Relic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
XXL Bounce Circus Basel 2026 – Adults Session
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.
Wir reparieren wieder!
Join Wir reparieren wieder at Quartierzentrum Iselin for a hands-on repair session: fix toys, electronics, small furniture, clothing and more. Help reduce waste or observe as volunteers demonstrate practical repair skills; a friendly, all-ages event encouraging reuse and solidarity.
Leben!
Explore the interplay of life and thinking with Renatus Ziegler at Philosophicum Basel. A lively, reflective seminar that invites deep thinking for a meaningful life. Tickets CHF 100; concessions CHF 50; registration requested.
Basilea Trophy 2026
International teams battle on Basel's Eishalle St. Jakob Arena in the Basilea Trophy 2026, delivering precision, speed, and stunning synchronized skating choreographies. Expect gravity-defying lifts, tight formations and a thrilling display of teamwork on ice.
DIE KLEINE LATERNE
Join a German-language film screening of Die Kleine Laterne at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino. An intimate, art-house cinema experience, celebrating storytelling in a historic venue and inviting thoughtful viewing.
Marco Mezquida Trio
On Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the Marco Mezquida Trio takes the stage at Provitreff in Basel, delivering intimate jazz with inventive improvisation, warm melodies, and a compelling live groove in a cozy club setting.
Leben mit Metastasen: Podiumsdiskussion
Engaging panel at Alte Markthalle Basel on living with metastases (March 21, 2026, 2 pm). Medical professionals and patient voices discuss treatment options, coping strategies, and support resources in an informative, public health dialogue.
M4music Festival – Basel lineup
Dive into Basel's M4music Festival at Zinkbad with a diverse lineup including Lilac Attitude, Dibby, Fau$tino, Manu913, Yalla Miku, Copycat and more. This late-night showcase blends electronic and indie acts in a club-style setting, delivering high-energy performances and Basel’s vibrant nightlife.
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Screening of Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value at Stadtkino Basel as part of the Sentimental Value series. A Nordic co-production spanning Norway, Germany, Denmark, France, Sweden, the UK and Turkey, presented in Basel for an intimate arthouse cinema night.
Welttag der Poesie
On World Poetry Day, the Allgemeine Lesegesellschaft Basel hosts a regional poetry reading featuring Karin Derungs, Nicola Renfer, Sarah Vogler, Wernfried Hübschmann, Sonja Crone, Esther Horat and Luke Wilkins. Free entry; donations welcome. A vivid evening of Basel’s lyric voices in a classic reading room.
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