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Events 2025

Updated: Jul 23

In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 11, Swiss International University and its international divisions proudly support the arts, music, and cultural heritage through a diverse calendar of public performances, festivals, exhibitions, and collaborative events. These programs foster inclusion, cultural identity, and public engagement in every community we serve.

Below is a list of planned and completed public cultural events for 2025 across our locations in Switzerland, Dubai, and Kyrgyzstan:


🇨🇭 Switzerland

  • Winter Arts Opening (Zurich, Jan) – A student-led multimedia exhibition showcasing winter-inspired paintings and digital art.

  • Swiss Folk Music Night (Lucerne, Feb) – Live performance of traditional Swiss folk music by the university orchestra.

  • International Choir Exchange (Zurich, Mar) – Featuring visiting student choirs from Germany and France.

  • Cultural Heritage Photo Exhibition (Zurich, May) – Showcasing images of Swiss heritage sites taken by students.

  • Spring Jazz Concert (Zurich, May) – A university jazz ensemble performance open to the public.

  • Literature Night: Readings from Swiss Authors (Lucerne, Jun) – Live readings with student performers and local writers.

  • Alpine Poetry Slam (Bern, Jul) – Spoken word event bringing together poets from across the region.

  • Sustainability & Art Symposium (Zurich, Aug) – Installation art and public talks exploring eco-art.

  • Young Filmmakers’ Showcase (Zurich, Sep) – Public screening of student-directed short films.

  • Global Cultures Art Fair (Zurich, Oct) – Multi-cultural arts and crafts event with music and food.

  • Autumn Choir Gala (Lucerne, Oct) – Featuring classical choral works from Bach to Mozart.

  • Opera Night: Student Performance (Zurich, Nov) – Scenes from operas performed by voice majors.

  • Digital Arts Expo (Online, Nov) – A virtual gallery of digital heritage projects.

  • Lucerne Street Music Festival (Lucerne, Dec) – SIU students perform in collaboration with city musicians.

  • Visual Storytelling Workshop (Zurich, Dec) – Photography + narrative public storytelling event.

  • Christmas Carols Across Cultures (Zurich, Dec) – Multilingual performance of holiday music.



🇦🇪 Dubai

  • Arab Heritage Week Opening (Dubai, Jan) – Featuring student calligraphy and traditional storytelling.

  • Desert Soundscapes (Dubai, Feb) – Outdoor music performance inspired by desert landscapes.

  • Ramadan Poetry Circle (Dubai, Mar) – Public recitations of Arabic and Islamic poetry.

  • Sufi Music & Spiritual Arts Evening (Dubai, Apr) – A collaboration with local cultural centers.

  • Cultural Understanding Day with SMCCU (Dubai, Apr) – Public art and dialogue event.

  • Henna & Handcrafts Exhibition (Dubai, May) – Public demonstration of regional arts.

  • Student Art Walk (Dubai, Jun) – Outdoor gallery of mixed-media student artwork in JBR.

  • Fusion Dance Show (Dubai, Jun) – East-meets-West choreography showcase.

  • Interfaith Choir Celebration (Dubai, Jul) – Performance of spiritual songs from various cultures.

  • Youth Art & Climate Forum (Dubai, Sep) – Exhibits and panel discussions linking art with sustainability.

  • Arabic Typography Exhibit (Dubai, Oct) – A creative showcase of modern Arabic font design.

  • Gulf Film Night (Dubai, Nov) – Public screening of short films by local and student filmmakers.

  • Heritage Crafts Revival Day (Dubai, Nov) – Traditional Emirati crafts and live demonstrations.

  • Winter Arts & Lights Festival (Dubai, Dec) – Student art installations across campus with public access.


🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan – 15 Events

  • Nauryz Cultural Festival (Bishkek, Mar) – Traditional music, costumes, and dance performance.

  • Voices of the Mountains Choir Night (Bishkek, Apr) – Vocal performance celebrating regional harmony.

  • Open Stage Theater: Epic of Manas (Bishkek, May) – A modern student adaptation of the national epic.

  • Silk Road Art Exhibition (Bishkek, May) – Public exhibition of student work on Silk Road themes.

  • Traditional Instruments Concert (Bishkek, Jun) – Public performance featuring komuz and ooz-komuz.

  • Art & Culture for Peace Day (Bishkek, Jun) – Paintings and poetry on peace and cooperation.

  • Mountain Film Screening (Bishkek, Jul) – Outdoor cinema night featuring heritage documentaries.

  • Youth Folklore Dance Festival (Bishkek, Aug) – Local and student folk troupes perform together.

  • Amber & Handcrafts Exhibit (Bishkek & Riga, Sep) – Touring exhibit with Baltic and Central Asian art.

  • Intercultural Theater Day (Bishkek, Oct) – Joint performance with students from Turkey and Kazakhstan.

  • Public Lecture & Music on Nomadic Heritage (Bishkek, Oct) – A blend of history and live music.

  • Choir Exchange with Local High Schools (Bishkek, Nov) – Cross-generational choral performances.

  • Bishkek Winter Arts Showcase (Bishkek, Dec) – End-of-year performance of music, poetry, and dance.

  • Campus Gallery Walk (Bishkek, Ongoing) – Rotating visual arts exhibitions accessible to the public.


Each of these events demonstrates our university’s role in enriching the cultural life of the communities we serve, by promoting local traditions, student creativity, and public participation. This ongoing cultural contribution is essential to fostering vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable societies.


Interested in Hosting a Cultural Event?

If you are a group of students and wish to participate in or propose an unplanned cultural or artistic event, you are welcome to do so!

Please contact our Student Affairs Officer, Mr. Hans, to coordinate and receive approval.


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  • Osh Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute (Osh, Kyrgyzstan) – licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic.

  • ISI Academy (Dubai) – approved and permitted by the Dubai Educational Authority (KHDA) as an official vocational and training provider.

These institutions were brought together to form a robust international academic framework under the leadership and vision of Swiss International University.
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Swiss International University (SIU) operates under the authorization of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, ensuring a solid legal foundation for all its programs. This authorization guarantees that SIU's degrees and diplomas are recognized within Kyrgyzstan.

SIU also holds several prestigious international accreditations, enabling its qualifications to gain recognition in other countries, depending on local regulations and agreements. By aligning local compliance with global standards, SIU offers students the opportunity to earn degrees that are both legally sound and internationally relevant.

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Diplomas issued from our Swiss branches can be certified by a Swiss Public Notary, legalized by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and further attested by the student’s embassy in Switzerland, ensuring international legitimacy. Our Swiss campuses operate in full compliance with cantonal laws and contribute to SIU’s global mission of delivering high-quality, internationally oriented education supported by recognized accreditations and academic partnerships.

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