22ND EDITION · REGISTRATION OPEN
Your next apéro
is on 23 October.
Swiss locals and expats at Bamee by Marco, the old Montana’s, in Lausanne: apéro from 19:00, a bachata initiation at 21:00, then dancing. Free entry, registration required. Drinks at the bar.
- Date
- Fri 23 Oct
- Time
- 19:00 - 01:30
- Venue
- Bamee by Marco · Lausanne
- Entry
- Free
Places are limited. Registration required. Drinks at the bar. Food on site.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Three steps.
One good evening.
- 01Register on Luma
Name and email. It takes less than a minute.
- 02Get your confirmation
Your spot is saved and added to your calendar.
- 03Come to Bamee by Marco
Lausanne, Friday 23 October from 19:00. Drinks at the bar.
WHAT’S COMING UP
The calendar.
ApéroExpats and more.
Browse upcoming ApéroExpats nights and other gatherings on our Luma calendar. Pick a date, then register from there.
Open the full calendar on LumaA FAMILIAR FACE STARTS WITH A HELLO
A small city.
A bigger circle.
A new city feels different when you know a few good people.
That’s why ApéroExpats began in May 2023: to bring Swiss locals and internationals together, one easy-going evening at a time.
Since that first drink at Les Jardins, we’ve met in cosy bars, on sunlit terraces, at Montreux Jazz and by the lake. The places change. The idea stays simple: show up, say hello, and see where the evening takes you.
Explore our storyNew faces. Open minds.
Born here or just landed. Local or international. There’s room in the conversation for you.
Arrive as yourself.
Come solo or with a friend. A relaxed setting makes the first hello a little easier.
Let the evening happen.
An afterwork drink, a terrace chat, maybe a dance. Good company is the common thread.
EVERY CHAPTER, FROM THE VERY FIRST HELLO
Good times, through the years.
Every past gathering, in one place. Find a familiar evening or discover where it all began.
2026
4 archive entries
2025
4 archive entries
2024
6 archive entries
2023
5 archive entries
Entries with missing details are marked on their event pages.Be part of the next one
From the very first invitation · May 2023FIRST TIME? YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
Come solo.
Leave connected.
You don’t need to know anyone to join. That’s the whole point.
“We’ve all been there, and we’re here to make you feel at ease!”
GEORGES — From our very first invitation
Say hello when you arrive. We’ll help you find your way into the conversation.
Make your first hello
BEFORE YOUR FIRST HELLO
Good to know.
A few things you might be wondering.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Meeting new people is what ApéroExpats is for. Come on your own, bring a friend, or reconnect after some time away. If you’re feeling shy, say hello to Georges when you arrive and let him know it’s your first time.
Is it only for expats?
Everyone is welcome. ApéroExpats has brought Swiss locals and expats together from the very first edition. Whether Lausanne or Geneva is brand new to you or has always been home, you belong here.
Do I need to speak French?
You don’t need perfect French to say hello. The community brings together locals and people from different countries. English and French are both welcome, and an apéro is a relaxed place to practise.
When and where is the next gathering?
The 22nd edition is on Friday 23 October from 19:00 to 01:30 at Bamee by Marco (ex-Montana's) in Lausanne. Entry is free, registration on Luma is required, drinks are at the bar, and food is available on site.
How do I reserve my place?
Register for free on Luma using the button on this page. Places are limited, so registering early is the best way to secure your spot. The updates form is separate: it only tells you when future gatherings are announced.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON 23 OCTOBER?
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