Parties, culture, prides and meet-ups in October 2026, city by city.
Queer social and youth gathering at Regenbogenhaus for queer people up to around 30, with a changing programme and a shared evening. Thursday 18:00–23:00.
Oct 1 · 06:00 PM · Zurich
Open queer karaoke evening at Kweer, 19:00–23:00.
Oct 1 · 07:00 PM · Zurich
Milan Milanski's first full-length comedy show takes an honest, self-mocking route through coming out, coming of age, working-class life and pop culture. Performed in German at Millers Zurich.
Oct 1 · 08:00 PM · Zurich
Three-day consent-led festival for the queer-masculine spectrum with workshops, a sober exploration space and a guided BDSM ritual; registration required.
Oct 2 · 07:00 PM · Zurich
Queer day dance by the water, inspired by New York and Fire Island tea dances. Disco house, pop, dancing, flirting and community at Barfussbar; ages 18+.
Oct 4 · 04:00 PM · Zurich
Queer karaoke special marking 70 years of the historic Barfüsser Bar legacy, from 19:00 at Kweer.
Oct 8 · 07:00 PM · Zurich
Kweer celebrates its fourth birthday and 70 years of queer safer-space history inherited from Barfüsser Bar, from 21:00.
Oct 9 · 09:00 PM · Zurich
One-woman drag comedy show combining stand-up and spoken-word lip sync; doors 19:00, show 20:00, 18+.
Oct 10 · 08:00 PM · Zurich
Queer karaoke evening with Vio La Cornuta at Kweer, 19:00–23:00.
Oct 15 · 07:00 PM · Zurich
An open stage for emerging Swiss drag performers, hosted by Vio La Cornuta. Reserved entry from 19:00 and showtime at 20:00; ages 18+.
Oct 16 · 07:00 PM · Zurich
Le Bal d’Amanda's first Zurich edition: an all-pop night at Labor5 with DJ Amanda Rina and dance crew The Reinas.
Oct 16 · 11:00 PM · Zurich
Fetish social with tech house and a mandatory dress code; a changing room is available. Entry and cloakroom are free until 23:00, when the night moves into The Birdcage.
Oct 23 · 08:00 PM · Zurich
Fetish night with tech house, following the Kink Social. From 23:00 entry is open with a full-fetish or all-black dress code; CHF 10 in full fetish, otherwise CHF 15 including cloakroom.
Oct 23 · 11:00 PM · Zurich
Gilli Apter's English-language stand-up show moves through relationships, identity, politics and everyday observations. Doors at 19:00, show at 20:00; ages 16+.
Oct 29 · 07:00 PM · Zurich
Annual queer Halloween dance party at Labor 5 with a costume competition, running until 06:00.
Oct 31 · 10:00 PM · Zurich
Bi-weekly queer youth evening for queer and questioning people aged roughly 14 to 25 at Jugendzentrum Neubad; 19:30–22:30, free entry.
Oct 1 · 07:30 PM · Basel
The queer-feminist Lust*streifen Film Festival Basel (15th edition) screens international features and short films on LGBTQ+ and feminist themes, with workshops and discussions. 8–11 October 2026 at Kultkino Basel.
Oct 8 · 12:00 AM · Basel
Official Lust*streifen festival party at Gannet with DJs, changing space, darkrooms and a chill-out area; online presale is currently sold out.
Oct 10 · 10:00 PM · Basel
Oct 15 · 07:30 PM · Basel
The 13th Geneva International Queer Film Festival brings international LGBTIQ+ cinema, talks and performances to Maison des arts du Grütli from 9 to 18 October. A cabaret focus, Geneva Camerata with Diamanda Callas and queer country dance are already confirmed.
Oct 9 · 12:00 AM · Geneva
Sara Selma Dolorès combines stand-up, songs and queer meta-cabaret in a sharp exploration of social norms. Performances from 14 to 16 October at 19:30; recommended for ages 16+.
Oct 14 · 07:30 PM · Geneva
Queer Pride evening cruise on Lake Constance from Romanshorn with a dance floor, music, drinks and snacks. Everyone is welcome; Friday 19:30–23:00.
Oct 16 · 07:30 PM · Romanshorn
On consent, boundaries and healthy communication in queer relationships — interactive and safe.
Oct 24 · 01:30 PM · Fribourg
Halloween night for men aged 18+ at Mann-o-Mann Sauna with a DJ, neon decor, black light, darkroom and wellness area.
Oct 31 · 08:00 PM · St. Gallen
