Uncertain Ground and True Love

Dear visitors to Gessnerallee, dear artists

After a wonderfully packed ZÜRICH-TANZT weekend, we’re taking a breather this week and crossing the bridge: things are quiet at the Gessnerallee these days; there’s no programme running, but plenty of rehearsals are taking place. Because from next week onwards, we’ll be heading full steam ahead towards summer – with a few premieres, lots of events, talks, parties and moments we’re looking forward to.

For example, anyone who experienced the last edition of “Die Neue Unsicherheit – Disco Edition” and is already keen for more should mark 23 May in their calendar: Fatima Moumouni is once again hosting the talk series, this time with presenter, actress and performer Kübra Sekin as her guest. Sekin works from a disabled, queer and migrant perspective and advocates for the participation and visibility of people with disabilities on social media, on stage and in public spaces.

Together, Moumouni and Sekin venture into the uncertain terrain of love and ponder questions such as: Does true love exist? What does the concept of romantic love entail – and for whom? What does it mean, as an activist, to have to negotiate one’s own romantic relationship in public? And how does love function in the face of social norms – particularly between people with different social positions?

And because the mix worked so well last time, there’ll be another short comedy set – this time featuring crip performance artist Edwin Ramirez – as well as karaoke to sing along to, empathise with or dance along to. Get your tickets now!

Last but not least, a quick reminder: How do you experience the Gessnerallee today – and how should it develop in the future? Take part in our audience survey by 22 May 2026, receive an event voucher as a thank you, and feel free to share the survey: Gessnerallee audience survey

Now for the weekly overview of programme highlights and everything we want to share with you:

Programme

20 May, 5.30 pm

‘Making invisible stories visible – the cinematic work of Nicole Vögele’ by artasfoundation

Artistic creation in crisis zones is confronted with challenging questions. In the ‘Art in Conflict’ discussion series, various participants come together to reflect on their experiences. This time with Nicole Vögele, independent filmmaker and journalist. Free admission. More information

23 May, 8 pm

‘The New Uncertainty – Disco Edition’ by Fatima Moumouni

Zurich-based artist Fatima Moumouni continues her discussion series “The New Uncertainty – Disco Edition”! Here, uncertainty isn’t hidden: a format that seeks the ‘um’, shares doubts – far removed from the eternal, annoying ‘WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?’. This time’s guest: presenter, actress and performer Kübra Sekin. The theme is love. The evening will be rounded off with a comedy set by Edwin Ramirez and karaoke. Tickets

27 May, 8 pm

‘Sue Ellen Bar’

The Sue Ellen Bar presents an evening of intense, experimental sounds at Stall6. The line-up: Sexuelle Abstinenz, I.C.H., Xeno Volcano, B.Anana and DJ Daniela Alleine. Free entry, with a collection. More information

28 May to 2 June

‘Uniform’ by LAB Junges Theater Zürich

Between fast fashion, favourite jumpers and the stares of others, 16 performers create a (non-)fashion show that is both personal and playful. Very few tickets remain. Tickets

3 June, 7.30 pm

‘Data leaks with political explosive power and cross-border journalism’ , WOZ – Die Wochenzeitung

A series of talks organised by the Gessnerallee in cooperation with various editorial teams: once a month, an editorial team selects a key journalistic topic and discusses it live with the audience. This time, the focus is on the use of sensitive data leaks, as well as the advantages and challenges of international investigative collaborations. Tickets

Furthermore

How do you experience the Gessnerallee today – and how should it develop in the future? With our audience survey, we invite you to share your perspective with us. As a thank you for taking part, you will receive a voucher for a Gessnerallee event. The survey runs until 22 May 2026.

We would be delighted if you could also forward the survey to colleagues, friends and acquaintances: Gessnerallee audience survey

We wish you a good second half of the week.

The Gessnerallee team