# Things to do in Zürich this weekend

Things to do in Zürich this weekend, Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November: 537 events, among them 95 in exhibitions and museums, 86 in workshops and courses, 71 in party and club, 39 in kids and family, 39 in concerts, 34 in talks and readings and 173 others.

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## When

- [Today](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/?format=markdown): 397
- [Tomorrow](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/tomorrow/?format=markdown): 355
- [Weekend](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/?format=markdown): 534
- [This week](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/week/?format=markdown): 1,342
- [Friday 30 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-10-30/?format=markdown): 291
- [Saturday 31 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-10-31/?format=markdown): 311
- [Sunday 1 November](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-01/?format=markdown): 236

## Where

- [Berlin](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/weekend/?format=markdown): 3,018
- [Zürich](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/?format=markdown): 537

## What

- [Anything](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/?format=markdown): 537
- [The best](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/best/?format=markdown): 1
- [Concerts](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/concerts/?format=markdown): 39
- [Theatre](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/theatre/?format=markdown): 26
- [Party and club](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/party-club/?format=markdown): 71
- [Comedy](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/comedy/?format=markdown): 3
- [Film](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/film/?format=markdown): 16
- [Exhibitions and museums](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 95
- [Festivals and street parties](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 7
- [Talks and readings](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 34
- [Dance](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/dance/?format=markdown): 3
- [Food and drink](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/food-drink/?format=markdown): 23
- [Markets](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/markets/?format=markdown): 11
- [Tours and walks](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/tours/?format=markdown): 22
- [Quiz and games](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 12
- [Kids and family](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/kids-family/?format=markdown): 39
- [Workshops and courses](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 86
- [Sport](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/sport/?format=markdown): 5
- [Worship](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/worship/?format=markdown): 12
- [Art](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/art/?format=markdown): 116
- [Music](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/music/?format=markdown): 100
- [Occasions](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/occasion/?format=markdown): 62
- [Halloween](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/occasion/halloween/?format=markdown): 50
- [Society](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/society/?format=markdown): 48
- [Stage](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/stage/?format=markdown): 38
- [Electronic](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/music/electronic/?format=markdown): 32
- [Painting](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/art/painting/?format=markdown): 29
- [Religion](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/religion/?format=markdown): 28
- [Literature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/literature/?format=markdown): 23
- [Wellness](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/wellness/?format=markdown): 22
- [Contemporary art](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/art/contemporary/?format=markdown): 20
- [Community](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/community/?format=markdown): 19
- [History](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/history/?format=markdown): 18
- [Nature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/nature/?format=markdown): 17
- [DIY](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/diy/?format=markdown): 16
- [Games](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/games/?format=markdown): 15
- [Science](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/science/?format=markdown): 14
- [Church](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/religion/christian/?format=markdown): 12
- [House](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/music/electronic/house/?format=markdown): 12

## Friday 30 October

- 19:30 DIE DREIGROSCHENOPER — Schauspielhaus Pfauen — alle Tickets… — DIE DREIGROSCHENOPER is a satirical play with music by Bertolt Brecht, written with the collaboration of Elisabeth Hauptmann, with music by Kurt Weill. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/die-dreigroschenoper-782/
- 09:00 Ausstellung: Vernetzte Natur – Lebenswerte Stadt — Tropenhaus — Free — This exhibition is dedicated to nature in the city. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/ausstellung-vernetzte-natur-lebenswerte-stadt-6473/
- 09:00 Sammeln – Wissen – Handeln. Sukkulentenvielfalt am Zürichsee — Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Mythenquai 88, 8002 Zürich — Free — A focus exhibition at the Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, a plant collection on Lake Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/sammeln-wissen-handeln-sukkulentenvielfalt-am-zurichsee-6474/
- 09:00 Installation «zustandsgestalten» — Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Mythenquai 88, 8002 Zürich — Free — Installation «zustandsgestalten» is an art installation by Reto Pulfer, shown in the greenhouses of the Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/installation-zustandsgestalten-6475/
- 09:00 Auf Kaktus-Safari mit Sara Dorn — Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Mythenquai 88, 8002 Zürich — Free — «Auf Kaktus-Safari mit Sara Dorn» is a self-guided experience tour through the Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/auf-kaktus-safari-mit-sara-dorn-6476/
- 12:15 From Inside Out - Die Architektur von Peter Zumthor — Arthouse Le Paris — A documentary about the work of architect Peter Zumthor. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/from-inside-out-die-architektur-von-peter-zumthor-32131/
- 13:15 Exkursion ins Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt — VMP - Verein der Mathematik und Physik Studierenden — An excursion to the Leibstadt nuclear power plant with an exclusive zone tour. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/exkursion-ins-kernkraftwerk-leibstadt-32094/
- 17:00 Kleider & Kreativfest — Schenkhaus — The Kleider & Kreativfest is a clothes swap with a creative programme at the Schenkhaus. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/kleider-kreativfest-33125/
- 18:00 Mini-Painting Workshop — Alea Spielbar — CHF 60 — The Mini-Painting Workshop invites participants to discover their creative side and paint a provided bust. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/mini-painting-workshop-834/
- 18:00 Pizzaiolo Masterclass: Pizza Napoletana — Mühlerama — CHF 165 — A pizza course held by the baking and cooking school of the Museum Mühlerama. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/pizzaiolo-masterclass-pizza-napoletana-6330/
- 18:30 Musiksofa Konzert Academy@Musiksofa — Quartiertreff Hirslanden — Free — The Musiksofa Konzert Academy@Musiksofa is a chamber music concert with the programme "Academy@Musiksofa III", including Schoenberg's sextet "Verklärte Nacht". — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/musiksofa-konzert-academymusiksofa-4810/
- 18:30 Wheel-throwing Taster — Paint It Easy — from CHF 120 — Wheel-throwing Taster is a guided ceramics workshop at the potter's wheel for beginners with no prior experience. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/wheel-throwing-taster-25092/
- 18:30 Das Wir in Wirtschaft — Paulus Akadamie — CHF 30 — A book launch on economics from the perspective of feminist economics, focusing on care work, participation and the redistribution of time, power and money. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/das-wir-in-wirtschaft-25212/
- 19:00 Die Zauberflöte — Hauptbühne Opernhaus — CHF 38–270 — Die Zauberflöte is a German opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/die-zauberflote-775/
- 19:00 After Dark @ Leutsch — MINIMUM Boulder Leutsch — Standard tick… — «After Dark @ Leutsch» is a special night-time bouldering evening at MINIMUM Boulder Leutsch. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/after-dark-leutsch-21110/
- 19:00 Soon it will be cold enough to light fires — Paint It Easy — from CHF 70 — A guided acrylic painting workshop where you paint an autumn scene with a glowing tree against a deep blue background. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/soon-it-will-be-cold-enough-to-light-fires-25118/
- 19:00 Pokémon TCG: Playsessions — DuBischDra - Board Game Café — CHF 8 — «Pokémon TCG: Playsessions» brings Pokémon fans together for relaxed matches of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/pokemon-tcg-playsessions-4771/
- 19:30 BIOSPHERE III — Tropenhaus — Free — BIOSPHERE III is a science-fiction theatre piece for adults. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/biosphere-iii-6607/
- 19:30 Ida Theatersport Liga 30.10.2026, EN — Theater Ida — CHF 10–20 — The Ida Theatersport League is an improvised theater format at Theater Ida, where four teams on an empty stage invent every scene in the moment. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/ida-theatersport-liga-30102026-en-6716/
- 19:45 ZSC Lions VS HC Ambri-Piotta — Swiss Life Arena — An ice hockey home game of the ZSC Lions against HC Ambri-Piotta. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/zsc-lions-vs-hc-ambri-piotta-324/
- 20:00 «NACHKLANG – EIN FEST» — Maxim Theater — CHF 25–35 — «NACHKLANG – EIN FEST» is a theatre production marking the 20th anniversary of the MAXIM Theater, dedicated to loneliness. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/nachklang-ein-fest-6241/
- 20:00 Quantum Cabaret – Premiere — Millers — from CHF 38 — Quantum Cabaret is a show where science merges with variety and drag. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/quantum-cabaret-premiere-6257/
- 20:00 Hoi Polloi Presents: A Night of Horror — KuBaA — CHF 20 — An interactive Halloween improv evening in English featuring spooky yet funny scenes performed live on stage. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/hoi-polloi-presents-a-night-of-horror-21004/
- 20:00 Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury meets Radiohead — Theater Rigiblick — CHF 64 — "Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury meets Radiohead" is a theatre production by Theater Rigiblick combining Ray Bradbury's science fiction novel with music by the … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/fahrenheit-451-ray-bradbury-meets-radiohead-25752/
- 20:00 April Art (DE) at Musikcafe — X-TRA Musikcafé — April Art play a concert in the Musikcafé at X-TRA in Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/april-art-de-at-musikcafe-29081/
- 20:00 HOMMAGE AN LUDOVICO EINAUDI — Volkshaus — CHF 64.90–74.90 — A piano evening devoted to the emotive, minimalist works of the world-renowned neoclassical composer Ludovico Einaudi. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/hommage-an-ludovico-einaudi-30836/
- 20:00 The Hu (MNG) — X-TRA — A concert by the band The Hu (MNG) at X-TRA in Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/the-hu-mng-31071/
- 20:30 Divanhana — Moods (im Schiffbau) — CHF 42 — Divanhana play a blend of melancholic sevdah melodies and danceable Balkan rhythms at Moods. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/divanhana-698/
- 20:30 Daudi Matsiko — Pavillon Le Corbusier — CHF 10 — A concert at the Pavillon Le Corbusier. The British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko performs songs from his debut album The King Of Misery, about … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/daudi-matsiko-6312/
- 21:30 MagicMambo October (Social, Show) — Club el Social im Viadukt 10 — MagicMambo October (Social, Show) is a salsa party with social dancing and a show at Club el Social in Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/magicmambo-october-social-show-30802/
- 22:00 hotbox — Kauz — CHF 27 — Hotbox is a club night at Kauz with drum and bass beats and vibes. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/hotbox-6444/
- 23:00 Mad Katz — Hive — MAD KATZ is a techno party taking over the Hive club in Zurich across three floors. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/mad-katz-6443/
- until 29 Nov Bauen für die Macht — Pavillon Le Corbusier — CHF 15 — "Bauen für die Macht" is an exhibition in the Pavillon Le Corbusier, a museum building run by the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/bauen-fur-die-macht-6308/
- until 31 Oct Die Kunst Katakomben von Zürich — Blaue Bar — "Die Kunst Katakomben von Zürich" is the opening of the third basement level at Mews House, a house with guest rooms and event spaces. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/die-kunst-katakomben-von-zurich-4765/
- until 8 Nov Heidi Bucher – Liesl Raff: Closer — Galerie Eva Presenhuber — "Heidi Bucher – Liesl Raff: Closer" is an exhibition at the Kunst Museum Winterthur that brings together work by Heidi Bucher and Liesl Raff. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/heidi-bucher-liesl-raff-closer-1337/
- until 20 Dec Hans Ulrich Obrist Archives: Maria Lassnig – ‘Living with art stops one wilting!’ — Luma Westbau — An exhibition of the Hans Ulrich Obrist Archives at Luma Westbau is dedicated to the Austrian artist Maria Lassnig (1919–2014). — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/hans-ulrich-obrist-archives-maria-lassnig-living-with-art-st-32352/
- until 3 Jan Christoph Hefti – The Missing Cat und andere textile Storys — Museum für Gestaltung — CHF 15 — This exhibition at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is the first solo show of Swiss textile designer Christoph Hefti (born 1967), regarded as one of the … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/christoph-hefti-the-missing-cat-und-andere-textile-storys-6307/
- until 8 Nov Hugo Suter. Fliessen und Spriessen. Das druckgrafische Schaffen — ETH OAT — "Hugo Suter. Fliessen und Spriessen. Das druckgrafische Schaffen" is an exhibition of the printmaking of the Swiss artist Hugo Suter (1943–2013). — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/hugo-suter-fliessen-und-spriessen-das-druckgrafische-schaffe-8312/
- until 27 Jun Modelle – Wissen formen — ETH OAT — Free — "Modelle – Wissen formen" is an exhibition with more than 500 historical and current models, many shown to the public for the first time. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/modelle-wissen-formen-8311/
- until 8 Nov Autumn Leaves — Kunsthaus — "Autumn Leaves (Witnesses)" is an exhibition by the London-based artist Grace Schwindt featuring sculptures and a wall tapestry. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/autumn-leaves-30663/