Events in Basel

End-of-Season-Party: After Hours – Chillen im Museum

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:00

Naturhistorisches Museum Basel

Music

Basel's Naturhistorisches Museum hosts the season finale of its long-running After Hours party with resident DJs Flavah Nice, Ribose, Shaka, and The Haze. Expect high-energy electronic sets inside the museum, celebrating 15 years of nocturnal events and a club-night vibe in an iconic venue.

Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe (GmbH)

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:30

Schauspielhaus Theater Basel

Theater

Premiere of Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe (GmbH) at Schauspielhaus Basel. This contemporary theater piece brings bold storytelling to Basel's historic stage, opening on May 7, 2026. A must-see for theatre lovers.

Baptiste Cazaux

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 18:00

Kaserne Basel

Music

Baptiste Cazaux performs a live set at Kaserne Basel, delivering intimate melodies in Basel's artistic venue. Expect refined vocals and melodic passages in an edgy, artsy space known for bold programming.

Manuel Stahlberger: «Es geht»

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:15

Theater im Teufelhof Basel

Theater

Manuel Stahlberger presents his new solo program Es geht at Der Teufelhof Basel, delivering dry, laconic humor through a collage of family relics, old documents, and songs about everyday life. A sharp, intimate theater experience marked by Stahlberger’s pared-down wit and deadpan timing.

Solo Series | 1. Set

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:30

Bird's Eye Jazz Club

Music

Sheldon Suter performs a focused solo set in Solo Series: 1. Set at Bird's Eye Jazz Club. Expect drums, zither, percussion and FX weaving tactile textures into an intimate, contemporary jazz night in Zurich.

Ask Me Anything: DayOne Accelerator 2026 Call for Applications

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:00

SIP Basel Area

Tech

Join DayOne's AMA for the 2026 Call for Applications with DayOne Portfolio Lead CéCile Tardy-Srinivasan and Ursula Costa. Learn how the accelerator supports early-stage tech startups addressing pharma R&D, eligibility criteria, and how to apply for the 2026 cohort. The in-person session at SIP Basel Area offers practical insights for founders in Basel.

Don Quijote Musical Theatre

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:30

Schauspielhaus Theater Basel

Theater

Premiere of Don Quijote Musical Theatre at Schauspielhaus Basel. This grand production blends Cervantes' classic tale with lush live music and dynamic staging inside Theater Basel, offering a fresh, high-energy theatre experience.

ENGIN Konzert

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:00

Sudhaus

Music

ENGIN delivers a live electronic concert at Sudhaus, a cozy indoor Swiss venue. Expect immersive synth textures, punchy rhythms, and a club-like atmosphere that makes for an energetic, intimate evening.

Tanzfest: WunderWesen

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Museum Tinguely

Art

Opening night Tanzfest: WunderWesen at Museum Tinguely in Basel, blending contemporary dance with the museum’s kinetic sculptures. An immersive vernissage where performers respond to space and sculpture, inviting visitors to experience movement as living art.

HECHT - Lovers Tour

Sat, 9 May 2026

St. Jakobshalle Basel

Sports

HECHT – Lovers Tour lands at St. Jakobshalle Basel on May 9, 2026, delivering a sport-focused event in Basel's premier indoor arena. A touring stop with competitive action and fan engagement in a high-energy setting.

Support Nicola

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 22:00

The Atlantis

Music

Join Nicola for a live singer-songwriter night at Atlantis Basel, blending German pop with intimate storytelling and melodic guitar. An intimate indoor venue captures the raw emotion of contemporary pop and Nicola's distinctive voice.

Fokusführung: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Naturhistorisches Museum Basel

Art

Join a curator-led focus tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel. Discover what makes a stunning nature photo, followed by After Hours in the museum bar.

Vernissage Nicolas Darrot

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Museum Tinguely

Art

Attend the opening night of Nicolas Darrot's exhibition at Museum Tinguely in Basel, where new works debut in a celebrated modern-art venue during a May vernissage.

Nature excursion: The fascination of landscape

Sat, 9 May 2026

Fondation Beyeler

Workshop

Join a guided outdoor workshop at Fondation Beyeler and Landschaftspark Wiese, blending perceptual exercises with natural history and creative tasks led by an art educator and a ranger for a 3.5 km landscape conversation.

Cedric Schild: I de Videos bini lustiger

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00

Volkshaus Basel

Comedy

German-language stand-up by Cedric Schild at Volkshaus Basel, delivering sharp wit, observational humor, and lively storytelling in Basel’s iconic venue for a memorable night.

Kammerorchester Basel mit Wilde Frang

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 21:30

Stadtcasino Basel

Music

A refined evening as Kammerorchester Basel performs with Wilde Frang at Stadtcasino Basel, presenting the Aufbruch program in an intimate chamber-music setting with lush strings and standout solo virtuosity.

Heavysaurus Metal Tour 2026 Show 1

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 15:00

Z7 Konzertfabrik

Music

Heavysaurus Metal Tour 2026 Show 1 hits Z7 Konzertfabrik Pratteln with a family-friendly metal party. Expect dinosaur-themed riffs, catchy choruses, and a playful kid-friendly vibe inside the famous indoor venue, headbanging fun for all ages.

100 JAHRE MORITZ SCHÄDLER Stand-Up Comedy

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 22:00

The Beast Basel Comedy Club

Comedy

Celebrate 100 years of Moritz Schaedler with a stand-up night at The Beast Basel Comedy Club. A witty, punchy set weaving career highlights, quirky anecdotes, and playful self-deprecation, delivered in a club atmosphere. A must-see for fans of sharp Swiss humor in Basel.

Sci-Fi Tales & Tea

Sat, 9 May 2026

HEK (Haus der elektronischen Künste)

Literature

Join Sci-Fi Tales & Tea at HEK in Basel for an intimate reading night of science fiction by FINTA authors, introduced by Leerie Pemangpo. Enjoy a thoughtful discussion over tea as futures are imagined anew.

Jeremy Nedd

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 17:00

Kaserne Basel

Music

Jeremy Nedd performs a solo show at Kaserne Basel on May 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC, Basel’s intimate cultural venue. Expect heartfelt storytelling, delicate guitar lines, and engaging indie-pop vibes in a warm, club-like setting that invites close-up listening and connection.

Disco insieme

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 19:00

Kaserne Basel

Music

Disco insieme at Kaserne Basel brings a high-energy disco night to Basel. Expect a mix of classic and modern dance-floor hits spun by skilled DJs in the intimate, urban venue, perfect for a stylish night of rhythm and social vibes.

mini.musik — Hoch hinaus!

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 16:30

Vorstadttheater Basel

Music

A family-friendly concert by the Basel Symphony Orchestra at Vorstadttheater Basel. mini.musik — Hoch hinaus! offers an accessible program for children and adolescents, blending lively classical pieces with engaging moments in an intimate theater setting.

2000er Party

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 05:00

Sudhaus

Music

Dive into the 2000s at Sudhaus for a high-energy night of retro club hits, pounding electronic grooves, and neon-lit vibes. Expect DJ sets spinning Millennium-era anthems, a late-night crowd, and a nostalgic, club-friendly atmosphere in a classic Swiss venue.

Basel vs Young Boys – Swiss Super League

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 16:30

St. Jakob Park

Sports

Experience a Swiss Super League clash as FC Basel 1893 hosts Young Boys at St. Jakob-Park. This high-energy outdoor football match promises fervent local support, tense league action, and a classic Basel derby atmosphere under bright stadium lights.

Showing 24 of 629 events