17 upcoming art events
Guided tour for visually impaired visitors
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 16:00
Museum Tinguely
An accessible guided tour at Museum Tinguely designed for visually impaired and blind visitors, offering sensory-focused insights into the current exhibition in an inclusive indoor setting.
Mémoires voyageuses
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Kunsthaus Baselland
Explore Mémoires voyageuses, a contemporary art exhibition at Kunsthaus Baselland. The show gathers travel-inspired memory works across media, inviting visitors to reflect on movement, memory, and cultural exchange inside Basel's Baselland museum.
Roy Lichtenstein — Sweet Dreams, Baby!
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Kunstmuseum Basel
Explore Roy Lichtenstein's groundbreaking pop art at Kunstmuseum Basel. This exhibition surveys his comic-inspired paintings, bold Ben-Day dots, and iconic imagery, weaving a comprehensive narrative of his influence on 20th-century art.
Performance Stilllaut
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at 17:00
Museum Tinguely
Opening vernissage for Performance Stilllaut at Museum Tinguely in Basel. A live art-performance blending sound and movement with contemporary works, inviting visitors to experience a bold, immersive dialogue as the show debuts.
Public guided tour in sign language
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 at 21:30
Museum Tinguely
Public guided tour in sign language at Museum Tinguely during the vernissage, offering an accessible, insightful walk through the current contemporary-art exhibition in Basel.
Roche 'n' Jazz
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at 18:00
Museum Tinguely
Roche 'n' Jazz kicks off with a museum vernissage at Museum Tinguely in Basel, pairing a contemporary art opening with live jazz for an elegant, artsy evening that blends Roche's culture with Basel's vibrant arts scene.
Van Gogh, Hodler, and a Cabriolet — The Collector and Pioneer Gertrud Dübi-Müller
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Kunstmuseum Basel
Discover Gertrud Dübi-Müller, one of Switzerland’s most influential collectors, in a brand-new exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel. The show pairs her international art holdings with evocative photography and unpublished documents, tracing her impact on art history.
Late Thursday
Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at 20:00
Museum Tinguely
Vernissage night at Museum Tinguely for Late Thursday, opening a new contemporary-art display. The evening features a Sound Bar program starting at 6:00 PM in Basel, pairing art with a curated sonic backdrop.
Guided tour with machTheater
Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at 15:30
Museum Tinguely
Join a guided tour with machTheater during the vernissage at Museum Tinguely in Basel. Discover the current exhibition in a dynamic, theater-infused walkthrough that brings the kinetic sculptures and works to life.
Extra Muros | Theaterplatzquartier walks
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 16:00
Museum Tinguely
Experience Extra Muros: Theaterplatzquartier walks at Museum Tinguely in Basel—a vernissage and guided walk opening new art in Theaterplatzquartier. Stroll the city’s squares around the museum, hear artist insights, and enjoy an intimate urban art experience.
Vernissage Nicolas Darrot
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 at 19:30
Museum Tinguely
Join the opening Vernissage Nicolas Darrot at Museum Tinguely in Basel for the debut of the artist's latest works. A contemporary art showcase in a vibrant museum setting, with premiere pieces and gallery atmosphere.
Open Relationship — Contemporary Collection
Sat, 14 Nov 2026
Kunstmuseum Basel
Open Relationship — Contemporary Collection at Kunstmuseum Basel surveys provocative contemporary art exploring intimate and social ties through a curated selection of bold works. Housed in Basel’s renowned museum, the exhibition invites new acquisitions, discussion, and immersiv
Inclusion Day | Learning
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 12:30
Museum Tinguely
Inclusion Day: Learning at Museum Tinguely features the opening of a new inclusive art exhibition. Join a vernissage with curator tours, talks, and activities that invite reflection on accessibility and community through contemporary sculpture in Basel.
Curator's Tour | Nicolas Darrot
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 at 19:00
Museum Tinguely
Join a curator-led tour with Nicolas Darrot at Museum Tinguely. An intimate, expert-guided walkthrough of the artist's works in Basel's iconic museum, offering fresh insights into contemporary sculpture and curatorial practice.
Monira Al Qadiri
Sun, 24 Jan 2027
Kunsthaus Baselland
Explore Monira Al Qadiri's contemporary art at Kunsthaus Baselland. This exhibition features immersive installations and video works that probe postcolonial identity, gender, and history, staged in Basel's renowned venue for cutting-edge contemporary art.
Lynda Benglis
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
Kunstmuseum Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel presents a survey of Lynda Benglis’s provocative, material-driven practice across sculpture, installation, photography, and video. From the late 1960s latex pours to immersive installations, the show highlights her boundary-pushing approach and enduring influence on contemporary art.
Böcklin — Beyond the Myth
Sat, 4 Sept 2027
Kunstmuseum Basel
Explore Arnold Böcklin’s mythic landscapes in a major Basel exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel. Böcklin — Beyond the Myth surveys pivotal paintings and preparatory drawings, highlighting Romantic symbolism, myth, and the artist’s enduring influence.