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Expat Events in Basel

Find events for internationals and expats in Basel: meetups, language exchanges, and social events.

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Expat Expo Conference

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at09:00

Join Expat Expo at Congress Center Basel for a premier expat-focused conference featuring expert talks, networking panels, and international resources. Learn relocation tips, cultural insights, and connect with fellow expats in a professional setting.

Ukrainian Stand-Up in Basel

Wed, 25 Mar 2026at21:30

Ukrainian-language stand-up night at The Beast Comedy Club Basel, delivering sharp jokes and bold storytelling from Ukrainian comedians in a lively late-night venue. Expect witty insights, high-energy punchlines, and a welcoming crowd of locals and expats.

Red Mic: Stand-up Comedy in English

Sat, 28 Mar 2026at18:30

An English-language stand-up night titled Red Mic hits The Beast Comedy Club in Basel, delivering sharp punchlines and crowd-work from witty comics in a lively, intimate venue—perfect for locals and expats alike.

Swiss Biotech Day

Sun, 5 Apr 2026

Swiss Biotech Day is a major industry conference taking place May 4–5, 2026 at the Congress Center Basel, bringing together biotech companies, researchers and investors for presentations, networking and partnerships.

Free

A2 German for new residents in Basel

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

An A2 German course for new Basel residents at Volkshochschule beider Basel, free with a Canton BS voucher. Starts 14 June 2026, Tuesdays 18:00–20:00 in Basel; ideal for daily-life basics and integration.

A2/B1 Çay ve Simit

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Join the Turkish reading cafe series at VHS Basel (VHSBB) for A2/B1 learners: Turkish language reading sessions, 16x, starting April 16, 2026, Thursdays 16:00–17:30, with an online option.

B2 Caffè e Cornetti

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Italian B2 conversation and readings session at VHS Basel (Volkshochschule beider Basel), Fridays 09:00–10:30, focusing on speaking skills and literary excerpts to support B2 level learners.

Stabilität und Bewegung für alle auf Italienisch: Moviamoci!

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Four-session Italian-language movement course, Moviamoci!, held outdoors in the VHSBB Basel garden. Starting 13 August 2026, every Thursday 18:00–19:00, Basel. A friendly, practical class blending stability, mobility, and Italian language in one session.

Beyond Borders

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Beyond Borders Reading Group at Volkshochschule beider Basel. 12 sessions from May 4, 2026 (Mondays 18:00–19:30) in Basel, conducted in English to explore diverse texts and discuss them in a friendly, scholarly setting.

A2/B1 Morning Tea and Conversation

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Join a German language morning tea and conversation session at Volkshochschule beider Basel for A2/B1 learners. Practice speaking in a friendly, small group from 10:00 to 11:30 in Basel, with tea served to spark conversation and confidence at VHSBB Basel.

Sanskrit

Enroll in the Sanskrit course at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Basel for an approachable introduction to Sanskrit, Devanagari script, and basic phrases, taught in German in a friendly classroom setting, with small groups and hands-on practice.

Deutsch als Fremdsprache

Learn German with a Deutsch als Fremdsprache course at Volkshochschule beider Basel: practical speaking, listening and grammar in a welcoming adults' setting in Basel.

Koreanisch

Join a beginner-friendly Korean language course at Volkshochschule beider Basel (VHS Basel) to learn basics, pronunciation, and everyday conversation in a structured, friendly classroom atmosphere.

Brasilianisch-Portugiesisch Sprachkurs

Learn Brazilian-Portuguese at Volkshochschule beider Basel in a practical, beginner-friendly workshop. Focus on everyday conversation, essential grammar, and cultural tips in a welcoming classroom at VHS Basel.

Ungarisch

Learn Hungarian at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Basel. A beginner-friendly language course blending practical Hungarian with German instruction, taught in a welcoming, community-education setting at VHS Basel.

Basel

Latin club night in Basel on Sat, 28 March featuring Latin beats (salsa/bachata) and DJs for a dance party vibe — tickets likely required with a ticket giveaway/promo available.

Türkisch

Join a Turkish language course at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Basel. An adult education class focusing on practical basics, pronunciation, grammar, and everyday conversation in a friendly indoor classroom.

Italian language courses

Italian language courses offered at Volkshochschule beider Basel, with varied levels and formats for adults and expats, taught in a formal classroom setting in Basel.

Spanish courses at VHS Basel

Multiple Spanish courses offered by Volkshochschule beider Basel, Basel’s public adult-education center. Explore beginner to intermediate classes in a welcoming indoor setting, designed to boost conversation, grammar, and cultural know-how.

Free

Dorfplatz BURGweg

A welcoming Dorfplatz gathering at Quartiertreffpunkt Wettstein in Basel for refugees in the region, connecting newcomers with neighbors through relaxed dialogue, community resources, and cultural exchange in a friendly, supportive setting.

Deutsch als Fremdsprache

Enroll in a German as a Foreign Language course at Volkshochschule beider Basel to improve speaking, listening, and grammar for adults in a friendly, structured classroom setting.

Spanish language courses at VHS Basel

Join Spanish language courses at Volkshochschule beider Basel, a community education hub in Basel. The program offers multiple adult-friendly classes focused on conversation, grammar, and culture in a welcoming, professional setting.

Expat Events in Basel

You’ll find the expat scene clustered around Kuppel and the Industriequartier — friendly language nights and workshops at Volkshochschule beider Basel rub shoulders with late-night sets at The Beast Comedy Club, so the mix swings from social and casual to nightlife and intellectual. Most gatherings are paid rather than free, so budget for tickets, but the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for meeting other adults, students and internationals without the formality. InterNations Ambassadors and local organizers keep things lively with dinners, guided outings and seasonal after-work drinks (Baltazar Bar is a popular spring stop). Larger meetups pop up at KUPPEL or the Congress Center when something special is on, and you’ll often bump into a multinational crowd ready to swap tips. Keep an eye on event listings and dive into the next meet — there’s always someone new to meet.
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