Latest Events in Zurich(January Updated)

Linkin Park Zurich promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of the iconic band. Scheduled for June 30, 2026, at the renowned StadionLetzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, this event marks a significant moment in the city's cultural calendar. With a ticket price of 234 USD, attendees will witness a spectacular performance in a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and excellent acoustics. As the sun sets over Zurich, the anticipation builds for an evening filled with the electrifying energy and powerful music that Linkin Park is celebrated for worldwide. This event not only showcases the band's timeless hits but also offers a unique opportunity to experience their dynamic stage presence in a city that embraces music and art with open arms. With its central location and rich history, StadionLetzigrund provides the perfect backdrop for this much-anticipated concert, ensuring that Linkin Park Zurich will be a night to remember for all who attend.

Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca present an intervention within the Kunsthaus Zürich’s ReCollect! series, combining works from the collection with a newly developed sound installation. La montaña invertida transforms the dome hall into a space for listening, sensing and rethinking.

Accessories have always been more than mere decoration: hats, scarves, gloves, bags and shoes reflect social, political and religious affiliation, denote power and status, protect and give form to the body, or represent the latest fashions. The exhibition features items from the Swiss National Museum collection to show how accessories are shaped by social change. From the strict dress codes of the early modern period to current-day trends that play with gender norms, the exhibition takes a look at fashion history from head to toe.

Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881 Duisburg – 1919 Berlin), one of the most important sculptors of his generation, moved to Zurich from Germany in 1916. During the First World War, the city became a meeting place for international artists. It was in this inspiring environment that Lehmbruck experienced a late burst of creativity: his last works in particular reveal him to be a visionary, charting out a new course with his ‘mental’ sculptures.

Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881 Duisburg – 1919 Berlin), one of the most important sculptors of his generation, moved to Zurich from Germany in 1916. During the First World War, the city became a meeting place for international artists. It was in this inspiring environment that Lehmbruck reached another peak of his powers: his last works in particular reveal him to be a visionary, charting out a new course with his ‘mental’ sculptures. Joining him in a visual dialogue is the contemporary Swiss artist Yves Netzhammer (b. 1970 Schaffhausen), whose drawings, spatial installations and computer-generated video films are a captivating blend of corporeal appearance and pictorial narrative. Netzhammer will conceive the overall spatial design of the exhibition and develop new works in resonance with Lehmbruck. The exhibition is a cooperation with the Kunstmuseum Moritzburg in Halle (Saale), in collaboration with the Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg.

High above Zurich, the winter wonderland comes alive with light-up paths, cozy cottages, and a plethora of activities. Curling rinks offer a venue for the sport, while weekends feature candle-making and mini Christmas markets. Dining options are plentiful, ranging from mulled wine and street food to Maiensäss cheese fondue. Torch-lit forest trails and breathtaking panoramic views of the city, lakes, and the Alps perfectly capture the magic of winter. The winter wonderland is easily accessible from Zurich Central Station via the Uetliberg Railway.

Brazilian artist Lygia Clark (1920 Belo Horizonte – 1988 Rio de Janeiro) radically redefined the concept of art and is one of the most important art practitioners in South America. One of the leading figures in the Neoconcretismo movement established in Rio de Janeiro in 1959, she encouraged a bodily experience of art that involves people in the work and makes them part of it. With installations that visitors could activate, walk through and touch, she challenged conventional notions of sculpture and expanded art into a holistic and sensual experience. Despite the pre-eminence of Abstract Expressionism and later Pop Art, Clark was remarkably successful in asserting her unconventional ideas during Brazil’s military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985 – a time when artistic freedom was under threat. In this exhibition, the first retrospective in a German-speaking country, we celebrate her unconventional and still highly exciting historical work. She herself said: ‘For me, making art is about developing as a person, which is the most important thing of all. Art should not seek to emulate a name or any kind of concept.’ Today, in an age of digital transformation and globalization mingled with self-alienation, her oeuvre speaks more than ever to all the senses. A retrospective in cooperation with the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin in collaboration with the Associação Cultural Lygia Clark in Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition is accompanied by a separate presentation in collaboration with Museum Haus Konstruktiv, which focuses on links between Switzerland and Brazil and, in particular, the influence of the Zurich Concrete artist Max Bill on Lygia Clark and her generation, and their emancipation from him.

The Zurich Carnival, with its "Guggen" parade bands, processions, and bars, creates a vibrant atmosphere in the city. Herschenplatz, located in the heart of the Niederdorf district, hosts a "Mini-Guggen Festival." During the three-day event, various "Guggen" bands—mostly brass bands—perform Caribbean and Latin American music in a warm tent, deliberately playing familiar melodies off-key; meanwhile, at Münsterhof Palace, visitors can enjoy New Orleans jazz.

The Zurich Marathon is popular both with pro athletes and amateurs and provides a unique running experience in and around Zurich. The route runs for the most part along Lake Zurich and consequently is not only attractive as a sports event, but also visually. The start and finish lines are at the upper lake basin and go through downtown Zurich, which provides an impressive backdrop for spectators. In addition to the marathon, there is also a half-marathon, and a city run (10k). Enjoy the fast course through the beautiful city of Zurich and along the unique Lake Zurich.

Sechseläuten (Sechseläuten) is an annual traditional spring celebration in Zurich, Switzerland, usually held on the third Monday of April. This festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring, and its history can be traced back to the 16th century. The core activity of the Sechseläuten is the burning of a snowman figure called "Böögg", which symbolizes winter. Böögg is placed on a pile of firewood and, after being lit, the time it takes for the snowman's head to explode is considered a traditional way of predicting the upcoming summer weather: the faster it burns, the better the summer will be. On the day of the festival, members of various guilds in Zurich dress in traditional costumes and participate in a grand parade that starts from the city center and eventually reaches the site of the burning of Böögg. In addition, the festival is accompanied by music, dance and rich food, and is an excellent opportunity to experience Zurich's culture and history.