What’s On in Zurich Beginning of March 2026

Wishing you a great weekend and week ahead! The sun has been shining in Zurich and it finally looks as if Spring is on its way! Art on Ice 2026 has opened at the Hallenstadion and continues in Zurich and beyond until 7th March. The Slow Food Market is on now at Stage One Oerlikon until 1st March and it’s the last weekend for Moulin Rouge – The Musical and for The Legend of the Titanic. A reminder that the Honold Easter Chocolate Tram will be in Zurich from 6th – 15th Zurich – so don’t forget to get your tickets! It’s also Tax Time right now, so check out Martin Beiner’s tax tips here. If you’re thinking of a foodie trip to Bologna, have a look here and over in Pilatus the Breathe with Pilatus art installation continues until 26th April.
I had a great snowshoe outing last week and you can find over 7 snowshoe hikes see here and if you fancy skiing there are plenty of ski slopes close to Zurich and check for Tobogganing ideas here.
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Explore Zurich and Beyond

If you’re looking for some travel inspiration in Switzerland from Zurich take a look here.
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.
New In Zurich – welcome!
If you have recently arrived in Zurich check out our top tips for newcomers here.
If you’re planning to leave Zurich take a look here.
EVENT LISTINGS
Things To Do in Zurich Beginning of March 2026

ART ON ICE ZURICH-FRIBOURG-DAVOS 26th FEB – 7th MARCH: Don’t miss the amazing Art on Ice figure skating with live music events taking place in Zurich, Fribourg and Davos from 26th Feb – 7th March. Featuring James Bay, Jess Glynne, Noah Veraguth and Stefanie Heinzmann as well as world class and European skating champions. You can see a short video on YouTube here. It’s definitely a show worth visiting. See all the details here.

SLOW FOOD MARKT ZÜRICH OERLIKON 27th FEB–1st MARCH: Held at Stage One in Zürich-Oerlikon, the Slow Food Market Zürich brings together regional, sustainably and artisan-produced foods across 2,000 m². It’s a must-visit if you’re interested in high-quality ingredients, responsible production and delicious, sustainable food. See all the details here.
CREAFAIR HALLE 550, ZÜRICH-OERLIKON 27th FEB – 1st MARCH: Grab your paintbrush, scissors, stamps and toolbox and get creative! Who needs boredom when you can dive into your own ideas and visions? Visit Switzerland’s leading creative fair and let your passion for crafting and DIY run free. Whether you’re a natural creator or just looking for inspiration, CREAFAIR offers workshops, materials and plenty of hands-on fun. Tickets and info.
SPORT SHOP TIME OUT USTER WINTER SALE ! Check out the superb deals which are on now for Winter kit. The offers won’t last forever so head down to Time Out at Pfäffikerstrasse 30, 8610 Uster to find out more!
LONGEVITY CLUB PREMIERE LONGEVITY CENTER RUGGELL 28th FEB: On Saturday 28th February, 108 Longevity Centre in Ruggell, Liechtenstein is hosting the Longevity Club, a new, exclusive event format that focuses on modern longevity routines, premium brand experiences and meaningful exchanges. The event will bring together brands and a discerning community that sees longevity not as a trend but as a sustainable lifestyle. Tickets are available for purchase via the 108 Longevity Center website.
AWCZ AFFORDABLE WORKSHOPS IN ENGLISH 24th FEB – 30th MARCH: Want to learn to improve your cooking? Put the spark back into your relationship? Manage grief? Maybe you have an inner artist that needs inspiration. Join the AWCZ for 40+ affordable workshops in English in Central Zurich. Open to all. Be inspired by local experts, connect with international Zurichers, and support a good cause. 40 CHF. Click here to be inspired!
CHALANDAMARZ 28th FEB / 1st MARCH: Over in Graubünden the Chalandamarz celebrations mark the end of Winter! Find out all about them here.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL ON NOW TILL 1st MARCH: It’s getting close to your last chance to see the hit musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical is on at Theater 11 in Oerlikon and runs till 1st March. Get your tickets now and enjoy a great musical. See all the details here.
THE LEGEND OF TITANIC IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION LICHTHALLE MAAG ZURICH TILL 1st MARCH: The Legend of the Titanic immersive exhibition at the Lichthalle MAAG offers a really great experience with an amazing virtual reality experience too. It’s run in Zurich has been extended till 1st March. See all the details here.
MIGROS CULTURE PERCENTAGE DANCE FESTIVAL STEPS – CONTEMPORARY DANCE 5th – 29th MARCH: The Migros Culture Percentage Dance Festival Steps brings contemporary dance almost to your doorstep! Over four weeks, 12 national and international dance companies tour across Switzerland, presenting impressive choreographies from the world of contemporary dance. Discover the programme and secure your tickets now.
HONOLD EASTER CHOCOLATE TRAM 6th – 15th March: The Honold Easter Tram will be back in Zurich from 6th – 15th March and tickets are already on sale now – don’t miss your chance to buy your tickets now! See all the details here.
PHIL COLLINS TRIBUTE CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS 6th MAR: Don’t miss the Candlelight Concerts taking place at the Belvoir Park Restaurant. See details here.
DIPLOMACY LOUNGE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CHAMPAGNE DINNER 7th MARCH AT DOLDER GRAND: Celebrate International Women’s Day on 7th March with your friends at a very special 4-course champagne dinner organised by the Diplomacy Lounge at the Dolder Grand. An elegant evening of fine dining and enjoyment in one of Zurich’s most prestigious settings. See all the details here.
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FRAU GEROLDS GARTEN WINTERGARDEN TILL 7th MARCH: The Wintergarden at Frau Gerolds Garten is open for cosy fondue nights and winter lights. See all the details of the Wintergarden here.
CHARITY PIANO – INTO THE LIGHT SCHLOSS RAPPERSWIL 8th MARCH: In 2024, Walter Kehl performed with limited eyesight. At this special charity concert for SZBlind, he speaks openly about his personal journey and motivation. Alongside his own compositions, he performs works by Chopin, Scriabin and Gershwin – an inspiring evening set in the beautiful surroundings of Rapperswil Castle. For more info and tickets see here.

WSET WINE 🍷 COURSES IN ZURICH – STARTING 7th & 21st MARCH: Love wine and want to understand it better? Pur Jus Zurich offers Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses in English, from Level 1 for beginners to Level 3 for advanced learners. Led by Angela and Alex, who bring over 20 years of international wine experience, the courses are ideal for enthusiastic wine lovers and professionals alike. Why not take your wine knowledge to the next level? Find out more here.
BINGO FOR CHARITY 14TH MARCH: Looking for a night of fun? How about playing BINGO at the AWCZ Clubhouse in Seefeld and competing for great prizes! Snacks are included with registration, and a cash bar will be available. Grab your friends, family and join the excitement! Kids are welcome to attend. All proceeds benefit AWCZ and its charities. Register here today.
EXPAT EXPO BASEL 14th MARCH: Taking place on Saturday 14th March from 11am till 6pm at the Messe and Congress Centre Basel you will find all the information you need under one roof at Expat Expo. Find out more here and get your free ticket.
GREETING CARDS WORKSHOP MUSEUM RIETBERG 15th MARCH (in GERMAN): Get creative ( and practise your German!) at the Museum Rietberg’s open greeting cards workshop, where visitors of all ages can explore traditional and artistic ways to design and personalise beautiful cards. Set within the world-art surroundings of one of Zurich’s most unique museums, the Museum Rietberg, which showcases art and culture from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania, this hands-on workshop is a fun way to immerse yourself in creativity and cultural inspiration. Cost CHF 20. For more info and to book.
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BALLETT OHNE GRENZEN KONGRESSHAUS ZÜRICH 15th MARCH: Experience an evening where the power of art transcends boundaries – a celebration of beauty, elegance and inspiration. At this world-class gala at the Kongresshaus Zurich, outstanding Principal Dancers from five of the most renowned ballet companies in the world come together for an unforgettable performance. A must for lovers of classical dance at the highest level. Tickets & info here.

CAMELIA FESTIVAL LOCARNO 18th – 22nd MARCH: Don’t miss the beautiful Camelia Festival taking place from 18th – 22nd March. It’s a beautiful event and a great opportunity to spend some time in this beautiful area of Switzerland. See more info here.
ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CHURCH SERVICE IN ZURICH 22nd MARCH: Once a month, the Reformed Church Zurich hosts a welcoming English-language service rooted in the Swiss Reformed tradition. With prayer, music and an open-minded approach, it offers a meaningful sense of community for newcomers, long-time residents and anyone who feels more at home in English. The next services take place on 22nd February and 22nd March at Enge Church, with bagels and coffee from 10.00 am and the service starting at 10.30 am. More information here.
BILLY ELLIOTT MAAG HALLE ZURICH (IN GERMAN)UNTIL 29th MARCH: Billy Elliott is on at the MAAG Halle Zurich (in German) and due to popular demand the run has been extended until 29th March. For more info see here.

ROSE FOUNTAINS OF ZURICH EASTER 2026: Many of you have been asking when the rose fountains will be back in Zurich and they should be there in the run up to Easter from 31st March – 7th April. See all the details here.

BREATHE WITH PILATUS MOUNT PILATUS NOW TILL 26th APRIL: Slow down, breathe and reconnect with nature at this unique multisensory art installation high above Lake Lucerne. Created by Swiss designer Annabelle Schneider, BREATHE WITH PILATUS transforms part of Mount Pilatus into a contemplative alpine space where art, sound, scent and technology merge into a deeply immersive experience. Open daily from 10:30–15:30 and FREE to visit with a valid Pilatus cable car ticket, this winter art highlight is perfect for a mindful mountain day trip. See all the details here.
MORE THAN HUMAN: MUSEUM FÜR GESTALTUNG ZÜRICH ON NOW UNTIL 31st MAY: At a time of climate crisis and species extinction, More Than Human looks at how design can work hand in hand with science, architecture, art, and technology to protect natural ecosystems. The exhibition brings together current, thought-provoking projects — and it’s free every Thursday from 5pm, making it an easy after-work visit. More info here.
THE HERZBARACKE FLOATING THEATRE AT BELLEVUE TILL APRIL: The Herzbaracke is a floating theatre with dining and is moored off Bellevue. Find out all about it here.

SMILING GECKO CHARITY YOGA CAMBODIA 8th–13th NOV BOOK BEFORE 30th APRIL FOR DISCOUNT: Escape to the award-winning Farmhouse Resort & Spa near Phnom Penh for a six-day self-care retreat that blends daily Hatha and Kundalini Yoga, meditation, spa time and nourishing farm-to-table cuisine. Beyond relaxation, your stay directly supports the Smiling Gecko charity campus, helping transform lives through education and vocational training. Early-bird discount of CHF 200 available until 30 April 2026. Book now and recharge with purpose. See all the details here.
KIRCHNER. PICASSO – A WORLD-FIRST EXHIBITION IN DAVOS ON NOW TILL 3rd MAY: For the first time ever, the Kirchner Museum Davos presents a comprehensive comparison of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Pablo Picasso. Featuring around 100 paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints from leading international museums and private collections, this landmark exhibition stages a powerful dialogue between two giants of modern art who never met, yet shaped the art of the 20th century in profoundly different ways. More details in German here.
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MARA HAIR CLINIC ZURICH – EXPERTS IN HAIR LOSS & HAIR THINNING: There’s a new hair clinic in Zurich that specialises in hair loss and hair thinning and basically everything to do with good hair and scalp health. Hair issues are a lot more common than you might think, and Mara even offer a FREE first appointment if you want to know if your hair could do with help. I visited the clinic and found out more – see all the details here.
GREAT SKI RESORTS NEAR ZURICH: Check out these great Ski Resorts which are easy to get to from Zurich. See our list here.

ICE SKATING IN ZURICH: Check out the best places to go ice skating in Zurich. See all the details here.
TOP PLACES TO GO TOBOGGANING NEAR ZURICH: There are lots of great places to go tobogganing not too far from Zurich. Take a look here for details.
FOOD IN ZURICH AND BEYOND
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST FONDUE IN ZURICH: There is so much choice it’s hard to know where to go for a great fondue! Check out our Fondue Guide to Zurich here.
GASTHOF LUEGETEN FONDUE DOME UNTIL MARCH: The new Fondue Dome at Gasthof Luegeten, high above Lake Zurich is now open until March. On our Instagram account we have a contest to win dinner for 2 and you can find out more about this new pop up here.

A WINTER WONDERLAND AT FRUTT MOUNTAIN RESORT: Fancy a snowy winter break ? About a stay at the beautiful Frutt Mountain Resort, surrounded by snow and overlooking the frozen lake in Melchsee-Frutt. With great food, relaxing spas and snow sports on your doorstep, what more could you wish for? Read all about it here.
NEW IN ZURICH: MONOCLE TOWNHOUSE AT THE WIDDER HOTEL: The Widder Hotel has recently unveiled the Monocle Townhouse, a stylish standalone residence in the Old Town created in conjunction with Monocle. With well appointed bedrooms, a rooftop terrace and full hotel services, it offers private living with five-star comfort right in the heart of the city, whether for a short stay or longer visit. Read all about it here.

FANCY A FOODIE TRIP TO BOLOGNA ITALY? Check out our tips to find out what to do on a foodie trip to Bologna, one of Italy’s top cities for food. Read all about it here.

EXPLORE THE ALTSTADT IN ZURICH: If you’ve got visitors over, or you simply want to explore Zurich for yourself, why not spend a couple of hours of so in the beautiful old town in Zurich. Find out more here.
GLACIER DREAMS TILL MID 2026: A very impressive immersive art installation by Refik Anadol continues at the Kunstaus continues until at least June. See details and more pictures 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.
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.
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.

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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