For all those who are already planning the year and their dates and vacations, here is an overview of the biggest musicals, show events and circus productions of 2026.
January 21 - March 1, 2026, Theater 11, Zurich
The Broadway spectacle, which has won ten Tony Awards, is coming to Switzerland for the first time. Based on Baz Luhrmann's cult film, the show transports the audience to turn-of-the-century Paris, a world full of passion. With over 70 pop hits.
January 27 to February 1, 2026, Musical Theater Basel
Hollywood's most famous love story comes to the stage as a musical. Accompanied by the music of Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, the romance between Vivian and Edward is brought to life in Basel's Musical Theater.
January 31 and February 1, 2026, Fribourg and Morges
The Canadian troupe combines contemporary circus with theater and dance at the highest level. With their new production, they create a poetic world that combines artistry and storytelling.
February 26 to March 7, 2026, Zurich, Fribourg and Davos
The world's most successful figure skating gala celebrates its 30th anniversary with a major anniversary show. In addition to world-class figure skaters, international stars such as James Bay and Jess Glynne will be performing live on stage in 2026.
March 13, 2026, Hallenstadion Zurich
The first part of the monumental saga will be shown on a giant screen while a full symphony orchestra and choir play the Oscar-winning soundtrack live. An epic experience for all fans of Middle-earth!
March 13 to November 2026, tour starts in Rapperswil, then nationwide
Switzerland's biggest circus starts its new tour in March. A state-of-the-art program with world-class artistry, comedy and the famous horse dressage of the Knie family.
March 24 to 29, 2026, Musical Theater Basel
This jukebox musical weaves 30 hits by the German cult band Pur into a heart-warming family story. A sing-along experience that celebrates everyday life and the small wonders of life.
April 14 to May 3, 2026, Theater 11, Zurich
The official musical production about the life of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll makes a stop in her adopted home of Zurich. The show shows her path to world fame and features all the big hits such as "The Best" and "Proud Mary".
May 22 to August 29, 2026, Im Niderfeld Dietikon
The most spectacular open-air theater in Switzerland is known for its gigantic stage sets and daring stunts. The new production combines technology, action and profound stories, performed in the open air.
June 10 to July 25, 2026, Walensee-Bühne Walenstadt
Against the monumental backdrop of the Churfirsten mountains, the eventful life of Charlie Chaplin is staged as a large-scale open-air musical. The production sheds light on the rise of the international star and his close ties to his adopted home of Switzerland.
July 8 to August 22, 2026, Thun
The Lake Thun Festival brings rock 'n' roll to the most beautiful lake stage in Europe. Danny and Sandy's global hits transform the Bernese Oberland into 1950s America.
August 7 - October 29, 2026, tour starts in Wohlen, then throughout Switzerland
Circus Monti stands for poetic, contemporary circus without animals. The ensemble combines outstanding artistry with a continuous narrative thread and an unmistakable visual style.
September 23 - 27, 2026, Theater 11, Zurich
One of the world's most famous dance ensembles is coming to Zurich this fall. Their choreographies are a powerful homage to African-American cultural heritage and impress with their technical perfection.
15 October - 08 November 2026, Holberg parking lot, Kloten
The show combines high-level acrobatics, dance and seductive elements to create a sensual work of art. A program full of passion and thrills, explicitly aimed at an adult audience (admission from 16 years).
October 2, 2026 to January 8, 2027, various venues, including Zurich and Basel
Marco Rima's cult musical returns to the stage after more than 30 years. The turbulent story about everyday hotel life is retold in a modernized version with plenty of humour and slapstick.
November 19 to December 31, 2026, Kloten
In this modern circus production, artistry, comedy and music merge into a poetic world full of emotion. With special performances at Christmas and New Year's Eve and a wide range of culinary delights.
November 21 to 22, 2026, Hallenstadion Zurich
Europe's most popular horse show returns to Zurich with a new program. Beautiful horses, perfect horsemanship and a magical light show transport the audience into a fantastic world.
November 24 to 29, 2026, Theater 11, Zurich
The new musical by the successful duo Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer (Rosenstolz) interprets the classic in a modern way. The tragic love story is retold for the 21st century with gripping pop songs.
November 22 to December 31, 2026 (Bauschänzli, Zurich)
Zurich's Christmas circus will once again create a festive atmosphere on the Bauschänzli at the end of 2026. With fine acrobatics and plenty of humor, the show is a fixture of Zurich's Advent season.
As always, tickets for this and many other events - as well as further information - are available at Ticketcorner.ch.