10 WHAT’S ON
NOVEMBER Events 01 Basel Basler Herbstmesse. 09 Biel-Bienne Vinifera, an Until 10 Nov
www.basel.com
01 Zurich Jazznojazz Festival. Until 2 Nov
www.jazznojazz.ch
02
Geneva Théâtre du Leman: Sleeping Beauty performed by the Théâtre Municipal Académique de Kiev www.ticketcorner.ch
04
Lausanne Léman Expat Fair, Beaulieu exhibition centre - Free entry Lots of businesses and services serving the English speaking community, all under one roof. Speak to expat experts, get advice on job-hunting in Switzerland and more www.lemanevents.ch
05 Zurich 30 Seconds to Mars. An alternative rock event at the Hallenstadion
07
Lausanne Village Players - 2 or 3 one-act plays and/or dramatised play-reading. Until 10 Nov www.villageplayers.ch
08 Geneva The Library in English Book Sale. Huge three-day book sale, an ideal opportunity to pick up some book bargains and collectors’ items too. Until 10 Nov
www.thelibrary.ch
international wine exhibition. Until 17 Nov
www.vinifera.ch
09 Solothurn The Dublin Legends – Irish folk legends, and featuring the oldest boy band alive
www.starticket.ch
11 Bern Join the fun as the Bernese put the Fasnacht bear down for his winter nap at 11:11 in the Käfigturm
12 Geneva Théâtre du Léman: Johnny Clegg in concert
www.ticketcorner.ch
15 Basel Alan Broadbent at The Birds Eye Jazz Club. Until16 Nov
www.birdseye.ch
22
Montreux Browse their big Christmas market by the lake. Warm up with a vin chaud, browse the decorated mini chalets selling artisanal goods and traditional food, and stock up with Christmas gifts. Until 24 Dec www.montreuxnoel.com
25
Bern The Onion Market (Zibelemärit) is the best Monday of the year! You’re encouraged to drink mulled wine, throw confetti and, of course, partake in onions in every form imaginable
27
St Gallen 9th Old Timer Fair. For all fans of veteran or historic cars www.swissfairs.com
28 Locarno Locarno on Ice – a huge skating rink becomes a permanent feature of the town. Until 6 Jan
30
Basel Basler Stadtlauf (Basel City Run) www.stadtlauf.ch
30 Geneva Goldilocks and the Three Bears pantomime performed in English in Geneva by GAOS. Various dates and times Nov/Dec (9 performances in all)
www.gaos.ch
30 Samnaun (GR) Santa Claus World Championship. Until 30 Dec
www.engadin.com