As Switzerland's largest book and literature festival, "Zürich liest" is a permanent fixture on Zurich's cultural agenda at the end of October. Over the course of six days, a total of around 200 events will take place, inviting people to read, listen and join in the discussion. Almost 90 cultural institutions, bookshops and publishing houses in Zurich and the surrounding area will be the setting for literary events. Over 400 authors, musicians, presenters, actors, etc. are involved. The supporting association is the non-profit Zurich Booksellers and Publishers Association, founded in 1865.
On the Crime Tram with Yael Inokai and *The Oyster*
A luxury department store, a dead managing director and a loyal cleaner who harbours more secrets than she reveals. In *The Oyster*, acclaimed stylist Yael ...
25.10.2026
15:00
Zürich liest
Zurich Reads Romance: Book Talk with Alicia Zett and Inka Lindberg
At the Book Talk, Julia van Steijn will be chatting to Alicia Zett about her new romantic fantasy novel *Die Underwoods* and to Inka Lindberg about her ...
25.10.2026
15:00
Zürich liest
Beatrix Gerstberger – from ‘Lobster Women’ to ‘Lobster Years’
The harsh daily lives of the lobster fisherwomen form the backdrop to the inspiring novel *Hummerfrauen* (Lobster Women), which explores love and the power ...
25.10.2026
16:00
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Zürich liest
Beatrix Gerstberger – from ‘Lobster Women’ to ‘Lobster Years’
The harsh daily lives of the lobster fisherwomen form the backdrop to the inspiring novel *Hummerfrauen* (Lobster Women), which explores love and the power ...
25.10.2026
16:00
More dates available
Zürich liest
On the Crime Tram with ‘Köbi Vinyl’ and Stephan Pörtner
Zurich’s longest-serving crime hero, Köbi – alias Jakob Robert – takes on his seventh case in 28 years, one he accepts against his will. As always, ...
