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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November
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November 25
Sunday 30th, 17:00 – Sunday 30th, 20:00
Fête de l'Escalade 2025
New Helvetic Society
Embassy of Switzerland, 16–18 Montagu Place, London W1H 2BQ

Oyé citoyens – Genevois, Genevoises, Friends of Geneva, Savoyards too if you must! You are warmly invited to join us for an enchanting evening as we celebrate the Escalade, Geneva’s very own piece of history.

Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
Time: 17.00 – 20.00
Venue: Swiss Embassy, Lecture Hall (16-18 Montagu Place, W1H 2BQ, London)

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An evening of tradition and togetherness 

Just as the citizens of Geneva bravely repelled an attack by the Duke of Savoy the night of 11 to 12 December 1602, we invite you to embrace the spirit of the Escalade by dressing up, as the tradition goes. This is a time to let your creativity shine! 

Our event is not just about Geneva, it's about the wider European context, giving you a broader perspective on the significance of this historical event. There will be a fun costume contest, with some exciting prizes, and of course… drum roll please… the youngest and oldest present will join hands and smash the chocolate ‘marmite’ together. And we will all get to eat some! 

Live music will then be played while we mingle, meet friends, reconnect with others, and make new ones. Swiss wine, nibbles, vegetable soup and of course lots of chocolate will follow. 

The historic ‘livre d'or’ of the New Helvetic Society will be ‘making an appearance’ so please take a moment to contribute to our history by signing it, doodling or recounting a fun memory.

Highlights of the evening will include:
A friendly costume contest for all – dress up as you like! 

Experience the gripping story of the Escalade and discover its significance within a broader historical context. 

Take part in the delightful tradition of breaking the chocolate cauldron (known as ‘la marmite’), a sweet homage to the past.

Raise a glass of Swiss wine to Geneva’s success in repelling the Savoyards and partake in a few nibbles.

Sing along to ‘Cé qu'è lainô’ and ‘À la belle Escalade.’ Enjoy live music while mingling.
Ticket details

•    New Helvetic Society Members: £25 
•    Non-Members: £35 
•    Children under 16 attend for free 

Registration

Secure your place before midday on Friday 22 November by visiting our Eventbrite page or clicking the button below. Kindly include children in the registration for planning purposes. Tickets are non-transferable.
 

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