Theater Tabourettli
theaterSmall cabaret theatre in Basel with roughly 170 seats, presenting cabaret, stand-up comedy and solo/short-format shows. Part of the local small-theatre scene and suited for intimate performances and solo artists.
Upcoming Events (50)
Förnbacher Theater: Loriot tribute
In Basel’s Tabourettli, Förnbacher Theater performs a Loriot-inspired show celebrating cinema and television sketches from Loriot’s era. A German-language stage piece blending nostalgia, sharp wit, and theatrical flair in a fulminant tribute to the comedian.
Der Richter und sein Henker
A tense stage adaptation of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's crime classic 'Der Richter und sein Henker' performed by Förnbacher Theater at Tabourettli, delivering noir intrigue, razor-sharp dialogue, and intimate Swiss theatre flair.
Förnbacher Theater: Spalebärg / Zum Dessert Mousse au Chocolat
Basel's Förnbacher Theater presents Spalebärg / Zum Dessert Mousse au Chocolat, a Basler dialect comedy at Tabourettli. A witty, character-driven Swiss-German humor piece that blends local flair with lively stagecraft.
Six Chicks: Gluck & Gloria
Six Chicks, Basel’s beloved a-cappella group, marks their anniversary with an intimate program of Gluck & Gloria at Tabourettli, delivering pristine harmonies and playful vocal color in a cozy, club-style evening.
Balz Aliesch: Nomol
Family-friendly Basel concert with Balz Aliesch performing Baseldytsche Kinderlieder for kids, parents and grandparents at Tabourettli, a cozy Basel venue, on March 21, 2026 at 14:00.
Sylphe: Von Kopf bis Fuss...
An intimate, witty evening at Tabourettli as Sylphe performs German and French chansons by Piaf, Brel, Dietrich, Leander, Trenet and Bécaud, blending charm, humor and timeless repertoire in a cozy Basel venue.
CENK: Ratlos
CENK performs Ratlos, a German-language cabaret evening blending stand-up with satire at Tabourettli. Expect sharp observational humor, quick-fire jokes, and Kaffeesatz-style wit in an intimate, colorful venue.
Gurtner & Schenk: Marathon
Swiss comedians Marco Gurtner and Mathias Schenk present their first full-evening show Marathon at Tabourettli. Known for their Herrgöttli Panaschiert podcast, they deliver a lively night of stories, sketches and quick banter in German.
Pony M. – Achtibahn: Best of 10 Jahre
German-language cabaret/theater show by Pony M. at Basel's Tabourettli, presenting a retrospective of the artist's best moments from ten years. A witty, intimate evening with sharp observations, music, and storytelling in a welcoming Basel venue.
Lara Ermer: Leicht entflammbar
Lara Ermer brings sharp, sparkling comedy to Tabourettli with Leicht entflammbar, a lively, intimate stand-up night that promises bold jokes, quick wit, and big laughs in Basel.
Die Impronauten
Improv comedy troupe Die Impronauten bring spontaneous onstage antics to Tabourettli in Basel: performers improvise as the next moment unfolds, turning uncertainty into laughter for an energetic, audience-driven night.
Joël von Mutzenbecher: UNBOXED
Joël von Mutzenbecher brings UNBOXED to Tabourettli for an evening of 50% stand-up and 50% improv, delivering spontaneous, sharp humor in Basel's intimate venue; expect quick wit and unpredictable scenes.
Colette Greder, Gina Günthard & Alex Felix: Erinnerungen …
A nostalgic concert evening at Tabourettli in Basel, featuring Colette Greder, Gina Günthard and Alex Felix, delivering memory-filled performances and intimate storytelling in a cozy, historic Swiss venue.
Jennifer Ribeiro Rudin: Adieu, Françoise
Jennifer Ribeiro Rudin performs a heartfelt homage to Françoise Hardy at Tabourettli, Basel. A intimate tribute blending chanson and timeless French pop, performed in a cozy, club-like atmosphere with lyrical vocals and melodic nuance.
Carlos Martínez: Die Finale Show – ZUGABE!
Carlos Martínez, a renowned pantomime master, presents his final show 'Die Finale Show – ZUGABE!' at Tabourettli in Basel, celebrating four decades on stage with silent storytelling, witty mime, and emotional farewell.
Magrée: Magic Moments – Geheimnisse
Experience Magrée's 8th live magic production, Magic Moments – Geheimnisse, performed at Tabourettli around a large round table for an intimate, high-impact evening of mystery and illusion.
Sylphe: Pure Piaf
Opera singer Sylphe (Sylvia Heckendorn) and pianist Christian Müller perform emotionally charged Piaf chansons at Tabourettli, Basel, delivering an intimate, cabaret-style evening of classic French songs.
Anet Corti: Corti next Level – ein Quantensprung
Solo theater piece by Anet Corti at Tabourettli Basel, April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM, a daring dive into personal history and global chaos with wit and candor in a bold, intimate performance.
Playin' Tachles: Oy, what a Journey!
Klezmer-jazz quartet Playin’ Tachles brings an energetic, soulful set to Tabourettli, weaving traditional Eastern European melodies with playful improvisation and modern flair for an intimate Basel evening, with a touch of humor.
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.