City of Zurich's Swiss National Day Celebration

The City of Zurich’s National Day celebration is one of the largest and most beautiful celebrations in our country, with a reputation that extends beyond the canton’s borders. Corps Commander Benedikt Roos, Chief of the Armed Forces, has been invited as the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the City of Zurich’s 2026 National Day celebration.

The Swiss National Day celebration at the Stadthausanlage begins at 11:30 a.m. and lasts until 12:30 p.m.

The afternoon program begins at 12:30 p.m. at the pavilion in the Stadthausanlage.

National Day Program:

11:30 a.m. – National Day celebration at the Stadthausanlage near Bürkliplatz

Welcome address by Mayor Raphael Golta, Co-President of the City of Zurich National Day Celebration Committee

Salute fired by the historic Zurich Militia Company 1861

“Ämmesprung” by Franz Kuster, Zurich City Alphorn Players’ Association;

Reading of an article from the Swiss Federal Constitution by Noel Zimmermann, apprentice at Bank Vontobel Zurich

“Fründschaft,” by Hannes Fuhrer, Hirzel Yodeling Club, conducted by Jacky Breitenmoser

“Gruss an das Worblental,” by Stephan Jaggi, Zurich City Band, conducted by Niki Wüthrich

Opening Remarks:

Mirian-Lava Roth, high school senior at Stadelhofen Cantonal School

“I Just Call to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder, arr. Christoph Walter; Zurich City Band

Opening Remarks:

Maurice Soeken, apprentice at Zürcher Kantonalbank

“Quattro cavai che trottano” by Hans Jelmoli; Zurich Cantonal Choral Association, conducted by Lili Riha

“Weisch dü no?”, lyrics by Hannes Taugwalder / music by Eugen Meier

Keynote Address:

Corps Commander Benedikt Roos, Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces

Joint singing of the national anthem “Schweizerpsalm,” accompanied by the “Swiss Tenors” Enrico Orlandi and Andri Calonder

"Arosa," by Oskar Tschuor, Zurich City Band

Family Afternoon Program:

Start: 12:30 p.m. – Pavilion in the Stadthausanlage near Bürkliplatz

Starting at 12:30 p.m., a family afternoon for young and old will take place, featuring numerous attractions.

Culinary offerings featuring specialties from various cantons

Entertainment for children

Musical entertainment

4:00 p.m.: End of the event.

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