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Palais Mascotte

  • CoverTypically CHF 15-30 (approx $19-38) depending on event
  • Vibecentral, young and international
  • PriceEntry CHF 15-30 (approx $19-38); drinks CHF 9-16
  • Musicelectronic / house / mainstream

Palais Mascotte at Theaterstrasse 10, close to Bellevue and the Opernhaus, is one of Zürich's long-running city-centre clubs. Housed in a building with a theatrical heritage, it offers a main dance floor and additional rooms, hosting electronic, house, and mainstream nights through the week as well as live events. The crowd is lively, young, and international, and its position beside Bellevue makes it a convenient stop after dinner or a drink at Kronenhalle.

Long-running club and event venue at Theaterstrasse 10 near Bellevue, with a dance floor and multiple rooms in a former theatre building.

Palais Mascotte at Theaterstrasse 10, close to Bellevue and the Opernhaus, is one of Zürich's long-running city-centre clubs. Housed in a building with a theatrical heritage, it offers a main dance floor and additional rooms, hosting electronic, house, and mainstream nights through the week as well as live events. The crowd is lively, young, and international, and its position beside Bellevue makes it a convenient stop after dinner or a drink at Kronenhalle. Entry is typically CHF 15-30 (approx $19-38) depending on the night, with drinks from about CHF 9-16 (approx $11-20). The club generally opens from around 11PM on Thursday to Saturday, but programmes vary, and some nights are ticketed in advance. Dress is casual-smart, and ID is required for entry. Public transport to Bellevue is excellent, served by many tram lines, and night buses and the S-Bahn night network connect the lake basin with outer districts after the trams stop.

Practical information for Palais Mascotte · Last updated September 2026
Price Entry CHF 15-30 (approx $19-38); drinks CHF 9-16
Cover Typically CHF 15-30 (approx $19-38) depending on event
Hours Usually Thu-Sat from about 11PM; check programme
Address Theaterstrasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Good to know

Signature
Central dance floor near the lake

Location

Theaterstrasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

47.3664, 8.5483 View on map

Highlights

  • Central location beside Bellevue and the Opernhaus
  • Several rooms and a main dance floor
  • Mix of electronic, house, and mainstream nights
  • Easy tram and night-bus access
  • Walking distance from lakeside bars

Tips for visiting

  • Check the programme and buy tickets for special events
  • Bring valid ID
  • Dress casual-smart
  • Plan late returns with the ZVV night network
  • Arrive after midnight for peak atmosphere

Frequently asked questions

Where is Palais Mascotte?

At Theaterstrasse 10, 8001 Zürich, close to Bellevue.

What music does it play?

A mix of electronic, house, and mainstream dance music.

How do I get home late?

Trams run to Bellevue until after midnight, then night buses and the S-Bahn night network operate on weekends.

Is there a minimum age?

ID is checked at the door; the usual minimum is 18, sometimes higher for specific events.

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