Origami
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.
Olaf Schubert & seine Freunde - Jetzt oder now!
German stand-up comedian Olaf Schubert performs with his friends in Jetzt oder now! at Musical Theater Basel, delivering sharp, playful humor in an intimate indoor venue for a memorable Basel night.
Baptiste Cazaux
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.
Tanzfest: WunderWesen
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.
Ask Me Anything: DayOne Accelerator 2026 Call for Applications
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.
ENGIN Konzert
ENGIN delivers a live electronic concert at Sudhaus, a cozy indoor Swiss venue. Expect immersive synth textures, punchy rhythms, and a club-like atmosphere that makes for an energetic, intimate evening.
Support Nicola
Join Nicola for a live singer-songwriter night at Atlantis Basel, blending German pop with intimate storytelling and melodic guitar. An intimate indoor venue captures the raw emotion of contemporary pop and Nicola's distinctive voice.
Manuel Stahlberger: «Es geht»
Manuel Stahlberger presents his new solo program Es geht at Der Teufelhof Basel, delivering dry, laconic humor through a collage of family relics, old documents, and songs about everyday life. A sharp, intimate theater experience marked by Stahlberger’s pared-down wit and deadpan timing.
Solo Series | 1. Set
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.
Jeremy Nedd
Jeremy Nedd performs a solo show at Kaserne Basel on May 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC, Basel’s intimate cultural venue. Expect heartfelt storytelling, delicate guitar lines, and engaging indie-pop vibes in a warm, club-like setting that invites close-up listening and connection.
Disco insieme
Disco insieme at Kaserne Basel brings a high-energy disco night to Basel. Expect a mix of classic and modern dance-floor hits spun by skilled DJs in the intimate, urban venue, perfect for a stylish night of rhythm and social vibes.
SLAM BASEL
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
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
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.
100 JAHRE MORITZ SCHÄDLER Stand-Up Comedy
Celebrate 100 years of Moritz Schaedler with a stand-up night at The Beast Basel Comedy Club. A witty, punchy set weaving career highlights, quirky anecdotes, and playful self-deprecation, delivered in a club atmosphere. A must-see for fans of sharp Swiss humor in Basel.
Public museum tour
Embark on a guided tour of Hafenmuseum Basel's exhibits. A ~60-minute walk through the harbor museum with stories and facts about each display, led by a guide. Registration required; groups from 6 to 20 participants.
HECHT - Lovers Tour
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.
Sci-Fi Tales & Tea
Join Sci-Fi Tales & Tea at HEK in Basel for an intimate reading night of science fiction by FINTA authors, introduced by Leerie Pemangpo. Enjoy a thoughtful discussion over tea as futures are imagined anew.
2000er Party
Dive into the 2000s at Sudhaus for a high-energy night of retro club hits, pounding electronic grooves, and neon-lit vibes. Expect DJ sets spinning Millennium-era anthems, a late-night crowd, and a nostalgic, club-friendly atmosphere in a classic Swiss venue.
Pflanzmarkthalle
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
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.
RHB x Vision Extase
RHB x Vision Extase — a late-night electronic/techno club party at Nordstern for dancing, DJs and underground vibes.
FRÜHLINGSFEST 2026!
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.
Garden tour Castelen Estate
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.
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