Moods Jazzclub

Moods is Zurich's best-known jazz club and one of the main reasons to head to Zurich West in the evening. Zürich Tourism calls it the top address in Zurich for jazz, funk, soul and blues, and it hosts concerts almost every day of the year. The programme ranges from established international jazz and world music stars to local and emerging musicians.

The club is housed in the Schiffbau, the former boiler workshop of the engineering firm Escher Wyss, where ships were once built. The same industrial halls are home to the Schiffbau stage of the Schauspielhaus Zürich, so the building is one of the cultural anchors of the district. Inside, Zürich Tourism describes an intimate, convivial atmosphere.

The music is broader than the word jazz suggests. Alongside jazz in all its forms, the programme includes world music, funk, soul, pop and electronic music, so it is worth browsing the calendar for something that matches your taste. Some concerts are also streamed on the club's digital platform, moods.digital, which is a good way to sample the programme before you go. Zürich Tourism describes the programme as high calibre, and the mix of international names and local talent means there is usually something worth hearing on any night of the week.

Opening times follow the programme, so check the club's website for the date you want to go and the time doors open. For well-known international acts, buy tickets in advance through the club's programme pages, and arrive early if you want a good spot. Prices depend on the concert, and the bar serves drinks throughout the evening. For questions, the club can be reached by phone on +41 44 276 80 00.

Moods suits music lovers, couples looking for an evening out that is more than a drink, and travellers who want to experience Zurich's cultural life beyond the Old Town. The Schiffbau is in Kreis 5, the same district as Im Viadukt and Frau Gerolds Garten, and buses stop at Schiffbau. Combine a concert with dinner in Zurich West or a drink at Frau Gerolds Garten beforehand, and return to the centre by tram or S-Bahn from Hardbrücke afterwards.