38 upcoming theater events
Philipp Langenegger, Madlaina Küng, Simon Lüthi: Grock – Der Jahrhundertclown
Tue, 5 May 2026 at 22:00
Theater Tabourettli
An homage to Grock, the century-clown, as Philipp Langenegger, Madlaina Küng and Simon Lüthi bring mime, music and surprises to Tabourettli. A biographical, theatrical evening celebrating a legendary era of stage magic and humor.
Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe (GmbH)
Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:30
Schauspielhaus Theater Basel
Premiere of Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe (GmbH) at Schauspielhaus Basel. This contemporary theater piece brings bold storytelling to Basel's historic stage, opening on May 7, 2026. A must-see for theatre lovers.
Don Quijote Musical Theatre
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:30
Schauspielhaus Theater Basel
Premiere of Don Quijote Musical Theatre at Schauspielhaus Basel. This grand production blends Cervantes' classic tale with lush live music and dynamic staging inside Theater Basel, offering a fresh, high-energy theatre experience.
Manuel Stahlberger: «Es geht»
Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:15
Theater im Teufelhof Basel
Manuel Stahlberger presents his new solo program Es geht at Der Teufelhof Basel, delivering dry, laconic humor through a collage of family relics, old documents, and songs about everyday life. A sharp, intimate theater experience marked by Stahlberger’s pared-down wit and deadpan timing.
Fourtastic: 'Round Midnight
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00
Theater Tabourettli
Fourtastic presents 'Round Midnight' at Basel's Tabourettli, an intimate cabaret-style evening where four performers deliver vibrant a cappella harmonies and a witty, retrospective revue of the day.
New Works: Hakobyan/Jung
Tue, 12 May 2026 at 11:00
Schauspielhaus Theater Basel
Contemporary ballet by Hakobyan and Jung at Schauspielhaus Basel. Two new works showcased in Theater Basel, blending precise classical technique with contemporary movement in a refined, urban venue.
“Lo Spirito di Locarno”
Mon, 11 May 2026 at 22:00
Scala Basel
Il Teatro Paravento presents Lo Spirito di Locarno at Scala Basel. This Italian-language theatre piece brings a dramatic evening to Basel, scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM. An intimate, literary performance that highlights Italian stage craft in a historic Basel venue.
Schwanensee - Ballett mit Orchester
Tue, 19 May 2026 at 22:00
Musical Theater Basel
Schwanensee - Ballett mit Orchester at Musical Theater Basel brings Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet to life with full orchestral accompaniment in Basel's premier venue, offering an elegant evening of precision dancing and lush music.
Fachwerk | Elena Boillat: PARTITURAZERO
Fri, 15 May 2026
PARTITURAZERO is a live, performative study of the body-voice as a vibrating material, seeking languages unbound by meaning. Elena Boillat leads an immersive piece at Fachwerk, hosted inside Museum Allschwil Haus für Kultur und Geschichte, blending sonic exploration with intimate stage presence.
Maiglanz
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:30
Scala Basel
The Vivi Molle Ballet School presents Maiglanz at Scala Basel, showcasing the school's young dancers in a polished student performance. A graceful evening of ballet, technique, and stagecraft from aspiring ballerinas. A family-friendly, intimate venue experience in Basel.
OHG! IT'S DRAG - THE ROAST OF ODETTE HELLA'GRAND
Fri, 29 May 2026 at 21:00
Sudhaus
OHG! It's Drag brings Odette Hella’Grand to the mic for a razor-sharp roast at Sudhaus. A high-energy cabaret night of witty banter, dazzling lip-syncs, and fearless performance in a buzzing nightlife venue.
Legally Blonde
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 21:00
Scala Basel
Legally Blonde, the witty musical, hits Scala Basel on May 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM. A high-energy tale of empowerment, romance and self-discovery staged in Basel's intimate venue, blending catchy songs with sparkling comedy.
20.000 Meilen sind doch mehr als wir dachten
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 11:00
Kleine Bühne, Theater Basel
A thought‑provoking theater piece staged at Kleine Bühne, Theater Basel, on May 26, 2026 at 9:00. The German title '20.000 Meilen sind doch mehr als wir dachten' suggests a playful, imaginative take on maritime adventure, brought to life in Basel’s intimate theater space with a focus on storytelling and craft.
Declan Whitaker: Away with the Faeries
Wed, 27 May 2026 at 22:00
Museum Tinguely
Experience a contemporary dance evening as Declan Whitaker presents 'Away with the Faeries' at Museum Tinguely in Basel. A vernissage-style performance blending movement and myth, set for May 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Kasimir und Karoline und der Tanz mit dem Tod
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 21:30
Große Bühne, Theater Basel
A powerful German-language theater piece at Theater Basel's Grosse Bühne, reimagining Kasimir und Karoline with a haunting 'dance with death'. This tense, character-driven drama blends bleak humor with existential themes, staged in the storied Basel venue for serious theatre fans.
Der Seelen Erwachen
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 16:00
Scala Basel
An intimate theater piece at Scala Basel that translates inner psychic processes into striking staged imagery. Minimalist sets, focused performances, and poetic storytelling invite the audience to reflect on the soul and consciousness.
Alexander Stevens & Jacqueline Belle - True Crime - Tödliche Liebe
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Musical Theater Basel
Starring Alexander Stevens and Jacqueline Belle, True Crime – Tödliche Liebe is a gripping musical theatre piece at Musical Theater Basel. A crime-inspired drama brought to life with powerful songs in Basel’s iconic indoor venue.
OperAvenir Abschlusskonzert
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Große Bühne, Theater Basel
OperAvenir Abschlusskonzert at Theater Basel’s Grosse Bühne presents the final concert of the OperAvenir program. A formal evening of operatic highlights performed by young artists in the grand Basel performance hall.
Körpersprache: Performance with Durrieu, Ferus, Hauri, Müller
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino
Contemporary dance-theater piece Körpersprache featuring Sofía Durrieu, Pawel Ferus, Thomas Hauri, and Anastasia Müller at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kunsthalle Basel; a gesture-focused exploration of body language and dynamic stage presence.
Famiglia Dimitri – Cabaret Sorelle Forelle
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 19:00
Theater Tabourettli
Famiglia Dimitri brings a tour-de-force cabaret night to Tabourettli: Nina Dimitri, Silvana Gargiulo and Masha Dimitri in Cabaret Sorelle Forelle, delivering witty family-style humor, musical interludes, and intimate stage banter in Basel.
Die Impronauten
Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at 22:00
Theater Tabourettli
English-language-friendly, German-language improv theater at Tabourettli Basel, where Die Impronauten perform unscripted scenes on stage, reacting in real time for a playful, unpredictable show.
Mummenschanz - Adieu!
Tue, 15 Dec 2026 at 20:30
Musical Theater Basel
Experience Mummenschanz’s iconic mime spectacle, Adieu!, at Musical Theater Basel. A spellbinding performance of whimsical masks, inventive storytelling, and visual poetry that delights adults and families alike.
Mythos: Ragnarök
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 at 20:30
Musical Theater Basel
Mythos: Ragnarök is a myth-inspired musical theater production staged at Musical Theater Basel, blending Norse saga with dramatic songs and striking staging for an evening of mythic storytelling.
Schneuwlys auf der Bühne
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 22:00
Theater Tabourettli
An intimate, experimental theater piece as Herr and Frau Schneuwly step onto the Tabourettli stage for a playful, character-driven performance that blends humor, imagination, and live storytelling in Basel.
Loredana & Kilian - Warum ist SIE/ER so?
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 21:00
Musical Theater Basel
Two-person show by Loredana & Kilian, Warum ist SIE/ER so?, staged at the grand Musical Theater Basel. A witty, music-infused theatre performance in German that playfully probes relationship dynamics, with sharp banter, live singing, and a charismatic Basel ambiance.
Magrée: Magic Moments – Geheimnisse
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Theater Tabourettli
Experience Magrée's Magic Moments – Geheimnisse live at Tabourettli in Basel. An intimate, high-energy magic show around a large round table, blending close-up tricks with storytelling for a spellbinding theater night.
Förnbacher Theater: Zum Dessert Mousse au Chocolat
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Theater Tabourettli
Basel-based theater at Tabourettli: Förnbacher Theater presents Zum Dessert Mousse au Chocolat, a Basler Dialäggd-Komödie in Swiss German. A witty, dialect-rich evening of local humor in an intimate Basel venue.
Dschungelbuch - das Musical
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 16:00
Musical Theater Basel
Experience a colorfully staged adaptation of The Jungle Book as a musical at Musical Theater Basel, featuring vibrant costumes, catchy songs, and a magical story perfect for families and theatre lovers in Basel.
Zauberring Basel: Zauberabend #17
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Theater Tabourettli
Experience an unforgettable magic night at Tabourettli Basel as Zauberring Basel presents Zauberabend #17, featuring top local illusionists in an intimate, spellbinding evening of wonder and sleight-of-hand.
Keep Cool - Comedy Musical
Fri, 20 Nov 2026 at 21:00
Musical Theater Basel
Keep Cool - Comedy Musical delivers a high-energy blend of witty humor and catchy songs at Musical Theater Basel, offering sharp storytelling, slick performances, and an engaging, audience-friendly night of theatre.
Cavalluna - The Colours of Life
Sat, 13 Feb 2027
St. Jakobshalle Basel
Cavalluna presents The Colours of Life at St. Jakobshalle Basel, a family-friendly equestrian theatre spectacle featuring stunning horse artistry, dramatic choreography, and radiant production design in a grand indoor arena.
Stories
Fri, 11 Dec 2026 at 20:30
Musical Theater Basel
Experience Stories, a musical theatre piece at Musical Theater Basel, weaving song and storytelling on Basel’s premier stage. An intimate, atmosphere-rich evening of performance that blends narrative, music, and cinematic staging, brought to life by a professional cast.
Sabrina Hintermann & Simon Peter: Entblättert
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 18:00
Theater Tabourettli
Two-hander theatre piece at Tabourettli Basel starring Sabrina Hintermann and Simon Peter, exploring what remains when leaves fall and how we shed illusions, an intimate, thought-provoking night of German-language theatre.
Reeto von Gunten: 2052 – weiter vorgesorgt
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 at 21:00
Theater Tabourettli
An offbeat Basel cabaret-night blending geronto-science-fiction satire with high-culture flair as Reeto von Gunten delivers playful mischief and sharp stage presence at Tabourettli.
Johannes R. Millius: Im Abgang lebhaft
Wed, 2 Dec 2026 at 21:00
Theater Tabourettli
Johannes R. Millius delivers a captivating one-man theatre piece at Tabourettli in Basel, weaving romance with a printed condolence card. A witty, poignant performance that explores memory, love, and loss with sharp humor and insight.
Alex Porter: Balanceur
Fri, 8 Jan 2027 at 21:00
Theater Tabourettli
Experience Alex Porter: Balanceur, a spellbinding fusion of magic and music at Basel's Tabourettli. An intimate, wonder-filled theatre spectacle where sleight-of-hand meets live melodies for a dazzling evening.
Mentalist Luca Gygli: Observe
Wed, 9 Dec 2026 at 21:00
Theater Tabourettli
In his first solo show, mentalist Luca Gygli invites you to see the world—and yourself—through mind-reading feats, clever illusions, and intimate storytelling on stage at Tabourettli.
Ass-Dur: Bruderliebe
Sat, 17 Apr 2027 at 22:00
Volkshaus Basel
Two brothers share a piano in Bruderliebe, a witty, heartfelt theatre piece filled with playful hijinks and moments that touch the heart. At Volkshaus Basel, Ass-Dur delivers a piano-driven night of comedy and warmth that will leave audiences laughing and moved.