Cultural Fall 2026
Let the summer fade away
August 13 to 30, 2026
As Zurich locals know, the ever-popular “Theater Spektakel” heralds the beginning of the fall’s cultural events. Every year, this festival on the banks of Lake Zurich transforms the Landiwiese into a spellbinding world full of theater, music, street art, and improvisation. It’s well worth a visit, even if you don’t have a ticket to a specific performance: food, street performers, a water taxi, and sunsets over the lake ensure a magical atmosphere.
Exhibitions Worth Seeing in the Fall
Zurich’s museums present interesting programs throughout the year. This fall, a visit to these exhibitions is particularly worthwhile:
Event Highlights in Fall
Summer is coming to an end, the days are getting shorter, and the air is becoming considerably cooler. And instead of spending their leisure time somewhere along Zurich’s stretches of water, art and culture lovers are now looking forward to event highlights that herald the cultural season:
Zurich Film Festival ZFF
September 24 – October 4, 2026
One of the highlights in fall is the Zurich Film Festival: during eleven days, around 160 movies are shown. Among them are the most exciting auteur films from all over the world, as well as masterpieces and premieres that later win Oscars.
Open House Zurich
September 26 – 27, 2026
The weekend for architecture enthusiasts: once a year, Zurich institutions and private houses open their doors, which are otherwise firmly closed to the public. This gives rise to behind-the-scenes insights, new perspectives, and previously untold stories.
Zürich liest
October 20 – 25, 2026
The international book and literature festival, “Zürich liest” (Zurich reads), has been held in Zurich since 2011 and with its diverse program enjoys great popularity among a broad audience. Every year at the end of October, the festival attracts book and story lovers to the city.
Start of the Theater Season
These Zurich stages are looking forward to a large audience:
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