The full music scene in Zurich will be broken down in detail for you today. Obviously it is a very wide ranging subject to dive into, but hopefully there will be some info here to help you out.
The best Zurich musical instrument stores seem like the logical place for us to begin. Different lists for where to buy guitars near you and the best drum shops in the area will also be presented.
Expect there to be some crossover between those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
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Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops in your area. Some of you out there may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults and following that local stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records will get a shout out.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while others on a budget may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Zurich music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
You can read more of our blogs about other cities in the region here.
Zurich Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best Zurich musical instrument stores would be:
- Promusig at Sihlfeldstrasse 138
- Musik Hug at Limmatquai 28–30
- Up Beat Musikhaus at Bertastrasse 8
Promusig has been selling a sublime selection of musical instruments near you including guitars, amps, keyboards, synthesizers, electronics, computers, drums, percussion, PA systems, Efx’s cases, and accessories for over 35 years.
You can find top-notch musical instruments, music sheets, and books at Musik Hug along with repair, assembly, and piano tuning services. Up Beat Musikhaus has been specializing in music electronics like synthesizers, stage pianos, studio, and live equipment since 1990.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Central Music at Seilergraben 61
- Klanghaus Gandharva Loka at Brunngasse 7
- Gitarren Total at Aemtlerstrasse 15
- Gitarrenatelier at Winterthurerstrasse 68
- My guitar24 at Dennlerstrasse 4
- Basscenter at Zürcherstrasse 20
Have your pianos, amplifiers, classic guitars, and other string instruments repaired at Central Music. You can buy great sets of musical instruments in your area at Gandharva Loka from Tuesday to Saturday.
Gitarren Total has been customizing, repairing, and providing high-quality standard models, used, rare, and vintage instruments along with 300 electric guitar varieties and basses since 1988. Find instruments and classical guitars made by renowned manufacturers from around the globe at Gitarrenatelier. Or you can also have the guitar of your choice delivered by My guitar24.
Play excellent tunes with Basscenter’s musical instruments with a professional team that sets up everything you need for a live performance and even buys used instruments from Tuesday to Saturday.
Drum Shops Near You
And then there are these drum shops near you:
- Drums Only at Militärstrasse 105
- Giannini Swiss Drums at Aegertenstrasse 8
- Knaute Trommelbau at Schaffhauserstrasse 21
- Trommel-Garage at Lindenmoosstrasse 19
Giannini Swiss Drums has been manufacturing drums used by professional and recreational musicians since 1985. A range of handcrafted percussion instruments and accessories are available at Knaute Trommelbau on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
You can sell used drums at Trommel Garage and choose from their quality handcrafted drums made from durable materials.
Instrument Repair
Instrument repairs are available at:
- Musikhaus Bucher at Wattstrasse 15
- Robert Stempfle Fachwerkstatt für Holzblasinstrumente at Jakob-Fügli-Strasse 2
Musikhaus excels at providing a great selection of wood and brass instruments as well as professional repair services. There are excellent local instrument repair services in Zurich offered at Musik Hug and Central Music from some of our other lists.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Yamaha Music School at Aargauerstrasse 250
- Musikschule Hug at Kernstrasse 37
- Alexander Aviv at Bachmannweg 31
- Zakhar Bron School of Music at Rämistrasse 28
- The Piano Salon at Feldeggstrasse 32
Head to Yamaha Music School where music lessons are tailored just for you.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Catalog Record Warehouse at Weinbergstrasse 31
- Rec Rec Shop at Rotwandstrasse 64
- Hum Records at Ankerstrasse 11
- Sihl Records at Martastrasse 114
Catalog Record Warehouse is a merch store that sells and even buys used vinyl records, DVD’s and CD’s. Find the music you love at Rec Rec Shop’s array of records including avant-garde, jazz, modern classical and minimal, popular, world music, and electronica.
Sihl Records is a great place to buy records in your area too.
Zurich Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Zurich live music venues is always a good time:
- Helsinki Club at Geroldstrasse 35
- Komplex 457 at Hohlstrasse 457
- Papiersaal at Kalanderpl. 6
- Bogen F at Viaduktstrasse 97
- Moods at Schiffbauplatz
- Halle 622 at Therese-Giehse-Strasse 10
Papiersaal invites you to watch live performances by renowned artists as well as concert programs on their 180-degree stage. The Bogen F is a popular venue for concerts and live music while also having a café bar that is open on Saturday.
Jazz, world, funk, soul, pop and electro concerts are held at Moods. Halle 622 has a large area that is great for trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, general meetings, and concerts.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music in your area:
- Europa, Restaurant & Piano Bar at Englischviertelstrasse 42
- Paddy Reilly’s at Talstrasse 82
- Ristorante Totò at Seefeldstrasse 124
Indulge in Europa Restaurant & Piano Bar’s international cuisine and traditional Swedish dishes including veal slices with hash browns, cheese fondue, juicy rump steak, veal cordon bleu, and a large selection of pizzas. Traditional Mediterranean dishes like homemade pasta and stone-oven pizza are served at Ristorante Totò.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Pelikanbar at Pelikanstrasse
- Ebrietas Bar at Zähringerstrasse 39
- Bar Rossi at Sihlhallenstrasse 3
- Gotthard Bar at Langstrasse 63
- El Lokal at Gessnerallee 11
Pelikanbar is a restaurant, club, and cultural venue that has upheld the nightlife culture in town for over 100 years. El Lokal is one of the got-to spots for exceptional beers, mezzes, tapas, espresso, desserts, and everything in between.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Radar Festival is a heck of a lot of fun and it would be great if you would let us know about any others in the region in the comments, thanks.
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Enjoy The Zurich Local Music Scene
We tried to cover the scene as well as possible on this page. You learned about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals in the region.
You might just know a little bit about the local music scene yourself if you made it this far. If so tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts on the scene.
It doesn’t matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Zurich we hope you enjoy yourself.
