Squeezebox Night
The 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6 - 8 pm
Ratskeller Restaurant
     Monthly informal jam session for players of all types of squeezeboxes and ability levels. Come and dine and have a listen!

Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble
Saturday, January 4, 2025; 3:00 pm (Doors open at 2:30 pm)
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
     Ring in the new year – literally – with a stunning one-hour performance by the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble of Madison, Wisconsin. Directed by Dr. Mark Bloedow, the group will present its annual Sounds of the Season!, featuring a colorful selection of beloved traditional Christmas carols and songs. The Ratskeller Restaurant will be open immediately following the concert; reservations suggested: (608) 325-3461.

Swiss Movie Night - A Bell for Ursli
Friday, March 21, 2025; 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
     If you loved last year's showing of Heidi (2015), here is another outstanding Swiss film based on a well-known Swiss children's book published in 1945, Schellen-Ursli. Also released in 2015 and directed by well-known Swiss filmmaker, Xavier Koller, the film has been dubbed into English appearing under the titles Little Mountain Boy and Call of the Wilderness. Like Heidi, A Bell for Ursli was filmed mainly in the Swiss canton of Graubünden in the Engadin region. Comparable to a G rating; 1 hour 45 minutes; in English. Click on the movie title above to view a trailer.

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra - In Concert
Thursday, April 10, 2025; 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Grand Hall; $30 in advance through Saturday, April 5, $35 at the door.
     For the forth time since 2018, the phenomenal Glenn Miller Orchestra will take you back to the time in Turner Hall's history when it was the place for non-stop dancing!
      *Order advance sale tickets online here. (Free-will service fee for credit card.)
      *Tickets are also available during business hours in the Ratskeller Restaurant.
      *Advance sale tickets may be mail-ordered using a printable form here.
     Turner Hall's Ratskeller Restaurant will be open starting at 4:30 pm, and we encourage you to make it a complete evening by enjoying a delicious meal before the concert. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY ADVISED; please call (608) 325-3461. A buffet will be available in addition to a special event menu.

Swiss National Day Buffet Dinner Event
Friday, August 1, 2025; 5:30 pm Social Time / 6 pm Dinner / 7 pm Short Program
Grand Hall; $25/person includes a buffet meal, tax, tip, and Swiss entertainment!
Payment is required at the time of reservation. Deadline: Saturday, July 26
     Commemorating the declaration of Switzerland's independence in 1291, join us for a relaxing evening with authentic Swiss food and music by the Monroe Swiss Singers, including alphorns, accordion, Swiss flag-throwing and more! The buffet meal includes Turner Hall's Raclette Station, Garden Fresh Salad Bar, Dinner Rolls, French Onion Soup, Kalberwurst, Aelplermagronen, Swiss Green Beans, & Coffee/Iced Tea.

     Choose one of three ways to make your reservation(s) and payment:
     *Online HERE using a credit card. (Free-will service fee.)
     *Mail a check ($25/person), payable to Turner Hall of Monroe, to Swiss National Day Dinner; PO Box 762; Monroe, WI 53566
     *In person at the Turner Hall Ratskeller on Friday-Saturday, July 11-12, 18-19 or 25-26. Ask for Sue.
               Sorry, we are not able to accept phone reservations for this event.

Monroe Swiss Singers' 57th Swissfest
Sunday, November 2, 2025; 2:00 pm
Grand Hall; Admission
     A longtime Monroe tradition, this program features an afternoon of Green County's finest Swiss folk choirs and performers. Adding to the authentic experience, the Ratskeller Restaurant will be open following the program for more Swiss culture!

Christkindlmarkt - Old World Holiday Shopping Market
Friday - Saturday, November 28-29, 2025; 9 am - 4 pm
Grand Hall; Free admission
     A German tradition dating back to the 14th century, the Christkindlmarkt features unique items from hand-selected quality vendors for your holiday gift-giving. A European café and Swiss baked goods round out this special shopping experience, along with scheduled visits from Swiss Samichlaus and his bad-behavior consultant, Schmutzli.

Alpine Carol Sing and Candle Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5, 2025; 7:00 pm
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
      A very special traditional Alpine event at which you can help light 100 candles on a freshly-cut evergreen Christmas tree! Informal singing of carols and holiday treats, and a visit from Swiss Samichlaus and his bad-behavior consultant, Schmutzli. NOTE: Although this is a family event, it is advised that it may not be suitable for very young or fearful children!

Deutscher Weihnachtsgottesdienst (German Christmas Communion Service)
Sunday, December 14, 2025; 2:00 pm
St. John's United Church of Christ; Monroe, WI. Free-will offering.
      A truly touching Christmas experience for the soul. An outreach of the congregation of St. John's UCC, the service is conducted entirely in German (English translation available) by members of the Monroe Swiss Singers.

Old Year's Night Celebration
Wednesday, December 31, 2025; Dance, 1 - 5 pm; Grand Hall
     Celebrate the Old Year with Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen! Admission, TBA.