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Groups & clubs in Switzerland

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!

69 results

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... show more

Zug
Art & culture

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... show more

Zurich
Art & culture

Close Encounters Theatre

Zurich's premier English Performing Arts Academy for children, youth, and adults, Close Encounters Theatre offers inspiring courses, captivating perfo... show more

Zurich
Art & culture

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... show more

Zurich, Basel
2 more
Art & culture

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... show more

Geneva
Art & culture

SING Geneva

Join in harmony with SING Geneva, a non-audition pop choir that sings in English. The group welcomes those of all ages and abilities and offers group ... show more

Geneva
Art & culture

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... show more

Basel
Art & culture

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... show more

Basel
Art & culture

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... show more

Basel
Art & culture

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... show more

Basel
Art & culture

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... show more

Lausanne
Art & culture

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 ... show more

Vevey
Art & culture

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... show more

Bern
Art & culture

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-... show more

Lausanne
Art & culture

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... show more

Lucerne
Art & culture

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... show more

Zurich
Sports

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... show more

Zurich
Sports

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... show more

Geneva
Sports

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... show more

Basel
Sports

Basel Dragons

The largest English-speaking running club in the city, the Basel Dragons Running Club brings expats together through regular training sessions. Whethe... show more

Basel
Sports

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... show more

Lucerne
Sports

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... show more

Bern
Sports

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... show more

Zug
Sports

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... show more

Lucerne
Sports

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... show more

Zurich
Expat community

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... show more

Zurich
Expat community

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... show more

Zurich
Expat community

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... show more

Zurich
Expat community

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... show more

Zurich
Expat community

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... show more

Geneva
Expat community

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... show more

Geneva
Expat community

Centrepoint

Centrepoint offers its members regular English-language integration classes in Basel. They also provide a variety of outdoor activities, excursions, w... show more

Basel
Expat community

BaselConnect

BaselConnect is a platform which supports interaction between expats and locals in the city. They do this by offering frequent language sessions, work... show more

Basel
Expat community

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... show more

Lausanne
Expat community

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... show more

Lausanne
Expat community

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... show more

Bern
Expat community

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... show more

Bern, Zurich
1 more
Expat community

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 ... show more

Lucerne
Expat community

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.... show more

Lucerne
Expat community

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... show more

St. Gallen
Expat community

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... show more

Zug
Expat community

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... show more

Zug
Expat community

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... show more

Zurich
Business

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... show more

Zurich
Business

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... show more

Geneva, Lausanne
Business

Basel Area Business & Innovation

Basel Area is the strategic growth partner helping life science and tech ventures to settle, start and scale in the Basel Area. If you're looking to l... show more

Basel
Business

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... show more

Basel
Business

Lausanne Entrepreneur Networking Group

The Lausanne Entrepreneur Networking Group brings together English-speaking professionals and employers from across the region. Their informal network... show more

Lausanne
Business

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... show more

Bern
Business

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... show more

Lucerne
Business

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... show more

Zurich, Basel
2 more
Politics

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,... show more

Zurich
Politics

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... show more

Geneva
Politics

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... show more

Basel
Politics

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

Situated above Stadelhofen station, St. Andrew’s Church is the Zurich headquarters for the Anglican faith. They provide a range of Christian services ... show more

Zurich
Religion

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... show more

Zurich
Religion

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... show more

Zurich
Religion

Holy Trinity Church Geneva

The Holy Trinity Church in Geneva is a lively and diverse Anglican community with a wide range of services and activities for adults and children.

Geneva
Religion

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 ... show more

Geneva
Religion

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... show more

Geneva
Religion

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... show more

Geneva
Religion

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... show more

Basel
Religion

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... show more

Lausanne
Religion

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... show more

Bern, Thun
Religion

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... show more

Lucerne
Religion

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... show more

St. Gallen
Religion

Lift

Lift is an international, English-speaking Christian church which meets regularly in Zug. Alongside regular worship, Lift also offers social events th... show more

Zug
Religion

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... show more

Basel
Art & culture
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