Guide
How to pick the right event in our language in Switzerland
When people first land on our site, they often ask me: what to pick? Theatre, film, or concert?
The truth is — there is no wrong choice, but there is the right choice for you.
If you want to laugh and unwind — comedy is always a safe bet.
If you are after emotion and story — the more serious plays will take you deeper.
If you want energy and good company — a concert is the right call.
In Switzerland today there are more and more events in our language, but the difference is in the atmosphere and the people behind them — and you can feel it.
With us, the audience does not come just to watch or listen — they come to live through something special, to spend an unforgettable evening and to keep talking about it for a long, long time.
So my advice always stays the same: pick whatever pulls you the most right now.
Because the best event is not the most popular one — it is the one that hits you at the right moment.
— Evica
Our stories
Why we organise events in our language
Evica Marković4 June 2026When you live abroad for a long time, you start to notice how important language is — not only for communication, but for emotion, for the way we laugh, the way we understand humour. One ordinary sentence can instantly take you back to another time and place…
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What the HELSE audience looks like today
Evica Marković2 June 2026When we started organising events in Switzerland more than 20 years ago, the audience was different. People came primarily because they missed the language, the music, and the feeling of home…
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Mistakes I made organising events — and what I learned from them
Evica Marković28 May 2026When I look back today, I can honestly say that I learned the most from my mistakes — and there were many of them. In the beginning I believed it was enough to have a quality programme…
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
HELSE is a Swiss cultural association that fosters exchange between Switzerland and Serbia. Through theatre, film, music, stand-up and children's workshops we build cultural bridges — alive, inspiring and open to everyone.
Our programme is diverse: theatre performances, film screenings, stand-up comedy, concerts, readings, seminars and children's workshops.
Events run year-round — the current schedule lives in the Events section.
Tickets are sold online via each event's page and, for some programmes, at the door before the show. HELSE members receive discounts on selected events.
Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the association. The annual fee is CHF 70, with reduced rates for students and pensioners.
Sign up via the Membership page — for any additional questions, write to info@helse.ch.