Offbeat Jazz Festival: Erskine, Mintzer, Pasqua & Oles
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.
End-of-Season-Party: After Hours – Chillen im Museum
Basel's Naturhistorisches Museum hosts the season finale of its long-running After Hours party with resident DJs Flavah Nice, Ribose, Shaka, and The Haze. Expect high-energy electronic sets inside the museum, celebrating 15 years of nocturnal events and a club-night vibe in an iconic venue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ESC Revival Party
A Eurovision-inspired dance party at Sommercasino in Basel, reviving classic ESC vibes with high-energy disco and pop edits, glittering visuals, and a festive nightlife atmosphere in a stylish indoor venue.
AFTERPARTY
Join an electric AFTERPARTY at Atlantis Basel, following the DASFINALE and MIT event. An after-hours club night with electronic beats, pulsing lights, and a lively crowd in Basel’s iconic venue.
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.
Silver Groove 60+ Party
Join Silver Groove, a 60+ party at Sudhaus for seniors, featuring easy-to-dance tunes, friendly social dancing, and a welcoming, cozy Swiss venue atmosphere in Bern.
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Storytelling Café: Wardrobe and Favourite Pieces
Storytelling café at Fondation Beyeler in Basel, part of the Yayoi Kusama exhibition. Guests share personal fashion stories—wardrobe, favourite pieces, hairstyles—in a cosy foyer setting, inviting reflection and conversation.
Zentrum für Brückenangebote x LUNE
Zentrum für Brückenangebote teams up with LUNE for a live music night at Kaserne Basel, presenting an intimate, cross-genre performance that blends contemporary sounds with a collaborative edge in a famed Basel venue.
Offbeat Jazz Festival: China Moses & Band
Experience a night of distinctive jazz at Volkshaus Basel as the Offbeat Jazz Festival presents China Moses & Band on May 13, 2026, delivering soulful vocals, tight grooves, and a vibrant club atmosphere in Basel.
Formel Disco: ABBA Special
Experience FORMEL DISCO: ABBA SPECIAL at Sudhaus, a retro-filled nightlife party celebrating ABBA with disco-pop vibes, upbeat DJ sets, and a neon-lit dance floor in a Swiss venue.
FC Basel 1893 vs St. Gallen – Swiss Super League
FC Basel 1893 hosts St. Gallen at St. Jakob-Park in Basel for a Swiss Super League clash on May 14, 2026 at 14:30. Expect electric atmospheres, tifos, and fast-paced football from Basel's top-tier team in a sizzling outdoor stadium.
Real Farmer & Zoomies Live
Two cross-border acts headline Hirscheneck: Real Farmer (NL) and Zoomies (DE) deliver DIY art-punk energy, drawing from RF II and the Big Stepper single in a high-octane Swiss night of punk/ Americana.
MONO MOCHI
MONO MOCHI delivers dreamy indie-pop at Atlantis Basel, blending dreampop textures with catchy hooks in an intimate club setting, inviting fans of indie and dream pop to a memorable evening.
Hot Hot Hot GmbH
Join Hot Hot Hot GmbH at Ausstellungsraum Klingental for the finissage party, featuring an interactive food experience, drinks, and live music—an art-space celebration blending cuisine, performance, and community in Basel.
ESC FINAL
Join a live-stream viewing party of the Eurovision Song Contest Final at Sudhaus. Enjoy a casual, festive evening with a crowd of fans watching Europe’s top pop acts on the big screen in a welcoming club atmosphere.
Salsa in the City
Experience Salsa in the City at Alte Markthalle Basel. This Latin dance night starts at 8:00 PM in Basel’s historic market hall, inviting social dancers and beginners to enjoy vibrant rhythms, friendly vibes, and on-floor dancing.
Hackergarten May 2026
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.
Die Zwillinge: Voll auf die 2
Two Swiss comedians Die Zwillinge bring double the laughs to Basel's Tabourettli with Voll auf die 2, a high-energy live comedy night packed with fast sketches and punchlines from a beloved duo.
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