Event Dates
From: Saturday, February 21, 2026
To: Saturday, February 21, 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.
The Party- Hiveahkasha,
- Next Edition – Saturday 21st February 2026 – HIVEAHKASHA #FEB2026 – Hive Zürich
- Just around the corner from Zurich-Hardbrücke station in the Hive Club, the celebrations at the Landiwiese will continue on June 21st after Pride.
- On this night, all floors and the garden of the techno temple are open to the party crowd.
- With a typically striking lineup of Hiveahkasha, you’ll dance to electronic music until the early hours.
- Ennia Face will also be at the door again, ensuring a glamorous entrance.
- 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.
The Schedule
- Saturday 21 February 2026 – HIVEAHKASHA #FEB2026 – Hive Zürich
- Sunday 5 April 2026 – 22 Jahre Boyahkasha! – Club Plaza Zürich
- Sunday 24 May 2026 – Boyahkasha! Pfingsten – Club Plaza Zürich
- Friday 31 July 2026 – HIVEAHKASHA #JULI2026 – Hive Zürich
- Friday 14 August 2026 – Chat:eau Festival 2026 – Chat:eau Festival
The Venue
- 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.
The Party – Boyahkasha
- Next Edition – Sunday 5 April 2026 – 22 Jahre Boyahkasha! – Club Plaza Zürich
- Boyahkasha runs from 11 pm to 5 am at Mascotte Zürich.
- 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.
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.
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.
The Old town is close to the gay bars
Book now and pay on arrival
The Hotel Storchen, is our editors
choice in the Old town right on the lake
For further information and advice on
Boyahkasha Zurich’s Website.
Most of the gay bars in Zurich are in the old Town, we have chosen Hotels close to all the bars that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner
Address: Weinplatz 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Niederdorfstrasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Hirschengraben 64, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Rosengasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Zähringerstrasse 21, 8001 Zürich
Address: Zähringerstrasse 43, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Brauerstrasse 16, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Seilergraben 41, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Mühlegasse 11, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Metzgergasse 3, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Limmatquai 61, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Spitalgasse 14, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Mühlegasse 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Seilergraben 13, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Zollstrasse 121, 8005 Zürich, Zollhaus Haus A, 1.OG
Address: Spitalgasse 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Hohlstrasse 48, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Address: Sihlquai 240, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Book with confidence. Get the best Prices from our partner Booking.com
We have chosen hotels in Zurich that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Discover the best of gay Zurich with Two Gay Expats.

Zurich Gay Tea Dance