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👩🏻🎓 Thanks to our sponsor in the middle of this page: Geneva English School, British Education for International Students - Virtual Open Event held on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 17h for Primary and at 18h for Secondary. During each session you will have an opportunity to hear from the Heads of Section via a presentation, which will include time for questions.
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 2026: SPRING AHEAD
Make sure to set your clocks one hour forward (spring ahead) when you go to bed on Saturday, 28 March 2026. Daylight saving time 2026 in Switzerland starts at 3h on Sunday, 29 March 2026.
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AQUATIS: SILENT DISCO - BYE BYE WINTER
27 March 2026
19h-02h
Lausanne, VD
Following the huge success of the first two editions, we’re thrilled to welcome you back for a third consecutive year on the AQUATIS terrace in Lausanne. Be sure to make the most of it, because the spectacular light tunnel won’t be back in 2027. Covered areas and a large indoor bar are available in case of freezing temperatures or rain, but we know it takes a lot to stop you from dancing under the stars. Click here for more information.
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ATELIER DU SQUARE: PAINTING COURSES
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Geneva
Choose "Faune des Montagnes" to learn how to paint mountain fauna or "Initiation à l'aquarelle" for beginners' watercolor. Click here for more information.
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MORGES TULIP FESTIVAL
27 March through 10 May 2026
Morges, VD
This year's theme is "Contes et légendes" (Tales and Legends). This very popular and free event showcases more than 350 varieties of flowering tulips (140,000 bulbs were planted). With tours, hands-on workshops, and enjoyable moments for all ages, there's something for everyone. Click here to read our article.
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Our free “Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area” is kindly sponsored this week by: Geneva English School, British Education for International Students - Virtual Open Event held on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 17h for Primary and at 18h for Secondary. During each session you will have an opportunity to hear from the Heads of Section via a presentation, which will include time for questions.
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FESTIVAL HISTOIRE ET CITÉ
20-29 March 2026
Fribourg, Geneva, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Prangins, Valais
Over the course of ten days, more than 250 speakers will present 135 free events—including lectures, films, panel discussions, tours, workshops, and performances—to explore the connections between science, belief, rationality, and the imagination. Click here to read our article.
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FESTICIRQUE
27-29 March 2026
Corsier-sur-Vevey, VD
Three days of magic under the big top at Chaplin's World with young talents from around the globe. Acrobatics, excitement, and creativity… the new generation of circus performers. Click here for more information.
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CANETTES BLUES BAND: LIVE AT MR. PICKWICK PUB
Saturday, 28 March 2026
from 21h
Geneva
Local music band repertoire includes songs written and/or made famous by blues greats, including Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson, T-Bone Walker, as well as R&B specialists Wilson Pickett, John Mayall, and Tommy Castro. Click here for more information.
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GOMPR AND GENEVA WRITER'S GROUP: OPEN MIC
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Geneva
Basement performance space rather than the cosy bar area. They are having a special joint event with the Geneva Writer's Group, and in addition to poetry, Readers will be allowed to share 5 minutes of their own literary work such as prose, non-fiction, plays, etc. Everyone is welcome to read. Any style of your own written work: poetry, prose, non-fiction, etc… Five minute limit — strict. Click here for more information.
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