No doubt that the highlight of the month is the opening wine cellars and the street food festivals! If you’re looking for some real far niente kinda vibe, visiting the wineries is a real must. And for all the foodies out there, buckle up for the street food festivals, there is sooo much to try. As for the rest of the events, you can take a look and if you think I should have included something that doesn’t appear on the list, I’d love to hear from you!
1st of May
The Open Wine Cellars (Offene Weinkeller) an excellent opportunity to visit the wineries here in the region as tthey open their doors for local wine tastings and visits.
GAGA, an electronic music event focused on psytrance and techno hosted at the Rote Fabrik.
2nd of May
Wetzikon: The Bierwanderung Züri Oberland is a local beer hike around the Pfäffikersee. You start your hike at the Braukollektiv on Motorenstrasse or at the Dorfmärt in Pfäffikon, where your ticket gets you a personal beer mug to use at the different brewery stops along the way.
5th of May
The Zürich Street Food Park at the main station with 40 food stands from around the globe, turning the station into a massive culinary hub. The event also features themed musical nights, including a “Zürich Afterwork” session and a “Latin Friday” with live bands and DJs. Dates: May 5th–10th.
6th of May
The Dance Festival in Winterthur taking place from May 6th-10th with shows, public performances and numerous dance classes for all levels throughout the cities.
7th of May
Another Dance Festival in Rapperswil-Jona from May 7th-10th.
8th of May
Zurich: Circus Knie‘s tour stop in Zurich, performing at Sechseläutenplatz from May 8th to June 7th.
Zurich: The ART INTERNATIONAL ZURICH fair, from May 8th-10th.
14th of May
The Uster Asia Street Food festival features a wide selection of street food from across the continent, including Thai specialties, fresh fruit and vegetable stands and live music. Dates: May 14th–17th.
Zurich: Flughafenlauf (Airport Run), one of the races in the ZKB Zürilauf Cup series.
16th of May
Mettmenstetten: The Zurich Cantonal Wrestling Festival, a traditional Swiss sports event. The weekend begins on Saturday with the 84th cantonal junior wrestling festival, featuring over 300 young athletes. On Sunday, the 116th edition of the main cantonal tournament takes place, bringing together around 160 active wrestlers to compete. Dates: May 16th–17th.
20th of May
Winterthur: The Afro-Pfingsten Festival focusing on African and Afro-diasporic cultures. It features a large street market with around 300 stalls in the old town, live concerts spanning multiple genres like reggae and urban beats, music and dance workshops, and a dedicated family day. Dates: May 20th–25th.
The Zurich Beer & Chocolate Tour is a guided walking tour exploring the local craft beer and artisan chocolate scenes in Districts 3, 4, and 5. The small-group experience pairs eight 10cl tastings of distinct beer styles with eight handmade pralines from Max Chocolatier, led by an expert guide.
21st of May
Zurich: The ULLRICH LIQUID DAYS is a wine and spirits tasting event with over 40 producers where you can sample drinks and book masterclasses, such as guided Champagne or Bolgheri tastings.
27th of May
The Street Food Festival is finally backkk and its coming for for a month-long culinary summer celebration. It features over 150 food sellers offering everything from momos and ceviche to oysters and specialty burgers. The festival kicks off with a “Tasting Night” and includes a weekly “Breakfast Club” every Sunday with yoga and chill-out vibes. Dates: May 27th–June 28th (Located at Hardturmplatz)
