Lukas Bärfuss – Königin der Nacht

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 20:00

Literaturhaus Zürich

Lecture

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 • Literatur

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

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.

Lukas Bärfuss - «Königin der Nacht»

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 22:00

Kaufleuten, Pelikanpl. 18, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Literature

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.

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

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 14:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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.

Vorlesetag im Finanzmuseum

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:00

Schweizer Finanzmuseum

Lecture

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.

Miles oder die Pendeluhr aus Montreux

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Theater

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.

Lesung mit Christine Brand

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 21:30

Alte Schule / Aula

Literature

Join Christine Brand for a live reading at the Alte Schule Aula in Horgen. An intimate literary evening featuring selections from Brand's crime fiction, with author insights in a cozy, traditional venue.

Pepe Lienhard Big Band - Celebration Tour 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater 11 Zürich

Music

Pepe Lienhard Big Band performs classic big-band jazz and swing at Theater 11 Zürich on May 28, 2026 as part of their Celebration Tour.

Die Bibel im Fraumünster

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Art

A church-based exhibition at Altstadtkirchen Fraumünster in Zurich, tracing the Bible’s history through manuscripts and religious art. Visitors glimpse Fraumünster’s medieval heritage and its impact on the city’s religious life, with contextual displays in a historic setting.

Miles oder die Pendeluhr aus Montreux

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Theater

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.

Kurzführung: "Civilization – Unser Leben im Fokus"

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Art

Join a concise guided tour of the 'Civilization – Our Life in Focus' exhibition at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich. Discover how design shapes daily life through curated displays, with expert commentary in German.

Uniform LAB – Junges Theater Zürich

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 22:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Theater

Premiere of Uniform LAB at Junges Theater Zürich, performed in Stall 6 (Gessnerallee). The evening includes a post-premiere aperitif, offering a contemporary theatre experience in a historic Zurich venue.

Deciphering the metabolic rhetoric of ancient plant lineages

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 12:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Research seminar at ETH Zurich exploring the metabolic evolution of ancient plant lineages — an academic lunch talk for students, researchers and professionals in plant sciences.

PFORTE

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 22:00

Schauspielhaus Zürich – Pfauen

Mike Müller headlines a German-language theatre evening at Pfauen in Zurich, joined by guest performers. A lively blend of stand-up and stage sketches in an intimate venue, delivering sharp wit and audience interaction.

African Fashion Night 2026 - Kunsthaus Zürich

Sat, 30 May 2026 · Time TBD

Kunsthaus Zürich

Art

African Fashion Night 2026 at Kunsthaus Zürich is an immersive runway showcase celebrating contemporary African designers where culture meets high fashion.

CASINOTHEATER GALA 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 17:30

Casinotheater Winterthur

Theater

Casinotheater Gala 2026 in Winterthur — a festive Swiss‑German evening of theatre, food and late-night celebration that supports local culture and fundraising.

Melody

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Theater

Premiere of 'Melody' at Theater Rigiblick on 8 Mar 2026 — a theatrical piece with songs by Stephan Eicher, based on Martin Suter's novel about a vanished fiancée and a man haunted for decades.

Uniform LAB – Junges Theater Zürich

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 22:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Theater

A dynamic youth-theatre performance at Gessnerallee by Junges Theater Zürich. Uniform LAB blends theatre and experimental staging in a laboratory-style format, exploring identity, conformity, and collective action in a contemporary Zürich setting.

Moderne Physikforschung

Sun, 31 May 2026 · Time TBD

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

Lecture

Public lecture on modern physics research at the Science Pavilion (UZH), presenting current discoveries and methods — ideal for students, researchers and anyone curious about contemporary physics.

Félicien Rops<br />Laboratorium der Lüste

Sun, 31 May 2026 · Time TBD

Kunsthaus Zürich

Art

Exhibition 'Félicien Rops — Laboratorium der Lüste' at Kunsthaus Zürich presents the provocative prints and symbolist works of the Belgian artist, exploring eroticism, satire and 19th-century modernity.

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