Pop concerts in November

In the damp, grey autumn weather, UK band Kiiōtō promise cosy warmth with their bluesy, dreamy pop. Lou Rhodes’ soft voice is reminiscent of Macy Gray and carries the songs gently yet powerfully, always with a touch of deliberate restraint and serenity. The musical arrangements weave themselves around the vocals just as effortlessly, playful and catchy. The duo are coming to Zurich with their new album ‘Black Salt’. Let yourself be lulled, sink into the music and reminisce about balmy summer evenings.

3 November 26 | Bogen F

TV Smith is a punk troubadour from the very beginning. He used to perform mainly with his band ‘The Adverts’; these days he plays solo and acoustically more often. Guitar chords accompany his smoky, powerful voice, which reflects, criticises and encourages listeners to question things. The fact that the UK-based singer has written songs with Die Toten Hosen is evident in his melodies, which would work just as well in stadiums. However, they are at their best where TV Smith is playing in Zurich this November: in a small venue like the Hafenkneipe, on a level with the audience. Don’t miss it!

8 November 26 | Hafenkneipe

Messa’s avant-garde doom lies somewhere between metal, jazz and prog: sombre, atmospheric, bittersweet and perfect for a November evening. The Italian band celebrates both the minimalist and the epic. The music winds its way around the voice of singer Sara Bianchin, building slowly from a modern-nostalgic soundscape to cinematic intensity. They’ll be bringing ‘The Spin’, their fourth studio album to date, with them to the Dynamo.

19 Nov 26 | Dynamo

A trip to Aarau is particularly worthwhile at the end of November: Home Front from Canada are gracing us with their high-energy post-punk at the Kiff. A furious singer with a voice as sharp as a chainsaw. Catchy choruses in the finest 80s street-punk style. Accompanied by synthesiser runs that drive the songs forward with a light, cool touch. The band is reminiscent of Idles in their rawness, and of Depeche Mode in their minimalist electronic sound. Always unmistakably original. Always danceable.

20 November 26 | Kiff Aarau

And here’s another tip from Canada: Softcult play grunge and alternative rock very much in the tradition of ‘Courtney Love’s Hole’. In 2026, the sister duo released their first album, ‘When a Flower Doesn’t Grow’. Riot Grrrl vibes and 90s nostalgia meet contemporary energy, restlessness and anger. Time to dig out those lumberjack shirts from the wardrobe, polish your Dr Martens and embark on a musical journey through time at X-Tra. The songs’ themes – feminism, empowerment and social inequality – remain as relevant as ever.

26 November 26 | X-Tra

The month kicks off with a guest performance by a living legend: Bob Dylan is coming to the Hallenstadion. The American singer-songwriter is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of our time and was the first musician to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Songs such as ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ and ‘Blowing in the Wind’ are part of our shared cultural heritage. Experiencing these songs live is an experience like no other.

1 November 2026 | Hallenstadion