Published on 4 March 2026

Events

The Consulates General of Switzerland in Montreal and Vancouver present a non-exhaustive overview of Swiss-related events taking place within their consular districts. These events reflect the diversity and dynamism of Switzerland’s presence in Canada.

Eastern Canada

Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal

Below is a selection of upcoming events.

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6 May 2026

Swiss literature: Lázár at the “Lisez l’Europe” reading circle in Montreal

A discussion of a novel by a Swiss author exploring family trajectories amid the upheavals of the 20th century.

6 May 2026
18:30 - 20:00

30 April 2026

The Sparrow in the Chimney – Screening in Montreal

An intimate Swiss drama exploring family ties, where tensions and unspoken truths resurface over the course of a weekend.

30 April 2026
18:00 - 20:00

18 April 2026

Screening of AKRIS – Fashion with a Heritage in Winnipeg

A behind-the-scenes look at a century-old Swiss fashion house, presented as part of the Architecture + Design Film Festival.

18 April 2026
16:00 - 18:00

8 April 2026

Ensemble Vocal Allegria – Concerts in Montreal

A musical exchange between Switzerland and Quebec, highlighting linguistic diversity and the richness of Swiss choral repertoire.

8 April 2026
18:45

1 April 2026

Swiss Film Club – "Mary Anning"

Online screening of an animated coming-of-age adventure inspired by the childhood of pioneering fossil hunter Mary Anning, where a young girl’s search for answers leads her toward friendship, discovery and the beginnings of paleontology.

1 - 5 April 2026
00:01 - 23:59

18 March 2026

Swiss Film Club – "The Safe House"

Online screening of a intimate family drama set against the backdrop of the May 1968 uprising in Paris, where a child's hidden world slowly unravels long-buried secrets.

18 - 22 March 2026
00:01 - 23:59

18 March 2026

Swiss cinema at Festival Regard in Saguenay

A selection of Swiss films is featured in the 2026 program, with the participation of filmmakers Rolf Hellat and Zoel Aeschbacher.

18 - 22 March 2026

12 March 2026

The Safe House – Special Screening in Montréal

A screening organised in collaboration with Cinéma Public as part of Switzerland’s 30th anniversary within the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.

12 March 2026
18:00 - 20:00

11 March 2026

Swiss Film Club – "Silent Rebellion"

Online screening of a powerful coming-of-age story about courage and self-determination set in a rural community during the Second World War.

11 - 15 March 2026
00:01 - 23:59

Western Canada

Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver

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11 March 2026

Swiss Film Club – "Silent Rebellion"

Online screening of a powerful coming-of-age story about courage and self-determination set in a rural community during the Second World War.

11 - 15 March 2026
00:01 - 23:59

18 March 2026

Swiss Film Club – "The Safe House"

Online screening of a intimate family drama set against the backdrop of the May 1968 uprising in Paris, where a child's hidden world slowly unravels long-buried secrets.

18 - 22 March 2026
00:01 - 23:59

28 March 2026

Mary Anning – Special Screening in Vancouver

A screening presented by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, in collaboration with the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs at Simon Fraser University, Alliance Française Vancouver and Visions Ouest Productions.

28 March 2026
16:00 - 18:00

1 April 2026

Swiss Film Club – "Mary Anning"

1 - 5 April 2026
00:01 - 23:59