Zurich Storytellers

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ZURICH STORYTELLERS (ZST) is a non-profit organization producing storytelling events and workshops for our story loving community. Because we believe stories matter. They shape the way we perceive ourselves, our causes, what’s at stake and whether others will care.

STORY SLAMS
ZST live events are an intimate fun-filled evening of 5-minute stories by people who have a passion and desire to share an authentic true story with their hometown crowd. The stage is open to everyone, but our (very cool) L200 event space has limited seating - reserve yours now.

WHAT’S A STORYSLAM?
The StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition. Anyone with a true story to share on the night’s theme is welcome. All stories should be 5 minutes or less and true, as recalled by the storyteller.

STORY BUILDING
To help you tell better stories at work, home or the pub, we host storytelling workshops. It's for members who want to learn (more) about the art and craft of story creation. An opportunity to create, iterate and practice storytelling so you can confidently tell your story on stage at an upcoming ZST event - or bring a smile to the faces of friends, family and colleagues.

OUR PURPOSE
Is leveraging the power of storytelling to foster change through meaningful relationships. Because ironically, in a world where everyone is digitally connected 24/7, alienation and isolation are endemic. Sharing our stories leads to meaningful relationships and relationships are the foundation of community AND a community makes facilitating change possible. Join our cause by adding your story to our community.

10+ STORYTELLING TIPS
Here are 10 useful tips - from an exciting beginning to emotionally satisfying ending:
Hook us. Make us care about you. Paint the scene. Clearly state your fears, desires, the dilemma. Make us invested in the outcome. Introduce the conflict. Make us worried for you. Impress us with observations that are uniquely yours. Pull us into the moment when it all goes down. Conclude as a different person: Victorious? Defeated? Bewildered? Enlightened? … CHANGED !!

Upcoming events

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CHF 25.00
Open-mic StorySLAM 🎙 A CHANGE OF HEART
Thu, May 28 · 7:00 PM CEST
jenseits IM VIADUKT, Bogen 11 | 12 , Viaduktstrasse 65, Zürich, CH
### THE RADICAL PIVOT

One minute you’re certain; the next, the world has shifted beneath your feet. A Change of Heart isn’t just a new opinion—it’s a 7.0 magnitude quake. It’s the 3:00 AM realization that your "forever" plan is actually a dead end. It’s the terrifying, electric moment you stop trying to be right so you can finally be happy. On May 28, we explore the seismic shifts, the shock U-turns, and the radical courage it takes to change your mind.

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." — George Bernard Shaw

DO YOU HAVE A STORY OF CHANGE?
Did a rival you loathed become the person you trust most? Did that six-figure dream job devolve into a hamster wheel? Maybe you fell for someone who was the polar opposite of your "type." If you’ve experienced a pivot that redrew your map, come share your truth. Past storytellers testify: the catharsis of the stage makes you feel like a million bucks—and our audience will shower you with the love you deserve.

FEEL THE SHIFT
Maybe your own sea change is still too fresh to speak out loud. We get it. Come take a seat as our storytellers navigate the raw reality of closing one door to kick open another. You’ll feel that tightening in your chest when the stakes get high and that collective sigh of relief when the tension breaks into laughter. You aren’t just a spectator; you’re one of the witnesses. Listen to your heart, then cast your vote for the “Best StorySLAM of the Month.”

PROGRAMME:
Theme of the night: A CHANGE OF HEART
19:00 Doors open*
19:30 Welcome with co-host cold open story
20:00 StorySLAM Part ONE **
20:30 INTERMISSION
21:00 StorySLAM Part TWO **
21:50 Voting for best StorySLAM of the night
22:00 Afterparty: enjoy drinks and connect with fellow storytellers

* Tickets CHF 25 at EventFrog or at the door (cash or TWINT).
** StorySLAM stories are 5-7 minutes and true, as recalled by the storyteller. Names are drawn from the StorySLAM hat (purchase an “I want to tell a story” ticket to ensure the spotlight). The night’s best StorySLAM is selected by the audience.

DETAILS:
📍 Where: jenseits IM VIADUKT, 8005 Zurich
📅 When: Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕖 Doors open: 19:00 ┃ Showtime: 19:30
🎟️ Tickets: CHF 25 (includes a free drink) via **EventFrog **or at the door

SAVE THE DATE:
🗓️ May 28: StorySLAM Show - theme A Change Of Heart
🗓️ Jul 2: Summer Storytelling Celebration; theme Roll The Dice
🗓️ Jul-Aug Summer Pause
🗓️ Sept 24 StorySLAM Show - theme TBD by ZST Assoc. members
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