To mark Writers in Prison Day, the German-speaking Swiss PEN Centre is drawing attention to authors who are imprisoned because of their work.
10.11.2026
Kunsthalle Zürich
Ayo Akingbade: Crossing
Kunsthalle Zürich presents the first institutional solo exhibition outside the United Kingdom by London-based filmmaker and artist Ayo Akingbade.
until 10.01.2027
Theater Casino Zug
Biedermann and the Arsonists
Max Frisch’s play shows how Biedermann recognises the danger posed by arsonists, but fails to act because he is deluding himself.
12.11.2026
Galotti Musikwerkstatt
From the mind to the body
Discover how musical learning can take place through the body; experience focus, presence and collective rhythm as a vibrant artistic process.
08.11.2026
Altstadtkirchen Zürich
The Preacher's Church
The Predigerkirche is steeped in history and brimming with stories. We take a closer look at this fascinating old town church on Zähringerplatz.
14.11.2026
Silbenschmied - Poetry Slam Zürich
Züri Slam 2027 – Final
The grand final at the Volkshaus! Ten of Zurich’s best slam poets are competing for the championship title. The audience decides who wins!
27.01.2027
Zentralbibliothek Zürich
Interview: Martin Schwarz, publisher
A conversation between the artist Martin Schwarz and Jochen Hesse, Head of the Print Collection and Photo Archive Martin Schwarz (born 1946 in ...
10.11.2026
GeschichtenBäckerei
How Does Comedy Work? – A Practical, Intensive Workshop
Comedy is said to be the hardest thing, yet it should come across as incredibly effortless. But how do you actually go about it?
07.11.2026
Sternenkeller
‘Lüdi sings to the machine’
An absurdly funny evening with Dr Lüdi
14.11.2026
Völkerkundemuseum Universität Zürich
Empire. Plunder. Resistance.
A conversation with Barnaby Phillips, journalist and historian, and Ernest Sewordor, historian specialising in global urban development at the University of Basel
