About Kauz
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Tucked away in Zurich's Kreis 5 district, Kauz is an intimate club celebrated for its adventurous music programming and unpretentious, almost clandestine feel. Across its floors, resident and guest DJs move between deep, hypnotic grooves and faster club sounds, paired with a hand-crafted cocktail menu.
For queer nightlife, the venue is best known as the home of Explicit, a sensuality-positive party series built around the principles of respect, consent and self-expression. Conceived as a safe space for adults of every gender and orientation, it welcomes looks ranging from fetish gear to drag to simply nothing at all, backed by a visible awareness team and a strict no-photography policy that protects guests' privacy.
Beyond that flagship night, the club describes itself as a place with zero tolerance for racism, sexism or hostility toward marginalised groups, making it a dependable address for anyone looking for an open-minded corner of the city's club scene.
What’s on at Kauz
The regular programme — and the next dates.
Recent Events at this Venue
2 dates
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Nearby Locations
Everything within walking distance of Ausstellungsstrasse.
Checkpoint Zurich
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