What’s On in Zurich Late November Early December 2025
There’s lots on in Zurich right now! Most of the Christmas Markets have opened, the Lucy Lights are shining brightly and there are so many great Christmas events in Zurich. Sunday 30th November is the first of the 3 Sunday Christmas Shopping Sundays in Zurich and the Santas on Harley Davidson will be arriving at Sihlcity at 2pm- 3pm and later on at 5pm there will the the Samichlaus Umzug or Santa procession at 5pm in Bahnhofstrasse. On 5th December the traditional Klausjagen festival will be taking place outside Zurich in Küssnacht am Rigi.
The Illuminarium is in full swing at the Landesmuseum and the Herzbaracke has a full program of events. The Märlitram is back with rides around the city for young children and the Candle Making centre at Hechtplatz is open and the Zauberpark light shows & concerts are now on till 7th December. For a full list of the Zurich Christmas events here.
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Christmas 2025 in Zurich
Christmas has begun in Zurich and all the Christmas Markets are now open!
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Explore Zurich and Beyond
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If you fancy going for an excursion here are some suggestions:
- 31 ideas and activities for children and teenagers
- 31 ideas for excursions from Zurich.
- Ideas for trips further afield in Switzerland (2 hours or more away)
- For cloudy or rainy days in Zurich, some ideas and for wet weather here.
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Things To Do in Zurich Late November Early December 2025 – EVENT LISTINGS
TOP CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN ZURICH: Check out all the top Christmas Events in Zurich here.
SANTAS ON HARLEY DAVIDSONS AT SIHLCITY 30th NOV: Make sure to pop over to Sihlcity on Sunday 30th November to watch the procession of Santas on their Harley Davidsons arrive at the shopping centre between 2pm and 3pm. It’s a great event for all the family and this year they will be raising funds for the Kinderspital Childrens’s Hospital. More information here.
Some Impressions of the Santas on Harleys
ADVENT SUNDAY SHOPPING SUNDAYS BEGINNING 30th NOVEMBER (& 7th & 21st DEC): Beginning on 30th November, the Advent Sunday Shopping Sundays or “Sonntagsverkauf” will take place in Zurich and you will be able to go shopping in many place in Zurich that day. See all the details here.
SAMICHLAUS UMZUG SANTA PROCESSION ZURICH 5PM SUNDAY 30TH NOV: The Samichlaus Umzug or Santa Procession is taking place along Bahnhofstrasse on Sunday 30th November starting at 5pm. A perfect outing for all the family.See all the details here.
SAMICHLAUS DAY 6th DEC & VISITS TO SAMICHLAUS 2nd – 7th DEC: It’s Samichlaus Day on 6th December and did you know that from 2nd – 7th December children can visit Samichlaus and Schmutzi in the woods near Zurich. Read all about it here.
CHANEL⁵ – A PORTRAIT IN FIVE SCENES AT BELVOIRPARK 3rd & 17th DECEMBER: Experience the world of Coco Chanel in Chanel⁵ – Ein Porträt in fünf Szenen, an elegant evening of theatre, music, and fine dining at Restaurant Belvoirpark, Zurich. Conceived and performed by Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz, the performance is in German and celebrates Chanel’s legacy in five captivating scenes, paired with exquisite cuisine. Dates: 3rd & 17th December 2025, 13th & 14th January 2026 all at Belvoirpark Restaurant, Zurich. Special OFFER Tickets: With code NewInZuerich ( please note extra e!) you get tickets for CHF 169 instead of CHF 189 (theatre & dinner). See the full details here.
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT BACI BACI CAFE 5th DEC: Why not pop down to Cafe Baci Baci at Maneggplatz 48, 8041 Zurich On 5th December to get into the festive spirit? The Cafe is a modern, spacious location not far from Wollishofen, which is a wonderful cafe and can also be hired out as an event space. Visit the Bac Baci Cafe website here
KLAUSJAGEN TRADITION IN KÜSSNACHT AM RIGI 5th DEC: Over in Küssnacht am Rigi the traditional Klausjagen St Nicholas Procession is taking place. See all the details here.
ROD STEWART LIVE AT HALLENSTADION 5th DEC: Rod Stewart returns to Zurich for an unforgettable evening at Hallenstadion on Friday, 5 December. With iconic hits like Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Maggie May and Baby Jane, this high-energy show promises a night of music, nostalgia and incredible live performance. 8.00pm at Hallenstadion, Wallisellenstrasse 45, 8050 Zürich. Ticket info here.
VALENTINE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: MUSIC, NETWORKING & ART AT MAMA SHELTER 6th DEC: A stylish pre-Christmas evening filled with live jazz and Latin classics, networking, and a unique fusion of design and art. Enjoy a performance by Antonio Herrera & Band, a Fireside chat with Stefan Kopp (CFO) on empathy in times of change, and an exhibition of Herrera’s intricate paper sculptures. 5% of all ticket sales will be donated to UNICEF Venezuela. Get your tickets here before they sell out!
SAMICHLAUS SCHWIMMEN 7th DEC: If you’re feeling adventurous try to get tickets for this fun event – others just go along and watch. Find out all about this crazy Zurich custom here.
IL MONDO AL ROVESCIO 7th DECEMBER: Violinist Amandine Beyer and her ensemble Gli Incogniti perform Vivaldi’s concertos for multiple instruments, including the magnificent Concerto in F major “Il proteo ò sia il mondo al rovescio”. Taking place at the Aula of the Cantonal School in Wetzikon. More info here.
ZAUBERPARK NOW OPEN TILL 7th DEC: The Zauberpark with its light installations and concerts is now open and will continue until 7th December. See details here.
THE BODYGUARD MUSICAL IN ZURICH ON NOW TILL 14th DEC: Don’t miss the Bodyguard Musical which has just opened at Theater 11 in Zurich in Zurich and continues till 14th December. We loved the show! Get your tickets before it sells out!
DISCOVER YOUR FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS MARKET: Why not check out our Christmas Markets Listings and find your favourite? We’ve also included a lot more of the local markets in the towns and villages surrounding Zurich – so take a look here.
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SILVESTERLAUF ZURICH FUN RUN 14th DEC: The Silvesterlauf fun run takes place on Sunday 14th December – so why not register now to join in? If you don’t want to take part it’s also good fun to watch and cheer everyone on. See all the details here.
KERNZENZIEHEN CANDLE MAKING AT HECHTPLATZ ON NOW TILL 21st DEC : Why not try your hand at the traditional Christmas activity of Candle Making. Read all about it here.
ILLUMINARIUM ZURICH ON THROUGHOUT THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD: The Illuminarium is on in Zurich at the Landesmuseum with 3 Light shows, lots of stands serving hot drinks and food as well as a fondue restaurant. It continues until 30th December. See details here.
THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE ON NOW TILL 23rd DEC: The ever popular Singing Christmas Tree is on in Werdmühleplatz until 23rd December. See all the details here.
LUCY LIGHTS IN BAHNHOFSTRASSE NOW ON TILL 6th JAN: The Lucy Lights will remain on now until 6th January 2026. See all the details here.
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST FONDUE IN ZURICH: It’s that time of the year… but there is so much choice it’s hard to know where to go! Check out our Fondue Guide to Zurich here.
THE HERZBARACKE FLOATING THEATRE AT BELLEVUE: The Herzbaracke is a floating theatre with dining and is moored off Bellevue. Find out all about it here.
WILHELM LEHMBRUCK – THE FINAL YEARS UNTIL ON NOW TILL 18th JANUARY 2026: The Kunsthaus Zürich presents Wilhelm Lehmbruck in an immersive installation by Yves Netzhammer – an intense artistic dialogue exploring vulnerability and what it means to be human. Tickets CHF 31. More details here.
BILLY ELLIOTT MAAG HALLE ZURICH ON NOW UNTIL 25th FEB 2026: Billy Elliott is back in Zurich at the MAAG Halle from 24th October to 25th February. For more info see here.
THE LEGEND OF TITANIC IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION LICHTHALLE MAAG ZURICH: The Legend of the Titanic immersive exhibition at the Lichthalle MAAG offers a really great experience with an amazing virtual reality experience too. See all the details here.
TICKETS FOR MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL ARE ON SALE NOW: The hit musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will be coming to Zurich from January 2026 and tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a very exciting musical. See details of this blockbuster musical here.
FOOD AND MORE IN AND AROUND ZURICH
TURKEY TAKEAWAY FOR THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS FROM 27th NOV – 7th JAN: Park Hyatt are once again doing their highly popular Turkey (and Goose) Takeaways. You order 48 hours in advance and collect an expertly cooked turkey from the Park Hyatt Zurich on your day of choice! What could be more stress-free? See all the details here.
LULU IGLU AT THE OPERA: The LULU Igloo next to the Opera is back in Zurich now with great festive food and offering the best views over the Wienachtsmarkt on Sechselaeutenplatz. Only until 23rd December. Find out more here.
NEW DINNER MENU AT LYCKA SWEDISH COFEEBAR ZURICH: The popular Swedish coffee bar Lycka in Josefstrasse Zurich (sister restaurant to Lycka Meilen) is now offering a dinner menu Thursday – Saturday. The same tasty dishes are on the menu from delicious Flammkuchen to pasta and salad bowls and more. Why not pop by and try it out? Josefstrasse 112, 8005 Zurich. You can see some impressions here.
THE WIDDER WONDERLAND FONDUE GONDOLAS: The Widder Wonderland is back in the secluded garden of the Widder Hotel with its stylish retro gondolas and refined fondue. See details here.
SOULFOOD IGLOOS AT BELVOIR PARK RESTAURANT FROM 6th NOVEMBER: The colourful Soulfood Igloos at Belvoir park Restaurant are now open and offer a delicious Korean Hot Pot in a heated igloo in the shadow of a giant moon. See all the details here.
GONDOLA ISLAND AT LAKE SIDE – NOW OPEN – 28th FEBRUARY 2026: This winter, the terrace at Lake Side Zurich transforms into a magical Gondola Island, featuring real heated ski gondolas in cosy chalet style. Enjoy a private fondue experience with lake views, illuminated by light art from the creators of the LILU Light Festival Lucerne. Choose from Classic, Champagne or Truffle Fondue – perfect for friends, families or company dinners. See all the details here.
IT’S VERMICELLES TIME – ENJOY! Don’t forget it really is Vermicelles time right now! Find out more here.
IT’S ALSO MARRONI TIME: It’s also Marroni time – chestnuts are a traditional Swiss food, once known as the “bread of the poor”. Find out more here.
ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS AT THE OUTBACK EVERY SUNDAY: There’s a new special at the Australian restaurant the Outback Lodge – all you can eat ribs! It takes place just once a week, all day on a Sunday and costs just CHF 48 per person, it’s a generous and mouth-watering feast that’s perfect for sharing — and for making your Sunday a little extra special. Where: Outback Lodge, Stadelhofen station, Zurich. See all the details here.
FRAU GEROLDS GARTEN WINTERGARDEN NOW OPEN: The Wintergarden at Frau Gerolds Garten is open so get ready for cosy fondue nights and winter lights. See all the details of the Wintergarden here.
TERRAVIN LAURIERS DE PLATINE BLANC WINE AWARDS: Find out all about the judging process for the Terravin Lauriers de Platine Blanc wine awards which recently took place at Chateau d’agile in Switzerland. See all the details here.
TRAVEL TIPS
VISIT COSTA RICA DIRECT FROM ZURICH: From volcanoes and hot springs to rainforest brimming with wildlife and laid back surfer towns and beaches, Costa Rica is one of the most diverse places you could visit. With direct flights with Edelweiss to San José, a new adventure is just a flight away! Read all about Cost Rica here.
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NEW CLINIC OPENING FOR ANAGEN: Anagen has just opened its latest clinic in Zurich on Limmatquai – find out more about the clinic and its services from hair to skin treatments and more. Read all about it here.
8 MUST VISIT MOUNTAIN TRIPS TO DO: Check out these 8 mountain locations in Switzerland which are great to explore before Winter sets in. See details here.
6 CIRCULAR HIKES NOT FAR FROM ZURICH: Fancy a hike? Check out these 6 great circular hikes which are not too far from Zurich. Just check conditions before you set off in case of lift closures and snowfall. See details here.
FREE ZURICH ADVENTURE: DISCOVER THE SECRET DOORS OF ZURICH: Check out the archeological windows and the secret door of Zurich. It’s a free activity in Zurich and you can see all the details here.
VISIT EINSTEIN’S LOCKER: Another interesting and FREE thing to do when in the city is to pay a visit to Einstein’s Locker at ETH. See all the details here.
A TRIP TO ST GALLEN: Fancy a really interesting trip not far from Zurich? How about visiting the St Gallen? Read all about it here.
ZURICH OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCES: Check out the latest performances at Zurich Opera House here.
MUSIC AND JAZZ AT RANK ZURICH: See details of the upcoming music and entertainment at Rank Zurich.Take a look here.
TONHALLE ZURICH: See what’s on at the Tonhalle Zurich. See their latest program here.
INTERNATIONAL COMEDY CLUB IN ZURICH: The International Comedy Club Zurich has lots of new Stand Up events coming soon. Take a look here.
ICE SKATING ZURICH IN ZURICH:
THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY IN ZURICH: There’s plenty to do on a rainy or cloudy day in and around Zurich. Take a look here.
NEW IN ZURICH? NEW IN SWITZERLAND? : See our top tips for newcomers here.
MORE TIPS FOR NEWCOMERS: Some more tips to help you feel at home here.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HAVING A PET IN SWITZERLAND: Did you know that there are special rules on keeping pets in Switzerland? Read all about having a Pet in Switzerland here.
FIND OUT ALL ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN ZURICH HERE: Tips on the different public transport options and types of tickets available in Zurich. Read the details here.
SHARED LAUNDRY FACILITIES: Find yourself sharing laundry facilities in your new apartment? Find out all about this Swiss phenomenon here.
WHERE TO SELL ONLINE IN SWITZERLAND: Find out where you can sell stuff online in Switzerland here.
SPEEDING FINES IN SWITZERLAND: Things you need to know about Speeding in Switzerland. Read the article here.
EXCHANGING YOUR DRIVING LICENCE: As soon as you arrive in Switzerland and receive your Ausweis, you should make arrangement to exchange your driving licence. See all the steps you need to undertake here.
RECOMMENDED HAIRDRESSERS: See our list of recommended hairdressers in Zurich here.
TRANSITIONING TO SWITZERLAND WITH CHILDREN: Top tips when transitioning to Switzerland with children. Read the article here.
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