Guided tour: Colonial legacies in Basel
Join a guided tour at Museum der Kulturen Basel exploring how colonial histories shape today’s world, featuring voices from formerly colonised regions and the stories behind the museum’s objects.
Crockery-stories: Making pots in the Roman way
Hands-on family workshop at Augusta Raurica where kids explore 2000-year-old Roman pottery, handle genuine sherds, imagine the full vessel, and model a clay bowl on the potter's wheel.
Augusta Raurica in a nutshell
Join a German-guided, 1-hour introductory tour at Augusta Raurica, starting from the big bronze model to explore daily life in a Roman town, view the Roman house, admire the largest silver hoard, and imagine a theatre spectacle.
World Bear Day: Celebrating early!
Kick off World Bear Day early at Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel with a family-friendly teddy dress-up event: kids and parents explore toy history, pose with plush bears, and enjoy bear-themed activities before the official date.
Basel History Days: In the footsteps of the poorhouse
During Basel History Days, join a guided history tour at Barfüsserkirche led by Gerhard Hotz, curator of anthropology at the Natural History Museum Basel. Two 45-minute sessions (11:00–11:45 and 13:00–13:45) with tickets from CHF 15; registration required.
"Becoming a whale"
An evening Basel concert 'Becoming a Whale' at 20:00. Ticket options range CHF 5–35, with free admission for residents with permits N, F or S; CHF 5 for FHNW School of Music and University of Basel Musicology Department students; CHF 10 for Colourkey, KulturLegi members and children under 12. Tickets at the box office or in advance.
Basel vs Winterthur – Swiss Super League
Basel hosts Winterthur in a top-tier Swiss Super League clash at St. Jakob-Park. An outdoor football showdown featuring FC Basel 1893 in front of home fans and a city-wide matchday atmosphere.
Elephants & Squirrels
Experience Elephants & Squirrels in an archival cinema screening at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino, a nature-themed feature presented in a classic Swiss cinema setting—ideal for cinephiles and curious adults.
Sighs of relief in a turbulent night
An intimate evening of contemporary theater at Kulturscheune Basel, presenting 'Sighs of relief in a turbulent night' — a moody performance blending drama and atmosphere in a cozy venue, exploring relief amid upheaval and uncertainty.
Bayram Frühstück
Experience a traditional Bayram breakfast at Restaurant Antalya in Basel. Indulge in a rich selection of Turkish specialties in a cozy setting as friends and neighbors gather to celebrate Bayram. Limited seats—reserve your CHF 25 ticket early for a memorable morning.
Reformer Pilates x Revive Wellness Day
Kick off your Sunday with a guided Reformer Pilates session at Reformer Club, followed by Revive-led recovery: cold plunge, infrared sauna, red light therapy, body roller, steam shower, and breathwork. Hydration and nourishing bites complete this immersive, wellness-filled day.
Jazz Concert at Bird's Eye Jazz Club
Experience a live jazz night at Bird's Eye Jazz Club in Basel. Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Tickets: 14 CHF adults, 8 CHF kids (3+). An intimate venue delivering top-tier jazz energy.
FunPan Handpan beginner handpan workshop in Basel
Beginner-friendly Handpan workshop in Basel at Lebensraum. Learn core playing techniques, assemble a short piece together, and develop the tune step by step in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. A vegan lunch break adds a friendly, social touch.
Krishna Das
Experience Krishna Das live at Theater Spirgarten Basel, an intimate evening of devotional kirtan and mantra chants. A soulful blend of east-meets-west rhythms in a meditative, intimate venue.
Trio Tavolata: Schwesterherz – Bruderseele
Chamber music recital by Trio Tavolata presenting Schwesterherz – Bruderseele at Schall und Rauch in Basel. A intimate live performance blending refined musical dialogue and emotive storytelling in a welcoming, small-venue atmosphere.
UNcovered
UNcovered arrives at Alte Markthalle Basel for an intimate live indie music night. Set inside the historic market hall, the show promises stripped-down performances, a casual, social atmosphere, and a chance to discover fresh sounds in Basel.
Fabi Rommel – Daheim
Fabi Rommel brings his Daheim show to Volkshaus Basel for a German-language stand-up night. Expect sharp home-life humor, quick riffs, and a witty, intimate set in Basel’s iconic venue.
The path to the afterlife
Take a guided tour through the Basel Museum of Cultures exhibition The path to the afterlife, exploring how different societies visualize death, rituals, and the journey of the soul with objects and narratives from diverse cultures.
Sketch Club Basel x Kuma
Experience a collaborative live music night as Sketch Club Basel teams up with Kuma at Sommercasino (NEXUS) in Basel—an electrifying blend of electronic textures, improvisation, and club energy, featuring punchy synths, live sampling, and a moody, intimate venue vibe.
Führung «Doing Gender»
Join a dialogic guided tour at Museum der Kulturen Basel as we explore objects that tell stories about gender and visibility. Through hands-on discussion, ask who may wear a skirt, why many leaders are male, and how gender roles are represented in museum objects.
Monsterwatch, Motorizer
An evening of experimental live music at Kaserne Basel featuring Monsterwatch and Motorizer. Immersive electronic textures and bold improvisation fill the intimate venue, delivering a genre-blurring show that praises sonic exploration and stage presence.
Stand-up comedy, free entry!
Weekly stand-up night at Klara Studios in Basel. English-language comedy with different comics each week, hosted by Steve Sanderson. Doors open at 19:30 for the Sunday show, and entry is free.
Kids Yoga 3-class Series
Three Sunday yoga sessions for children aged 2-4 with caregivers at Yoga im Gärtnerhuus in Basel. This family-friendly series blends playful movement, coloring, and storytelling to help families build routines and connect with the local community.
BROKEN ENGLISH: MARIANNE FAITHFULL
Screening of the documentary Broken English: Marianne Faithfull at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino. This intimate cinema-night profiles the legendary singer and muse, weaving archival footage and interviews to illuminate Faithfull’s turbulent life and art.
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