Featured Events in Zurich in October 2025 (July Updated)

The Kunsthaus Zürich presents a diverse exhibition programme that unites opposites and opens up innovative ways of viewing art. The focus is on surprising moments that invite visitors to rethink boundaries and open up new worlds of perception. This year's outstanding artists include Roman Signer, known for his spectacular installations, Monster Chetwynd, whose provocative works challenge traditional art forms, and Refik Anadol, a pioneer of AI-supported art. These and other globally unique projects offer fresh perspectives and unforgettable experiences that go beyond traditional exhibition formats. From the iconic Dada movement to cutting-edge digital art, from intimate to large-scale works, the coming year promises an inspiring journey through time, space and media at Kunsthaus Zürich.

This year, there are once again fascinating new additions to discover at the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum! In our 2024 special exhibition, we are showing selected masterpieces that combine history, craftsmanship and design in the most attractive way. From the sporty Rolex Daytona – launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the legendary Le Mans race – to delicate ladies’ and pendant watches from the 18th and 19th centuries: each piece is a masterpiece in its own right. You can look forward to classics from IWC, Patek Philippe, Chaumet and Ulysse Nardin, the finest enamel painting and technological rarities. A highlight of the exhibition is a unique pendant watch in the form of an apple – intricately enamelled, romantic, playful and around 200 years old. Whether motorsport icon or miniature work of art: the diversity of this collection will delight collectors, technology enthusiasts and design fans alike. Pay us a visit and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of time!

Sting Zurich, an eagerly anticipated event, is set to take place at the renowned Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland. On October 13, 2025, at precisely 20:00, the legendary artist Sting will grace the stage, delivering an unforgettable performance that promises to captivate the audience. Known for his profound musical prowess and a career spanning decades, Sting's Zurich concert is expected to feature a mix of his classic hits and newer compositions, offering a rich and varied musical experience. The Hallenstadion, with its state-of-the-art acoustics and spacious seating, provides the perfect venue for such a prestigious event. Attendees will witness a night of exceptional artistry and timeless music, set against the backdrop of one of Zurich's most iconic locations. This event is poised to be a highlight in Zurich's cultural calendar, drawing music enthusiasts from near and far.

Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881 Duisburg – 1919 Berlin), one of the most important sculptors of his generation, moved to Zurich from Germany in 1916. During the First World War, the city became a meeting place for international artists. It was in this inspiring environment that Lehmbruck reached another peak of his powers: his last works in particular reveal him to be a visionary, charting out a new course with his ‘mental’ sculptures. Joining him in a visual dialogue is the contemporary Swiss artist Yves Netzhammer (b. 1970 Schaffhausen), whose drawings, spatial installations and computer-generated video films are a captivating blend of corporeal appearance and pictorial narrative. Netzhammer will conceive the overall spatial design of the exhibition and develop new works in resonance with Lehmbruck. The exhibition is a cooperation with the Kunstmuseum Moritzburg in Halle (Saale), in collaboration with the Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg.

With "Toward Architecture," Le Corbusier created a manifesto and laid the foundation for modernism. To mark the 100th anniversary of this work, the exhibition of the same name examines the collected texts and examines current architectural discourses and future perspectives.

Galerie Eva Presenhuber presents the exhibition Franz West: Die frühen Werke / Early Works with sculptures and objects from 1975 to 1990 by the Austrian artist Franz West (1947-2012 in Vienna, AT) from private collections, in particular from that of his longtime mentor, the former gallerist and curator Peter Pakesch (b. 1955 in Graz, AT) and of Galerie Eva Presenhuber. The exhibition is accompanied by a new publication, photographs by Friedl Kubelka, and film screenings by Andreas Reiter Raabe and Bernhard Riff in an adjacent space. It is the twelfth exhibition at the gallery since the beginning of the collaboration between West and Eva Presenhuber.

Although Switzerland has no royal tradition, royal families have long held a certain fascination for the Swiss; not least because they brought pomp and splendour to the country and celebrated their power there. Many crowned heads of state have visited Switzerland since the 19th century. For example, King Ludwig II of Bavaria was so taken by the William Tell story that he travelled to Lake Lucerne in 1865 and wanted to buy the Rütli meadow so he could build a castle on it. Then there was Charles-Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, nephew of the great Napoleon I and subsequently Emperor of the French, who spent a lot of his childhood at Arenenberg Castle after his family went into exile. Charles-Louis spoke with a proper Thurgau accent and attended military school in Thun. The fate of Sisi, Empress of Austria, is among the best known and most poignant experiences of a royal in Switzerland. She often visited the country for rest and recuperation, and was murdered in Geneva in 1898. All royal visits, whether by an emperor, empress, king, queen, prince or princess, and for whatever reason, whether politics, business or personal, had one thing in common: they triggered – both then and now – immense excitement and fascination among the Swiss public. The exhibition demonstrates this through many pictures and exclusive possessions of these bluebloods.

Megadeth Zurich is set to electrify the Hallenstadion in Zurich on October 4, 2025, at 20:00. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable evening of heavy metal, featuring the legendary band Megadeth. Known for their powerful performances and iconic hits, Megadeth will deliver a show that fans will not want to miss. The Hallenstadion, located in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, provides the perfect venue for this monumental concert, offering excellent acoustics and a vibrant atmosphere. Tickets are priced at 183 USD, reflecting the premium experience attendees can expect. With a reputation for selling out quickly, securing tickets early is advisable. Megadeth Zurich is poised to be a standout event in Zurich's 2025 concert calendar, drawing metal enthusiasts from near and far to witness a night of unparalleled musical prowess.

The Collection of Prints and Drawings at the Kunsthaus is a true treasure trove, hardly known to its visitors. In 2025 we highlight a selection of remarkable works from the extensive holdings of prints. Printing is far more than simply a reproductive medium. The use of printer’s ink and the play of line and surface invariably also bring unique qualities to the fore. Our selection comprises artists whose works literally ‘made an impression’ on generations that followed, by setting standards in the technique of printmaking: figures from Dürer to Munch and Kollwitz, and from Rembrandt and Goya to Roth. While this ‘tour d’horizon’ also covers all formats, from XS to XL, we deliberately avoid a hierarchical categorization of works according to size. The fact is that quite often, a print’s appeal only becomes evident when you zoom in on the minute details.