Located at the heart of Europe, Zurich is a cultural melting pot and 21st century innovation hub. The city excels in producing innovative solutions in science, technology, art and lifestyle. Efficiency and excellence is rooted in the city’s tradition.

Zürich meets San Francisco – A Festival Of Two Cities is part of a global celebration series connecting Zurich with the other cities in the world in productive dialogue. In 2018, the festival arrives in San Francisco, everybody’s favorite city.

Zürich meets San Francisco presents the arts & culture, science & technology, and food & lifestyle of Zurich and San Francisco, featuring a series of spectacles in different venues. Activities range from exhibitions, concerts, performances, workshops, academic conferences, and dialogue between city administrations.

What is the future of mobility in our cities? What is a Designathon? Who is your Traumboy? What happens when a Zurich and San Francisco chef meet?

The festival program offers a broad palette of opportunities to celebrate the spirit of innovation, that bonds Zurich and San Francisco. It also provides a platform for exchange of fresh ideas among performing and visual artists, scientists, politicians, philosophers, musicians and top chocolatiers.

We invite you all to explore the diversity and creative life in Zurich and San Francisco!