26 upcoming art events
Curator's tour
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Cartoonmuseum Basel
Guided curator-led tour at Cartoonmuseum Basel exploring the life and work of Argentinian cartoonist José Muñoz. This major retrospective showcases his black-and-white strips and social critique, and connects his archive to his love of music and dance, led by curator Anette G.
Wednesday Matinee: Pierre Huyghe Wiederholend
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Fondation Beyeler
Late Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Museum Tinguely
Attend the vernissage 'Late Thursday' at Museum Tinguely in Basel for the opening of a contemporary-art show. An intimate museum evening with new works, artist talks, and a curated atmosphere as visitors mingle among sculpture and kinetic pieces starting at 6pm.
Public guided tour: Manfred Weil: Life!
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Dreiländermuseum
Join a public guided tour of the Dreiländermuseum's 'Manfred Weil: Life!' led with insights from Schulamith Weil, the artist’s daughter. Discover the life and works of Manfred Weil and explore themes of his career through the exhibition.
Extra Muros | Theaterplatzquartier walks
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 12:30
Museum Tinguely
Join the Extra Muros Theaterplatzquartier walks at Museum Tinguely for the Basel vernissage of a new edition. A guided art walk that blends outdoor Theaterplatzquartier installations with museum works, offering an inspiring, intellectual morning of contemporary art.
Körpersprache
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino
Explore body language through contemporary artworks at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kunsthalle. This exhibition examines posture, gesture, and nonverbal communication with installations by invited artists, with an opening at 6 pm.
Curator's Tour | Angelica Mesiti
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 21:00
Museum Tinguely
Join a curator-led tour of Angelica Mesiti's exhibition at Museum Tinguely in Basel, offering insightful context on the artist's immersive contemporary works. A guided introduction to the show during the opening vernissage, blending art history with the gallery's playful vibe.
Vernissage Nicolas Darrot
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 at 20:30
Museum Tinguely
Opening night for Nicolas Darrot's new exhibition at Museum Tinguely in Basel. An elevated vernissage presenting contemporary works, with artist talks, subtle installations, and a first glance at Darrot's latest pieces in the iconic Basel venue.
New Rituals for the End of the World
Sun, 9 Aug 2026
HEK (House of Electronic Arts)
Explore ritual practices in a world under pressure at HEK Basel. The exhibition 'New Rituals for the End of the World' presents immersive electronic art installations and critical digital works that rethink communal rituals for fragile futures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.