# Spoken word in Zürich coming up Spoken word in Zürich coming up, Friday 30 October to Monday 28 December: 19 events, among them 12 in kids and family, 5 in talks and readings and 2 in theatre. ## When - [Today](https://noky.io/en/zurich/today/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Tomorrow](https://noky.io/en/zurich/tomorrow/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Weekend](https://noky.io/en/zurich/weekend/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 4 - [This week](https://noky.io/en/zurich/week/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 6 - [Friday 30 October](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-30/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Saturday 31 October](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-10-31/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Sunday 1 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-01/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Monday 2 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-02/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Thursday 5 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-05/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Friday 6 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-06/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Saturday 7 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-07/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Tuesday 10 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-10/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Thursday 12 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-12/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Friday 13 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-13/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Saturday 14 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-14/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Thursday 26 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-26/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Sunday 29 November](https://noky.io/en/zurich/2026-11-29/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 ## Where - [Berlin](https://noky.io/en/berlin/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 60 - [London](https://noky.io/en/london/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 45 - [New York City](https://noky.io/en/new-york/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 15 - [Zürich](https://noky.io/en/zurich/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 19 ## What - [Anything](https://noky.io/en/zurich/?format=markdown): 2,606 - [The best](https://noky.io/en/zurich/best/?format=markdown): 17 - [Concerts](https://noky.io/en/zurich/concerts/?format=markdown): 345 - [Theatre](https://noky.io/en/zurich/theatre/?format=markdown): 113 - [Party and club](https://noky.io/en/zurich/party-club/?format=markdown): 226 - [Comedy](https://noky.io/en/zurich/comedy/?format=markdown): 65 - [Film](https://noky.io/en/zurich/film/?format=markdown): 88 - [Exhibitions and museums](https://noky.io/en/zurich/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 194 - [Festivals and street parties](https://noky.io/en/zurich/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 40 - [Talks and readings](https://noky.io/en/zurich/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 403 - [Dance](https://noky.io/en/zurich/dance/?format=markdown): 7 - [Food and drink](https://noky.io/en/zurich/food-drink/?format=markdown): 101 - [Markets](https://noky.io/en/zurich/markets/?format=markdown): 25 - [Tours and walks](https://noky.io/en/zurich/tours/?format=markdown): 85 - [Quiz and games](https://noky.io/en/zurich/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 57 - [Kids and family](https://noky.io/en/zurich/kids-family/?format=markdown): 187 - [Workshops and courses](https://noky.io/en/zurich/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 567 - [Sport](https://noky.io/en/zurich/sport/?format=markdown): 34 - [Worship](https://noky.io/en/zurich/worship/?format=markdown): 67 - [Storytelling](https://noky.io/en/zurich/literature/spoken-word/storytelling/?format=markdown): 15 - [Society](https://noky.io/en/zurich/society/?format=markdown): 315 - [Music](https://noky.io/en/zurich/music/?format=markdown): 577 - [Stage](https://noky.io/en/zurich/stage/?format=markdown): 161 - [Poetry slams](https://noky.io/en/zurich/literature/spoken-word/poetry-slam/?format=markdown): 1 - [Occasions](https://noky.io/en/zurich/occasion/?format=markdown): 209 - [Stand-up](https://noky.io/en/zurich/comedy/stand-up/?format=markdown): 38 - [Folk](https://noky.io/en/zurich/music/folk/?format=markdown): 39 - [Autumn](https://noky.io/en/zurich/occasion/autumn/?format=markdown): 5 - [Health](https://noky.io/en/zurich/society/health/?format=markdown): 9 ## Friday 30 October - 16:00 Mit Volldampf voraus: Kamishibai und Imbiss — PBZ Affoltern — Free — At this event at PBZ Affoltern, a story is told as a Kamishibai, followed by a snack. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/mit-volldampf-voraus-kamishibai-und-imbiss-25253/ - 16:00 Mit Volldampf voraus: Kamishibai und Imbiss — PBZ Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Affoltern — Free — "Mit Volldampf voraus: Kamishibai und Imbiss" is a storytelling session for children at the PBZ Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Affoltern library in Zurich. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/mit-volldampf-voraus-kamishibai-und-imbiss-59719/ - 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/ ## Sunday 1 November - 14:30 TARDE DE CUENTOS Y ENCUENTROS, GZ Höngg — Gemeinschaftszentrum Höngg — Free — An afternoon with a story in Spanish, accompanied by music, guitar, traditional songs and a craft for families with children aged 3 to 8. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/tarde-de-cuentos-y-encuentros-gz-hongg-59134/ ## Monday 2 November - 19:00 Stich — Sogar Theater — CHF 2 — «Stich» is a stage piece by Sarah Altenaichinger that weaves the theme of chronic illness together with the world of textile handcraft. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/stich-6461/ ## Thursday 5 November - 10:00 Geschichtenzeit — PBZ Unterstrass — Free — Geschichtenzeit is a shared story experience for parents with children aged 2 to 3. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/geschichtenzeit-25289/ ## Friday 6 November - 10:00 Geschichtenzeit — PBZ Leimbach — Free — Geschichtenzeit is a get-together where parents with their children aged 2 to 3 experience stories together. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/geschichtenzeit-25266/ - 14:30 Herbsgeschichte Kamishibai — PBZ Aussersihl — Free — A Kamishibai telling a funny autumn story about Egon Eichhorn and the rubbish in the forest. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/herbsgeschichte-kamishibai-25273/ ## Saturday 7 November - 14:30 Relaxed Reading mit Monika Goldefusova — Theater Stadelhofen — CHF 19 — «Relaxed Reading mit Monika Goldefusova» is a relaxed reading performance for children aged 4 and up and their companions at Theater Stadelhofen. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/relaxed-reading-mit-monika-goldefusova-59382/ - 15:00 Knuddelsprudel – Lu! — PBZ Bibliothek — Free — «Knuddelsprudel – Lu!» is a story for children aged 4 and up to experience together. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/knuddelsprudel-lu-40662/ ## Tuesday 10 November - 20:00 Valerio Moser • Spoken Word — Kaufleuten Festsaal — from CHF 35 — A spoken-word evening with Valerio Moser presenting his new solo show «mannomann». — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/valerio-moser-spoken-word-5937/ ## Thursday 12 November - 16:00 Geschichten hören — PBZ Affoltern — Free — Silvia Berli tells a story. Afterwards, a syrup is served at the bar in GZ Affoltern. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/geschichten-horen-69293/ ## Friday 13 November - 14:30 Erzählnacht — Zentrum ELCH Frieden — Free — The Erzählnacht (Storytelling Night) is an event where children, teenagers and their parents across Switzerland experience the power of stories on one evening. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/erzahlnacht-20937/ - 17:00 Erzählnacht im Kafi Plus — Zentrum ELCH Accu — Free — The 'Erzählnacht im Kafi Plus' is a shared evening where children, teenagers and their parents experience stories. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/erzahlnacht-im-kafi-plus-5842/ ## Saturday 14 November - 20:00 The Urban Campfire presents: The Room is Listening (EN) — Theater Ida — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/the-urban-campfire-presents-the-room-is-listening-en-6720/ ## Thursday 26 November - 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/ ## Sunday 29 November - 20:00 Olivia El Sayed • Spoken Word — Kaufleuten Festsaal — ab CHF 24 — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/olivia-el-sayed-spoken-word-565/ ## Wednesday 9 December - 10:00 Geschichtenzeit — PBZ Riesbach — Free — Geschichtenzeit invites parents with children aged 2 to 3 to experience stories together. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/geschichtenzeit-25260/ ## Thursday 10 December - 10:00 Geschichtenzeit — PBZ Höngg — Free — Geschichtenzeit is an event where parents with children aged 2 to 3 experience stories together. — https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/geschichtenzeit-25246/