26 upcoming festivals events
Opening Night: Promo Blues
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Atlantis
Opening night of Basel's Blues Festival at Atlantis Basel kicks off with high-energy blues, inviting fans to a festival atmosphere of live acts, intimate vibes, crowd-pleasing solos, and a weekend of blues showcases across the Atlantis venue.
Eve Gallagher & Bandmark - Blues Festival
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Atlantis
Blues festival at Atlantis Basel featuring Eve Gallagher & Bandmark on March 19, 2026, 8:00 PM. Enjoy a high-energy night of live blues at Basel’s Atlantis venue as part of the festival program.
Ronny Rast Trio
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Atlantis
Ronny Rast Trio headlines Basel Blues Festival at Atlantis, delivering electrifying blues jams, soulful guitar tones, and tight grooves in a lively indoor Basel venue as part of a weekend blues lineup that draws locals and visitors.
VANESAHARBEK&FRIENDS-ALL-STAR
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Atlantis
VANESAHARBEK & Friends bring an all-star blues festival to Atlantis Basel: a night of powerhouse live blues, scorching guitar solos, and celebratory festival atmosphere in an intimate Basel venue.
Final concert: 50 Jahre Elektronisches Studio Basel
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Gare du Nord
Closing concert for the 50th anniversary festival of Elektronisches Studio Basel at Gare du Nord, featuring Mads Emil Nielsen and guest artists after a weekend of symposiums, workshops and installations.
BScene – das Basler Musikfestival
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Volkshaus Basel
Experience BScene – das Basler Musikfestival at Volkshaus Basel on 24 April 2026. An intimate indoor night of diverse live music, showcasing Basel artists and contemporary sounds in a lively festival setting.
FRÜHLINGSFEST 2026!
Sun, 10 May 2026
Holzpark Klybeck
Spring festival at Holzpark Klybeck in Basel, celebrating local projects Uferstrasse and Zwischennutzungen I_Land with activities on May 9–10, 2026. An outdoor, family-friendly, community-driven cultural gathering by the river in a lively urban park.
FLOSS Festival 2026 - Opening
Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 18:00
FLOSS Festival
Opening night of FLOSS Festival 2026 in Basel kicks off three weeks of culture, music, and art along the Rhine, turning the riverfront into a vibrant outdoor festival hub with live performances, community art installations, and Rhine-side stages.
FLOSS Festival 2026
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 19:00
FLOSS Festival
FLOSS Festival 2026 invites Basel crowds to a Rhine-side weekend of music, culture and art at the FLOSS Festival venue. Expect open-source vibes, local performers, and interactive art by the river for a lively city festival.
FLOSS Festival 2026
Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 19:00
FLOSS Festival
FLOSS Festival 2026 offers a Rhine-side weekend of music, culture, and art in Basel. Outdoor stages, performances and installations highlight open-source community life, set against Basel's riverside scenery.
FLOSS Festival 2026: Sunday Brunch
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 11:00
FLOSS Festival
Join FLOSS Festival 2026 for a Sunday brunch along the Rhine in Basel, featuring open-source talks, demos, and community gatherings amidst riverside views and festival vibes.
FLOSS Festival 2026 - Friday 14.08
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 19:00
FLOSS Festival
Experience FLOSS Festival 2026 on the Rhine in Basel: a weekend program of live music, culture and art featuring open-source community vibes, performances and installations along the river.
FLOSS Festival 2026
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 19:00
FLOSS Festival
Join FLOSS Festival 2026 for a Rhine-side weekend of music, culture, and art, featuring live performances and installations in a vibrant open-source inspired setting at the FLOSS Festival venue along the Rhine.
FLOSS Festival 2026 - Sunday Brunch 16.08
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 11:00
FLOSS Festival
Join FLOSS Festival 2026 for a Sunday brunch by the Rhine in Basel, featuring open-source talks, demonstrations, and community chats as part of the festival program.
FLOSS Festival 2026
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 19:00
FLOSS Festival
Join FLOSS Festival 2026 on the Rhine for a weekend of live music, culture and art in Basel. Outdoor stages, installations, and cultural happenings along the river showcase Swiss creativity and community spirit in a casual, family-friendly setting.
FLOSS Festival 2026 - Closing Night
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 19:00
FLOSS Festival
Join the closing night of FLOSS Festival 2026 at the FLOSS Festival venue on Basel's Rhine shore, a festive finale celebrating open-source culture with demos, talks, and community showcases that cap off the summer tech festival.
Basler Fasnacht 2027 - Morgenstreich
Tue, 16 Feb 2027
Basel Old Town (Marktplatz & Barfüsserplatz)
Witness Basel’s Morgenstreich, the magical pre-dawn opening of Fasnacht: at 4:00 AM the lights go out as lantern-lit Cliquen march through Basel’s Old Town with fife and drum, a UNESCO-recognised street spectacle.
Basler Fasnacht 2027 - Gässle & Laternenausstellung
Thu, 18 Feb 2027
Basel Old Town & Münsterplatz
Experience Basel's Basler Fasnacht 2027 as Gässle wanderers roam Basel's Old Town and Münsterplatz hosts a dazzling Laternenausstellung—an lantern-lit outdoor carnival spectacle lighting up the city.
Basler Herbstmesse
Basler Herbstmesse, Basel's iconic autumn fair, features outdoor stalls, rides, and a lively mix of street food and entertainment across the city. A casual, family-friendly festival with vendor stalls and festive atmosphere in Basel.
Braingames lineup at m4music Festival 2026
m4music Festival 2026
A vibrant electronic-music showcase at m4music Festival 2026 in Basel, featuring Braingames with Duke, Gonzo, Futuremoon, Jimi Green, Siloka, Authentic, Braingineers, Kryon, Rugrats and more across varied stages.
32 Swiss Yodelling Festival
Experience the 32 Swiss Yodelling Festival in Basel, a lively celebration of alpine vocal traditions with yodeling groups, Swiss folk music, and festive crowds in a convivial, family-friendly setting.
Basel Tattoo
Basel Tattoo is a world-class outdoor festival in Basel featuring elite military bands, precision drill displays, and dramatic parades through city streets, blending music, pageantry, and international spectacle.
Carnival in Basel
Basel's Carnival (Basler Fasnacht) is a world-famous street festival with elaborate parades, lanterns, and masked performances through the old town and along the Rhine. Free to watch, family-friendly yet lively, a unique Swiss tradition.
WINTER 2025
Holzpark Klybeck
Winter at Holzpark Klybeck kicks off the 2025 season with cozy fires, atmospheric lights, concerts, campfire readings, and playful winter surprises; join the warm gatherings and magical vibes all season long.
Winter 2025 at Holzpark Klybeck
Holzpark Klybeck
Winter 2025 at Holzpark Klybeck kicks off a cozy outdoor season with concerts, campfire readings, festive parties, and winter gardening under magical lights—Holzpark Winterzucker offers warm hospitality and a string of surprising winter experiences all season.
Holzpark Klybeck Winter Program 2025
Holzpark Klybeck
Holzpark Klybeck launches its Winter 2025 program with warming fires, atmospheric lighting, and a varied lineup of concerts, campfire readings, parties, and winter gardening, delivering magical seasonal vibes and playful experiences.