Klassenaudition Akkordeon – Studierende der Klassen von Anzellotti & Valkeajoki
A classical accordion recital showcasing students from Teodoro Anzellotti and Janne Valkeajoki. Held in HKB's Grosser Konzertsaal, this public audition highlights emerging talent and a program of solo and duet works, offering a glimpse into contemporary accordion repertoire.
Young Piano Series - Paul Lecocq
France-born pianist Paul Lecocq, winner of the 2025 Clara Haskil competition, makes his Bern debut at Zentrum Paul Klee. Expect a colorful, intimate recital in Auditorium Martha Müller showcasing his clear, poetic piano voice and poised stage presence.
Sylvie Schenk liest aus «In Erwartung eines Glücks»
On 12 April 2026, German-French poet Sylvie Schenk reads from In Erwartung eines Glücks at Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern, moderated by Tabea Steiner. The event takes place during museum hours in a refined literary setting, showcasing Schenk’s French-German verse.
Deutsch als Fremdsprache B1+/2 - Semesterkurs
German as a Foreign Language B1+/2 semester course at VHS Bern. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays at Kapellenstrasse 26 in Bern; CHF 615 price. Suitable for learners progressing to B1+/2 level, taught in German.
Schachturnier im Souli — Dachstock & Sous le Pont
Join a cooperative chess tournament hosted by Dachstock and Sous le Pont at Dachstock. Register by email for this indoor, social evening of strategy on 14 April 2026. A friendly community event for chess players in Bern.
Spielabend: Brettspiele, Karten- & Würfelspiele
German-language game night at SousLePont (inside Reitschule Bern) offering a mix of board games, card games, strategy games and dice games. Bring your own game or jump in with others for a casual, social evening of playful competition.
Ur- und Frühgeschichte im Laufental
Explore prehistory with a focused workshop on Ur- und Frühgeschichte in Laufental at Unitobler, Bern. A VHS Bern course held Wednesdays and Sundays, priced CHF 190, designed for adults and students to dive into early history with expert insights.
CH-SLAM 26
Youth final of the 15th Swiss Poetry Slam Championships at Bierhübeli in Bern, showcasing top junior spoken-word poets, electric performances, and competitive drama in an artsy, language-driven night of rhythm and crowd energy.
Spanisch C1
Join Spanisch C1 at VHS Bern for an intensive advanced language workshop focusing on grammar, conversation, and comprehension in a professional classroom setting at Grabenpromenade 3, Bern. Perfect for serious learners seeking structured guidance and exam readiness.
Berndeutsch für Anfänger:innen Teil 2
Join Berndeutsch für Anfänger:innen Teil 2 at VHS Bern. This educational workshop guides beginners through Bernese dialect basics, pronunciation and everyday phrases in a friendly, small-group setting at Grabenpromenade.
Musikgeschichte Berns vor und nach der Reformation
Explore Bern's musical history before and after the Reformation in this educational workshop at Unitobler, Bern (organized by VHS Bern). Delve into composers, venues, and cultural shifts that shaped Swiss music, guided by experts in a compact, insightful session.
Englisch C1 - Lektürekurs
Englisch C1 - Lektürekurs at VHS Bern. A reading-focused course for advanced learners meeting Wednesdays at 10:15, Grabenpromenade 3, Bern. Structured analysis, vocabulary-building and discussion of contemporary English texts.
Italienisch B2 - Konversation, Lektüre und Grammatik
Italian B2 language workshop focusing on conversation, reading, and grammar, hosted at Gymnasium Köniz-Lerbermatt. Sharpen speaking fluency and comprehension through guided practice tailored to B2-level learners.
German conversation group online – Swiss German
Join an online German conversation workshop with VHS Bern: boost speaking skills and Swiss German comprehension in a friendly konversationsgruppe. Focus on practical dialogue, pronunciation, and cultural nuance in Swiss contexts, with guided exercises.
Rachmaninow: Die kompletten Klavierkonzerte
Berner Symphonieorchester performs Rachmaninow's complete piano concertos in the Grosser Saal of Casino Bern, including a 60-minute pre-show introduction, for a grand evening of refined orchestral virtuosity in Bern.
Perspektive Freihandzeichnen
Join a hands-on perspective drawing workshop in Bern's Grabenpromenade led by VHS Bern, exploring freehand techniques and spatial illusion. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts to sharpen line work and observation in a relaxed, instructional setting.
Glass Ceiling
Glass Ceiling at Cafete inside Reitschule Bern features a night of underground acts: SELLOYOURMANIA (ZH), HYDRANT!N (Express), and SUMPFHÄX (Express). An intimate, indie/experimental music event in a cafe setting, blending bold riffs with DIY energy that fits Bern's alternative scene.
Mit Gedanken experimentieren: Philosophieren!
An intimate German-language philosophy talk at Schlachthaus Theater as Mit Gedanken experimentieren leads an interactive session, inviting the audience to test ideas, question assumptions, and explore meaning.
Phenomden & The Scrucialists
Phenomden & The Scrucialists bring Swiss hip-hop energy to Kaufleuten Klubsaal in Zurich on 29 April 2026 for a live club show.
Liederabend
An intimate Liederabend of chamber vocal music at Konservatorium Bern, featuring Jakub Jozef Orlinski and pianist Michal Biel. A refined evening of art songs in a historic conservatory setting, highlighting expressive lyricism and refined interpretation.
BERNER ALTSTADT-SLAM
Bern's Altstadt hosts an Openlist Poetry Slam at ONO Das Kulturlokal, where poets perform original spoken-word pieces in a lively, competitive evening that fuses rhythm, performance, and community in a cozy venue.
Course offerings – VHS Bern
Discover the upcoming Kursangebot (course offerings) from VHS Bern. This workshop-focused catalog showcases a range of subjects for the future period, inviting adults and students to enroll in hands-on, educational sessions at the VHS Bern venue. Browse the linked page to find your course.
Archäologie: Die Gründungsstadt Bern im Mittelalter
Take part in a hands-on archaeology workshop at Unitobler, Bern, exploring Bern's founding in the Middle Ages. Learn excavation basics, medieval urban layout, and key finds through practical exercises led by experts. Sessions run Thu and Fri.
Kunstgeschichte: Helen Frankenthaler oder die Poesie abstrakter Malerei
An engaging German-language art-history workshop at Unitobler in Bern, exploring Helen Frankenthaler and the poetry of abstract painting. The session analyzes color, gesture, and the legacy of postwar abstraction through guided discussion and visual examples, May 12, 2026.
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