Family Events in Basel

Basel: Museum der Kulturen Event

Sat, 2 May 2026 · All day

Museum der Kulturen Basel

Art

Experience world cultures through engaging exhibits at the Museum der Kulturen Basel on May 2, 2026. The exhibit-rich event highlights artifacts, design, and cross-cultural perspectives in a premier Basel museum setting, with curated galleries and educator-led insights.

Juni Nami „1000 Füess“

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 16:00

Sommercasino Basel

Music

Juni Nami performs '1000 Füess' in a family-friendly concert at Sommercasino on May 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The intimate Basel venue welcomes kids and grown-ups with accessible melodies and a playful, inviting atmosphere.

FC Basel 1893 vs Thun – Swiss Super League (Matchday 35)

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:30

St. Jakob Park

Sports

FC Basel 1893 hosts Thun in a Swiss Super League clash at St. Jakob-Park. Expect a high-energy evening of fast football, cheering fans, and the distinctive Basel atmosphere as the teams vie for points on matchday 35.

zeig!

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 22:00

junges theater basel

Theater

Zeig! at Junges Theater Basel is a bold, thought-provoking performance for young audiences, blending inventive storytelling with striking stage imagery in Basel’s renowned youth theatre. A vivid evening of contemporary theatre for families.

Treasure Day: Aktionssonntag

Sun, 3 May 2026

Historisches Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche

Family

Embark on Treasure Day at Historisches Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche, a family-friendly afternoon of clues, hands-on activities, and discovery as you hunt for 'treasures' through Basel's history. Fun for kids and adults alike.

Hansel and Gretel

Sun, 3 May 2026

Basler Kindertheater

Theater

Hansel and Gretel arrives at Basler Kindertheater in Basel in a Swiss-dialect version by Jessica Wohlwend. Geared to ages 4+, this beloved fairy-tale theatre promises playful staging, forest adventures, and a witch’s tricks for families.

Optomat Workshop

Sun, 3 May 2026

Museum Tinguely

Workshop

Join a hands-on workshop at Museum Tinguely Basel to co-create the Optomat artwork with artists Felix Fisgus and Niklas Roy, set among Jean Tinguely’s kinetic machines. Explore playful mechanisms, salvaged parts, and movement to build a collaborative piece and experience art making in real time.

Spiders. Silk, sex and the senses

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Museum.BL

Art

An immersive arachnid exhibition at Museum.BL Basel, exploring how spiders use silk, senses, and venom to survive. Learn about 50,000 known species (1000 in Switzerland) and the remarkable behaviors that fascinate and repulse visitors alike.

Museum der Kulturen Basel exhibition

Wed, 6 May 2026 · All day

Museum der Kulturen Basel

Art

Explore a compelling cultural exhibition at Museum der Kulturen Basel. Discover global artifacts and immersive displays in a space that blends historic architecture with contemporary storytelling, inviting reflection on diverse cultures.

Origami

Wed, 6 May 2026

Basler Papiermühle (Schweizerisches Museum für Papier, Schrift und Druck)

Art

Discover origami at Basler Papiermühle with a guided, open workshop included in museum admission. Guests of all ages—kids, families, and adults—learn folding techniques and create colorful paper artworks under expert guidance in a welcoming indoor setting.

mini.musik: Hoch hinaus!

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 11:00

Vorstadttheater Basel

Music

Family-friendly morning concert by Basel's Sinfonieorchester Basel: mini.musik presents Hoch hinaus!, a Kindergarten performance at Vorstadttheater Basel, inviting children and families to experience live classical music in a playful, accessible setting.

Museum der Kulturen Basel – Admission Prices

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Museum der Kulturen Basel

Art

Visit the Museum der Kulturen Basel on May 9, 2026 to explore world cultures through engaging exhibits. The linked prices page outlines admission options, helping you plan your visit to this renowned cultural museum.

Pflanzmarkthalle

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Markthalle Basel (Manifesto Markthalle)

Market

Plant Market Day at Alte Markthalle Basel brings plant vendors, garden goods and horticultural stalls into Basel’s historic market hall on May 9, 2026; a casual, family-friendly outing for plant lovers.

Heavysaurus Metal Tour 2026 Show 1

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 15:00

Z7 Konzertfabrik

Music

Heavysaurus Metal Tour 2026 Show 1 hits Z7 Konzertfabrik Pratteln with a family-friendly metal party. Expect dinosaur-themed riffs, catchy choruses, and a playful kid-friendly vibe inside the famous indoor venue, headbanging fun for all ages.

mini.musik — Hoch hinaus!

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 16:30

Vorstadttheater Basel

Music

A family-friendly concert by the Basel Symphony Orchestra at Vorstadttheater Basel. mini.musik — Hoch hinaus! offers an accessible program for children and adolescents, blending lively classical pieces with engaging moments in an intimate theater setting.

FRÜHLINGSFEST 2026!

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Holzpark Klybeck

Festival

Spring festival at Holzpark Klybeck in Basel, celebrating local projects Uferstrasse and Zwischennutzungen I_Land with activities on May 9–10, 2026. An outdoor, family-friendly, community-driven cultural gathering by the river in a lively urban park.

Familiensonntag: Fossilienjagd

Sun, 10 May 2026

Naturhistorisches Museum Basel

Family

Join Familiensonntag Fossilienjagd at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel for a free-entry family fossil hunt from 10:00 to 17:00, with hands-on digs, hammer-and-chisel activities, and tales of ancient life inspired by Mary Anning.

Garden tour Castelen Estate

Sun, 10 May 2026

Augusta Raurica

Community

Join a guided garden tour of the Castelen estate at Augusta Raurica. Landscape architect Thomas Stauffer leads visitors through two garden areas—the architectural garden and the landscape garden—exploring the estate's heritage and design against the Roman town backdrop.

Exhibition at Museum der Kulturen Basel

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Museum der Kulturen Basel

Art

Visit the Museum der Kulturen Basel on Sunday May 10 for a curated exhibition exploring world cultures through artifacts and immersive displays. The Basel institution offers a world-class collection, insightful perspectives on cultural heritage, and accessible insights for families and adults alike.

Schweizer Jugend-Sinfonie-Orchester

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 21:30

Stadtcasino Basel

Music

Schweizer Jugend-Sinfonie-Orchester performs a SunDay Concert at Stadtcasino Basel, delivering a vibrant classical program in Basel’s historic concert hall—an engaging Sunday evening for families and classical music lovers.

FC Basel 1893 vs St. Gallen – Swiss Super League

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 16:30

St. Jakob Park

Sports

FC Basel 1893 hosts St. Gallen at St. Jakob-Park in Basel for a Swiss Super League clash on May 14, 2026 at 14:30. Expect electric atmospheres, tifos, and fast-paced football from Basel's top-tier team in a sizzling outdoor stadium.

Maiglanz

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:30

Scala Basel

Theater

The Vivi Molle Ballet School presents Maiglanz at Scala Basel, showcasing the school's young dancers in a polished student performance. A graceful evening of ballet, technique, and stagecraft from aspiring ballerinas. A family-friendly, intimate venue experience in Basel.

Dialogue tour: The perfect dinner at Augusta Raurica

Sun, 17 May 2026

Augusta Raurica

Lecture

Join a guided dialogue through the Augusta Raurica exhibition 'The perfect dinner. Romans, power and rubbish' to explore Roman banquets, social structures, and politics, with interactive stations and a final Roman wine tasting.

Family Day

Sun, 17 May 2026

HEK (Haus der elektronischen Künste)

Family

Family Sunday at HEK invites families with children 7+ to explore the exhibition New Rituals [for the End of the end of the World] and participate in a hands-on workshop. Admission is 5 CHF, or free for Familienpass holders, in a kid-friendly Basel museum setting.

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