Mission + Values
Festival
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    • From August 3 to 9, 2026, the Zurich Music Week will celebrate its fourth edition. What began as an experimental project has evolved into an established festival that each year in August celebrates electronic music culture and its creative diversity. Since 2017, Zurich's techno culture has officially been part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage in Switzerland.

    The Zurich Music Week aims to foster talent development, enable professional exchange, and leverage synergies within the electronic music scene to create an international platform. It emphasizes connecting artists, managers, labels, venues, promoters, clubs, and music enthusiasts through a specially designed program to promote exchange and collaboration within electronic music.

    With panel discussions, live concerts, lectures, podcasts, demo listening sessions, workshops, and parties, the Zurich Music Week takes advantage of Zurich's unique geographic location to create a melting pot for the industry in the heart of Europe and further enhance the international appeal of the electronic music scene.

    OFF-Events
    Party until dawn while networking with national and international artists: that’s what you can do at our off-site events. Our goal: to present a carefully curated musical program at established Zurich clubs—or at venues where people have never danced before.
    Masterclasses
    Take a look behind the scenes and expand your knowledge at the ZMW Masterclasses. Learn about producing or DJing from the pros and ask your favorite artists all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
    Conferences

    Our panels, discussions, and talks will take place over five days. Selected artists and other key figures from the electronic music scene will discuss political issues, offer insights into their success as DJs, and share personal experiences.

    A&R Lab

    Is a platform aimed at discovering and nurturing talent in the electronic music scene. Emerging artists and producers can showcase their work and receive valuable feedback from experienced industry experts.

    The module offers workshops, individual mentoring demo sessions, and networking opportunities that help participants refine their musical skills and advance their careers. By exchanging ideas and creative approaches, A&R Lab fosters collaboration within the community and contributes to setting innovative trends in electronic music.