News
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Podcast über die Foundation im Kulurplatz Talk auf SRF Kultur
On the occasion of Bloomsday 2026, “Kulturplatz Talk” – a series of podcasts produced by Switzerland’s national broadcaster – featured an interview with Martin Mühlheim (in German). The talk is available online but can also be downloaded here.
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Artikel zu Finnegans Wake in der Neuen Zürcher Zeitung
To mark Bloomsday 2026, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) – one of Switzerland’s leading newspapers – published a full-page article on Finnegans Wake. The wonderful essay is entitled “Die Welt ist ein Buch und das Dasein ein Spiel mit dem Chaos: Warum James Joyces Finnegans Wake das Leben ein bisschen leichter macht” (i.e. “The World…
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Discover the Foundation’s New Online Gallery!
Discover some of the highlights from the Zurich James Joyce’s archive in our new online gallery: Our efforts to digitize the collection have been generously supported by the Small Grants Scheme of the Irish government’s Emigrant Support Program.
Events & Workshops
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12.06.2026: Nora and Jim, a Play by Nora Connolly
Nora and Jim – an original play written for the Centenary Celebrations of Ulysses on Bloomsday 2022 – charts the tempestuous relationship between the Irish writer James Joyce and his partner and muse, Nora Barnacle. Following acclaimed performances in Dublin, London, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Trieste, Glasgow, and beyond, Nora Connolly’s masterful play finally makes its…
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16.06.2026: Bloomsday Celebrations
This year, we will celebrate Bloomsday with two events: Note that, for security reasons, the maximum capacity for the event is 50 guests. Please book your places as soon as possible (and no later than by this coming Tuesday, June 9, 8 a.m.), via 044 211 03 01 or info@joycefoundation.ch.
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04.09.2026: Dîner “Ulysse” in James Joyce Restaurant & Bar
Step back in time with the Zurich James Joyce Foundation as we recreate the historic 1929 banquet celebrating the French translation of James Joyce’s literary masterpiece, Ulysses. Join us at the James Joyce Restaurant & Bar on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 5.30 p.m. and enjoy a curated menu, authentic Irish music performed by Tale…