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30 years of Queersicht. Bern goes to the movies.
5–11 November · Queer film festival across Bern’s cinemas.
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Gay Ski Weeks 2026/27: Arosa and the queer winter weeks in the Alps
Dates, passes, prices and getting there by train: our winter guide still advised checking the dates directly with the organisers. Now they are out. Arosa in January, Lenzerheide, Val Thorens, Sölden and Tignes in March, with everything the official websites reveal today.
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Gay Bern guide 2026: regular meet-ups, groups and support when you arrive alone
New to Bern, or looking for other queer people for the first time? Here is what hab queer bern, Kunterbunt, Checkpoint Bern, the City and the LGBTIQ-Helpline currently offer: regular meet-ups (Stammtisch), groups, a youth group, counselling and police accompaniment.
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Zurich verdict: suspended sentences for disruptions of a Pride service and a Drag Story Time
Zurich District Court has convicted six members of a far-right group over disruptions of a Pride service and a Drag Story Time at Tanzhaus in 2022. According to gay.ch the verdict is not yet final.
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TodayLa Comédie de Genève / comedie.ch; photographer unverifiedNov 3Tue · 19:00Trilogie de la guerre
Culture · La Comédie de Genève · Geneva
Today© QueersichtNov 5Thu · Time TBCQueersicht Film Festival Bern – 30th anniversary
Film · CineABC · Kino REX 1 · Kellerkino · Cinématte · Kino in der Reitschule · Lichtspiel · Bern
Today© Kweer BarNov 5Thu · 19:00Karaoke @ Kweer
Community · Kweer Bar · Zurich
TodayMilchball / Milchjugend promotional artwork via GAY.CH; designer uncredited.Nov 5Thu · 20:00Der Milchball 2026 – Reborn
Party · Theater am Neumarkt · Zurich
Heaven Club / heavenclub.chNov 6Fri · 22:4520 TEN AGAIN
Party · Heaven Club · Zurich
- Voice & Identity — WorkshopNov 7Sat · 14:00
Voice & Identity — Workshop
Workshop · Alte Kaserne Kulturzentrum · Winterthur
Material promocional del organizador / gay.chNov 7Sat · 16:00Day Rave Delight
Party · Parterre One EG Lounge · Basel
18+Material promocional del organizador / eventfrog.chNov 7Sat · 21:00UTOPIA - Halloween Ball
Party · Floor Club · Zurich
Material promocional del organizador / gay.chNov 7Sat · 22:0030 Jahre Queersicht Party
Party · Dachstock in der Reitschule · Bern
Heaven Club Zürich / heavenclub.ch (source; photographer not verified)Nov 7Sat · 22:45Escapism - Nox Night
Party · Heaven Club · Zurich
Globull — promotional artwork via 360°. Photographer and designer not identified.Nov 7Sat · 23:00Dancing Queen
Party · Globull, Bulle · Fribourg
Source: MAD Club / JETLAG; photographer not identified.Nov 8Sun · Time TBCGameboy – the MAD gay party
Party · MAD – JETLAG Club · Lausanne
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Zurich District Court has convicted six members of a far-right group over disruptions of a Pride service and a Drag Story Time at Tanzhaus in 2022. According to gay.ch the verdict is not…
Adrianlimani91 · CC BY-SA 4.0Gay Bern guide 2026: regular meet-ups, groups and support when you arrive alone
New to Bern, or looking for other queer people for the first time? Here is what hab queer bern, Kunterbunt, Checkpoint Bern, the City and the LGBTIQ-Helpline currently offer: regular…
Bild: Queer SwitzerlandHungary scraps the core of its anti-LGBTQ «child protection» law – the Pride ban question stays open
Hungary's parliament voted on 13 October to amend the 2021 law: the ban on showing sexual and gender diversity to under-18s is dropped. Rights groups say the constitution and the…
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World Cup 2026: which teams were hit hardest by anti-LGBTI+ abuse online
FIFA's social media protection service analysed 17.1 million posts: France drew the most anti-LGBTI+ comments, ahead of Spain and Portugal. Anti-LGBTI+ hostility made up 4 per cent of the abuse.
Bild: Queer Switzerland · Queer Switzerland editorial artworkPolice search at Berlin queer centre Casa Kuà: a row over hormones, self-help and the raid
On the evening of 18 October, Berlin police searched the Casa Kuà centre in Kreuzberg. Prosecutors are investigating suspected illegal trade in prescription drugs; the centre calls it an attack on the trans community.
Jörg Zägel · CC BY-SA 3.0PinkCop asks for a legal review: row over a Zurich SVP lawmaker's remarks about the city police
After the unrest near Hardplatz, a Zurich SVP cantonal MP criticised the city police on Facebook with remarks about women and gay men. PinkCop, the association of queer police officers, wants them reviewed.
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Frequently asked questions about queer Switzerland
Where can I get PrEP in Switzerland?
PrEP is available in Switzerland through the national SwissPrEPared programme and at checkpoints and sexual-health centres such as SwissPrEPared, Aids-Hilfe Schaffhausen und Winterthur, Arud Zentrum für Suchtmedizin — PrEP. More under Health & PrEP.
Are there gay saunas in Zurich?
Yes. Zurich has gay saunas and adult venues (18+) such as Renos Relax Sauna, Sauna Mylord. Access after age confirmation.
What queer events are on this weekend?
Around 12 queer events are on across Switzerland this weekend, such as “Trilogie de la guerre”. Filter the agenda by “today” or “this weekend”.
Are there gay beaches or badis in Switzerland?
Yes, we list gay-popular badis and bathing spots across Switzerland such as Baby-Plage, Bains des Pâquis, Baño en el Rin — orillas de Kleinbasel. More under Beaches & badis.