features a different guest country every year. This is perhaps the largest fair held in Switzerland and is divided thematically – from continents/countries to wider categories such as health and education.
Zurich
Festivals and Annual Events
features a different guest country every year. This is perhaps the largest fair held in Switzerland and is divided thematically – from continents/countries to wider categories such as health and education.
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one of the world’s top five horse riding events. It attracts thousands of keen riders and non-riders every year.
held in Kongresshaus Zürich, is just another way to celebrate winter in the city. For those who wish to participate in this festival, there are a number of salsa workshops set up prior to the festival where you can hone your skills.
has to its credit international opera stars that perform alongside the Zurich Opera Orchestra. The evening kicks off with the debutantes of the season dressed in breath-taking ball gowns. Other attractions include ballroom dancing, a cigar bar and chill-out lounge.
is a figure skating event that has some of the finest Swiss figure skaters doing their thing. Performances by international pop stars and a light show are some of the other features of the event.
is one of the most famous annual festivals held in Zurich. The festival symbolises the end of winter and the main feature consists of the burning of the snowman effigy, Boogg. The festival kicks off with children, men and women parading the streets in traditional Swiss outfits and at the end of it, the snowman effigy is set on fire.
starts and ends at Hohe Landiwiese, with participants running around some of the main sight-seeing spots of the city.
is an annual technology exhibition where manufacturers unveil their latest gadgets and hold seminars and workshops.
4 - 5 May: is a haven for art lovers who can explore at length Zurich’s art, culture and fashion districts’ four and five. There are over 60 boutiques that hold special events and display their wares.
that tours throughout Switzerland arrives in Zurich in the months of May and June. This circus has been around for 200 years.
is a performing arts festival, one of the biggest in Europe, and consists of theatre, dance, opera and classical music. It occurs towards the end of June and beginning of July.
is a Latin American festival with highlights such as dancing, food specialities and, of course, the cigar lounge.
workshops will teach you how to tango, if you are in the mood for it, along with showcasing some fantastic tango performances by Lake Zurich and a 20s-style ball.
a summer festival, presents an impressive line-up of movies both old and new, once again on the banks of Lake Zurich, along with delicious food.
(usually held in the second week of August) was started in 1992 by Marek Krynki, a student, which he said was symbolic of love, peace and tolerance. The parade begins early afternoon and people from all walks of life participate, dancing all through the day to the music emitting from the ‘love mobile’ sound systems. There are parties all over the city and special trains and coaches run through the day for people who wish to join the procession of dancers.
is a cultural festival that takes place in Niederdorf, the old town of Zurich. The festival comprises an open-air concert, various art performances and traditional food.
is just the place for manufacturers and collectors of stuffed toys where they can meet and discuss the furry, cuddly creatures or learn more about them through the workshops featured here.
a highly anticipated event, boasts some 30 international theatre and dance performers that perform at various spots in Zurich.
showcases the work of upcoming film-makers to those who have been around in the business for many years.
Art International Zurich rounds up some of the best artists and galleries in some five continents and brings them to Zurich where they exhibit and sell their work.
is set up in the main city and is an indoor market. It features over 100 stalls that sell hand-crafted knick-knacks and gourmet desserts and pastries.
The Singing Christmas Tree features children from schools, standing on a stage resembling a Christmas tree, singing Christmas carols.
features children from schools, standing on a stage resembling a Christmas tree, singing Christmas carols..