# Talks and readings in Zürich this weekend

Talks and readings in Zürich this weekend, Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November: 34 events.

## When

- [Today](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/today/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 44
- [Tomorrow](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/tomorrow/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 43
- [Weekend](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 34
- [This week](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/week/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 168
- [Friday 30 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-10-30/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 21
- [Saturday 31 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-10-31/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 15
- [Sunday 1 November](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-11-01/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 8

## Where

- [Berlin](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 184
- [Zürich](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 34

## 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
- [Society](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/society/?format=markdown): 48
- [Literature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/literature/?format=markdown): 23
- [Community](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/community/?format=markdown): 19
- [Economics](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/society/economics/?format=markdown): 7
- [History](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/history/?format=markdown): 18
- [Occasions](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/occasion/?format=markdown): 62
- [Science](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/science/?format=markdown): 14
- [Religion](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/religion/?format=markdown): 28
- [Death](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/society/death/?format=markdown): 3
- [Technology](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/science/technology/?format=markdown): 6
- [Democracy](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/society/democracy/?format=markdown): 2
- [Education](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/society/education/?format=markdown): 2
- [Day of the Dead](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/occasion/day-of-the-dead/?format=markdown): 3
- [Fiction](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/literature/fiction/?format=markdown): 2
- [Novels](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/literature/fiction/novel/?format=markdown): 2
- [Wellness](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/wellness/?format=markdown): 22
- [Mental health](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/society/mental-health/?format=markdown): 2
- [DIY](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/diy/?format=markdown): 16
- [Nature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/nature/?format=markdown): 17
- [Spoken word](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/weekend/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2

## Friday 30 October

- 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/
- 07:15 Zwischenbericht der Schweizerischen Nationalbank per 30. September 2026 — SNB-Bibliothek Zürich — The Swiss National Bank publishes its interim report as of 30 September 2026. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/zwischenbericht-der-schweizerischen-nationalbank-per-30-sept-25513/
- 09:30 Deutsch-Café — PBZ Schwamendingen — Free — At the Deutsch-Café, beginners learn German from the very start (level A1) and practise speaking in a totally relaxed way. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/deutsch-cafe-25290/
- 10:30 MIZPE: E-Schiur französisch mit Rav Speaker — ICZ Bibliothek — The event is an e-schiur, a religious learning lecture in French with Rav Speaker, taking place via Zoom. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/mizpe-e-schiur-franzosisch-mit-rav-speaker-32004/
- 11:15 Finance Research Seminar - Speaker: Per Strömberg, Stockholm School of Economics — PLM, F-103/4, Plattenstrasse 14, 8032 Zürich — A research seminar series hosted by the Department of Finance, where internationally renowned scholars present ongoing projects. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/finance-research-seminar-speaker-per-stromberg-stockholm-sch-33333/
- 15:00 Vortrag: Kanada hautnah mit Jörg F. Schuler — Gesundheitszentrum für das Alter Dorflinde, Dorflindenstrasse 4, 8050 Zürich — Free — An illustrated lecture about Canada takes place at the Gesundheitszentrum für das Alter Dorflinde. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/vortrag-kanada-hautnah-mit-jorg-f-schuler-6606/
- 15:00 Produktions-Café Workshop — Zirkusquartier Zürich — Free — The Produktions-Café is a free one-to-one advice session on all questions around putting on your own production, such as dossiers, scheduling and fundraising. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/produktions-cafe-workshop-26006/
- 15:00 Offener Treff Begegnungsraum BAZ — GZ Seebach — keine — An open drop-in meet-up in the meeting space next to the federal asylum centre, open daily to everyone. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/offener-treff-begegnungsraum-baz-33219/
- until 22 Dec One Question — Schenkhaus — Free — One Question is a safe space to bring questions about life – a sharing circle where honesty is welcomed without judgement and people of all ages are welcome. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/one-question-25484/
- until 20 Jun Bernhard Matinée — Bernhard Theater — The "Bernhard Matinée" is a live talk show offering entertainment on Sunday midday. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/bernhard-matinee-955/
- Soil to Soul 2026 — Karl der Grosse — CHF 60 — The Soil to Soul Symposium is an annual autumn event at the Karl der Grosse Cultural Center and the Kulturhaus Helferei in Zurich's old town. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/soil-to-soul-2026-6592/
- Gastveranstaltung: «Im Maschinenraum der Cloud. Perspektiven für eine demokratische Digitalisierung» — Cabaret Voltaire — Cabaret Voltaire hosts a guest event on democratic digitalisation. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/gastveranstaltung-im-maschinenraum-der-cloud-perspektiven-fu-20580/
- Guest Event: «Im Maschinenraum der Cloud. Perspektiven für eine demokratische Digitalisierung» — Cabaret Voltaire — Cabaret Voltaire hosts a guest event titled «Im Maschinenraum der Cloud. Perspektiven für eine demokratische Digitalisierung». — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/guest-event-im-maschinenraum-der-cloud-perspektiven-fur-eine-20585/
- 12:15 Master: “Contribution of equine papillomaviruses to squamous cell carcinomas in horses” — Tierspital, TFA, TAT 00.07 (Anatomiehörsaal AHS), Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057 Zürich — This is a master's examination on the topic “Contribution of equine papillomaviruses to squamous cell carcinomas in horses”. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/master-contribution-of-equine-papillomaviruses-to-squamous-c-40720/
- 13:00 AKTIV TREFF FRAGILE ZÜRICH – FR, GZ Schindlergut — Gemeinschaftszentrum Schindlergut — "AKTIV TREFF FRAGILE ZÜRICH" is a get-together at the Gemeinschaftszentrum Schindlergut community center. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/aktiv-treff-fragile-zurich-fr-gz-schindlergut-5644/
- 13:30 Informationsveranstaltung für Bildungsverantwortliche NDS AIN — Branchenverband und Überbetriebliche Kurse — An information event for education coordinators of the NDS AIN programme, held online via Teams. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/informationsveranstaltung-fur-bildungsverantwortliche-nds-ai-1037/
- 13:30 Z-INA Informationsveranstaltung Informationsveranstaltung für Bildungsverantwortliche NDS AIN — Höhere Fachschule Intensiv-, Notfall- und Anästhesiepflege — The Z-INA Informationsveranstaltung is an information event for education responsible persons in the NDS AIN. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/z-ina-informationsveranstaltung-informationsveranstaltung-fu-20788/
- 17:00 Community Auer — Impact Hub Zürich — Community Auer is a weekly get-together for members at Café Auer in Impact Hub Zürich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/community-auer-20817/
- 18:00 Diplomfeier der Careum Hochschule Gesundheit 2026 — Kalaidos Bildungsgruppe — The graduation ceremony of the Careum University of Health Sciences honours the successful completion of studies with the ceremonial presentation of diplomas … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/diplomfeier-der-careum-hochschule-gesundheit-2026-32142/
- until 8 Dec Kooperatives Kolloquium Fachdidaktik — Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich — Kooperatives Kolloquium Fachdidaktik is a public research colloquium on subject didactics that people can attend in person or online … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/kooperatives-kolloquium-fachdidaktik-1009/
- until 1 Nov OPEN CALL: poetry slam — Schenkhaus — The Schenkhaus is holding an open call for poetry slammers and people who want to become one, inviting submissions for a slot until 25 October 2026. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/open-call-poetry-slam-25485/

## Saturday 31 October

- 10:00 Unterwegs im Leben - Mitten im Leben — Paulus Akadamie — CHF 180 — «Unterwegs im Leben - Mitten im Leben» is a half-day seminar held by the Paulus Akademie in Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/unterwegs-im-leben-mitten-im-leben-25213/
- 11:00 Silent Reading Rave — Gleis — Free — Silent Reading Rave is a cultural project from Zurich that brings people together to read quietly in company. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/silent-reading-rave-20703/
- 18:00 Podium: «Den Tod feiern – Das Ende als Event» — Friedhof Forum — Free — A panel discussion titled «Den Tod feiern – Das Ende als Event» on celebrating death. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/podium-den-tod-feiern-das-ende-als-event-6614/
- 18:00 Lesung zu „Radio Sarajevo“ — Paranoia City Buchhandlung — It is a reading from the novel "Radio Sarajevo", followed by a conversation. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/lesung-zu-radio-sarajevo-25197/
- 18:00 Das Ende des Kapitalismus — Paulus Akadamie — CHF 20–30 — "Das Ende des Kapitalismus" is a book discussion held as a pre-opening of the films for future film festival. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/das-ende-des-kapitalismus-25214/
- 18:00 Den Tod feiern — Paulus Akadamie — Free — A panel discussion followed by a 'Día de los Muertos' celebration with live music, an art installation and cocktails at the old crematorium Sihlfeld. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/den-tod-feiern-25215/
- 09:00 Lokaler Echoraum: Nordheim — Friedhof Nordheim, Nordheimstrasse 28, 8057 Zürich — The local Echoraum Nordheim is a participation event on the future of Zurich's cemeteries. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/lokaler-echoraum-nordheim-6609/
- 19:00 Takeoff — Placart — "Takeoff" is a talk on the beginnings of Swiss aviation. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/takeoff-25354/
- 15:00 Paar Abend Wolfswinkel — Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten Gemeinde Wolfswinkel — Paar Abend is an event of the Seventh-day Adventist congregation Wolfswinkel, with S. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/paar-abend-wolfswinkel-1234/

## Sunday 1 November

- 17:00 Sofalesung: Ed Wige & Yves Raeber – Milch Lait Latte Mleko — Literaturhaus Zürich — At a Sofalesung, Swiss debut authors present their texts in a personal setting, seated on a shared-flat sofa or studio couch. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/sofalesung-ed-wige-yves-raeber-milch-lait-latte-mleko-639/
- 10:00 Digital Independence Day / Digitaler Unabhängigkeitstag in der Bitwäscherei (Zürich) — Bitwäscherei — Digital Independence Day / Digitaler Unabhängigkeitstag takes place at the Bitwäscherei in Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/digital-independence-day-digitaler-unabhangigkeitstag-in-der-1193/
- 13:00 SeniorenTreff — insieme Kulturlokal — Free — SeniorenTreff invites you to a sociable afternoon at the insieme Kulturlokal. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/seniorentreff-25006/
- 16:00 Erinnern im November — Labyrinthplatz — Free — "Erinnern im November" is a joint remembrance of deceased loved ones at the Labyrinthplatz in Zurich. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/events/erinnern-im-november-21078/