If you are looking for what is going on this month, here is your list of current events! and as usual feel free to let me know if I forgot to mention something!
The Events:
The Street Food Festival is backkk with over 50 food sellers offering everything from burgers and Korean Corndogs to hand pulled noodles. Dates: May 27th–June 28th (Located at Hardturmplatz)
Zurich: Unique Moments, June 1–5. Held in the courtyard of the Landesmuseum. It is a reliable option for a central outdoor concert, though the venue can feel cramped if sold out.
Kloten: Citybeats Kloten is a new outdoor festival at the Stadtplatz featuring a diverse lineup of Swiss and international musical acts, ranging from rock and pop to electro, alongside a live sports podcast. Dates: June 4th – 7th
Rapperswil-Jona: The IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland is a demanding half-triathlon where thousands of athletes tackle a 1.9km swim in Lake Zurich, a 90km bike ride with significant elevation, and a 21.1km run through the old town that includes a steep climb up to the local castle. Dates: June 5th-7th.
Seebad Unplugged, Sundays starting in June. Live acoustic sets at Seebad Enge. The space is limited, so arriving early is necessary to secure a spot.
Stolze Openair, June 12–13. The largest free open-air festival in the city. It is very casual and accessible, which also means it gets heavily crowded during peak hours.
ZOA City: June 17–July 9. Located at the Dolder Ice Rink. It is a solid outdoor venue with acts like Provinz and Empire of the Sun.
Alba Festival: June 20–21. A large festival focused on Albanian music and culture at the Kasernenareal.
VOILÀ The Summer Of Sorcery, June 24. A live music event hosted at Komplex 457.
The Opernhaus für alle is an open-air cultural event on Sechseläutenplatz, offering free public broadcasts of ballet and opera performances on a large screen, culminating in a live outdoor orchestral concert. Dates: June 26th – 28th.
Winterthur: The Albanifest, a city festival with food stands, live music stages, and traditional fairground rides. Dates: June 26th – 28th.
Dielsdorf: Horse Park Festival, June 26–27. An electronic music event at the local horse racing track. A practical bonus is that your ticket includes ZVV public transport.
Tentação Summer Experience, June 26–28. A dance festival centered around Kizomba and Urban Kiz, featuring workshops and social dancing.
The Zurich City Triathlon set along the shores of Lake Zurich, alongside a dedicated Triathlon Village and food festival. Dates: June 27th – 28th.
Openair Wipkingen, June 27–28. Free concerts at Wipkinger Park by the Limmat. It is a low-commitment option if you just want to drop by for local acts.
Art
Zurich Art Weekend, June 12–14. This event links galleries and institutions across the city. You can get a Public Pass for free entry to places like the National Museum and Kunsthalle. Note that public transport may be disrupted on Sunday, June 14, due to the Feminist Strike.
Basel: Art Basel, June 18–21. Not in Zurich, but the primary art event of the month. It is massive and requires planning if you intend to see a significant portion of it.
