unboxing cycles and Labör present the first

Menstrual
Festival

event registrations

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and opening hours

May 28 - June 3rd, 2026

at Labör
in Zürich, Switzerland

Where art and knowledge meet to open a conversation on the menstrual cycle to explore it as a compass rather than a hindrance.

A photography series by Maja Juzwiak portraying 10 women living their cycles creates the space for a week of talks, panels, and workshops dedicated to cyclical living.

Everyone is invited - menstruators and non-menstruators - because we believe the menstrual cycle affects us all.

AGENDA

Below is an overview of all events taking place during the week-long festival. We recommend registering in advance to secure your spot. If you've reserved a spot but can't make it, please let us know or cancel directly through Eventfrog. For some events, walk-ins may be possible - if in doubt, reach out to us at hello@unboxingcycles.com.

Whenever it is open to the public, you can just stop by without registering to visit the exhibition on the menstrual cycle, featuring the photographic work and other informational and interactive elements on the topic to encourage reflection and conversation.

Thu 28.05
Fri 29.05
Sat 30.05
Sun 31.05
Mon 01.06
Tue 02.06
Wed 03.06
15:00 – 19:00
Open to the public hosted by Labör
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
19:00 – 20:30
Vernissage hosted by unboxing cycles
for guests only
12:00 – 17:00
Open to the public hosted by Labör
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
17:00 – 18:00
Open to the public hosted by unboxing cycles
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
18:00 – 19:00
Innovation in Period Care – Die Story hinter rayne DEEN
limited spaces, registration required Ramona Schwarz, founder of rayne care
Register
10:00 – 11:00
Power Yoga: Emotions & the Menstrual Cycle EN
limited spaces, registration required Amélie Bertschy
Register
11:15 – 12:30
Flow & Performance: The Menstrual Cycle in Sport EN
limited spaces, registration required Amélie Bertschy
Register
12:30 – 14:00
Nourishing Your Inner Seasons: A Cycle-Supportive Lunch EN
limited spaces, registration required Alex Plaza from Moonchy
Register
14:00 – 15:00
Open to the public
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
15:00 – 16:00
Know Your Normal: A Breast Awareness Workshop EN
limited spaces, registration required Te Toca — Camila & Sara
Register
16:30 – 18:00
Painting Your Inner Season EN
limited spaces, registration required Alejandra Abad
Register
18:30 – 19:30
Musikkonzert hosted by Labör
no registration needed
10:00 – 11:00
Mädchen- & Frauenkreis DE
limited spaces, registration required Corinne & Maria
Register
11:00 – 12:00
Open to the public hosted by Labör
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
12:00 – 14:00
Cyclical Intelligence DE
limited spaces, registration required Marina Hagen from LÜN
Register
14:00 – 16:00
Körper- und Selbstbild im Wandel des Zyklus DE
limited spaces, registration required Andrea Kuster & Livia Küng
Register
16:00 – 17:00
Open to the public hosted by unboxing cycles
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
11:00 – 12:00
Open to the public hosted by unboxing cycles
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
12:00 – 13:00
Women & the Wim Hof Method EN
limited spaces, registration required Stacha Balmat
Register
13:00 – 14:00
Open to the public hosted by unboxing cycles
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
17:30 – 19:00
Reading: Go Figure! The Astonishing Science of the Female Body EN
limited spaces, registration required Lisa Falco
Register
11:00 – 12:00
Open to the public hosted by unboxing cycles
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
12:00 – 13:00
More Than Just Hot Flushes: (Peri)menopause and Work EN
limited spaces, registration required Claudia Brett
Register
13:00 – 14:00
Open to the public hosted by unboxing cycles
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
18:00 – 20:00
The Fertility Rabbit Hole: A Session for the Boldly Curious EN
limited spaces, registration required Valerie Kvita & Bilge Apak
Register
12:00 – 20:00
Open to the public hosted by Labör
visit the exhibition, no registration needed
19:00
Closing words / Finissage by unboxing cycles
no registration needed
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know your cycle

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open the conversation

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it's for everyone

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know your cycle · open the conversation · it's for everyone ·

where will the festival take place?

only five minutes away from the Zurich Oerlikon train station, at the Labör - Affolternstrasse 76, 8050 Zürich

 

what you can expect

  • The menstrual cycle is often compared to the four seasons of nature, as each phase reflects the energy, mood, and qualities of winter, spring, summer, and autumn.

    In 2024, photographer and founder of unboxing cycles Maja Juzwiak accompanied ten women from across Switzerland, each with different backgrounds, to symbolically portray their four menstrual cycle phases in nature, aligned with the corresponding seasons.

    Before each shoot, Maja held a short conversation to understand each woman’s personality in that specific phase and to explore together how best to capture it through images.

    The result is a collection of 40 photographs that tell the personal stories of these women and reveal the unique emotional landscapes they experience throughout their cycles. It is an inward journey that illustrates how our perceptions, emotions, and energies shift as we move through the different phases of the menstrual cycle.

    These images will create the space where the menstrual festival will take place.

  • A diverse group of professionals and experts will explore the menstrual cycle from different perspectives, sharing their knowledge through presentations and workshops across the festival.

    Explore the full program and register for the sessions that interest you most.

  • The space will be created to encourage raw exchanges, open dialogue, and meaningful connections between experts and individuals on a shared journey of discovery around the menstrual cycle.

we look forward to welcoming you!

for menstruators and non-menstruators.

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