Student Events in Basel

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.

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.

RHB x Vision Extase

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 23:00

Nordstern Club Basel

Nightlife

RHB x Vision Extase — a late-night electronic/techno club party at Nordstern for dancing, DJs and underground vibes.

New Rituals [for the End of the World]

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

HEK (Haus der elektronischen Künste)

Art

Basel's HEK presents an immersive art exhibition exploring 'new rituals' that blend technology with spirituality, probing re-enchantment in a technologised world through contemporary works.

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.

Buchvorstellung

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 21:00

Hirscheneck

Literature

Book presentation at Hirscheneck with Ralph Hug, exploring 'pueblos en armas' about around 800 Swiss volunteers in the Spanish Civil War, highlighting solidarity against fascism and a history we must remember.

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.

Wednesday matinée: New Rituals [for the End of the World]

Wed, 20 May 2026 · All day

HEK (Haus der elektronischen Künste)

Art

Dialogical tour of the exhibition Quantum Visions at HEK as part of Museums Basel's Mittwoch-Matinée, blending art and science to reflect on nature's mysteries. The event is priced CHF 10 (CHF 5 under 16) and conducted in German.

Hackergarten May 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 20:00

Karakun AG

Tech

Join Hackergarten Basel for an evening of collaborative coding and open-source contributions. Bring your laptop and ideas; Karakun AG hosts as developers team up for sprints with pizza and drinks. A relaxed, social event to learn, share, and connect with fellow coders.

Drawing Night

Fri, 22 May 2026 · All day

Cartoonmuseum Basel – Zentrum für narrative Kunst

Art

An evening at Cartoonmuseum Basel pairing José Muñoz’s expressive painting with live tango and jazz performed by Basel Jazz School students, creating a dialogue between image and sound in a playful Drink’n Draw collaboration.

Alain Frei, BS

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 20:00

Musical Theater Basel

Comedy

Alain Frei presents his German-language stand-up show "ALLES NEU" at Musical Theater Basel on 29 May 2026 — a live solo comedy night with fresh material for German-speaking audiences.

Groove Harmonie

Sun, 31 May 2026 at 21:00

Stadtcasino Basel

Music

Groove Harmonie is the 6th ABO-Konzert by Basel Sinfonietta at Stadtcasino Basel, delivering groove-infused classical works in a grand historic concert hall. An elegant, contemporary program that blends tradition with modern rhythm in Basel.

Film screening "Nebelkinder" & panel discussion

Sun, 7 Jun 2026

Museum.BL

Film

Screening of the documentary Nebelkinder at Museum.BL’s Sputnik cinema, paired with a panel discussion as part of the mobile exhibition 'I was simply nobody – care and coercion in Switzerland.' The film follows former Verdingkinder as they seek clues about their past while confronting authorities and prejudice. An intimate, thought-provoking evening in Basel that invites dialogue on history and child welfare.

Focusyear Band 26 feat. Wolfgang Muthspiel

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 21:30

Jazzcampus Performance Stage

Music

Jazzcampus presents Focusyear Band 26 with Wolfgang Muthspiel on guitar for an intimate jazz night at the Performance Stage, featuring Alice Auclair (voc), Eliott Knuets (g), Wilbur Whitta (p), Eva Serrano (db), and Dae Bryant (dr) delivering lyrical improvisations.

C1.1 Français

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Workshop

Join the C1.1 Français course at Volkshochschule beider Basel (Basel), 16 sessions starting 14 April 2026, Tuesdays 18:00-19:30; an advanced French class for adults in a structured, supportive language-learning environment.

SamstagsUni: Gesundheitswesen Schweiz – Gesundheitsökonomie

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Lecture

An expert SamstagsUni lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel examining Switzerland's healthcare system through a health-economics lens, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and policy implications in an accessible, campus‑style session.

Wahrheit – Bullshit – Lüge

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Lecture

Join a philosophy session at VHS Basel to explore truth, bullshit, and lies through Harry Frankfurt’s ideas. This 1x course starting Aug 29, 2026 examines how we navigate realities, misinformation, and skepticism in everyday life.

Mythos Magnum

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Art

Explore the Magnum photo agency and its iconic photojournalism in a Basel VHS course: a 4-session series starting 01.09.2026, Tuesdays 18:15–20:00. Analyze master images and learn storytelling through photography.

Henri Bergson: Zeit und Freiheit

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Lecture

Philosophy course exploring Henri Bergson’s time and freedom, hosted by Volkshochschule beider Basel. Three sessions from Aug 19, 2026, Wednesdays 18:15–20:00 in Basel—an accessible dive into Bergson’s influential ideas.

Ayurveda Kochkurs

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Workshop

Join a hands-on Ayurveda cooking course at VHS Basel. Explore Ernährungslehre, seasonal ingredients and Ayurvedic cooking techniques in a practical Saturday session, plus menu ideas for everyday meals.

rhz Studienreise Stockholm und Gotland

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Conference

Join VHS beider Basel for a study trip to Stockholm and Gotland (June 6–14, 2026): immersive Nordic culture, architecture, and landscapes with expert guides, on-site visits, and educational discussions in a scholarly travel setting.

Medien im Dialog. Journalismus im Dokumentarfilm

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Lecture

Join a Basel-based session exploring how journalism shapes documentary film, led by experts at Volkshochschule beider Basel. A focused evening on media storytelling, ethics, and representation in contemporary documentary practice.

Künstliche Intelligenz – Online Schnellkurs

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Tech

Join a one-session online introduction to artificial intelligence hosted by Volkshochschule beider Basel. On 2026-06-14, 10:00–11:30, this online workshop covers AI basics and practical insights for adults.

Der Kolonialismus und seine Auswirkungen

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Volkshochschule beider Basel

Lecture

A history lecture series at Volkshochschule beider Basel examining the lasting impacts of colonialism across Asia and Africa (Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Congo, South Africa, Botswana), with four sessions starting 21.04.2026 on Tuesdays 18:15-20:00 in Basel.

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