# Talks and readings in Zürich on Thursday 29 October

Talks and readings in Zürich on Thursday 29 October: 29 events.

## When

- [Today](https://noky.io/en/zurich/today/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 30
- [Tomorrow](https://noky.io/en/zurich/tomorrow/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 33
- [Weekend](https://noky.io/en/zurich/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 65
- [This week](https://noky.io/en/zurich/week/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 220

## Where

- [Berlin](https://noky.io/en/berlin/2026-10-29/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 126
- [London](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-10-29/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 66
- [New York City](https://noky.io/en/new-york/2026-10-29/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 65
- [Zürich](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 29

## What

- [Anything](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/?format=markdown): 359
- [The best](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/best/?format=markdown): 4
- [Concerts](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/concerts/?format=markdown): 20
- [Theatre](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/theatre/?format=markdown): 10
- [Party and club](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/party-club/?format=markdown): 17
- [Comedy](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/comedy/?format=markdown): 6
- [Film](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/film/?format=markdown): 21
- [Exhibitions and museums](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 147
- [Festivals and street parties](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 2
- [Talks and readings](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 29
- [Dance](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/dance/?format=markdown): 4
- [Food and drink](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/food-drink/?format=markdown): 23
- [Markets](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/markets/?format=markdown): 3
- [Tours and walks](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/tours/?format=markdown): 7
- [Quiz and games](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 5
- [Kids and family](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/kids-family/?format=markdown): 5
- [Workshops and courses](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 57
- [Worship](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/worship/?format=markdown): 3
- [Society](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/society/?format=markdown): 39
- [Literature](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/literature/?format=markdown): 17
- [Science](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/science/?format=markdown): 14
- [Art](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/art/?format=markdown): 138
- [Spoken word](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3
- [Religion](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/religion/?format=markdown): 7
- [Church events](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/religion/christian/?format=markdown): 5
- [Economics](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/society/economics/?format=markdown): 5
- [Technology](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/science/technology/?format=markdown): 4
- [Democracy](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/society/democracy/?format=markdown): 2
- [Medicine](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/science/medicine/?format=markdown): 3
- [Storytelling](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/literature/spoken-word/storytelling/?format=markdown): 2
- [Readings](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/literature/reading/?format=markdown): 2
- [Installations](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/art/installation/?format=markdown): 7
- [History](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/history/?format=markdown): 22
- [Mental health](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/society/mental-health/?format=markdown): 2
- [Contemporary art](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/art/contemporary/?format=markdown): 27
- [Music](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/music/?format=markdown): 37
- [Painting](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/art/painting/?format=markdown): 28
- [Nature](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-29/nature/?format=markdown): 9

## Thursday 29 October

- 18:00 Streifzug durch die Zürcher Insektenwelt — BirdLife Zürich — Free — A multimedia show about the insect world in and around Zürich. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/streifzug-durch-die-zurcher-insektenwelt-1025/
- 18:00 ZHdK Art Talk with Hendrik Folkerts — ZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste — Free — A public evening talk from the lecture series of the Zurich University of the Arts devoted to contemporary art and culture. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/zhdk-art-talk-with-hendrik-folkerts-59461/
- 18:15 Die Macht apokalyptischer Sprache: Zum Diskurs über Klimakriege — Universität Zürich Zentrum, Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich, KO2 F 180 — A public lecture on the power of apocalyptic language in the discourse on climate wars. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/die-macht-apokalyptischer-sprache-zum-diskurs-uber-klimakrie-69395/
- 19:00 StorySlam — Jenseits Ruhepol — CHF 25 — The StorySlam is an evening of true, personal stories told live on stage without notes. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/storyslam-5807/
- 19:00 Podium: «Sterbefasten» - wie geht das? — Friedhof Forum — Free — A panel discussion on the controversial topic of voluntary death by fasting, the deliberate renunciation of food and fluids. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/podium-sterbefasten-wie-geht-das-6605/
- 19:00 Ein Bild verändert die Kunst — Universität Zürich — CHF 35 — A lecture on how the term 'Impressionism' came about, starting from Claude Monet's painting 'Impression, soleil levant' (1872, Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris). — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/ein-bild-verandert-die-kunst-59693/
- 19:00 StorySlam — jenseits IM VIADUKT — CHF 20 — At the StorySlam, ordinary people rather than actors or comedians tell true stories from their own lives, live and without notes. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/storyslam-59694/
- 19:30 Eva Menasse – Alleinruhelage — Literaturhaus Zürich — A reading with Eva Menasse from her novel "Alleinruhelage", moderated by Peer Teuwsen. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/eva-menasse-alleinruhelage-638/
- 19:30 Deep Talk Mit Marah Rikli — ComedyHaus — The Deep Talk "SELBST" is a personal conversation format at the ComedyHaus. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/deep-talk-mit-marah-rikli-1143/
- 17:00 Sciencepreneur Meetup — ETH OAT — Zurich Sciencepreneur MeetUp #5 takes place at FoodLab ETH. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/sciencepreneur-meetup-68904/
- 17:30 Researchers Community Meetup — ETH AI Center — The Researchers Community Meetup is a gathering for the research community at the ETH AI Center. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/researchers-community-meetup-32214/
- 17:30 ESMO Update 2026 Zürich — Restaurant Au Premier — Free — A medical congress summarising the key findings of the ESMO Congress 2026. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/esmo-update-2026-zurich-59682/
- 18:00 Wie wird Betriebswirtschaft nachhaltig? — Impact Hub Zürich — An evening event at the Impact Hub Zürich with talks and a panel discussion on sustainable business management. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/wie-wird-betriebswirtschaft-nachhaltig-20833/
- 18:15 Corti-Lecture des Ethik-Zentrums der Universität Zürich, unterstützt durch die Arnold Corti-Stamm Stiftung — UZH, Raum KOH-B-10, Künstlergasse 12, 8001 Zürich — The Corti-Lecture is a talk by the Ethics Centre of the University of Zurich, supported by the Arnold Corti-Stamm Stiftung. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/corti-lecture-des-ethik-zentrums-der-universitat-zurich-unte-34240/
- 18:30 Referat Petra Tschudin und Thomas Moser, "Liquidités contre sûretés: l'approche de la BNS", Geldmarkt-Apéro, Genf (mit Text) — SNB-Bibliothek Zürich — A talk by Petra Tschudin and Thomas Moser as part of the Geldmarkt-Apéro series. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/referat-petra-tschudin-und-thomas-moser-liquidites-contre-su-32067/
- 19:00 Start LiFe-Lounge — Buchegg Church — Konsumation C… — "Start LiFe-Lounge" is a series of five meetings under the title "LiFe", dealing with fundamental questions of life, such as how to live fulfilled and … — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/start-life-lounge-1061/
- 19:00 Leben und Arbeiten in Zürich — Fachbibliothek zur Gleichstellung von Frau und Mann — Free — "Leben und Arbeiten in Zürich" is an information event in German for newcomers from Germany and Austria. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/leben-und-arbeiten-in-zurich-6604/
- 19:00 Kirchenbau.End — ZAZ Bellerive Zentrum Architektur — An artistic event followed by a moderated discussion with the audience. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/kirchenbauend-25956/
- 19:00 Buchvernissage: Susanna Desax – Solveigs Weg — Theater Stok — Free — A book launch at Theater Stok presenting the novel «Solveigs Weg», published in September by edition 8 in Zurich. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/buchvernissage-susanna-desax-solveigs-weg-59389/
- 19:00 James Joyce's Finnegans Wake — Zurich James Joyce Foundation — from CHF 52 — A reading group at the Zurich James Joyce Foundation that engages with James Joyce's Finnegans Wake together. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/james-joyces-finnegans-wake-59696/
- 19:30 Judith Hermann — Buchhandlung Hirslanden — Buchhandlung Hirslanden invites readers to an event with Judith Hermann. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/judith-hermann-1072/
- until 22 Dec One Question — Schenkhaus — Free — One Question is a safe space to bring questions about life – a sharing circle where honesty is welcomed without judgement and people of all ages are welcome. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/one-question-25484/
- until 20 Jun Bernhard Matinée — Bernhard Theater — The "Bernhard Matinée" is a live talk show offering entertainment on Sunday midday. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/bernhard-matinee-955/
- until 31 Oct Soil to Soul 2026 — Zentrum Karl der Grosse — CHF 60 — The Soil to Soul Symposium is an annual autumn event at the Karl der Grosse Cultural Center and the Kulturhaus Helferei in Zurich's old town. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/soil-to-soul-2026-6592/
- Gastveranstaltung: «Im Maschinenraum der Cloud. Perspektiven für eine demokratische Digitalisierung» — Cabaret Voltaire — Cabaret Voltaire hosts a guest event on democratic digitalisation. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/gastveranstaltung-im-maschinenraum-der-cloud-perspektiven-fu-20580/
- Guest Event: «Im Maschinenraum der Cloud. Perspektiven für eine demokratische Digitalisierung» — Cabaret Voltaire — Cabaret Voltaire hosts a guest event titled «Im Maschinenraum der Cloud. Perspektiven für eine demokratische Digitalisierung». — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/guest-event-im-maschinenraum-der-cloud-perspektiven-fur-eine-20585/
- 18:15 Online-Infoveranstaltung Weiterbildung ZHAW School of Engineering — ZHAW School of Engineering — An online information event about the continuing education offerings of the ZHAW School of Engineering, held in German via MS Teams. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/online-infoveranstaltung-weiterbildung-zhaw-school-of-engine-30913/
- until 8 Dec Kooperatives Kolloquium Fachdidaktik — Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich — Kooperatives Kolloquium Fachdidaktik is a public research colloquium on subject didactics that people can attend in person or online … — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/kooperatives-kolloquium-fachdidaktik-1009/
- until 1 Nov OPEN CALL: poetry slam — Schenkhaus — The Schenkhaus is holding an open call for poetry slammers and people who want to become one, inviting submissions for a slot until 25 October 2026. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/open-call-poetry-slam-25485/