Events in Zurich

Surreal Silent Film Screening: Man Ray, Buñuel & Dalí

2026-03-24T20:00:00

IOIC - Institute of Incoherent Cinematography

film

Surreal silent-film night at IOIC Zurich screens Man Ray’s 1929 short, Buñuel & Dalí’s Un Chien Andalou, and a live-score trio—Marina Mello on harp, Annika Johanna Sirkiä, and Nicolas Wolf—bridging cinema and music in dreamlike splendor.

Marzena Diakun @ Tonhalle Zürich

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Großer Saal, Tonhalle Zürich

music

Pianist Marzena Diakun teams with the Zürcher Kammerorchester for an intimate classical program at Tonhalle Zürich, showcasing refined dialogue between soloist and ensemble in a storied concert hall.

Chico Cesar @ Kaufleuten

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

music

Brazilian singer Chico César headlines a live concert at Kaufleuten in Zurich, delivering melodic MPB/world music with vibrant vocals in an intimate indoor venue, offering a sophisticated nightlife experience.

Peter McPoland (US) im Musikcafe

2026-03-24T20:00:00

X-TRA

music

Peter McPoland returns to his musical roots with a live set at XTRA in Zurich, performing tracks from his latest album Big Lucky. The show promises raw, intimate storytelling, warm guitar textures, and emotionally clear vocals that define his unvarnished style. A must-see for singer-songwriter fans.

L’Argent by Robert Bresson

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Collegium Helveticum (Swiss Institute for Advanced Study)

film

Screening of L’Argent, the austere 1983 drama by Robert Bresson, at Collegium Helveticum Allerlei in Zurich. A minimalist meditation on crime, guilt and mercy, presented in an intimate cinema setting that invites careful, existential viewing.

L’Argent by Robert Bresson

2026-03-24T20:00:00

film

Screening of L’Argent, Robert Bresson’s austere moral drama. The French classic unfolds in spare, precise imagery to explore fate and guilt, presented as part of a Zurich cinema program with subtitles. An excellent entry for art-house fans seeking contemplative, timeless cinema in an intimate venue.

Skitourenwoche Silvretta

2026-03-25T00:00:00

SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich

sports

Embark on a Ski Touring Week in the Silvretta with SAC Zürich, featuring guided routes, snow safety, and alpine camaraderie for adventure-minded skiers seeking classic winter ascents and spectacular mountain scenery.

Echoes of Authority

2026-03-24T20:00:00

theater

A provocative theatre piece titled Echoes of Authority staged at Collegium Helveticum, blending drama and literature to interrogate power and obedience. An intimate evening in Zurich's cultural hub, weaving text and performance in a venue known for interdisciplinary work and contemporary dialogue.

Heisskalt

2026-03-24T23:00:00

Exil

music

Heisskalt live at Exil Club in Zurich on 25 March 2026 — an energetic indie/alternative rock gig by the German band, perfect for fans of punchy live rock shows.

foodsavemarkt & foodsavekochen – Lebensmittel retten und weiterverwerten

2026-03-25T00:00:00

dieCuisine, FOGO Areal

food

FoodSave Markt & cooking demos at dieCuisine (FOGO Areal) in Zürich promoting rescuing and upcycling surplus food to reduce waste and encourage sustainable eating.

ArtLändler - Albin Brun & Kristina Brunner

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Restaurant Weisser Wind

music

ArtLändler with Albin Brun and Kristina Brunner at Restaurant Weisser Wind in Zurich. An intimate concert of traditional Swiss Ländler with warm acoustic textures and lyrical storytelling in a cozy, welcoming setting.

Absturz Ruhr — Theatre piece by Dennis Schwabenland

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Theater Winkelwiese

theater

A provocative theatre piece about classism and life on welfare, staged at Theater Winkelwiese. Created by Dennis Schwabenland, it challenges the myth of entrepreneurial success and invites gritty, reflective dialogue.

Pfau – Bin ich echt? (2024)

2026-03-24T20:15:00

comedy

German-language one-man comedy show by Pfau titled 'Bin ich echt?' exploring authenticity and self-perception with sharp humor. An intimate Zurich stage performance that blends storytelling with witty punchlines and playful self-reflection.

Schoggisafari – Chocolate Factory Tour

2026-03-25T00:00:00

food

Guided Schoggisafari chocolate factory tour in Zurich offering behind-the-scenes visits and tastings of Swiss chocolate—great for families and tourists seeking a sweet local experience.

Dead To Me

2026-03-24T20:00:00

music

US punk band Dead To Me performs a high-energy live show at Zurich's HafenKneipe on 24 March 2026.

Beyond Chatbots: using AI to model the unknowns

2026-03-25T10:00:00

ETH Zurich

lecture

Public lecture at ETH Zurich by Raia Hadsell on how AI can model unknowns, featuring a talk, Q&A and an apéro for networking—aimed at researchers, students and professionals.

Color Comedy Zurich: Tuesday Open-Mic

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Mama Shelter

comedy

Color Comedy is Zurich’s weekly stand-up open-mic night at Mama Shelter Zurich in Oerlikon. Six local comedians test new material, followed by a professional headliner who closes the show. Tickets are CHF 10.

Tuesday Open Mic, Basel

2026-03-24T20:00:00

comedy

Tuesday Open Mic in Basel invites aspiring comedians and local audiences for an informal evening of stand-up, sketches and storytelling — come perform or enjoy a mixed-language night of emerging talent hosted by ComedyKiss.

Einstein Colloquium: Turning Science Into Policy: Lessons from the UN’s Scientific Advisory Board

2026-03-25T11:15:00

ETH Zurich

lecture

Dr. Adam Day (Lead Researcher, UN Scientific Advisory Board) explores how to translate scientific risk assessments into actionable policy for leaders using case studies in synthetic biology, AI deception, and solar geoengineering at ETH Zurich.

22nd European Trend Day

2026-03-25T00:00:00

conference

Zurich hosts the 22nd European Trend Day, a sharp conference on reclaiming focus in a world of perpetual noise, with talks on intelligent systems, attention economics, and standout strategies.

Cecilia Bartoli in Zürich

2026-03-25T19:00:00

Opernhaus Zürich

music

Cecilia Bartoli appears at Opernhaus Zürich on 11 March 2026 for a celebrated operatic/classical recital featuring virtuosic mezzo-soprano performances and baroque repertoire.

ArtLändler - Hujässler

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Theater Weisser Wind

music

ArtLändler by Hujässler at Theater Weisser Wind blends traditional Swiss Ländler with contemporary twists, inviting listeners to explore the diverse spectrum of Swiss Volksmusik in an intimate Zurich venue.

Giulio Cesare in Egitto

2026-03-25T18:00:00

Main Stage (Zurich Openair)

music

Experience Handel's baroque masterpiece Giulio Cesare in Egitto on the Main Stage — a dramatic three-act Italian opera with libretto by Haym after Bussani, staged at Opernhaus Zürich.

Wädi-Slam

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Theater Ticino

literature

Wädi-Slam is a live spoken-word poetry slam at Theater Ticino in Wädenswil presenting diverse performers for an energetic, community-focused evening.

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