Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal
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Below you will find an overview of upcoming events:
Events – Eastern Canada
Current events (9)
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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
Pipilotti Rist in Québec City: Immersive Art Under the Open Sky
Saturday, 17.05.2025
– Sunday, 04.01.2026
Three poetic video installations by Pipilotti Rist transform Québec City's public space into a sensory experience.
Location: Québec City, QC
Swiss Film Club: 'Hôtel silence'
Wednesday, 21.05.2025
– Sunday, 25.05.2025
Don’t miss this free online screening of "Hôtel silence", a quietly powerful drama about healing and connection, adapted from the novel "Ör" and directed by Léa Pool.
Location: Online [Canada]
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
14th Edition of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival : Swiss Comics in the Spotlight
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
Comics and History: A Québec–Switzerland Roundtable
Saturday, 24.05.2025
– Saturday, 24.05.2025
Part of the « Au-delà des 2 solitudes » conference, this public roundtable brings together Swiss and Québécois comic artists to explore how they tell history through graphic storytelling.
Location: Montréal, QC
Francophone Comics in Ottawa: A Shared Perspective
Tuesday, 27.05.2025
– Tuesday, 27.05.2025
Meet Swiss and Belgian comic artists in Ottawa for a lively discussion on Francophone comics.
Location: Ottawa, ON
"Apéro des idées": Swiss Comics with Léandre Ackermann
Wednesday, 28.05.2025
– Wednesday, 28.05.2025
Join the Swiss illustrator in Halifax for a lively evening on Francophone comics—en français!
Location: Halifax, NS
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Past events (52)
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
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
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
Swiss Film Club: 'Dog on Trial'
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
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