Food Festivals in Zurich

Street food at the Hardturmbrache, market stalls in the train station concourse, wine tastings by the lake: These food festivals define the culinary year in Zurich.

Zurich is considered a “food hotspot,” and this is evident not only in the city’s approximately 1,500 restaurants. Food festivals in Zurich take place throughout the year.

Street Food Festival Zürich

Street Food Festival Zürich

May 27 – June 28, 2026

Over 50 street food stands and bars at the Hardturmbrache in Zurich-West, with free admission.

Zurich Street Food Park

Several times a year at the main train station

About 40 booths in the main hall of Zurich Main Station – under cover and sheltered from the weather.

Expovina Wine Ships

October 29 – November 12, 2026

Wine Tasting on a Boat: Sample Swiss and international wines aboard the boats at Bürkliplatz.

Slow Food Market Zurich

March 5 – 7, 2027

Local producers will showcase sustainable cheese, wine, and charcuterie at Messe Zürich in Oerlikon. There will also be talks and workshops on the topic of “eating better.”

Zurich Beer Festival

April 24 – 25, 2026

Small breweries are serving beer at the Spirgarten Theater in Zurich-Altstetten.

"Ehrundredlich" Chocolate Festival

About 25 exhibitors, tastings, and workshops at the Tiefenbrunnen Mill.

Terroir Zürisee

Wineries from Lake Zurich and local producers at the Tiefenbrunnen Mill.

Zurich Bread Festival

October 24, 2026

Zurich bakeries showcase their breads, along with a market, an exhibition, and baking classes.

Expovina Primavera

April 8 – 15, 2027

The Expovina Spring Fair, featuring wines from Switzerland and Europe for tasting at Puls 5.

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