UPCOMING EVENTS
Swiss Community Events Calendar
Available for the first time, a comprehensive calendar to download with all Swiss events in the UK - from music concerts to art exhibitions to talks to just having a cuppa.
If you know of an event that is not listed on the calendar below of the PDF download, please do let us know so that we can keep it as up to date as possible:
Send us your eventGeneva-based Maxence Marmy sings and performs in Miss Brexit, a musical satire about young migrants living in the UK. Meet real people facing the consequences of Brexit and how it’s affecting their future. What does it take to become Miss Brexit?
MISS BREXIT
30 July – 24 August 2025, 13:25
Venue 302: Underbelly, Edinburgh EH8 9AG
More info & tickets
1 – 14 August 2025, 13:55 - Ta-Bamm!!! Tap Dance and Marimba
15 - 24 August 2025, 13:55 – Marimba Mirage - Sounds in Motion
Venue 41: Alba Theatre, Edinburgh EH2 3JP
The duo Wooden Impact with tap dancer Daniel Borak and Marimba artist Manuel Leuenberger turn music into motion with dazzling foot percussion and virtuosic marimba playing in their show Ta-Bamm!!! (until 14 August).
From 15 August Manuel Leuenberger blends rhythm, melody and movement into a mesmerising solo performance in Marimba Mirage. Prepare to hear the unexpected.
More info & tickets for Ta-Bamm!!! Tap Dance and Marimba
More info & tickets for Marimba Mirage - Sounds in Motion
Presented by the White Rabbit Company, Chairs is a dynamic, unscripted theatrical experience where actors and chairs transform into a surreal, ever-evolving world. This innovative performance blends comedy, physical theatre and improvisation.
CHAIRS
1 – 16 August 2025, 18:45
Venue 236: Ivy Studio Greenside, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ
More info & tickets
Everyday life in Switzerland? Comedian Michael Elsener, the "Swiss John Oliver" and recent support act for Russell Howard, is here to reveal the path to paradise – and where the Swiss heaven turns into hell.
HOW TO LIVE IN PARADISE
1 – 21 August 2025, 20:20
Venue 140: Gilded Balloon, Appleton Tower, Edinburgh EH8 9LE
More info & tickets
The iconic Top Secret Drum Corps will return to Edinburgh this year bringing energetic, colourful carnival energy to the show. Their performances are well known for their precision, humour and thrilling tempo. With twenty-plus years of passion, imagination and dedication, these top Basel drummers have proved themselves to be a world-class act.
TOP SECRET DRUM CORPS
1 – 23 August 2025
Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 2NH
More info & tickets
Official Top Secret Drum Corps trailer
All are welcome to join UK Chapter Committee members and colleagues from the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK for drinks and networking at The Larrik - no need to register - just turn up. We look forward to seeing you there!
Formal invite can be seen HERE |
2025 DATES |
Tuesday 9th September Tuesday 14th October Tuesday 11th November |
Coilguns originate from La Chaux-de-Fonds. The band’s music is known for its raw, uncompromising and euphoric live performances, proudly serving the dance freaks and the crowd-surfing weirdos. They are touring with their 4th studio album which was mixed by grammy-nominated producer Tom Dalgety.
More info & tickets
COILGUNS
13 - 15 August 2025
UK tour
1 – 14 August 2025, 13:55 - Ta-Bamm!!! Tap Dance and Marimba
15 - 24 August 2025, 13:55 – Marimba Mirage - Sounds in Motion
Venue 41: Alba Theatre, Edinburgh EH2 3JP
The duo Wooden Impact with tap dancer Daniel Borak and Marimba artist Manuel Leuenberger turn music into motion with dazzling foot percussion and virtuosic marimba playing in their show Ta-Bamm!!! (until 14 August).
From 15 August Manuel Leuenberger blends rhythm, melody and movement into a mesmerising solo performance in Marimba Mirage. Prepare to hear the unexpected.
More info & tickets for Ta-Bamm!!! Tap Dance and Marimba
More info & tickets for Marimba Mirage - Sounds in Motion
Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp is an avant-garde music collective known for its eclectic blend of genres, experimental soundscapes and captivating live performances. The group takes its name from the renowned French artist Marcel Duchamp, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the Dada movement and conceptual art.
16 - 22 August 2025
UK tour - multiple locations
More info & tickets
SwissCommunity Days: 22 & 23 August 2025
The SwissCommunity Days combine thematic workshops with the official 2025 session of the CSA (Congress of the Swiss Abroad), creating a valuable platform for exchange between diaspora members, federal authorities and elected representatives. The detailed programme will follow closer to the date.
Location: Bern, Switzerland
Full details on the SwissCommunity.org dedicated Congress webpage >