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 to find other people interested in art & culture.
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 sports the city’s largest English-speaking choir: The Zug Show Choir.
Founded in 1954, the Zurich English-Speaking Theatre or ZEST is an amateur dramatic theatre group which puts on at least two English-language productions each year. The group is entirely self-funded and open to anyone who wishes to join.
Zurich's premier English Performing Arts Academy for children, youth, and adults, Close Encounters Theatre offers inspiring courses, captivating performances, and innovative corporate training.
An English-speaking performing arts school for children aged four to 18 years old, with branches in Zurich, Zug, Basel, Lausanne, Geneva and Annecy. Simply Theatre offers weekly instruction on all types of theatre, alongside full productions and summer camps.
The Geneva English Drama Society has brought together amateur dramatists from across the region since 1933. The group puts on three full-stage productions every year, as well as workshops, readings and social events. All nationalities and experience levels are welcome!
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 workshops and events to help you find your voice.
Specialising in the British theatrical style of pantomime, the Basel English Panto Group spends the year building up to one big performance that it holds every year. English-speaking volunteers are welcome to join in all roles, from actors to set design to music and ticketing.
Semi Circle is a modern amateur dramatic society focusing on English-speaking theatre. As well as regular productions, the group helps build its community through social events, workshops and quizzes.
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. All English speakers are welcome to volunteer and join their productions.
Open to singers of all skills, the English Seminar Choir offers weekly singing rehearsals during the University term. It focuses on classical pieces of music, and performs at local events in Basel.
Lausanne’s premier English-language theatre group, The Village Players is a friendly community of expats and English speakers. The group puts on regular performances, as well as more informal events such as readings, open mic nights and poetry recitals.
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 2011. Social events and musical workshops are also offered.
The largest English-language theatre group in Bern, Upstage has been delighting audiences since 1982. The group welcomes as many expat volunteers as possible to help create the two shows it puts on every year.
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-long singing experiences and excursions.
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 arts is able to participate in their many productions and workshops.
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. They regularly put on shows, workshops, events and more.
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