Events for Professionals in Basel

Straumann Conference Basel

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 11:00

Congress Center Basel

Conference

A professional conference organized by Straumann Holding AG at Congress Center Basel, featuring industry insights into dental implants, biomaterials, and healthcare innovations. Attendees can expect keynotes, panel discussions, and exhibitor showcases on May 5, 2026.

Poschner probiert

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 14:15

Stadtcasino Basel

Music

Sinfonieorchester Basel performs Poschner probiert at Stadtcasino Basel, delivering a refined classical program under a renowned conductor. An intimate matinee in Basel's premier concert hall with warm orchestral textures and crisp, expressive solos.

Gautier Capuçon | Mirabelle Kajenjeri

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 21:30

Stadtcasino Basel

Music

An intimate classical evening with cello star Gautier Capuçon and Mirabelle Kajenjeri at Stadtcasino Basel Musiksaal, presenting a program of refined chamber works in Basel's historic concert hall, celebrated for exquisite acoustics and elegant atmosphere.

Philipp Langenegger, Madlaina Küng, Simon Lüthi: Grock – Der Jahrhundertclown

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 22:00

Theater Tabourettli

Theater

An homage to Grock, the century-clown, as Philipp Langenegger, Madlaina Küng and Simon Lüthi bring mime, music and surprises to Tabourettli. A biographical, theatrical evening celebrating a legendary era of stage magic and humor.

Jazz at Bird's Eye Jazz Club

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 22:30

Bird's Eye Jazz Club

Music

Jazz concert at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Zurich at 8:30 PM. Enjoy a high-quality live performance in an intimate club setting with door prices CHF 16 and CHF 10.

Wolfgang Muthspiel & Colin Vallon live

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 22:30

Bird's Eye Jazz Club

Music

On May 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM, jazz duo Wolfgang Muthspiel (guitar) and Colin Vallon (piano) perform at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Zurich. A refined night of intimate improvisation and masterful musical dialogue.

Wednesday matinée: "Jewish sports clubs"

Wed, 6 May 2026 · All day

Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz

Art

This matinée at the Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz traces Jewish sports clubs in Basel and Switzerland through the 20th century, linking a guided tour to the museum's new exhibition opened in December 2025. A scholarly, in-depth look at social history through sport.

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.

Swiss Biotech Association Conference

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 11:00

Congress Center Basel

Conference

Join the Swiss Biotech Association at Congress Center Basel for a comprehensive biotech conference featuring industry trends, regulatory updates, and networking with life-science professionals.

Global Innovation Summit 2026

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 12:30

Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel

Tech

Explore biotech innovation and enabling tech at the Global Innovation Summit 2026 in Basel. Hosted by Eureka Swiss Chair (Innosuisse), the conference spotlights digitalisation, translational research, chemistry, manufacturing, and quality-control processes shaping the biotech industry.

Leidenschaftlich

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 21:30

Stadtcasino Basel

Music

Experience an elegant Basel evening as the Basel Symphony Orchestra performs a stirring symphony program at Stadtcasino Basel. Leidenschaftlich promises lush orchestral textures, refined dynamics, and a memorable classical concert in a prestigious venue.

Offbeat Jazz Festival: Erskine, Mintzer, Pasqua & Oles

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 22:00

Volkshaus Basel

Music

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.

Tanzfest: WunderWesen

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Museum Tinguely

Art

Opening night Tanzfest: WunderWesen at Museum Tinguely in Basel, blending contemporary dance with the museum’s kinetic sculptures. An immersive vernissage where performers respond to space and sculpture, inviting visitors to experience movement as living art.

Baptiste Cazaux

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 18:00

Kaserne Basel

Music

Baptiste Cazaux performs a live set at Kaserne Basel, delivering intimate melodies in Basel's artistic venue. Expect refined vocals and melodic passages in an edgy, artsy space known for bold programming.

Fokusführung: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Naturhistorisches Museum Basel

Art

Join a curator-led focus tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel. Discover what makes a stunning nature photo, followed by After Hours in the museum bar.

Ask Me Anything: DayOne Accelerator 2026 Call for Applications

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:00

SIP Basel Area

Tech

Join DayOne's AMA for the 2026 Call for Applications with DayOne Portfolio Lead CéCile Tardy-Srinivasan and Ursula Costa. Learn how the accelerator supports early-stage tech startups addressing pharma R&D, eligibility criteria, and how to apply for the 2026 cohort. The in-person session at SIP Basel Area offers practical insights for founders in Basel.

Vernissage Nicolas Darrot

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Museum Tinguely

Art

Attend the opening night of Nicolas Darrot's exhibition at Museum Tinguely in Basel, where new works debut in a celebrated modern-art venue during a May vernissage.

Solo Series | 1. Set

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:30

Bird's Eye Jazz Club

Music

Sheldon Suter performs a focused solo set in Solo Series: 1. Set at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. Expect drums, zither, percussion and FX weaving tactile textures into an intimate, contemporary jazz night in Zurich.

SLAM BASEL

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 21:30

Sudhaus

Literature

Basel hosts SLAM BASEL at Sudhaus, a live poetry slam with competitive, original verses and charged spoken-word energy. Poets perform in an intimate venue, delivering sharp lines and crowd-driven feedback for a vibrant night of wordplay.

Cedric Schild: I de Videos bini lustiger

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00

Volkshaus Basel

Comedy

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.

Fourtastic: 'Round Midnight

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00

Theater Tabourettli

Theater

Fourtastic presents 'Round Midnight' at Basel's Tabourettli, an intimate cabaret-style evening where four performers deliver vibrant a cappella harmonies and a witty, retrospective revue of the day.

Groundwork

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum

Art

An architecture-focused exhibition at S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum exploring how architects engage sites and ecosystems, using film as a curatorial tool to trace ideas beyond buildings; produced in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA).

HECHT - Lovers Tour

Sat, 9 May 2026

St. Jakobshalle Basel

Sports

HECHT – Lovers Tour lands at St. Jakobshalle Basel on May 9, 2026, delivering a sport-focused event in Basel's premier indoor arena. A touring stop with competitive action and fan engagement in a high-energy setting.

Artist Talk on «Riesen» with Gilles Jobin and Sabine Himmelsbach

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

HEK (Haus der elektronischen Künste)

Art

Join Gilles Jobin and Sabine Himmelsbach for an artist talk about Riesen, a contemporary dance work performed on Basel's Kasernenareal and captured for the ARTour app. The session at HEK explores the piece, its choreography, and how technology and live performance converge in electronic art.

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