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 out for Q1 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 because she en

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...

Joe Sutherland brings his show to Zurich on the 29th August How did you get into stand-up comedy? I was too cool for sketch comedy and...

Dan Pulzello brings his Solo show to Zurich on the 29th May How did you get into stand-up comedy?  I always loved comedy growing up but...

Ria Lina will be joining us in May How did you get into stand-up comedy? I fell into it at Uni. Someone from the Dead Parrot Society (the...

Comedian Tom Houghton is the ultra-privileged master of making the seemingly unrelatable, relatable. As seen on Netflix, Comedy Central...

Njambi McGrath distills her career and inspirations and talks about how exciting it is to do English Stand Up Comedy in Zurich, Switzerland

Comedian Joe Bor talks about his career and how excited he is to come do English Stand Up Comedy in Zurich, Switzerland.

Meet Dom Hatton-Woods! The headliner of our Summer Fling outdoor comedy show this July

Jordan Brookes reveal a very big secret about his comedy journey and his favorite things about Switzerland.

In the heart of Switzerland, amidst the pristine alpine landscapes and the bustling urban hubs, lies a vibrant and thriving comedy scene...

Our Open Mic and Showcase room at Auer and Co, ready for you to try! Hello! At Comedy Kiss we do the best we can to promote Humor in der...

How did you get into stand-up comedy? Its a pretty boring story, started writing some jokes, convinced a comedy club promoter to let me...

How did you get into stand-up comedy? Literally walked into an open mic night and gave it a try.. I figured it would be easy… it wasn’t....

In the heart of the Swiss Alps, a revolution is taking place – one fueled not by political upheaval or technological innovation, but by...

How did you get into stand-up comedy? I came to comedy after failing in adult life in almost every way and, whilst trying to become a...

How did you get into stand-up comedy? I did sketches with two friends of mine in school - we put some shows on at my local theatre (a...

How did you get into stand-up comedy? In my first week at university, someone handed me a flyer and asked me if I wanted to join the...