PROGRAM
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.
14.00
- 18.00
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
- 00.19
Party zones >ZONES
Bravo hits, 80s and 90s through to electronic delicacies - there's something for every taste
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
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.
PARTY ZONES
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
For families, the doors of the Magic Lake Zone open from 14:00 to 18:00 with entertainment for children up to the age of 10. The decorated lakeside garden awaits parents.
Happy Kids Zone
General Guisan Quai | 14:00 - 18.00 Uhr
90' bash
General Guisan Quai | 8:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m
90s to 2000s party tunes and boy band feeling with the DJ duo Woodwell & Stevenz (FL).
Studio 2025
Schiffländeplatz | 14:00 - 02.30 Uhr
Welcome to Studio 2025! 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
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.
VIP: Magic Lake Zone
General Guisan Quai | 22:00 - 02.30 Uhr
Entertainment for all the senses and the most exclusive view of the fireworks – drinks and champagne included! !
Ring in the New Year in style at the Magic Lake Zone on Zurich's lakefront. Celebrate New Year's Eve with heated dance floors, stylish lounges, street food, and sparkling Laurent Perrier champagne. All drinks by the glass are included – from wine and beer to mocktails, mulled gin, or tequila. Dance to the biggest party hits in the Magic Ballroom, enjoy international flair in the Swiss Casino Zurich Lounge, and experience the fireworks with the best view in the Lake Garden right by the lake.