Art & Culture

What is going on in Zurich’s art scene? All the information about museums, concerts, theater, festivals and other cultural highlights.

Only in Zurich

Fans make the pilgrimage to Zurich for these art and cultural highlights:

Kunsthaus Zürich

Culture

Thanks to its significant collection, the Kunsthaus is renowned worldwide – a must for all art fans.

National Museum Zurich

Culture

Both inside and out, the National Museum behind the Main Station is an impressive architectural gem.

Löwenbräukunst-Areal – Art Center

Culture

This former brewery is now the site of a center for modern and contemporary art.

Museum für Gestaltung

Culture

The main building of the Museum für Gestaltung shows Swiss design icons, graphics, and applied art.

Harald Naegeli – the Sprayer of Zurich

The Sprayer of Zurich

The notorious sprayer of Zurich, who brought the city to life with his unique graffiti works.

The Zurich Gallery Mile

Art

Anyone who loves art will find a real art hotspot in the area around the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Pavillon Le Corbusier

Discover

The architectural masterpiece and museum stands in a beautiful location on Lake Zurich.

Dada: the Art Movement from Zurich

Art and Culture

Here you can the key facts and locations relating to Dada, as well as details of the guided tour.

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

August 13 – 30, 2026

The annual theater festival on Lake Zurich delights young and old, connoisseurs and amateurs.

150 Years Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Until December 2025

A year of celebration full of highlights: Exciting exhibitions, creative workshops, and inspiring events explore 150 years of design history and the future of creativity.

Susanne Bartsch – Transformation!

Until December 7, 2025

The exhibition presents the world of Susanne Bartsch – fashion icon, nightlife pioneer and activist. A tribute to creative freedom.

Japan de luxe

Until May 25, 2026

Exquisite printmaking and poetry: Surimono from old Japan at the Museum Rietberg.

Accessories – Objects of Desire

Until April 12, 2026

Accessories reflect fashion history, identity and social norms. The exhibition showcases highlights from the National Museum’s collection.

Haegue Yang: Leap Year

Until January 18, 2026

Art between movement and identity – Haegue Yang’s first major show in Switzerland.

Art in the Open Air

Those who explore Zurich with their eyes wide open will find art on every corner: buildings of architectural significance and art installations in public places or in the middle of parks and gardens invite guests to enjoy art outside in the open air.