Literary Events & Readings in Basel

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An evening at Cartoonmuseum Basel celebrating Edition Moderne’s 45th anniversary and the launch of the graphic novel Fühl zu viel by Eric Schwarz. The event highlights the publisher’s role in Swiss comics with insights from co-publisher Marie-France Lombardo.

Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler

Thu, 15 Oct 2026at21:30

Two renowned authors Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler bring a unique evening of reading and live drawing to Stadtcasino Basel, blending insightful prose with visual sketches in an intimate, stylish venue.

Literary Events & Readings in Basel

Love being read to? Basel’s literary life clusters around St. Johann, Vorstädte and Altstadt Grossbasel, where dozens of readings and panel nights pop up each month. The Literaturhaus Basel anchors the intellectual side with smart, debate-friendly programs while the Volkshochschule beider Basel stages more casual, community-focused evenings — think professors rubbing shoulders with students and curious locals. You’ll find a social, thoughtful atmosphere; about half the events are free, the rest ticketed. For quieter, bookish afternoons head toward Kreuzboden or Wettstein, where the Kantonsbibliothek Baselland and other local libraries host intimate salons and archival talks. Expect an adult crowd with plenty of professionals and a sprinkling of families and students — sometimes formal lectures, sometimes artsy open-mic nights. If you like variety, Basel’s calendar balances polished readings with scrappy, convivial gatherings; bring a notebook or just settle in and discover the next voice worth following.

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1.Basel RegionSt. Johann13 events
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5.GGG Bibliothek Schmiedenhof3 events
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7.HirscheneckAltstadt Kleinbasel2 events

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Literary Events & Readings in Basel

Forever young!

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Cartoonmuseum Basel

Literature

Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 at 21:30

Stadtcasino Basel

Literature

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