Zürich
Salsa Festival Switzerland
Kongresshaus Zürich, 26 - 28 Feb 2010 (annual)
If you thought the only thing hot about Switzerland was chocolate, think again. Adding a sultry twist to Zurich's winter, the Salsa Festival Switzerland struts into the Kongresshaus Zürich. Perfect your steps at workshops and browse salsa paraphernalia at the market.
Opera Ball
Zurich Opera House, 6 Mar 2010 (annual)
Zurich Opera House hosts this debonair affair featuring international opera stars and the Zurich Opera Orchestra. The evening opens with debutantes dressed in their finest ball gowns. Try a waltz, or visit the disco room, cigar bar and chillout lounge.
Art on Ice
Hallenstadion, 4 - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)
After spinning around on ice rinks all winter, see how it's really done at the Art on Ice winter extravaganza. Top international sequin-clad ice skaters, world-famous pop acts and a dynamic light show delight the crowds at Zürich's Hallenstadion.
Zurich Marathon
Zürich, 11 Apr 2010 (annual)
If you're going to challenge yourself to a 42km run, then you might as well do it somewhere pretty. The Zurich Marathon has practically no hills and has plenty of opportunities to admire Lake Zurich, whether you're running or not.
Sechseläuten
Zürich, 18 - 19 Apr 2010 (annual)
The traditional Sechseläuten spring festival sees the straw Böögg snowman effigy, a symbol of winter, being ritually burnt to welcome the new season. It starts with thousands of children and local guild members in traditional dress parading through the streets.
Tweakfest
Alte Börse, 23 - 24 Apr 2010 (annual)
Skype, Facebook and now Twitter - the world has gone digital communication mad. See what's around the next corner at Zurich's Tweakfest exhibition, held at the Alte Börse. Leading international manufacturers show off their newest gadgets at demonstrations and workshops.
Kreislauf 4 + 5
Langstrasse, May 2010 (annual)
Keen shoppers explore Zurich's arty four and five districts at a kind of 'open weekend' for fashionistas. Centred on Langstrasse street, around 60 boutiques hold special events. Food and drink is on hand while you browse contemporary fashion and homeware.
Orbit
Messezentrum Zurich, May 2010 (annual)
Check out the latest in information technology and communications at the Orbit trade and consumer fair at the Messezentrum Zurich. Leading manufacturers display everything from laptops to office gadgets. The fair also looks at how to make technology 'green'.
CSD Zürich
Zürich, Jun 2010 (annual)
CSD Zürich, Zurich's gay pride celebration, attracts a vast, crazy and up-for-it crowd. There is a film evening on Friday, and on Saturday there's a demonstration and a parade through the city centre which addresses equal rights and tolerance issues.
Circus Knie
Sechseläutenplatz, May - Jun 2010 (annual)
On its tour throughout Switzerland, Swiss National Circus Knie comes to Sechseläutenplatz in Zurich. Animals, clowns, comedians, artists, the famous elephant and horse acts and an unusual seal show make this an irresistible attraction for kids and grown-ups alike.