English Theatre Group Zug (ETGZ)
English Theatre Group Zug (ETGZ)
The English Theatre Group Zug has been wowing audiences with English-language theatre since 1987. As well as Zug’s largest theatre group, ETGZ also sp...
Zug
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Groups & clubs in Switzerland
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Published on Mar 25, 2025
Joining a group or club in Switzerland is a great way to make connections with the local expat community and meet likeminded people. Browse our directory of groups and clubs in major Swiss cities like Zurich, Bern, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne and Lucerne, and filter according to your personal interests!
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Zurich English-Speaking Theatre (ZEST)
Zurich English-Speaking Theatre (ZEST)
Founded in 1954, the Zurich English-Speaking Theatre or ZEST is an amateur dramatic theatre group which puts on at least two English-language producti...
Zurich
Art & culture
Close Encounters Theatre
Close Encounters Theatre
Close Encounters Theatre is a community of English-speaking singers, dancers, actors and improv artists in Zurich. Along with offering acting courses ...
Zurich
Art & culture
Simply Theatre
Simply Theatre
An English-speaking performing arts school for children aged four to 18 years old, with branches in Zurich, Zug, Basel, Lausanne, Geneva and Annecy. S...
Zurich, Basel
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Art & culture
Geneva English Drama Society (GEDS)
Geneva English Drama Society (GEDS)
The Geneva English Drama Society has brought together amateur dramatists from across the region since 1933. The group puts on three full-stage product...
Geneva
Art & culture
SING Geneva
SING Geneva
Join in harmony with SING Geneva, a non-audition choir which sings in English. The group welcomes those of all ages and abilities and offers group wor...
Geneva
Art & culture
Basel English Panto Group
Basel English Panto Group
Specialising in the British theatrical style of pantomime, the Basel English Panto Group spends the year building up to one big performance that it ho...
Basel
Art & culture
Semi Circle
Semi Circle
Semi Circle is a modern amateur dramatic society focusing on English-speaking theatre. As well as regular productions, the group helps build its commu...
Basel
Art & culture
The Gay Beggars Drama Group
The Gay Beggars Drama Group
Founded by English students at the University of Basel, the Gay Beggars Drama Group is an amateur dramatics association which puts on two shows a year...
Basel
Art & culture
English Seminar Choir
English Seminar Choir
Open to singers of all skills, the English Seminar Choir offers weekly singing rehearsals during the University term. It focuses on classical pieces o...
Basel
Art & culture
The Village Players
The Village Players
Lausanne’s premier English-language theatre group, The Village Players is a friendly community of expats and English speakers. The group puts on regul...
Lausanne
Art & culture
Total Musical Theatre, Vevey
Total Musical Theatre, Vevey
Based in the town of Vevey, Total Musical Theatre has been putting on events to explore, learn about and perform all aspects of musical theatre since ...
Vevey
Art & culture
Upstage
Upstage
The largest English-language theatre group in Bern, Upstage has been delighting audiences since 1982. The group welcomes as many expat volunteers as p...
Bern
Art & culture
Fa7
Fa7
Fa7 is a jazz, pop and gospel choir based in Lausanne. The group welcomes anyone who can sing in tune in English, offering regular rehearsals and day-...
Lausanne
Art & culture
Lucerne World Theatre Company
Lucerne World Theatre Company
Founded in 2011, the Lucerne World Theatre Company is the go-to place for amateur dramatics in the city. Anyone with a passion for theatre and the art...
Lucerne
Art & culture
International Running Club Zurich (IRC ZRH)
International Running Club Zurich (IRC ZRH)
Founded in 2023, the International Running Club Zurich is aimed at building a community of runners of all levels. Whether it’s professional running ev...
Zurich
Sports
Zurich Netball Club
Zurich Netball Club
Welcoming both newcomers to netball and seasoned pros, the Zurich Netball Club has been running since 2009. People from all over the world play in the...
Zurich
Sports
Geneva Sports Club
Geneva Sports Club
Offering over 25 weekly sessions in over 10 different sports, Geneva Sports Club is your one-stop shop for expat-friendly sports in the city. From bad...
Geneva
Sports
Basel Cricket Club
Basel Cricket Club
Welcoming newcomers to the wonderful world of cricket alongside catering to the more seasoned crowd, Basel Cricket Club offers both indoor and outdoor...
Basel
Sports
Basel Dragons
Basel Dragons
The largest English-speaking running club in the city, the Basel Dragons Running Club brings expats together through regular training sessions. Whethe...
Basel
Sports
Rugby Club of Lucerne
Rugby Club of Lucerne
Welcoming newcomers and experienced players alike, the Rugby Club of Lucerne is one of the largest English-speaking sports clubs in the region. The te...
Lucerne
Sports
Bern Rugby Club
Bern Rugby Club
Bern Rugby Club has a long history of success on the field, and in getting young and old into the sport. With weekly training sessions during the seas...
Bern
Sports
Zug Zurich Peloton
Zug Zurich Peloton
Since 2014, the Zug Zurich Peloton has been running cycling events and excursions with expats in mind. Every Saturday, the club takes on an 80-kilomet...
Zug
Sports
Lucerne Cricket Club
Lucerne Cricket Club
The Lucerne Lions Cricket Club is an ideal way for you or your family to get into the sport. Through its regular training sessions, it provides a stro...
Lucerne
Sports
American International Club of Zurich
American International Club of Zurich
The American International Club of Zurich was founded in 1957 and provides a non-political, international networking forum for members of all national...
Zurich
Expat community
English Speaking Club of Zurich
English Speaking Club of Zurich
Founded in 1963, the English Speaking Club of Zurich started out as a group of people who simply wanted to speak English together. Today, the club org...
Zurich
Expat community
American Women’s Club of Zurich
American Women’s Club of Zurich
Founded nearly 100 years ago, the American Women’s Club of Zurich is a large community for English speakers of all nationalities. The group offers a m...
Zurich
Expat community
Indian Association of Greater Zurich
Indian Association of Greater Zurich
The Indian Association of Greater Zurich is focused on hosting and bringing expats and locals together, regardless of nationality. They aim to provide...
Zurich
Expat community
Zurich International Women’s Association (ZIWA)
Zurich International Women’s Association (ZIWA)
A thriving social group with over 400 members, the Zurich International Women’s Association offers English-speaking social events to women of all nati...
Zurich
Expat community
American International Club of Geneva
American International Club of Geneva
The AIC is focused on creating an interconnected community of expats in Geneva and the wider Lac Léman region. They pride themselves on offering engag...
Geneva
Expat community
Geneva EXPATS
Geneva EXPATS
Geneva EXPATS is a platform where internationals can share information, interact and meet with other members of the community. It also serves as a hub...
Geneva
Expat community
Centrepoint
Centrepoint
Centrepoint offers its members regular English-language integration classes in Basel. They also provide a variety of outdoor activities, excursions, w...
Basel
Expat community
BaselConnect
BaselConnect
BaselConnect is a platform which supports interaction between expats and locals in the city. They do this by offering frequent language sessions, work...
Basel
Expat community
The International Friends
The International Friends
Formerly the International Club of Lausanne, The International Friends is a platform to help expats organise, host and attend events and tours in Engl...
Lausanne
Expat community
International Women’s Club of Lausanne
International Women’s Club of Lausanne
Connecting English-speaking women of all nationalities through engaging social, sporting and charitable events, the International Women’s Club of Laus...
Lausanne
Expat community
English Speaking Club of Bern
English Speaking Club of Bern
Since 1978, the English Speaking Club of Bern has been a meeting point for English speakers. Through their own bar, they put on a range of social acti...
Bern
Expat community
British Residents’ Association of Switzerland
British Residents’ Association of Switzerland
The British Residents’ Association of Switzerland (BRA) offers numerous cultural, recreational and social events for British, Commonwealth and Irish c...
Bern, Zurich
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Expat community
Anglo-Swiss Club of Lucerne
Anglo-Swiss Club of Lucerne
The Anglo-Swiss Club is a social club open to people of all nationalities who want to connect with other English speakers. They put on regular events ...
Lucerne
Expat community
International Women's Club of Lucerne
International Women's Club of Lucerne
The International Women's Club of Lucerne is a community of English-speaking women who put on a wide range of activities and social events for expats....
Lucerne
Expat community
Anglo-Swiss Circle St. Gallen
Anglo-Swiss Circle St. Gallen
A group which welcomes people from across the St. Gallen region, the Anglo-Swiss Circle puts on regular talks, visits and social events designed to ge...
St. Gallen
Expat community
Zug International Women’s Club
Zug International Women’s Club
Founded in 1967, the Zug International Women’s Club promotes social and professional connections among English speakers. The club is an ideal place to...
Zug
Expat community
International Men’s Club of Zug
International Men’s Club of Zug
Open to men of all ages, the International Men’s Club of Zug serves the English-speaking community in the city. The club has a regular “Stammtisch” ev...
Zug
Expat community
Zürich Networking Group
Zürich Networking Group
Offering regular meet-up sessions and networking events, the Zürich Networking Group is a platform for entrepreneurs, both expat and local, to interac...
Zurich
Business
Professional Women’s Group Zurich
Professional Women’s Group Zurich
The Professional Women’s Group Zurich focuses on getting its members engaged in the world of work and entrepreneurship, as well as on society and wome...
Zurich
Business
BPW Lake Geneva
BPW Lake Geneva
BPW Lake Geneva is the first business and professional women's association in Switzerland to be English-speaking. They are focused on promoting and em...
Geneva, Lausanne
Business
Basel Area
Basel Area
Basel Area is dedicated to getting expat companies and entrepreneurs started in the city. They can assist in helping set up businesses in Switzerland ...
Basel
Business
Professional Women’s Group Basel
Professional Women’s Group Basel
A community for curious and forward-thinking female expats, the Professional Women’s Group focuses on providing internationals with empowering worksho...
Basel
Business
Lausanne Entrepreneur Networking Group
Lausanne Entrepreneur Networking Group
The Lausanne Entrepreneur Networking Group brings together English-speaking professionals and employers from across the region. Their informal network...
Lausanne
Business
Entrepreneurship Club Bern
Entrepreneurship Club Bern
A community to share in all the ups and downs of starting a business, the Entrepreneurship Club Bern is a forum to connect with like-minded people, fo...
Bern
Business
The LiLi Centre
The LiLi Centre
In addition to language integration courses and events for newcomers to Lucerne, the LiLi Centre also helps English speakers get their business off th...
Lucerne
Business
Democrats Abroad
Democrats Abroad
Democrats Abroad is the expat community for members of the American Democratic Party. They put on regular meetings and events in Zurich, Basel, Lausan...
Zurich, Basel
2 more
Politics
Amnesty Zurich English Group
Amnesty Zurich English Group
Amnesty Zurich English Group is a human rights group which welcomes all nationalities. It pushes for human rights and social justice through meetings,...
Zurich
Politics
Diplomatic Club of Geneva
Diplomatic Club of Geneva
The Diplomatic Club of Geneva is recognised by federal, cantonal and United Nations authorities as the official club of the international community. T...
Geneva
Politics
Toastmasters Club in Basel
Toastmasters Club in Basel
Offering regular face-to-face meetings, the Toastmasters Club is designed to provide English speakers with the skills to convey their ideas clearly an...
Basel
Politics
English Speaking Catholic Mission
English Speaking Catholic Mission
Sporting over 650 registered families from 70 countries around the world, the English-speaking Catholic Mission provides Holy Mass every week.
Zurich
Religion
St Andrew’s Church
St Andrew’s Church
Situated above Stadelhofen station, St. Andrew’s Church is the Zurich headquarters for the Anglican faith. They provide a range of Christian services ...
Zurich
Religion
Swiss Muslim Society
Swiss Muslim Society
The Swiss Muslim Society in Zurich is dedicated to the English-language worship of Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing...
Zurich
Religion
Israelite Cultural Council of Zurich
Israelite Cultural Council of Zurich
Adherents to Judaism in Switzerland can attend the Israelite Cultural Council of Zurich. The organisation provides all the traditions and events neede...
Zurich
Religion
Holy Trinity Church Geneva
Holy Trinity Church Geneva
The Holy Trinity Church in Geneva provides regular Anglican Christian services entirely in English. They are based in the heart of the city, near the ...
Geneva
Religion
St John XXIII Parish
St John XXIII Parish
Serving the English-speaking Catholic community of Geneva and the wider region, St John XXIII Parish has been running since 1971. The Church provides ...
Geneva
Religion
Fondation Culturelle Islamique de Genève
Fondation Culturelle Islamique de Genève
The Fondation Culturelle Islamique de Genève caters to the 30.000 strong Muslim community in the city. Services and live transcriptions are provided i...
Geneva
Religion
Communauté Juive Libérale de Genève
Communauté Juive Libérale de Genève
The Communauté Juive Libérale de Genève (GIL) heads the Jewish services, catering and activities in the city. Though mostly in French, the GIL has a g...
Geneva
Religion
Anglican Church Basel
Anglican Church Basel
The Anglican Church in Basel welcomes all Christians regardless of denomination to regular services and community events. The church hosts events from...
Basel
Religion
Christ Church Lausanne
Christ Church Lausanne
From its base in the heart of the city, Christ Church Lausanne offers a full range of Christian services and events. Though an Anglican Episcopal chur...
Lausanne
Religion
St. Ursula's Church
St. Ursula's Church
St Ursula’s Church is an English-speaking church of the Anglican Communion welcoming all, wherever they are on the journey of faith and whatever their...
Bern, Thun
Religion
International Church of Lucerne
International Church of Lucerne
Welcoming visitors from all cultures, backgrounds and faiths, the International Church of Lucerne provides Christian services from the heart of centra...
Lucerne
Religion
Anglican Church Community of St. Gallen
Anglican Church Community of St. Gallen
The Anglican Congregation in St. Gallen gives Christians in eastern Switzerland semi-regular services in English. They are based in the Christkatholis...
St. Gallen
Religion
Lift
Lift
Lift is an international, English-speaking Christian church which meets regularly in Zug. Alongside regular worship, Lift also offers social events th...
Zug
Religion
Page to Stage
Page to Stage
Page to Stage is a musical theatre Verein that was founded in Basel in 2024. Their mission is to make the arts more accessible to young creatives. The...
Basel
Art & culture
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