If you’ve ever wandered into Auer & Co in Zurich or Heimat in Basel on a weeknight, you might have stumbled upon one of our open mic nights buzzing with nervous energy and laughter. They don't create much revenue, but still cost us time and energy to organise and promote. So why do we organise them? Our Open mics are really important. They’re not just about jokes and punchlines; they’re about building a community, discovering and developing local talent, and creating moments

✨Richard's top picks for 2026✨ This is my top 5 stand-up comedy shows to see in Zurich in 2026, in no particular order. Ben, Pouya and Łukasz The showcases are my babies. I love them because they prove that great comedy can come from anywhere, even here. Ben puts true effort into crafting his art, and it shows. Behind his French accent are beautifully written, hilarious jokes. I love watching him and have done so since I started. Pouya is a phenom. He has barely been doing co

✨Shane's top picks for 2026✨ It's very difficult for me to choose my favourites. I book the shows, and I think they're all great, otherwise I simply wouldn't book them. These 5 stand our for the first half of next year. The Biggest Comedy Kiss on 9th Jan This is our premier event and is always amazing. Though to get Maisie Adam to come back after her huge rise to fame is a massive achievement. She's an incredibly talented and successful comedian, whose is coming back, just be

Olga Koch brings her shows to Zurich & Basel on the 24th & 25th October How did you get into stand-up comedy? I was in a new city without...