Conference at Atlantis
An upscale Basel conference at Atlantis blending industry talks with a funk and soul music vibe inside a club setting, offering panels, networking, and a stylish, music-forward atmosphere.
THE OLD BACHELOR
Screening of THE OLD BACHELOR (Iran 2024), directed by Oktay Baraheni, as part of the TEHERAN series at Stadtkino Basel. An intimate Iranian feature that invites audiences to explore contemporary Tehran cinema through subtitled storytelling and nuanced performances.
DoppelEilandpack (1960) – Basel Screening
Ciné sonderbar presents the 1960 German black-and-white horror feature DoppelEilandpack by Fritz Böttger. A plane crash strands dancers on a deserted island where a giant spider-creature lurks. A rare, stylish genre curio shown at Neues Kino Basel.
DOPPELEILANDPACK (Love Goddesses of Blood Island)
Screening of the long-lost 1964 cult gore-comedy DOPPELEILANDPACK by Richard S. Flink at Neues Kino Basel. The 62-minute English-language film follows an astronaut stranded on an island inhabited by women who desire men and their innards, delivering a bizarre mix of underground kitsch and splatter.
The history of healing
Explore Basel's Pharmacy Museum on a guided tour through five millennia of healing—from ancient remedies and amulets to laboratory equipment, with expert insights into how medicine evolved.
Espresso Tour
A 20-minute Espresso Tour at Kunsthalle Basel offers a brisk, perceptive peek at the current exhibitions, followed by a complimentary espresso—perfect for art lovers short on time.
TATTI, PAESE DI SOGNATORI
Screening of TATTI, PAESE DI SOGNATORI at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino in Zurich, delivering an Italian-language cinema experience in the city’s historic Palazzo venue with intimate storytelling and distinctive visuals.
Sunday 12 April 2026 – Basel Museum Visit
Visit the Museum der Kulturen Basel on Sunday, 12 April 2026 to explore rich cultural artifacts in a renowned Basel institution. Check current admission prices and opening hours for an engaging, family-friendly day of discovery.
Two films on water ownership and global responsibility
An afternoon screening of two documentaries exploring who owns water, our ecosystems, and global responsibility. Set in Basel, the program invites reflection on environmental ethics, resource governance, and the human impact of water systems.
Sunday tours
Public guided tour accompanying a major retrospective at Cartoonmuseum Basel, spotlighting José Muñoz’s life work. Explore his expressive black-and-white crime stories and painterly sides, with the artist’s archive opening to visitors.
From the courtyard to the roof
Embark on a guided tour through Museum der Kulturen Basel—from courtyard to roof—with insights into artefacts from Benin to Papua New Guinea and architecture spanning the Middle Ages to Herzog & de Meuron’s modern design.
Narrative carpet
Young children (ages 3–6) are invited to sit on a colorful carpet in front of Fondation Beyeler’s artworks, listen to short tales, and share their own stories in a playful, family-friendly museum experience.
Life drawing session at H95 Basel
Join a casual life-drawing session at H95 Raum für Kultur in Basel. No reservation needed—first come, first served. Bring your sketchbook and practice figure drawing; no instructor, open to artists of all levels in a relaxed studio setting.
Heilung oder Rausch?
Public tour at the University of Basel with Dr. Patrick Vizeli from the Department of Biomedicine, highlighting current biomedical research on healing. An informative encounter that bridges science and public interest in a university setting.
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
Screening of Revolutionary Road (2008), directed by Sam Mendes and featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, at Stadtkino Basel. This English-language drama about suburban dreams unfolds on the cinema's big screen, offering a gripping, character-driven experience. Matinee on April 12, 2026 at 16:00.
Pussy Riot: Riot Days
Pussy Riot brings Riot Days to Kaserne Basel for a provocative punk performance blending music and theatre, with political energy and bold visuals, in Basel on April 12, 2026 at 16:00.
Fin de partie
Premiere of an opera at Theater Basel, blending striking stagecraft with a rich musical score in the historic Swiss venue. An intellectually charged, formal evening for opera lovers and culture seekers.
Voice Passion
An evocative Celtic-inspired soundtrack concert at Stadtcasino Basel, delivering live renditions of themes from Outlander, Vikings, and The Last Kingdom by a skilled ensemble in a grand concert hall.
TERRESTRIAL VERSES
A 2023 Iranian feature shown at Stadtkino Basel as part of the TEHERAN Reihe. Directed by Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami, Terrestrial Verses screens in Basel, offering a contemporary Iranian cinema experience in the intimate cinema setting.
THE LADIES ROOM
Screening of the Iranian drama The Ladies Room (2003), directed by Mahnaz Afzali, as part of Stadtkino Basel's TEHERAN series. A intimate look into Tehran's social spaces, exploring gender, power, and everyday life through strong performances and nuanced storytelling.
Tehran im Film: Schauplatz des Widerstands
Tehran im Film: Schauplatz des Widerstands is a cinema screening at Stadtkino Basel, part of a Tehran-focused series exploring resistance cinema. The program invites cinephiles to a thought-provoking evening in an intimate art-house setting on April 13, 2026 at 19:15.
Kammerorchester Basel mit Giulia Semenzato
Experience an intimate evening of classical masterworks as Kammerorchester Basel performs Haydn in Love with Giulia Semenzato at Stadtcasino Basel. A refined program in Basel's grand venue blending period-accurate sound with modern artistry.
CRITICAL ZONE
Screening of Critical Zone (Iran, Deutschland 2023), directed by Ali Ahmadzadeh, as part of Stadtkino Basel's TEHERAN series. A contemporary Iranian-German feature celebrated for its intimate storytelling and cross-border cinematography, shown in Basel’s classic cinema.
Rigoletto
Experience Verdi’s timeless tragedy in Rigoletto, staged in three acts at Basel’s Großes Haus. A classic opera with lush melodies, dramatic arias, and grand production values in a renowned theatre setting.
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