Events in Basel

NOUVELLE VAGUE

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino

film

Screening program celebrating the French New Wave at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino in Basel. The program presents landmark titles from the Nouvelle Vague era, offering an intimate glimpse of quintessential French cinema.

Schabbes, Schnitzel, Mehrbettzimmer

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Basel Region

theater

German-language theatre piece in Basel, Schabbes, Schnitzel, Mehrbettzimmer explores Shabbat, schnitzel cravings, and the quirks of dorm life with humor and cultural insight set in the Basel region.

Martín Theurillat Quartet

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Basel Region

music

Join us for a captivating jazz night as Martín Theurillat and his quartet deliver energetic solos, lyrical passages, and tight ensemble interplay in a warm Basel venue within the Basel region.

THE NARRATIVE

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino

film

Screening of THE NARRATIVE at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino, a film that probes how stories shape perception. Presented in the intimate Palazzo cinema in Liestal, this screening invites viewers to reflect on narrative form and its social resonance. A thoughtful entry point for discussion and cinema fans.

Piano exercise

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Gare du Nord

music

An intimate piano recital featuring 13 young musicians exploring big questions about music and meaning. Set at Gare du Nord Basel, the performance blends technical exploration with expressive storytelling as the students probe why they make music and what it can take them to. A thoughtful, family-friendly concert for curious listeners.

Nachtklang in the museum: "Cézanne and the music of his time" - Basel Chamber Orchestra

2026-03-25T00:00:00

music

An evening of live Basel Chamber Orchestra performance paired with Cézanne-inspired paintings, exploring how music and visual art converse in a Basel museum setting. The program invites listeners to experience a dialogue between sound and canvas.

Rhythmik-Kurs für Senior*innen

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Quartiertreffpunkt Hirzbrunnen

workshop

Cuarteto Quiroga

2026-03-24T19:30:00

Stadtcasino Basel

music

Cuarteto Quiroga performs intimate chamber music at Stadtcasino Basel, presenting refined classical string-quartet repertoire in Basel's historic concert hall.

Fachreferat: KI im Berichtswesen – Möglichkeiten und Grenzen

2026-03-24T15:00:00

Hotel Odelya

lecture

A focused lecture for professionals in government and social services on how AI can streamline reporting while acknowledging current limits. The talk surveys practical methods to automate data collection, raise compliance, and improve efficiency within institutions.

Culture meets cuisine – our K&C offer

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig

festival

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Basel Museum of Ancient Art with Culture meets Cuisine at the Antikenmuseum Basel. This programme blends art history with curated culinary experiences inside the museum, offering a distinctive cultural evening that showcases Basel’s heritage and gastronomy.

Geschlechtschromosomen - Balanceakte der Gene

2026-03-24T19:00:00

Biozentrum der Universität Basel

lecture

Join researchers at Basel's Biozentrum for a deep dive into how cells keep genetic balance and what happens when it's disrupted. From human X-chromosomes to differences in malaria mosquitoes, this epigenetics talk reveals the control mechanisms shaping disease, evolution and health.

Tanzen und Brunchen

2026-03-24T20:00:00

sunbeach

nightlife

Dance the night away at Tanzen und Brunchen at sunbeach Basel. An outdoor, disco-flavored evening by the water mixing dancing with brunch vibes at Basel's beach venue.

Jorge Rossy Vibes Quartet

2026-03-24T19:30:00

Jazzcampus Performance Stage

music

Jorge Rossy Vibes Quartet performs at the Jazzcampus Performance Stage in Basel on 24 March 2026 at 19:30, featuring Milena Casado (trumpet), Robert Landfermann (bass), Jorge Rossy (vibraphone, marimba) and Cornelia Nilsson (drums). Organized by Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW, this concert offers refined modern jazz with intricate improvisation and tight ensemble chemistry.

From Algorithms to Explanation: Social Science in the Age of AI

2026-03-24T18:15:00

University of Basel

lecture

Public inaugural lecture by Prof. Dr. Rosa Lavelle-Hill, expert in digital humanities and AI, at the University of Basel. The talk examines how algorithms influence social science and how AI explanations are formed, sparking discussion on technology, society, and data-driven research.

Alberts Tour: Wie Grossvater sein Fahrrad nahm und verschwand

2026-03-24T19:30:00

Kulturhaus Bider&Tanner

theater

Historian and cabaret artist Benedikt Meyer retraces his grandfather Albert Meyer's 1939 bicycle journey across the Alps in a three-course, storytelling cabaret at Kulturhaus Bider & Tanner. A memory-driven evening blending history, travel, and family mystery into a live performance.

Literatur am Mittag: Nietzsche in Basel

2026-03-24T12:15:00

GGG Bibliothek Schmiedenhof

literature

Join a midday literary talk at Basel's Schmiedenhof Library as Martina Kuoni explores Nietzsche's Basel years, from his professorship at the university to his writing life. This Literatur am Mittag event offers insight into the philosopher's daily life in Basel, with affordable tickets (Fr. 7 for library card holders, Fr. 10 without).

Kaffichranz mit Frieda und Franz

2026-03-24T00:00:00

ELCH ELtern Centrum Hirzbrunnen

community

Monthly cozy Kaffichranz for seniors at ELCH ELtern Centrum Hirzbrunnen in Basel. A casual meetup where seniors can make new acquaintances and share experiences in a welcoming, friendly setting.

Nicole Johänntgen, Lukas Mantel

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Musikclub Lebewohlfabrik

music

Jazz saxophonists Nicole Johänntgen and Lukas Mantel perform a duo set at Musikclub Lebewohlfabrik in Basel. Expect intimate, high-energy improvisations from two acclaimed Swiss players in a small club atmosphere.

Der Wilde Weisse (2008) – Film screening

2026-03-24T18:00:00

FOR ART - eine temporäre Kunstintervention von Littmann Kulturprojekte

film

Screening at FOR ART Basel of Der Wilde Weisse (2008), an 80-minute documentary about Swiss ethnologist Paul Wirz. The film traces his seven journeys to the South Seas and, decades later, a family quest by his son and grandson to understand his bond with Papuan cultures.

Sonic Boom: Phoebe Bognár & Co.

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Gare du Nord

music

An experimental music performance at Gare du Nord, pairing live sound, imagery, and corporeality. Phoebe Bognár collaborates with Sasha Katsalap and Katherine Newton to explore bodies, space and time through an immersive, interdisciplinary sound piece.

VÉRONIQUE ARNOLD - ÉROS, LES PÉTALES DE L’ABSENCE

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Basel Region

art

Véronique Arnold presents ÉROS, LES PÉTALES DE L’ABSENCE, a contemporary art exhibition in Basel Region. The immersive show blends imagery and sculpture to explore desire and absence, inviting visitors to reflect on memory and longing within a serene gallery setting.

La Cenerentola

2026-03-25T18:00:00

Kleine Bühne, Theater Basel

theater

Experience Gioachino Rossini's fairy-tale opera La Cenerentola on Kleine Bühne at Theater Basel. A witty, vocally dazzling production on Basel's intimate stage, blending elegant period design with stylish musical storytelling.

Theo Croker

2026-03-25T20:00:00

Werk 21

music

Jazz trumpeter Theo Croker delivers an evening of contemporary jazz at Werk 21 in Basel. An intimate, high-energy live show featuring Croker's melodic lines and virtuosic improvisation in a club-like venue.

Beizemusig

2026-03-24T18:00:00

Markthalle Basel (Manifesto Markthalle)

music

Beizemusig at Alte Markthalle Basel on 24 March 2026 at 6pm—a casual, communal evening of live pub music in Basel's historic market hall, featuring local acts in a cozy, beer-friendly atmosphere.

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