This months there are some really fun events and activities on the menu! Including the night of the museums, the pumpkin exhibition and more, so let’s dive right into it, shall we?
I’ve also included a few events nearby and if you want the full list of whats going on around Switzerland this month, check out this blog post.
September 4–5
Viaduktfäscht: Zurich West kicks off the month with Viaduktfäscht, bringing a festival atmosphere to the arches of IM VIADUKT. Expect food, drinks, music and plenty happening around one of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods.
Europaallee Fest: Europaallee turns into a free two-day urban festival with live music, DJs, food stands, bars, fitness and wellness activities spread across Europaplatz, Gustav-Gull-Platz and the surrounding streets. Friday runs from 5 pm until midnight, while Saturday starts at 11 am.
September 5th
Lange Nacht der Zürcher Museen: One of the best nights of the year for museum lovers! During the Long Night of Zurich Museums, participating museums stay open from 6 pm until 2 am and put on special exhibitions, performances, workshops, tours and other events that you normally wouldn’t experience during a regular museum visit.
September 6
Allianz Tag des Kinos: Movie day! On September 6, the Allianz Tag des Kinos lets you watch films at participating cinemas across Switzerland and Liechtenstein for just CHF 7 per ticket. More than 500 cinema screens are participating this year.
September 12–14
Knabenschiessen: One of Zurich’s biggest traditional festivals returns to Albisgütli. While the historic shooting competition is at the heart of Knabenschiessen, for most visitors the highlight is the enormous funfair with rides, food stands and market stalls that surrounds it.
September 13th
Kunsthaus Zurich Open Day: On September 13, Kunsthaus Zurich opens its doors for free from 10 am to 6 pm. Besides free admission, there will be behind-the-scenes tours, collection tours, films, creative activities and the chance to visit parts of the museum that aren’t normally accessible to visitors.
September 17–27
Zurich Design Weeks: For eleven days, design takes over different locations around Zurich. Zurich Design Weeks brings together exhibitions, installations, design walks, talks and workshops, with events ranging from established designers and brands to new creative talent.
September 18–19
24h Opernhaus: The Zurich Opera House is celebrating the start of its new season by staying open for an entire night and day. 24h Opernhaus starts at 10 pm on Friday and includes concerts, performances, guided tours, a 14-hour piano marathon and even the possibility of spending the night on the main stage. Admission is free.
September 19–October 25
Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition: Pumpkin season officially begins! The famous pumpkin exhibition at Juckerhof in Seegräben starts on September 19, with thousands of pumpkins and huge pumpkin sculptures built around this year’s theme, “Gute Reise.” It’s one of my favorite autumn day trips from Zurich.
September 19th
Fischerdorf Fäscht: Spend an afternoon right by Lake Zurich at Fischerdorf Fäscht at Zürihorn. There will be food and drinks, live risotto cooking, moules-frites, live music and a small selection of market stalls in the Fischergarten. Entry is free.
September 24–October 4
Zurich Film Festival: September ends with one of Zurich’s biggest cultural events. The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) brings international premieres, filmmakers and stars to the city, with screenings taking place across Zurich and the Festival Center returning to Sechseläutenplatz.
The complete 2026 film program will be released on September 9, with general ticket sales starting September 14.
September 25–27
Höngger Wümmetfäscht: Wine season comes to Zurich-Höngg with the Wümmetfäscht, a traditional neighborhood wine festival featuring local wine, Suuser, raclette, food stands, music, markets and plenty of festivities around Höngg.
September 26–27
Open House Zurich: Ever wondered what’s behind the doors of some of Zurich’s most interesting buildings? During Open House Zurich, more than 100 buildings and outdoor spaces open to the public, with free guided tours led by architects, preservation experts and people connected to the buildings.
September 26–27
Zurich Pop Con: Fans of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, K-pop, comics and pop culture can head to Messe Zurich for Zurich Pop Con. The huge two-day event takes over seven halls with cosplay, gaming and esports, Artist Alley, workshops, guests, Asian pop culture, merchandise and much more.
