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:

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July
30
July 25
Wednesday 30th, 13:25 – Sunday 24th, 15:45
Miss Brexit Musical Satire
Cross Culture Events
Venue 302: Underbelly, Edinburgh EH8 9AG
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Geneva-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


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August
01
August 25
Friday 1st, 13:55 – Thursday 14th, 15:15
Ta-Bamm!!! Tap Dance and Marimba
Cross Culture Events
Venue 41: Alba Theatre, Edinburgh EH2 3JP
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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

01
August 25
Friday 1st, 18:45 – Saturday 16th, 19:45
Chairs: Theatrical Experience
Cross Culture Events
Venue 236: Ivy Studio Greenside, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ
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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
 
 
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01
August 25
Friday 1st, 20:20 – Thursday 21st, 21:55
How to Live in Paradise; Comedy Show
Cross Culture Events
Venue 140: Gilded Balloon, Appleton Tower, Edinburgh EH8 9LE
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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


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01
August 25
Friday 1st, 21:30 – Saturday 23rd, 23:00
Edinburgh Tattoo Drum Corps
Cross Culture Events
Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 2NH
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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
 
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Official Top Secret Drum Corps trailer

12
August 25
Tuesday 12th, 17:30 – Tuesday 12th, 20:00
BSCC UK - After work drinks at The Larrik
British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
The Larrik, 32 Crawford Place, London, W1H 5NN
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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
13
August 25
Wednesday 13th, 19:00 – Friday 15th, 21:00
Coilguns live performance
CH+UK
UK tour
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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.
 
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COILGUNS
13 - 15 August 2025
UK tour

15
August 25
Friday 15th, 13:55 – Sunday 24th, 15:45
Marimba Mirage - Sounds in Motion
Cross Culture Events
Venue 41: Alba Theatre, Edinburgh EH2 3JP
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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

16
August 25
Saturday 16th, 19:00 – Friday 22nd, 21:00
Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp Tour
CH+UK
Manchester, London, Nottingham, Harborough, Northampton
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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
 
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22
August 25
Friday 22nd, 09:00 – Saturday 23rd, 17:00
SwissCommunity Days
Congress of the Swiss Abroad
Bern Switzerland
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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 >