Events in Basel

Relic features the HOAX QUARTET performing works for four electric guitars by Elena Rykova, Jannik Giger, Jana De Troyer, and Steve Reich in Basel’s Druckereihalle im Ackermannshof. A contemporary-classical program blending minimalist textures with electric guitar timbres in an intimate venue.

Open Studio

Open Studio at Fondation Beyeler invites visitors to explore artists' themes and techniques through hands-on workshops, blending drawing, painting, and studio practice in a museum setting inspired by Matisse and Cezanne.

Children's Choir Domane Dersim

Basel hosts a family-friendly concert by the Children's Choir Domane Dersim at Paul Sacher Saal. Admission opens at 12:00, the performance begins at 14:00, and Turkish specialties are available for purchase.

Harbour cruises

Take a 25-minute harbour cruise from Hafenmuseum Basel aboard a small 12-passenger boat operated by IG-Rheinbogen. Departures at half- and full-hours offer intimate Basel harbor views, with quay access from the public car park beside the museum.

Ethnological provenance research tour, Museum der Kulturen Basel

A guided tour at the Museum der Kulturen Basel as part of Basel History Days, exploring how ethnological provenance research shapes our understanding of the collection. Learn how artifacts were acquired, how provenance is investigated, and the stories behind the ethnographic objects on display.

Words work: Glossary workshop on Dominique White

Join a public glossary workshop at Kunsthalle Basel, exploring maritime myths of the Black diaspora. Students, experts and visitors co-create a living glossary for a zine tied to Dominique White's All Great Powers Collapse from the Centre.

Roundtable on Cultural Participation

Roundtable on Cultural Participation at HEK in Basel gathers experts to discuss how to encourage a wider public to visit museums and engage with culture. The panel, including participants from the Kuverum Cultural Mediation Course, will explore barriers, incentives, and concrete steps to broaden cultural access.

Ship handling simulator

Explore Basel's Hafenmuseum with Switzerland's only ocean-going ship handling simulator. After a brief introduction, you can sail under expert guidance through selected waters, learning navigation and vessel handling in a hands-on museum experience.

Bridging days in a transition jacket

A clever, satirical cabaret at Theater im Teufelhof Basel, delivering acerbic wit and sharp social commentary. Expect an intimate, offbeat performance in a historic Basel venue.

Glitter’n’Glamour – Best of 70s: DJ Dan-Kenobi & DJ Zen

Dance the night away at Glitter’n’Glamour – Best of 70s, a hi-energy DJ double bill at Bird's Eye Basel, spinning classic disco and pop hits from the decade by Dan-Kenobi and Zen.

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NOIR - DEEP TECH-HOUSE

NOIR at HEIMAT Basel dives into a seductive late-night mix of deep house, techno and dark electronic sounds on the dancefloor. Low lights, heavy bass, and a crowd ready to disappear into the night for a rules-free Basel nightlife experience.

Sensitive photographs?

A Basel museum talk examining colonial-era photographs, challenging stereotypes and racist attributions in historical photo collections; researchers Sandrine Mischler and Aila Özvegyi report on ongoing work and invite dialogue.

Knots & splices

Learn traditional seamanship at Hafenmuseum with knots and splices under supervision; a hands-on sailor's craft session for children aged 10 and up, offering a playful glimpse into Basel's maritime history.

Kalles Kaviar - Plattentaufe

Sat, 21 Mar 2026at02:00

Album-release concert for Kalles Kaviar at Sudhaus, celebrating the Plattentaufe with new material and a high-energy live set in the intimate, club-like venue that brings the band's indie sound to life.

Aorrta, Mr. Tillt

Two acts, Aorrta and Mr. Tillt, headline a late-night live set at Nebel in Basel. This intimate club show blends moody indie textures with exploratory sounds in a cozy Basler venue, ideal for night owls and music fans seeking a personal performance. Expect warm, close-up acoustics and a memorable Basel nightlife moment.

Children's table

Interactive children's table at Hafenmuseum Basel invites kids aged 4-10 and their adults to explore harbour life through a playful, hour-by-hour program. Each 45-minute session offers hands-on discovery inside the museum.

Pause for thought: speaking on your own behalf

An intimate philosophy evening at Philosophicum Atelier with Christian Graf. Attendees are invited to voice personal viewpoints and engage in reflective discussion on self-representation and reason in Basel.

Studio – Club Night: K-Rim, DJ Mwp

Basel hosts a late-night club event at Farmhouse – Zentralwäscherei (5th floor) with K-Rim and DJ Mwp. Expect high-energy electronic sets, a buzzing dance floor, and a quintessential club atmosphere.

XXL Bounce Circus Basel 2026 – Adults Session

Sat, 21 Mar 2026at11:00

Switzerland's biggest inflatable Bounce Circus arrives at Messe Basel's Hall 1.0D for 5000 sqm of jump fun, featuring the Gladiator and Bubblin' Zoo. An action-packed, family-friendly arena where kids and adults can climb, slide, and play in a safe, immersive bounce experience.

Gldrsh, Johnny Ca$hmoney

An evening hip-hop double bill at Bird's Eye in Basel, featuring Gldrsh and Johnny Ca$hmoney. Expect punchy beats, sharp rhymes, and an intimate indoor setting that brings Basel’s nightlife to the fore with raw urban energy.

Hits - The one and only

Join Hits - The one and only at Das Viertel for a high-energy nightclub night as Disco Dave, Hensen & Yansen spin disco and club-ready tracks, keeping the dance floor buzzing under neon lights.