Große Bühne, Theater Basel
theaterPrincipal large stage of Theater Basel, hosting opera, theatre, dance and concert performances as part of the city's main theatre complex. Serves as a major cultural venue in Basel for both classical and contemporary productions.
Upcoming Events (6)
Grand Finale
Experience Theater Basel's Grand Finale on the Grosse Bühne, a sparkling musical night featuring soaring songs and choreographed numbers. This season-closer delivers high-energy performances in the historic venue, pairing contemporary staging with classic musical theater flair.
Der Nussknacker
Der Nussknacker on Theater Basel's Grosse Bühne presents a classic ballet evening. Elegant dancers, lavish sets, and Tchaikovsky-inspired music create a fairy-tale atmosphere. A must-see for families and ballet enthusiasts.
La traviata
Verdi's La traviata on the Grosse Bühne at Theater Basel, a timeless opera in a grand theater setting with a renowned cast. Expect powerful arias, lush orchestration, and English subtitles to guide first-time viewers.
Moby Dick – das Solo
On April 6, 2026, Theater Basel presents Moby Dick – das Solo on the Grosse Bühne. This gripping solo theatre adaptation of Melville’s classic blends narration, movement, and character work in German, delivering an intimate, intense evening in Basel’s premier venue.
OperAvenir Abschlusskonzert
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.
Kasimir und Karoline und der Tanz mit dem Tod
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.