Theater Tabourettli
theaterSmall cabaret theatre in Basel's Spalenberg district seating around 170 people, hosting cabaret acts, comedians, solo artists and smaller stage shows. Part of the local small-theatre scene (associated with the Fauteuil Theatre) and known for intimate performances.
Upcoming Events (46)
The Brain Buster: Die entlarvende Denkshow!
German-language comedy show at Tabourettli: The Brain Buster playfully probes how we think and navigate the digital world, mixing sharp wit and sly psychology in an entertaining, adults-only evening in Basel.
Reena Krishnaraja: Kurkuma
A lively stand-up show by Reena Krishnaraja titled Kurkuma at Tabourettli in Basel, blending cheeky, youthful charm and playful naivety in a bold German-language performance.
Pelati Delicati: Sugo Magico
Pelati Delicati presents Sugo Magico at Basel's intimate Tabourettli, a cooking-inspired theatre piece where the Basel duo pays homage to their grandmothers' kitchens through playful storytelling, music, and scent-filled memories.
Frank Baumann & Edi Estermann: Der Elefant im Personalladen
German-language literary reading with authors Frank Baumann and Edi Estermann at Tabourettli in Basel, followed by a book sale and on-stage discussion; copies can be signed on request.
Philipp Langenegger, Madlaina Küng, Simon Lüthi: Grock – Der Jahrhundertclown
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.
Fourtastic: 'Round Midnight
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.
Helga Schneider: Ich weiss
German-language stand-up at Tabourettli Basel: Helga Schneider delivers 'Ich weiss' with razor-sharp wit, black humor, and sly wisdom in an intimate theatre setting that invites close-quarters laughs.
Pedro Lenz & Simon Ho: Mit Linggs
A poetical-musical evening at Tabourettli Basel featuring Pedro Lenz and Simon Ho, weaving poetry and song around Diego Maradona for an intimate, language-rich performance.
Sylphe: L'autre Piaf
An intimate Basel concert at Tabourettli as Sylphe presents L'autre Piaf, continuing the PURE PIAF series with Sylvia Heckendorn. Expect hidden Piaf gems and chanson-inspired interpretations in a warm, small-venue tribute.
Die Zwillinge: Voll auf die 2
Two Swiss comedians Die Zwillinge bring double the laughs to Basel's Tabourettli with Voll auf die 2, a high-energy live comedy night packed with fast sketches and punchlines from a beloved duo.
Massimo Rocchi: Live - 50 Jahre Bühnenpräsenz
Italian comedian Massimo Rocchi marks 50 years on stage with a live program at Tabourettli in Basel, blending beloved highlights from past shows with fresh material for an intimate, entertaining cabaret evening.
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers: Make Each Second Last
Experience Basel's Tabourettli as Chris Jones & The Night Drivers deliver standout bluegrass, with tight harmonies, blazing fiddle, and energetic originals from Make Each Second Last in an intimate club setting.
Shellstone Live: Pop-Folk
Shellstone delivers a warm, intimate pop-folk performance at Tabourettli in Basel, inviting attentive listening and cozy club vibes in a small, welcoming venue that highlights the artist's depth and warmth.
Barbara Hutzenlaub: Sprechstunde
Barbara Hutzenlaub presents Sprechstunde at Tabourettli in Basel, delivering sharp, witty monologues about the healthcare system. A humorous, intimate cabaret experience that pokes fun at the system and serves up biting punchlines.
Erinnerungen: Colette Greder, Gina Günthard & Alex Felix
An intimate Basel concert at Tabourettli featuring Colette Greder, Gina Günthard, and Alex Felix performing Erinnerungen, a nostalgic evening of cherished melodies that invites reflection and warmth.
Die Impronauten
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.
Beziehungsstatus: Es ist musikalisch – Duo-Konzert
An intimate Basel concert at Tabourettli where Jennifer Ribeiro Rudin and Dany Demuth blend two voices with guitar and piano, drawing on decades of friendship to explore love, trust, and connection in a heartfelt, melodic duo.
MatterLive – Ueli Schmezers
MatterLive by Ueli Schmezers lands at Tabourettli in Basel for a witty, intimate cabaret evening blending sharp humor with performer’s unique Matter flair in a cozy Swiss venue.
Schneuwlys auf der Bühne
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.
Förnbacher Theater: Zum Dessert Mousse au Chocolat
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.
Zauberring Basel: Zauberabend #17
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.
Dominic Deville: OFF!
Swiss comedian Dominic Deville delivers sharp satire in OFF! at the intimate Tabourettli theatre in Basel, blending political wit and social critique in a tight, punchy stand-up format.
Frank Richter: #Lovemyjob
German-language stand-up at Tabourettli Basel featuring Frank Richter with #Lovemyjob, a sharp and playful set that bites into modern work life and the daily grind with witty punchlines.
Bänz Friedli räumt auf
Swiss comedian Bänz Friedli arrives at Tabourettli in Basel with sharp, life-observant satire, weaving deft storytelling and wry social commentary into an intimate evening of observations, bite, and big laughs, as Friedli riffs on everyday life, politics, and the quirks of Swiss
Famiglia Dimitri – Cabaret Sorelle Forelle
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.
Magrée: Magic Moments – Geheimnisse
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.
Milan Milanski: Schwugo
German-language solo comedy by Milan Milanski, Schwugo, at Basel’s Tabourettli. A witty theatre evening where a sharp remark becomes the invention of a superhero, blending clever storytelling with playful, contemporary humor.
Lara Stoll: Volume 5 – Die Rückkehr!
Lara Stoll presents Volume 5 – Die Rückkehr, a captivating solo show that blends spoken word with comedy into a fresh, poetic performance — live at Tabourettli Basel, packed with wit and depth.
Andreas Rebers: I gang grad wieder
German-language stand-up by Andreas Rebers at Tabourettli Basel, exploring whether there are reasons to leave Germany or stay in Switzerland, delivered with sharp social and political humor in an intimate theatre.
Michael von der Heide: Von der Heide singt Knef
A musical homage tracing Hildegard Knef's iconic songs on her 100th anniversary, performed by Michael von der Heide at Basel's Tabourettli. An intimate concert blending storytelling with timeless German chansons.
Reeto von Gunten: 2052 – weiter vorgesorgt
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.
Benedikt Meyer: Plusquamperfekt
Swiss comedian Benedikt Meyer brings Plusquamperfekt to Tabourettli in Basel, delivering witty anecdotes and sharp observations in an intimate cabaret setting. A playful, language-driven night of humor that delights fans of German-speaking comedy.
Six Chicks: Gluck & Gloria
Swiss A-Cappella quartet Six Chicks celebrates their anniversary with 'Gluck & Gloria' at Tabourettli Basel, delivering sparkling harmonies, witty arrangements, and a festive evening of vocal music in an intimate, club-like setting.
Sabrina Hintermann & Simon Peter: Entblättert
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.
Simon Enzler: zmetztinne
In 'zmetztinne' at Tabourettli Basel, Simon Enzler riffs on being stuck between generations—too old for a newcomer, too young for an old-timer—delivering a sharp, intimate stand-up evening.
Maria Clara Groppler: Ehefrau
Maria Clara Groppler presents her third program, Ehefrau, at Tabourettli in Basel. She riffs on marriage, love, and the quirks of modern life with sharp anecdotes and fearless stage presence in an intimate theatre setting.
Sven Ivanić & Jozo Brica: da&dunne
Two Swiss comedians Sven Ivanić and Jozo Brica bring a podcast-meets-stand-up night to Tabourettli, blending improv, sketches, and crowd-work in a lively Basel cabaret setting.
Johannes R. Millius: Im Abgang lebhaft
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.
Mentalist Luca Gygli: Observe
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.
Lars Reichow: Boomerland
German comedian Lars Reichow delivers sharp stand-up in Boomerland at Basel's Tabourettli, lampooning the Baby Boomer generation while delivering witty social critique, punchy lines, and a playful look at power and memory.
Die Impronauten
The Impronauten deliver spontaneous, interactive improv on Tabourettli's stage, where actors riff with the moment and the audience participates, turning theatre into an unpredictable, laughter-filled spectacle.
Alex Porter: Balanceur
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.
Six in Harmony: Ein bisschen Leichtsinn …
Six in Harmony, with their pianist, revive the songs of the Comedian Harmonists at Tabourettli in Basel, delivering a passionate, creative live homage to a golden era of German light music with warm harmonies.
Gregor Stäheli: Out of Office
A German-language stand-up at Tabourettli where Gregor Stähli skewers office life, career myths, and interview clichés with sharp wit and playful bite, in Basel's intimate comedy setting.
Sven Bensmann: Svenomenal
Get ready for a playful fusion of classic stand-up and handmade music as Sven Bensmann headlines Tabourettli. Expect sharp jokes, spontaneous songs, and intimate club vibes in Basel for an entertaining, crowd-pleasing evening.
Michel Gammenthaler: Impossible
Michel Gammenthaler performs 'Impossible' at Tabourettli in Basel. A pointed, surprising and interactive comedy evening where wit meets audience participation, blending sharp punchlines with playful crowd moments.