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
26
November 25
Wednesday 26th, 18:00 – Wednesday 26th, 22:00
NSH Monthly Socials
New Helvetic Society
FREVD Café Bar & Gallery, 198 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JL
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We have launched a new initiative for Monthly Afterwork Drinks! Meet friends and colleagues informally for a social evening.

Visit https://linktr.ee/newhelveticsociety for the latest info >

26 Nov - location tbc 

29
November 25
Saturday 29th, 17:00 – Saturday 29th, 20:00
Fête de l'Escalade 2025
New Helvetic Society
Embassy of Switzerland, 16–18 Montagu Place, London W1H 2BQ
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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 29 November 2025
Time: 17.00 – 20.00
Venue: Swiss Embassy, Lecture Hall (16-18 Montagu Place, W1H 2BQ, London)

Register Interest > 

Visit the NSH Linktree for further info and registration to attend > 

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

More info to be released soon.
 
December
03
December 25
Wednesday 3rd, 19:30 – Wednesday 3rd, 21:30
Edinburgh Monthly Stammtisch
Swiss Club Edinburgh
The Green Room Wine Bar, 19-25 William St, Edinburgh EH3 7NG
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The Swiss Stammtisch is a regular event where Swiss people in and around Edinburgh together informally for a drink and discussions on topics that are of interest, including living abroad, politics and culture.

The Stammtisch currently takes place every first Wednesday of the month. For the latest information on the Stammtisch, please visit our Facebook page.

All are invited to attend, you don't have to be a member of the Swiss Club Edinburgh to join the Stammtisch.

Just come along!

Please contact us if you have comments or questions.

TIME

7.30pm ​

LOCATION

The Green Room Wine Bar
19-25 William St, Edinburgh EH3 7NG

06
December 25
Saturday 6th, 12:30 – Saturday 6th, 16:00
Southern Area Christmas Party
Southern Area Swiss Club
Basingstoke Authorities, Canal Centre, Mytchett Pl Rd, Mytchett, Camberley GU16 6DD
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Join the Southern Area Swiss Club for our Christmas Party!

Find our more and RSVP contact on our website http://www.saswissclub.org.uk/ >

Date: December 6, 2025 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM GMT

Location: Basingstoke Authorities, Canal Centre, Mytchett Pl Rd, Mytchett, Camberley GU16 6DD, UK

Please bring some Christmas fare to share and please let Berni Curtress know whether you are coming or not (tel: 01276 452516, e-mail berni@nbtsc.plus.com and liaise with Berni regarding what you are bringing so that we can get the balance of savouries/puddings right.)

RSVP please by Monday 27th November 2025.

Tea and coffee will be available (you might want to bring your own mug), if you wish to bring something stronger or soft drinks please remember glasses. We will have our traditional raffle.

07
December 25
Sunday 7th, 11:00 – Sunday 7th, 12:00
2nd Advent Sunday Service with Choir and Communion
Swiss Church London
79 Endell Street, Covent Garden
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We celebrate two morning services per month, one on the first and one on the third Sunday of the month. Services begin at 11am. 

2025 Sunday Services Schedule: 

Sunday 7 December, 11am – 2nd Advent, with choir and communion. Followed by Swiss Family Christmas

Sunday 21 December, 5pm – Christmas carol service

Visit the Swiss Church London website for more information - we would love to see you here. 

You can easily and safely donate to the Swiss Church in London online by clicking here.

07
December 25
Sunday 7th, 13:00 – Sunday 7th, 16:30
Swiss Family Christmas 2025
Swiss Church London
79 Endell Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9DY
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It’s the time of year again!

The Swiss Family Christmas 2025 will take place on 7th December from 1pm to 4.30pm
at the Swiss Church in London (79 Endell Street, WC2H 9DY)

You will experience the Christmas in real-life, including music and dance! Samichlaus may visit (psssssh) and we will make the most of parading through Covent Garden with our self-crafted Räbeliechtli and enjoy a singalong of Swiss German and English Christmas songs.

Food and drinks will be provided.

This is a great opportunity for Swiss families in London (and beyond) to come together and cherish our Swiss Christmas traditions.

There are limited spaces available, and they are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would like to join us, please register via eventbrite (link will be online shortly) to confirm your place.

As a contribution to our costs we will ask for a voluntary donation of GBP 15 / adult and  10 / child.

This event relies on volunteers so if you would like to offer help with any of the following please let Manuel know via minister@swisschurchlondon.org.uk

  • decoration
  • food preparation on the day
  • bringing a cake
  • helping at the crafts table
  • clearing up

We hope to see many of you there

Best wishes,
Manuel and the Swiss Church Team

If you are unable to attend or volunteer, do consider supporting the Swiss Church London with a donation:

You can easily and safely donate to the Swiss Church in London online by clicking here.

UK Bank Account

HSBC Bank Plc, 117 Great Portland Street, London

Account name: The Swiss Church in London

Account number: 61410512

Sort code: 40-03-15

IBAN: GB95HBUK40031561410512

SWIFT/BIC: HBUKGB4106M

Swiss Bank Account

Account Name: Swiss Church in London

Bank -Postfinance

Konto Nr.:80-37960-9

IBAN: CH88 0900 0000 8003 7960 9

19
December 25
Friday 19th, 09:00 – Friday 6th, 23:00
Swiss Review UK Magazine
SwissCommunity.org
online & printed delivery
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Final 2025 Issue of the Swiss Review UK & Ireland Regional Edition is published.

You can read the highlights on our dedicated Swiss Review page on this website. 

Remember to contact Gioa Palmieri with your local news and events - especially with Christmas coming up.

The editiorial deadline for the 2026 Issue 1 is 31 December 2025, with publication scheduled for 6 February 2026. 

All regional UK & Ireland pages and the previous issue archive can be viewed and downloaded directly from SwissCommunity.org

FOSSUK are not able to amend your Swiss Review delivery or email address, you can only change your subscription information on the official FDFA Online Desk. 

 

21
December 25
Sunday 21st, 17:00 – Sunday 21st, 19:00
Christmas Carol Service
Swiss Church London
79 Endell Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9DY
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We celebrate two morning services per month, one on the first and one on the third Sunday of the month. Services begin at 11am. 

Sunday 21 December, 5pm – Christmas carol service

Visit the Swiss Church London website for more information - we would love to see you here. 

You can easily and safely donate to the Swiss Church in London online by clicking here.

January
07
January 26
Wednesday 7th, 19:30 – Wednesday 7th, 22:30
Edinburgh Monthly Stammtisch
Swiss Club Edinburgh
The Green Room, 19-25 William Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7NG,
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he Swiss Stammtisch is a regular event where Swiss people in and around Edinburgh together informally for a drink and discussions on topics that are of interest, including living abroad, politics and culture.

The Stammtisch currently takes place every first Wednesday of the month. For the latest information on the Stammtisch, please visit our Facebook page.

All are invited to attend, you don't have to be a member of the Swiss Club Edinburgh to join the Stammtisch.

Just come along!

Please contact us if you have comments or questions.

TIME

7.30pm ​

LOCATION

The Green Room Wine Bar
19-25 William St, Edinburgh EH3 7NG

13
January 26
Tuesday 13th, 17:30 – Tuesday 13th, 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