Events – Eastern Canada

Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal

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Below you will find an overview of upcoming events:

Current events (7)

Honouring Our Centenarians: Guardians of Living Memory

Wednesday, 01.01.2025 – Wednesday, 31.12.2025

Discover the portraits and stories of our centenarians, witnesses to a century of connections between Switzerland and Canada.

Location: Eastern Canada

Film Series "Ode to Joy"

Tuesday, 01.04.2025 – Tuesday, 27.05.2025
Movie

6 European comedies to discover starting April 1st at Cinéma Public - Casa d'Italia, with a Swiss film in the spotlight: Ciao-ciao Bourbine!

Location: Montréal, QC

Hocus Pocus – A Dance and Illusion Performance

Tuesday, 22.04.2025 – Thursday, 22.05.2025

"Hocus Pocus" by Philippe Saire takes you on a captivating journey where poetry, movement, and visual magic converge.

Location: Touring Across Québec and Toronto, Ontario

Les Fils du Facteur on Tour in Eastern Canada

Thursday, 01.05.2025 – Saturday, 10.05.2025

Eclectic and deeply heartfelt, Les Fils du Facteur return to Eastern Canada with their uniquely Swiss take on French chanson. With vocals reminiscent of legendary chansonniers, they continue to captivate a growing audience in Europe and Canada.

Location: Across Quebec and New Brunswick

Literary Launch : Le Secret de Thyrcée

Thursday, 08.05.2025 – Thursday, 08.05.2025

Discover Le Secret de Thyrcée and meet its author, Aline Desarzens, at a literary evening.

Location: Montreal, QC

14th Edition of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival : Swiss Comics in the Spotlight

Poster Montreal Comic Arts Festival 2025

Friday, 23.05.2025 – Sunday, 25.05.2025

Discover Swiss comics at the 14th edition of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival! Meet eight Swiss artists and experience the exhibition "La BD suisse s’affiche."

Location: Montreal, QC

2nd Edition of the Montreal Mystery Book Festival

Friday, 23.05.2025 – Saturday, 24.05.2025

Discover gripping tales and fascinating narratives in the heart of the city with Swiss author Hannah Mary McKinnon !

Location: Montreal, QC

Past events (49)

Swiss Film Club: 'Dog on Trial'

Poster of 'Le proces du chien' in the Swiss Film Club.

Friday, 18.04.2025 – Tuesday, 22.04.2025

Catch the free online screening of this offbeat courtroom dramedy where women’s rights, animal justice, and absurdity collide—starring Swiss Film Award winner Laetitia Dosch.

Location: Online [Canada]

The TWO – 2025 Eastern Canada Tour

Thursday, 17.04.2025 – Saturday, 26.04.2025

Blended blues and raw emotion — The Swiss duo The TWO makes a powerful return, crossing the Atlantic for an exceptional Eastern Canada tour!

Location: Across Québec and in Ottawa, ON

Swiss Film Screening at ADFF

Thursday, 10.04.2025 – Thursday, 10.04.2025

Discover "E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea", a captivating documentary on modernist icon Eileen Gray, screening on April 10 at Art+Design Film Festival.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Coroner on North American Tour

Friday, 21.03.2025 – Saturday, 22.03.2025

Swiss deathcore is coming to Canada! Don’t miss Paleface Swiss live!

Location: Toronto, ON | Montréal, QC

Le FIFA – Swiss films

Thursday, 13.03.2025 – Sunday, 30.03.2025

The 2025 International Festival of Films on Art presents a selection of Swiss films, exploring jazz, architecture, and visual storytelling.

Location: Hybrid

The Courageous – A powerful new voice in Swiss cinema

Tuesday, 11.03.2025 – Thursday, 01.05.2025

Behind prosperity lies hardship — discover this bold Swiss debut, coming to screens in Canada.

Location: Montréal & Québec, QC | Toronto, ON

Coroner on North American Tour

Sunday, 09.03.2025 – Wednesday, 12.03.2025

The Swiss legends of technical thrash metal are hitting the stage for an electrifying series of shows. Get ready for a night of pure power and virtuosity!

Location: Montréal, QC | Ottawa & Toronto, ON

Nik Bärtsch's Ronin Live!

Friday, 21.02.2025 – Sunday, 02.03.2025

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of this Swiss quartet, pushing the boundaries of minimalist music with hypnotic rhythms and diverse influences.

Location: Montréal & Québec, QC

Swiss Jura Film Night

Tuesday, 18.02.2025 – Tuesday, 18.02.2025

Two powerful films at the Cinémathèque québécoise explore the history of the Jura, presented by Professor Jerry White from the University of Saskatchewan.

Location: Montréal, QC