tonhalleAIR – classic meets you
The Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich flies out! In the centre of the city on the Münsterhof, we offer two days of live music for everyone - and invite other ensembles to the stage.
Zurich is getting a new festival! The tonhalleAIR, which will take place every two years in future, is entirely focussed on musical and other encounters. Orchestral musicians join forces with up-and-coming talents and jazz luminaries, and the audience is also invited to sing along ... Admission is free, chairs are provided, but there is still enough space to stroll around. Those who are hungry or thirsty will find a variety of offers. And presenter Sandra Studer will make sure that everyone knows in good time when it starts again on the stage.
Fri 13 June, 14.00
Superar Suisse
Fri 13 June, 20.30
Paavo Järvi & Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Sat 14 June, 15.00
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich & Zurich Jazz Orchestra
Sat 14 June, 17.00
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich & Zurich Jazz Orchestra
Sat 14 June, 20.30
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich & Zurich Youth Symphony Orchestra
You will find the detailed programme below or in the programme booklet.
Encore
Which piece should the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich play as an encore on Friday evening? Our followers on Instagram were allowed to decide by voting. They opted for Brahms' "Hungarian Dance" No. 5 - here you can see Paavo Järvi's reaction to the result.
Important information
1. Arrival & mobility
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Public transport
If possible, use the public transport network for a comfortable journey. The nearest stops to Münsterhof are "Paradeplatz" and "Helmhaus". From Zurich main station you can walk to Münsterhof in around 15 minutes.
Please note that the women's strike in Zurich will take place on Saturday, 14 June 2025 and that this may result in restrictions/changes to the public transport network.
Bicycle, scooter & e-scooter
The usual free parking facilities are available near the festival site. Due to the limited space available, we would ask you not to take your bicycles, scooters and e-scooters onto the Münsterhof during the festival days.
Car parking
There are limited parking facilities in the surrounding area - we recommend travelling by public transport or bicycle.
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2. Festival site & seating
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Festivalmap
Seating
There is limited seating available. There is free choice of seats and it is not possible to reserve seats in advance. We reserve the right to collect large reservations with jackets or similar and leave them at the Infopoint for collection. The seating area opens one hour before the concert.
We kindly ask you to vacate your seats after the concert.
Standing room
Additional standing areas are available.
Access
The site is barrier-free and accessible through all entrances to the Münsterhof. Above a certain number of visitors, the organiser reserves the right to temporarily close the entrances.
Please note: Please respect the designated areas and keep escape routes clear.
Site closure
For security reasons, the entrances to the square will be closed when there are 3,000 guests per concert. Please follow the instructions of the security staff on site. If you only need to leave the square for a short time, please contact security for a stamp.
Wheelchair spaces
Appropriate spaces are available for wheelchair users or people with severely restricted mobility plus one accompanying person. Due to the limited capacity, advance registration with our ticket office by telephone on +41 44 206 34 34 or by e-mail by 12 June 2025 is mandatory!
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3. Catering
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Offer
On the festival site you will find a culinary offer, in addition there are many gastronomic offers in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Please note: We kindly ask you to refrain from bringing your own food or drinks in glass containers.
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4. Important information
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Own chairs, tables & luggage
In order to provide space for as many guests as possible, it is not permitted to bring your own tables and chairs. We reserve the right to remove any furniture you bring with you and store it until after the concert.
Please note that handbags and rucksacks may not be larger than A4 size. Unfortunately, there are no lockers or luggage storage facilities available on site.
Pets
We expect a large number of visitors and therefore ask you not to bring your pets with you in the interests of the animals. Assistance dogs with appropriate labelling are exempt from this regulation.
Behaviour
Discrimination, violence and other inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
Glass bottles
For safety reasons, glass bottles are not permitted.
Security
Please follow the instructions of security and festival staff and keep emergency exits clear.
Please do not leave any luggage unattended.
Toilets
Sanitary facilities are available free of charge around the site. There is also a barrier-free/wheelchair-accessible toilet marked on the festival map.
Weather conditions
In the event of bad weather, we will inform you in good time of any changes to the festival programme. Please keep up to date via our website or our social media channels.
Out of consideration for other visitors, we ask that you refrain from using umbrellas and parasols and instead use appropriate clothing, rain capes or similar. In case of rain, a limited number of rain covers will be available on site free of charge.
Infopoint
The festival programme is available digitally here. A festival map with all relevant areas such as catering facilities, toilets and medical services is also available online. You can also get information on site at any time at the Infopoint on the festival site. You can also purchase various merchandising items there.
Image and sound recordings
Please note that the festival will be recorded with several cameras for broadcasting on the LED screens and for documentation and promotional purposes for upcoming festivals.
Please switch off the ringtone on your mobile phone, watches and other electronic devices before the concert begins so that the artists and other guests are not disturbed.
Lost & Found
Please contact the Infopoint on the festival site or our ticket office.
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5. Contact & further information
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If you have any further questions, please contact our ticket office.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 1 - 6 pm
Ice cream, wine and barbecue
During and between the tonhalleAIR concerts you will find a wide range of culinary delights, provided by the following partners:
News
The anticipation for tonhalleAIR is great. Find out here what's going on behind the scenes and how the instruments we've thrown into the air are doing.
Supporters
We thank our partners
Main Partners
Media Partner
Event Partner
MCM
Musik Hug
Zurich Tourism
Project Sponsors
Hilti Foundation
LANDIS & GYR STIFTUNG
and another foundation
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