Volkshaus Basel
concert hallBoutique & design hotel and cultural event venue featuring a 4-star hotel, brasserie, bar and tree-covered inner courtyard, designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Its historic halls and foyers host concerts, conferences and private or corporate events for up to roughly 1,350 standing (about 500 seated).
Upcoming Events (16)
Offbeat Jazz Festival: Erskine, Mintzer, Pasqua & Oles
Experience an electrifying night at Volkshaus Basel as the Offbeat Jazz Festival presents Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, Alan Pasqua and Darek Oles in a high-energy program of modern jazz, fusion, and masterful improvisation.
Cedric Schild: I de Videos bini lustiger
German-language stand-up by Cedric Schild at Volkshaus Basel, delivering sharp wit, observational humor, and lively storytelling in Basel’s iconic venue for a memorable night.
Offbeat Jazz Festival: Johanna Summer, Jakob Manz, Michael Wollny, Emile Parisien
Experience a night of bold improvisation at Volkshaus Basel as the Offbeat Jazz Festival showcases Johanna Summer, Jakob Manz, Michael Wollny, and Emile Parisien delivering contemporary jazz in an intimate club setting.
Offbeat Jazz Festival: China Moses & Band
Experience a night of distinctive jazz at Volkshaus Basel as the Offbeat Jazz Festival presents China Moses & Band on May 13, 2026, delivering soulful vocals, tight grooves, and a vibrant club atmosphere in Basel.
Sportfreunde Stiller: 30 wunderbaren Jahren 2026
German rock band Sportfreunde Stiller celebrates 30 years with a special 2026 show at Volkshaus Basel, delivering their iconic hits and new material in an intimate indoor venue that captures Basel's live-music vibe.
Offbeat Jazz Festival: Savina Yannatou & Primavera en Salonico
Experience a spellbinding jazz night at Volkshaus Basel as Savina Yannatou fronts Primavera en Salonico, weaving Mediterranean textures with bold improvisation in an intimate Basel concert.
Offbeat Jazz Festival: Sona Jobarteh & Group
Experience Offbeat Jazz Festival at Volkshaus Basel with Sona Jobarteh & Group, a captivating night of contemporary jazz-infused world music in Basel's iconic venue, showcasing inventive rhythms and superb musicianship.
Offbeat: Noa & Friends
Join Offbeat at Volkshaus Basel for an intimate evening with Noa & Friends, a soulful concert featuring Noa and collaborators in Basel’s warm, historic venue.
Offbeat: Joe Lovano New Quartet “100 Years Coltrane”
Joe Lovano headlines a new quartet in Basel with '100 Years Coltrane', delivering a dynamic, soulful tribute to John Coltrane at Volkshaus Basel. Expect bold saxophone improv, lush textures, and an intimate club vibe.
Daniel Sloss – Bitter
Daniel Sloss brings his Bitter tour to Volkshaus Basel for an evening of fearless, boundary-pushing stand-up. Expect sharp storytelling, bold humor, and high-energy delivery in Basel’s iconic venue.
Grossstadtgeflüster: 23 2/3 Jahre Jubiläumstour
German electro-indie band Grossstadtgeflüster brings its 23 2/3 Jahre Jubiläumstour to Volkshaus Basel, delivering synth-driven anthems, punchy live energy, and a club-like atmosphere in Basel's iconic concert hall, with potential encore and immersive visuals.
Felizitas Ambauen & Sabine Meyer: Beziehungskosmos
Live stage edition of the hit BeziehungsKosmos podcast with Felizitas Ambauen and Sabine Meyer, bringing witty relationship stories and lively conversation to Volkshaus Basel for an intimate evening of humor, insight, and connection.
Pippo Pollina: La vita è bella così com’è
Italian singer-songwriter Pippo Pollina performs at Volkshaus Basel, delivering melodic, politically engaged songs from his repertoire in an intimate, atmospheric concert at Basel's iconic venue.
Les Touristes and Friends: tutto bene Plattentaufe
Join Les Touristes and Friends for the 'tutto bene' Plattentaufe at Volkshaus Basel: a live indie-night celebrating a new album with guest artists, warm room acoustics, and Basel's buzzing music scene.
Stefanie Heinzmann: Circles Tour 2026
Swiss soul-pop star Stefanie Heinzmann performs her Circles Tour 2026 at Volkshaus Basel on December 20, 2026, 8:00 PM, delivering an energetic indoor evening of soulful vocals and catchy pop hits.
Ass-Dur: Bruderliebe
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.