Event Dates
From: Friday, August 14, 2026
To: Friday, August 14, 2026
Hiveahkasha and Boyahkasha produce some of the most popular pop-up gay parties in Zurich taking place during special events and holidays.
Hiveahkasha and Boyahkasha are two of Zurich's most famous queer parties; well known throughout Switzerland for throwing the best parties with sophisticated dance music and crazy pop-up parties throughout the year.
- Stay close to the city's bustling gay scene at the citizenM hotel Zurich, rated “Fabulous” by guests with modern spacious rooms, highly rated breakfasts and perfect location.
CHAT:EAU Festival 2026
- Friday 14 August 2026 – Chat:eau Festival 2026 – Chat:eau Festival
- Swap the club for a castle this August as Boyahkasha takes over one of Switzerland's most unique outdoor venues for CHAT Festival 2026.
- Set in the grounds of a historic château just outside Zurich, this annual one-day event combines electronic music, open-air dancing, food, cocktails and a relaxed LGBTQ+ crowd in an unforgettable setting.
- A refreshing change from the traditional late-night circuit format. Guests arrive during the afternoon, settle into the gardens with a drink, then move between dancefloors, bars and outdoor lounges as the music builds into sunset and continues into the evening.
Hiveahkasha
- Next Edition – Saturday 17th October, 2026.
- This is Boyahkasha's annual pre-National Day summer edition and one of the biggest queer electronic nights of the Swiss summer.
- Expect a proper techno-club experience rather than a commercial circuit party. Multiple floors, a large industrial warehouse setting, powerful sound system, outdoor courtyard spaces, house and techno DJs, drag performances and a crowd that stays out until sunrise.
- The vibe is mixed gay, queer and friends rather than exclusively gay male. You'll find everyone from leather guys and bears to hipsters, drag artists, club kids and local Zürich regulars. Boyahkasha has built a reputation since 2004 for attracting a diverse but predominantly LGBTQ+ crowd.
- Aarrive before midnight if you want to enjoy the garden and outdoor spaces. The crowd usually gets busiest between 1am and 4am. Dress code is Berlin-lite – black, fetish, sporty, clubwear and creative looks all work. If you're visiting Zürich for the weekend, this is the closest thing the city has to a large-scale underground gay techno event.
- The club is an 11-minute drive from Zurich Old Town.
The Venue
- HIVE Zurich – Big, industrial party space with amazing light and sound.
- Featuring a long main room with low ceilings, deep dancefloor.
- Located in Zürich West with bars and late-night spots nearby.
- Taxi from Old Town Zürich to Hive Club: around 10 minutes, roughly 3km depending on traffic.
Boyahkasha Party
- Next Edition – Awaiting dates
- Boyahkasha runs from 10 pm to 5 am at Plaza Club.
- The party features some of the city's top DJs along with the hottest dancers and the sexiest guys from Zurich and beyond for a night to remember.
- Dance hard all night long on three floors of the club to first-class electronic music, dance and RNB.
- Enjoy live shows, drag queens and more.
- Stay close to the party at the Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zürich, rated “Wondeful” by guests with great breakfast options, excellent location and superb service.
Plaza Club
- The Plaza Club (Plaza Klub) is on Badenerstrasse 109 in Zürich, in a historic building that once hosted the city’s first cinema.
- The venue is flexible — it hosts live concerts, club nights, corporate events, panel discussions, and more, with multiple rooms (e.g. Plaza Hall, Kosmos Bar, Kosmos Klub) and capacities from ~80 up to ~500 people.
- The interior merges a club-atmosphere with murals, contemporary design, and a multi-colored disco floor that encourages dancing; downstairs there’s a bar for drinks and socializing before shows.
- By taxi from Zürich’s Old Town, you’d expect around 10 minutes (traffic depending) — the exact time can vary.
- Stay close to the club at the Saint Georges Hotel, Zürich, about 300 m from Zürich-Wiedikon station, with easy connections to downtown.
Other Venues
- Mascotte Zürich – Historic venue in Bellevue known for its art deco charm and long club legacy.
- Regularly hosts Boyahkasha and other top Zurich nights.
- Split across a bar, balcony, and main dance floor with a tight, energetic crowd and strong sound system.
- Steps from Lake Zurich and Bellevue tram stop – 2 km from the Old Town, about 7 minutes by taxi.
Gay Zurich
- Most of the gay bars are in the old town within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants and the city's top attractions.
- The city offers a wide range of LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and events, where you can dance the night away or simply enjoy a casual drink with friends.
- Popular neighborhoods for gay nightlife include Langstrasse, with its lively and inclusive atmosphere, and the trendy Kreis 4 area, known for its stylish venues and welcoming vibe.
Other Editions
- June 2027 – Awaiting dates – The official Zurich pride fest & party
Recommended Hotels in Zurich?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action:
Hotel Storchen, Marktgasse Hotel, Hotel St. Josef, Sorell Hotel Rütli.
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choice in the Old town right on the lake
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