Music in Zurich
Opera, musical, chamber music, classical music, jazz and pop concerts – Zurich offers a great variety of music. Enjoy the unforgettable concerts of this city on the river Limmat.

Opera, musical, chamber music, classical music, jazz and pop concerts – Zurich offers a great variety of music. Enjoy the unforgettable concerts of this city on the river Limmat.
The opera of Zurich is with its 1100 seats among the big international operas the smallest one. Its repertoire is always very much diversified and shows under the direction of Alexander Pereira all the great and famous performers on stage.
The Zurich Ballet under the direction of Heinz Spoerli ranks first among international troupes. Distinct artistry, elaborate dance scenes and a repertoire hardly any other contemporary ballet company can come up with.
| Lage: | Falkenstrasse 1, 8008 Zurich |
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| Tickets: | +41 44 268 66 66 |
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The hall of the Tonhalle, famous for its acoustically high quality was built in 1895 and was inaugurated in the presence of Johannes Brahms. The Tonhalle Zurich ranks with respect to its acoustical quality among the best concert halls in the world. Whether it’s for a chamber music orchestra, the Tonhalle orchestra or a piano concert, this unique concert hall in the center of Zurich enchants the audience with its sound.
| Lage: | Gotthardstrasse 5, 8002 Zurich |
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| Tickets: | +41 44 206 34 34 |
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The ZKO Haus located in the area of Zurich called Seefeld fascinates audiences with its acoustically excellent hall and its low-key architectural style. Exclusive concerts are on the agenda again in 2011.
| Lage: | Seefeldstrasse 305, 8034 Zurich |
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| Tickets: | 0848 84 88 44 |
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On the site in the heart of Zurich where up to the year 2001 cogwheels had been manufactured, nowadays, concerts are being performed and parties are taking place. It is the hot stage for musicals in Zurich.
| Lage: | Hardstrasse 219, 8005 Zurich |
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The Hallenstadion in suburban Zurich-Oerlikon is one of Europe’s biggest multi-purpose halls and one of the three big stadiums in Zurich. Outside of Switzerland, the Hallenstadion is primarily known as the concert hall of famous musicians and bands. Pop and rock concerts as well as musicals or operas are performed there.
| Lage: | Wallisellenstrasse 45, 8050 Zurich |
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| Tickets: | ticket sale |
The Volkshaus is a concert hall for an audience of up to 1100 people. A very diversified repertoire provides downtown Zurich with a great variety of concerts.
| Lage: | Stauffacherstrasse 60, 8004 Zurich |
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The Kaufleuten is beyond doubt the best known club in the city of Zurich. Only a short time ago it had been elected one of the Top-Ten-Locations throughout Europe by a British fashion magazine. Musical performance and parties take place periodically.
| Lage: | Pelikanplatz, 8001 Zurich |
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| Tickets: | +41 44 225 33 22 |
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Moods is the place to go for jazz, funk, soul, blues, electro- and worldmusic. Moods is located in the central parts of Zurich’s new hot quaters in the Zurich-West area which has become a cultural center. The repertoire scheduled for 2010/2011 has quite a number of highlights in store for you.
| Lage: | Schiffbaustrasse 6, 8005 Zurich |
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| Tickets: | ticket sale |
Lavish space conditions provided by halls, lounges and variable function rooms turn the Kongresshaus in Zurich’s urban district # 1 into a versatile concert hall. Everything from festivals, concerts of classical music, congresses and exhibitions takes place in this house.
| Lage: | Gotthardstrasse 5, 8022 Zurich |
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