Zurich & Events
Stay at the Hotel Alexander - in the heart of Zurich

Welcome to the new Chocolate Museum of Switzerland
Experience the interactive chocolate world. In the Lindt Home of Chocolate an interactive chocolate tour around the Swiss cultural asset chocolate await you. Only 30 minutes by public transport from Hotel Alexander.

Experience ‘Billy Elliot’ – The Musical in Zurich!
From 1 November 2024 to 15 June 2025, ‘Billy Elliot – The Musical’ will be thrilling audiences in the MAAG Halle in Zurich.

Tutankhamun Immersive - The treasures of the pharaoh
Explore the fascinating exhibition "Tutankhamun Immersive - The Treasures of the Pharaoh" from 29/11/24 to 04/05/25. Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt & accompany Tutankhamun on a multimedia journey through temples, deserts & the Valley of the Kings.

23 February 2025 - James Blunt
James Blunt announces details of the anniversary album Back To Bedlam Remastered 20th Anniversary Release and the anniversary tour of the same name.

Teddy Swims
On 25 February 2025, Teddy Swims will bring his incomparable voice and stage presence to Zurich - an evening not to be missed!

Ludovico Einaudi
On 26 February 2025, Italy's cult pianist Ludovico Einaudi will be live and exclusive at the Hallenstadion Zurich - presented by AllBlues!

Frenetico Festival: Geolier live in Zürich erleben
Vom 1. bis 2. März 2025 bringt das Frenetico Festival in der Halle 622 internationale Stars wie Geolier, Gigi Soriani und Coco auf die Bühne.

6 March 2025 - Lenny Kravitz - Blue Electric Light Tour 2025
The Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 builds on the global success of his acclaimed album, which critics have praised as his best work in years. With hits from the new album and timeless classics, Kravitz will once again provide unforgettable live moments.

Carneval
The ZüriCarneval will take place from 7 to 9 March 2025 and will provide unforgettable carnival moments in the old town of Zurich with a variety of events.

Experience ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’ live in concert in Zurich
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter on 15 March 2025! Experience the classic film ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’ with a live orchestra at the Hallenstadion in Zurich.

Tokio Hotel rocks Zurich
On 16 March 2025, Tokio Hotel will rock Halle 622 in Zurich! After the concert, a relaxing overnight stay awaits you at Hotel Alexander in the heart of the Old Town.

Andrea Berg in Zürich – Schlager-Highlight des Jahres!
Am 16. März 2025 bringt Andrea Berg das Hallenstadion zum Strahlen. Erleben Sie Schlager pur und übernachten Sie im Herzen von Zürich!

Wincent Weiss - Arena Tour 2025
Wincent Weiss is going on arena tour again! On 17 March 2025, the artist will grace the Hallenstadion Zurich!

Jovanotti
Here it is, the announcement that has been eagerly awaited! Seven years after his last indoor tour, Lorenzo will finally go on tour again and stop at the Hallenstadion Zurich on 20 March 2025!

Gigi D'Alessio live in Zurich - Italo pop at its finest
On 22 March 2025, Gigi D'Alessio will bring his ‘Live Tour Europe 2025’ to the Kongresshaus Zurich. Fans can look forward to an emotional journey through over 30 years of Italo pop - with classics, new hits and unrivalled stage presence.

Sabrina Carpenter live in Zurich - A pop highlight!
Experience pop star Sabrina Carpenter up close! On 27 March 2025, she will wow the Hallenstadion Zurich with her greatest hits and new songs. Secure your ticket for an unforgettable concert experience!

Expovina Primavera - the wine fair of spring
From March 27 to April 3, 2025, Expovina Primavera at Puls 5 Zurich-West invites you on a unique wine journey. Discover over 1,800 wines from 20 countries and expand your knowledge in exclusive masterclasses.

28 March 2025 - Limp Bizkit
Mark your calendars: Limp Bizkit will be rocking the stage in Zurich on 15 March and promise an unforgettable experience for all fans.

m4music Festival 2025
27-29 March 2025: Let the m4music Festival inspire you! Live concerts, workshops and networking will turn Zurich into a stage for the music scene.

Maluma in Zurich - A night full of Latin vibes!
Maluma is coming to Zurich on 29 March 2025! Dance to his greatest hits at the Hallenstadion and then spend a relaxing night at the Hotel Alexander.

Tananai live at Volkshaus Zurich on 3 April 2025
Experience the Italian pop and indie artist Tananai live at Volkshaus Zurich on 3 April 2025. Secure your tickets now for this musical highlight.

David Garrett
On 5 April 2025, David Garrett will enchant Zurich with his Millennium Symphony Tour - a unique live experience for music lovers!

13 April 2025 Zurich Marathon
Our special for you: Show us your starting number and you can keep the room until 15.00 hrs on Sunday.

«Zwänzgerle» - Traditionen in Zürich
The ‘Zwänzgerle’, which means ‘throw a twenty’, is an Easter custom in the city of Zurich. - Monday, 21 April 2025, 10.00 am - Rüdenplatz, 8001 Zurich.

Sechseläuten, Zurich Spring Festival
From 25 April to 28 April 2025 - Sechseläuten, the Zurich Spring Festival with processions and burning of the "Böögg". Zurich says goodbye to the long, cold winter nights and is looking forward to the warmer seasons.

Food festival in Zurich - Street Food Park 2025
From 6 May to 11 May 2025, Zurich will be transformed into a street food paradise! Experience culinary highlights from all over the world and enjoy your stay at the Hotel Alexander - just a short walk away.

«Zürich Tanzt» dance festival - a highlight in May
From 15 to 18 May 2025, «Zürich Tanzt» will bring movement and joie de vivre to Zurich. Look forward to dance classes, performances and parties at extraordinary locations.

Urban Bike Festival
The Urban Bike Festival is all about bikes, bicycle culture, mobility and lifestyle.

CYCLE WEEK 2025 - The ultimate bike festival in Zurich
From 22 to 25 May 2025, Zurich will be transformed into the centre of the cycling world! Experience test rides, exciting races and bike innovations - ideal for professionals and amateurs alike.

Imagine Dragons
Sleep at the Hotel Alexander in Zurich and enjoy the Imagine Dragons concert at Letzigrund Stadium. The concerts take place on 29 and 31 May 2025.

Food Zurich 2025: Ein Fest für Feinschmecker
From 16 to 26 May 2025, Food Zurich will transform the city into a paradise for gourmets. Discover over 100 events and enjoy the perfect accommodation at the Hotel Alexander in Zurich's Old Town.

Zurich Art Weekend
The Zurich Art Weekend from 13 - 15 June 2025 is a top event for contemporary art. In addition to numerous exhibitions, a supporting programme will provide highlights.

14. Juni 2025 - Teddy

Blues'n'Jazz by the lake: Lake and Sound Festival 2025
Immerse yourself in the world of blues and jazz from 20 to 22 June 2025: The Lake and Sound Festival in Rapperswil offers you first-class music, culinary delights and pure lake views!

20 & 21 June 2025 - Zurich Pride Festival
The multi-day LGBTQ+ festival attracts thousands of supporters and friends of the LGBTQ+ community to Zurich every year.

Frauenfussball Europameisterschaft 2025
From 2 to 27 July 2025, the best national teams will compete for the European Football Championship title. Zurich is one of eight venues.

4 July to 6 July 2025 - Caliente! Europe's biggest Latin festival
Caliente! is a colorful festival in Zurich for lovers of Latin American music, cuisine and culture.

Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue at the Hallenstadion on 06 July 2025! On the ‘Tension Tour’, the global icon will perform in cities all over the world and it will be Kylie's biggest tour since 2011!

Lionel Richie
On 12 July 2025, Lionel Richie will bring his eagerly awaited ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ tour to the Hallenstadion Zurich!

Allianz Cinema - The open-air cinema on Lake Zurich
The open-air cinema directly on Lake Zurich delights around 50,000 film fans every year. This year from 17 July until 17 August 2025.

Ed Sheeran Zürich 2025
When the English pop star Ed Sheeran is performing in stadiums today, the fans throw bras on stage. In his early pub appearances, the projectiles were more dangerous.

9 August 2025 - Streetparade Zurich
During the Street Parade, hundreds of thousands of electronic and techno music fans dance around Zurich’s lake basin. But there is also plenty to experience before and after the parade!

From 14 August 2025 - Zürcher Theater Spektakel
Founded in 1980 as an international gathering of independent theatres, Zurich's Theater Spektakel has very soon developed into a cultural event with international appeal.

Once with the current - swimming the Limmat in Zurich
Take the plunge! The legendary 59th Limmat Swim in Zurich awaits you on 16 August 2024. A unique event where you can let yourself drift through the Limmat - in the middle of the city!

Zurich Openair - for music lovers
The Zurich Openair is the most popular and largest open air festival in Zurich. The only open air festival with its own airport inspires thousands of electro, rock and pop fans every year with international acts.

Weltklasse Zurich - International Athletics Meeting
On 28 August 2025, the world's sporting stars will gather in Zurich for an athletics meeting: Olympic champions and world record holders will be putting on a top-class sporting display for the audience.

From 29 to 31 August 2025 - Dörflifäscht
The whole village celebrates for three days with a colourful entertainment programme for everyone.

Eidgenössischen Schwing- und Älplerfest (ESAF) 2025
The ‘Eidgenössische Schwing- und Älplerfest’ (Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival) is the largest recurring sporting event and one of the largest folk festivals in Switzerland.

On 6 September 2025 - Long Night of the Zurich Museums
When the museum doors stay open far beyond normal opening hours, it's Long Night of the Museums in Zurich

Knabenschiessen
Experience the traditional Knabenschiessen from 13 to 15 September 2025: an exciting shooting competition for Zurich's children and young people, framed by a colourful fair for the whole family!

Zurich Film Festival
Experience the magic of the Zurich Film Festival 2025 - from 25 September to 5 October, right in the heart of Zurich.

SlowUp Lake Zurich
Whether by bike, on inline skates or on foot: At SlowUp Zürichsee everything that is powered by your own muscle power, is permitted.

The Offspring
On 30 September 2025, the Hallenstadion Zurich will become the epicentre of punk rock!

Damiano David on solo tour in Zurich
Experience Damiano David, the singer from Måneskin, live at Halle 622 in Zurich on 4 October 2025.

28th Zurich Oktoberfest - Bauschänzli Beer Garden & Grill
Zurich's Oktoberfest brings tradition, music and enjoyment to the city from 9 October to 8 November 2025.

Marco Masini celebrates 35 years of music - live in Zurich
Celebrate his 35th stage anniversary with Marco Masini on 20 October 2025 at the Volkshaus Zurich. Experience his greatest hits and new songs live!

Zurich is swinging: The ZURICH JAZZNOJAZZ FESTIVAL 2025!
From 29 October to 1 November 2025, the ZURICH JAZZNOJAZZ FESTIVAL celebrates its 25th anniversary - a must for all music lovers! International jazz greats, hip newcomers and innovative soundscapes await you at this unique event.

DA Z - Digital Art Zurich
From 30 October to 9 November 2025, DA Z - Digital Arts Zurich - will once again transform the city into a centre for digital culture. Experience exhibitions, virtual reality, performances and conferences at various locations in Zurich.

Expovina Wyschiff
From 30 October to 13 November 2025, the EXPOVINA wine ships await you in Zurich - a special experience for wine lovers directly on Lake Zurich!

Christmas village on Sechseläutenplatz
One of the largest Christmas markets in the city of Zurich takes place directly in front of the opera house on Sechseläutenplatz.

Christmas market at the main station
One of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe can be experienced in Zurich's main railway station.

Christmas market Dörfli in Niederdorf
Zurich's oldest Christmas market takes place every year in Niederdorf.

Christmas shopping in Zurich
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? Not a problem in Zurich.

Whisky & Music Festival Zurich
On 28 and 29 November 2025, the Volkshaus Zurich will combine fine whiskies and thrilling live music to create a special festival.

Böhse Onkelz live in Zürich: 45 Jahre Rockgeschichte
Erleben Sie die Böhsen Onkelz am 7. Dezember 2025 im Hallenstadion Zürich auf ihrer "Hier sind die Onkelz"-Tour zum 45-jährigen Bandjubiläum.

Samichlausschwimmen: Braving the cold for a good cause
On 7 December 2025, the Limmat will be the stage for the Samichlaus swimming event. Participants collect donations for charitable causes. The Hotel Alexander in Zurich's old town is your ideal place to stay.

A sporty start to the new year: Zurich New Year's Eve Run 2025
On 14 December 2025, it's time to lace up your running shoes and get going! The traditional Zurich New Year's Eve run will delight you with its unique setting in Zurich's Old Town. Stay right in the centre of it all - at the Hotel Alexander.

New Year’s Eve party Zurich
Impressive and unique light shows illuminate various buildings of Zurich.

Bushido
Am 23. Januar 2026 ist es soweit: Bushido gibt auf seiner Abschieds-Tour ein einmaliges Konzert in Zürich!

Apache 207
Apache 207 is going on tour in 2026 and will be coming to Zurich's Hallenstadion on 25 January.

Man's World - All for men
Experience the 10th edition of Man's World from 29 January to 1 February 2026 in Hall 550, Zurich-Oerlikon.

Photo Schweiz 2026 - The festival for photography lovers
From 6 to 10 February 2026, the photography scene will gather in Zurich! Photo Schweiz 2026 will inspire visitors with unique visual worlds and interactive events. The Hotel Alexander offers you the ideal starting point for your visit.

2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship
From 15 - 31 May 2026 - top-class ice hockey spectacle in the Swiss Life Arena!

Tim Bendzko live in Zürich
Erleben Sie Tim Bendzko, den deutschen Popstar, am 22. Mai 2026 live im Volkshaus Zürich.

Helene Fischer: 360° Stadiontour 2026

Magical summer nights on Lake Zurich - Seenachtfest 2026
A summer highlight full of magic: from 7 to 9 August 2026, Rapperswil will be transformed into a sparkling festival mile with live music, culinary delights and breathtaking fireworks over Lake Zurich.

Felix Lobrecht
Am 13. November 2026 kommt Felix Lobrecht nach Zürich und präsentiert sein neues Live-Programm SELL OUT – ein Muss für alle Comedy-Fans!

"Schifferstechen" - Tradition in Zurich
Only every three years does the Guild of Shipwrights celebrate the "Schifferstechen" in the middle of the river Limmat.