Opera for all

Zurich Opera House engagement

Zurich and the Zurich Opera House have a long-standing partnership with a shared interest in making the genre of opera accessible to a wide audience. Made possible by Zurich, the season highlight "opera for all" on Sechseläutenplatz and the children's operas on the stage of the Opera House have become an integral part of the program.

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People on Sechseläutenplatz
Kino für alle – July 11, 2025

Together with the Zurich Opera House, Zurich presents «kino für alle» for the second time, transforming Sechseläutenplatz into an open-air cinema once again. On the evening before «oper für alle», two music-themed movies will be shown on Sechseläutenplatz on a big screen with free admission. Start 6.00 p.m.

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Oper für alle – July 12, 2025

Every year, an opera or ballet performance from the Opera House is broadcast live on the big screen on Sechseläutenplatz. This event is an integral part of Zurich's cultural agenda and delights a diverse audience of over 12,000 people each time. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, it's «oper für alle» again. The opera house is presenting Jacques Offenbach's fantastic opera «Les Contes d'Hoffmann» on the last weekend of the 24/25 season. The opening act starts at 6 p.m., admission is free – we look forward to seeing you!

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Children's opera

We are also committed to the youngest culture fans and have been an exclusive sponsor of the children's opera since 2014. The elaborate productions guarantee a unique stage experience for the whole family. In the 2024/2025 season, Around the World in 80 Days is on the program. The premiere will take place on November 17, 2024.

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Impressions of our partnership with Zurich Opera House​

Culture and fun: Photographs and videos from the "ballet for all" event in June 2022 and from the children's opera "Alice in Wonderland" in January 2023.

Useful protection for culture enthusiasts

People who are interested in culture often have specific insurance needs. We have compiled three useful solutions for you.
Musical instruments are also valuables

Protect your treasured possessions

In addition to being an opera enthusiast, do you also play an instrument? Through the insurance of valuables with Zurich, you can protect your instrument against loss, damage and destruction. Any damage unintentionally caused by yourself is also covered.

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Look forward to the next event without worries

Your Zurich travel insurance also covers visits to cultural events: For example, if you fall ill or an emergency occurs in your family, Zurich will cover the costs of tickets from 100 Swiss francs and any stopovers and hotel stays.

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Worry-free music pleasure

If you also enjoy listening to high-quality music at home, you can supplement your household contents insurance with additional "accidental damage to electrical equipment" coverage for your expensive music system. The protection covers all electrical household appliances, including laptops, mobile phones and TV sets.

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Other activities of Zurich

In addition to sponsoring the Opera House, Zurich also makes contributions to society in other areas. Learn more about our activities.
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Swiss national football teams

We are committed to Swiss football: Zurich has been the official insurance partner of the Swiss national football teams since 2022. We are proud to be able to support the women's, men's and junior national teams as a sponsor and to actively foster young talent with our commitment.

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Zurich vitaparcours

What is better than a break exercising in the fresh air? Zurich vitaparcours is your free outdoor fitness center. A commitment from Zurich Switzerland – for over 50 years.

Orchestra

Lucerne Festival

Zurich has been supporting the Lucerne Festival since 1990 and has since been pursuing the goal of making classical music accessible to a wide audience from day one. The festival has now become one of the world's most important events for classical music.

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Theater St. Gallen

The Theater St. Gallen’s amazing musical productions have been gaining attention. It is the only Swiss theater currently performing new productions of large-scale musicals at an international level. As a co-sponsor of the musical productions, Zurich has a happy and longstanding partnership with the theater.