Volkshaus Basel

concert hall

Boutique & 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).

MusicComedy~2 events/monthUSD 25–45

Upcoming Events (8)

Offbeat: Joe Lovano New Quartet “100 Years Coltrane”

Mon, 29 Jun 2026at22:00

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

Sun, 27 Sept 2026at22:00

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

Sat, 10 Oct 2026at22:00

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

Wed, 28 Oct 2026at21:00

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

Fri, 30 Oct 2026at21:00

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.

2535 CHF

Les Touristes and Friends: tutto bene Plattentaufe

Sat, 5 Dec 2026at21:00

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

Sun, 20 Dec 2026at21:00

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

Sat, 17 Apr 2027at22:00

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.