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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

Kunsthaus Zürich

Culture

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

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Museum für Gestaltung – Ausstellungsstrasse

Culture

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

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Landesmuseum Zürich

National Museum Zurich

Culture

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

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Die Zürcher Galerienmeile

The Zurich Gallery Mile

Art

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

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Pavillon Le Corbusier

Pavillon Le Corbusier

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

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Dada Fakten

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.

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Harald Naegeli

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.

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Theater Spektakel

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

August 14 – 31, 2025

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

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Art Currently on Show

Museum für Gestaltung

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.

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Landesmuseum Zürich

Techno

March 21 – August 17, 2025

Techno is more than hard basses – it’s a culture that comprises music, fashion, dance and design. From Detroit to Zurich, techno music shaped generations. The exhibition at Landesmuseum shows its evolution and meaning in Switzerland.

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Museum Rietberg

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

Until August 17, 2025

An electric exhibition at Museum Rietberg featuring South Korean pop culture: K-Pop, K-Drama, fashion and digital art meet traditional aesthetics.

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Kunsthaus Zürich

Roman Signer – Landschaft

Until August 17, 2025

At Kunsthaus Zurich, Roman Signer creates an immersive installation, in which movement, material and time conflate into a silent, yet powerful landscape.

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Museum für Gestaltung

Ciné-Passion – International Movie Posters

Until October 26, 2025

The Museum für Gestaltung exhibits more than 70 selected movie posters from around the world – a visual survey of the history of cinema and graphic design.

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Kunsthaus

Monster Chetwynd – The Trompe l’Oeil Cleavage

Mai 16 – August 31, 2025

At Kunsthaus Zürich, the monster Chetwynd unfurls a surreal world made of sculptures, paintings and performances – imaginative, ironic and full of visual surprises.

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Refik Anadol

Refik Anadol

From January 18, 2025

On show in the Kunsthaus Zürich’s Chipperfield building, “Glacier Dreams” by Refik Anadol demonstrates climate change in a striking way. The multisensory AI-generated installation combines art, science, and technology to create a moving experience.

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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.

Y – Sislej Xhafa, Zürich

Art in Public Places in Zurich

Art

Numerous sculptures, monuments, and installations adorn Zurich’s public spaces.

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RWI, Universität Zürich

The Architectural Guide Through Zurich

Philipp Heer

The Instagrammer reveals his favorite spots for architectural photography.

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Bruno Weber Park

Urban Oases in Zurich

Places of Interest

Cultural insider tips for urban explorers that are diving for as yet unknown pearls.

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Art Indoors

Kunsthaus Zürich

Art Museums in Zurich and the Region

Culture

Modern paintings, photography or design: Zurich offers a range of museums for art lovers.

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Löwenbräu Areal

Löwenbräukunst-Areal – the Old Zurich Brewery

Culture

The Löwenbräukunst-Areal is a neat blend of old brewery and modern architecture.

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Opernhaus

Zurich Opera House

Culture

The Zurich Opera House is among the best in the world.

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Schauspielhaus Zürich, Pfauen

Schauspielhaus Zürich: Pfauen

Culture

The Schauspielhaus Zürich: Pfauen inspires with spoken theater, dance, performance, and more.

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Tonhalle Zürich

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich

Culture

Anyone who loves classical music should not miss the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich under Paavo Järvi.

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Guided Tours

Guests find out more about art, design, and architecture on these private guided tours.

Erweiterungsbau Landesmuseum

Architecture in Zurich Tour

Experience

Zurich´s architecture and defining buildings are explained and showcased on this walking tour.

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Cabaret Voltaire

Dada Art Movement Tour

Experience

This fascinating city tour explains how Dadaism turned Zurich upside down.

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Richard Wagner

City Tour: Richard Wagner in Zurich

Experience

A guided tour of Zurich as the famous composer, Richard Wagner, knew and loved it.

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E-Bike

E-Bike Tour Public Art

Experience

This city tour takes participants by e-bike to the works of art in public spaces in Zürich-West.

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Stadtführung Made in Zurich

City Tour: Made in Zurich

Experience

Visit the stores of creative people who sell handmade, local products and original Zurich design.

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