The Kulturhaus Helferei is located in the middle of Zurich's old town - in the very house where Ulrich Zwingli lived. Here there is an extensive cultural programme with theatre, performances, literature, cinema and music. The house is strongly networked with other cultural institutions in the city and places these networks in the context of its work. Themes of social change in our society are at the forefront.
How does a soft toy find its way to its favourite person? By bus? Down the grand staircase? Or in a shipping container? When an oversized soft toy dromedary ...
21.10.2026
14:15
Kulturhaus Helferei
Filus’s wondrous colours – a chameleon loses its colours
Andrea Seehafer talks about her picture book, lovingly illustrated by Leila Merkofer. The story is about friendship, saying goodbye, sadness, helping one ...
21.10.2026
15:30
Kulturhaus Helferei
Women in non-fiction – still a male-dominated field?
Elisabeth Joris and Nicole Egloff in conversation with Christiane Schmidt (Rotpunktverlag). How do female authors work? Do women tackle different topics – ...
22.10.2026
17:30
Kulturhaus Helferei
‘On the Platform’: Every train tells a new story
The railway station: a literary crossroads. This is where stories begin and end. Everyday stories, surprising ones, fateful ones, moving ones. Wolfram ...
22.10.2026
19:30
Kulturhaus Helferei
Reading for the brave: ‘Call Me Wave Crest’, Christoph Keller’s novel against hopelessness
Amiy is in danger of drowning after carelessly falling into the ocean from a cruise ship. But in her hour of greatest need, she is rescued by a mysterious ...
23.10.2026
19:30
Kulturhaus Helferei
Mini Mosaic
Mini MOSAIK is a one-day festival celebrating art, culture and social interaction. Discover ongoing projects, meet new people, take part in creative ...
