Spiders. Silk, sex and the senses
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.
Poschner probiert
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
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
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.
Wolfgang Muthspiel & Colin Vallon live
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"
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Fokusführung: Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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.
Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe (GmbH)
Premiere of Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe (GmbH) at Schauspielhaus Basel. This contemporary theater piece brings bold storytelling to Basel's historic stage, opening on May 7, 2026. A must-see for theatre lovers.
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.
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.
Nature excursion: The fascination of landscape
Join a guided outdoor workshop at Fondation Beyeler and Landschaftspark Wiese, blending perceptual exercises with natural history and creative tasks led by an art educator and a ranger for a 3.5 km landscape conversation.
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.
Groundwork
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).
Artist Talk on «Riesen» with Gilles Jobin and Sabine Himmelsbach
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.
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.
Museum der Kulturen Basel – Admission Prices
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.
mini.musik — Hoch hinaus!
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.
Kammerorchester Basel mit Wilde Frang
A refined evening as Kammerorchester Basel performs with Wilde Frang at Stadtcasino Basel, presenting the Aufbruch program in an intimate chamber-music setting with lush strings and standout solo virtuosity.
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