Street Parade Hundreds of thousands of electro and techno fans dance around Zurich's lake basin. Find out more about: + Street Parade
Dörflifäscht When Zurich’s historical center is transformed into one long party mile, that is a sure sign that it is time for the “Dörflifäscht”. Find out more about: + Dörflifäscht
“Knabenschiessen” – a Tradition in Zurich One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich Find out more about: + “Knabenschiessen” – a Tradition in Zurich
25th Zurich Santa Claus Swim A somewhat unusual - but all the more popular - tradition is the Santa Claus swim. Every year in December, hardened swimmers in St. Nicholas costumes plunge into the Limmat. Find out more about: + 25th Zurich Santa Claus Swim
New Year's Eve magic Every year, more than 150,000 visitors from Switzerland and abroad attend the big New Year's Eve party at Zurich's lake basin and marvel at the illuminated sky on New Year's Eve. Find out more about: + New Year's Eve magic
Zurich Carnival "We make Zurich colorful" The motto of Züri-Carneval 2026 and the accompanying plaque reflect the diversity, openness and tolerance with which carnival is celebrated in Zurich. Find out more about: + Zurich Carnival
Sechseläuten 2027 – Zurich’s Spring Festival Spring has arrived in Zurich as soon as the Böögg’s head has exploded. Find out more about: + Sechseläuten 2027 – Zurich’s Spring Festival