PROGRAM
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Zurich and experience the breathtaking fireworks, unique light displays in the city center and the unique atmosphere around lake Zurich.
2 p.m
- 03.00
Festivities
Enjoy international cuisine and drinks at the various stands around Zurich's lake basin.
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Happy Kids @ Magic Lake Zone
Here our little guests are welcomed with fun and games until 6pm, while parents can enjoy mulled wine and prosecco on the lakeside.
20:00
- 02.30
Fairgrounds
Bravo hits, 80s and 90s through to electronic delicacies - there's something for every taste.
Interruption during the fireworks display from 00:19 to 00:35h
23.40
- 23.58
Church bells
Ringing in the old year with church bells in downtown Zurich
23.59
Countdown
10 second countdown for a happy new year
00.19
Turn off the lights
Turning off the lights around the lake Zurich basin for an undisturbed fireworks experience
00.20
- 00.35
Fireworks
The highlight: the big fireworks display on Lake Zurich!
00.35
- 02.30
Music
Great entertainment in the bars and on the festival grounds
03.00
Closing time
Official end of Silvesterzauber
04.00
Last public transport connection
Last night connection with Zurich city public transport
23.40
- 23.58
VIP Platform
On the elevated VIP platform at General Guisan Quay, guests can enjoy the fireworks with an exclusive view of Lake Zurich. Open bar included, limited capacity and controlled access.
FIREWORKS
Presenting Partner Casino Zurich
The big fireworks display on Lake Zurich is the absolute highlight of New Year's Eve! Be there live when the wonderful fireworks show colourfully lights up the sky for 15 minutes.
Swiss fireworks
The New Year's Eve fireworks display is performed by the Swiss fireworks professionals from Hirt & Co. The fire artists from central Switzerland have already been able to create spectacular large-scale fireworks displays abroad and won first place at the 5th International Fireworks Festival.
Please leave your private fireworks at home.
Private fireworks are prohibited on the festival grounds.
FAIRGROUNDS
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
90' bash
General Guisan Quai | 20:00 - 02:30h
Party tunes from the 90s to the 2000s meet genuine boy band vibes: DJ duo Woodwell & Stevenz (FL) bring the biggest hits of these legendary decades back to the dance floor. From rousing pop anthems and dance floor classics to unforgettable chart breakers, they create an exuberant atmosphere, sing-along moments, and pure nostalgia late into the night.
🎧 Line-up: GooseRider, G.A.S. aka «THE COUNTDOWN KING», Flashback
Studio 2025
Schiffländeplatz | 14:00 - 02.30h
Starting at 2:00 p.m., the Tales Bar team will be serving hot and cold drinks at the 12-meter-long bar – from mulled wine and freshly tapped beer to nitro espresso martinis. There will also be culinary highlights at the food stands: guild bratwurst from the Angst butcher's shop, spicy currywurst, truffle fries, and freshly baked bubble waffles with toppings. From 8 p.m., DJs will be providing happy sounds and feel-good beats from the last 30 years. At midnight, we'll be celebrating the New Year with disco funk – live at Schiffländeplatz!
Bar am Wasser-Openair
Bürkliplatz | 14:00 - 02.30 Uhr
Celebrate the transition into the new year with live music featuring international songs and great voices. The talented band "Slique" and the gospel singers from the Voice Academy, among others, will create an eclectic atmosphere from 8pm until the corks pop, after which DJ "Sir Colin" will get the party going and make the Hechtplatz shake. Treat yourself to the famous raclette and fine grilled sausages and enjoy the specially created New Year's mulled wine.
Magic Raclette
Bürkliplatz Ganymed-Terrasse | 19:30 - 02.30h
The finest raclette with appetizers and a sumptuous dessert buffet.
Enjoy the evening in the festively decorated and heated party tent. Live music right by the lake provides atmospheric entertainment—with a unique atmosphere and the best view of the impressive fireworks display.
Public zone (free) and VIP OnStage zone (tickets required).
Here, house, melodic, and techno merge into an urban club atmosphere under the open sky—right in the heart of New Year's Eve magic, surrounded by winter scenery, lights, and the special energy of this evening. A special highlight is the VIP & Stage Zone directly behind the DJ booth. Heated lounges and the best view of the action make this area an exclusive place for electronic music lovers.
🎧 Line-up: Vanita (Katermukke / HIVE), Marco Berto (Deep Love / Klaus:Elle Records), Nachtklang (Resident Rave Cave)