I Was Simply Nobody: Care and Coercion in Switzerland
An immersive exhibition at MUKS Basel in Riehen that visualises the tension between care and coercion in Switzerland. It centers voices of those affected by compulsory welfare measures, the Saisonnier Statute, and refugees, and challenges institutions to prevent abuse of power.
Janiva Ellis
Exhibition by Janiva Ellis at Kunsthalle Basel exploring race and identity through figurative imagery, challenging white-supremacy myths with humor, ambiguity, and vivid visual references in a contemporary gallery setting.
Optomat Workshop
Join a hands-on Optomat workshop at Museum Tinguely in Basel, exploring kinetic sculpture and robotics in an educational setting. Through guided activities and demonstrations, learn how mechanical art comes to life and spark your creative engineering ideas.
Pelati Delicati: Sugo Magico
Pelati Delicati presents Sugo Magico at Basel's intimate Tabourettli, a cooking-inspired theatre piece where the Basel duo pays homage to their grandmothers' kitchens through playful storytelling, music, and scent-filled memories.
Basel: Museum der Kulturen Event
Experience world cultures through engaging exhibits at the Museum der Kulturen Basel on May 2, 2026. The exhibit-rich event highlights artifacts, design, and cross-cultural perspectives in a premier Basel museum setting, with curated galleries and educator-led insights.
zeig!
Zeig! at Junges Theater Basel is a bold, thought-provoking performance for young audiences, blending inventive storytelling with striking stage imagery in Basel’s renowned youth theatre. A vivid evening of contemporary theatre for families.
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel arrives at Basler Kindertheater in Basel in a Swiss-dialect version by Jessica Wohlwend. Geared to ages 4+, this beloved fairy-tale theatre promises playful staging, forest adventures, and a witch’s tricks for families.
Eva Lootz
Experience Eva Lootz's current and upcoming works at Kunsthaus Baselland, a premier Basel-area contemporary-art venue. This exhibition showcases Lootz's sculptural and installation pieces in a bright, modern gallery setting.
Sounding the Interior
Sounding the Interior is a contemporary art exhibition at Kunsthaus Baselland in Basel, inviting visitors to explore interior space and perception through diverse media, installations, and immersive works.
Optomat Workshop
Join a hands-on workshop at Museum Tinguely Basel to co-create the Optomat artwork with artists Felix Fisgus and Niklas Roy, set among Jean Tinguely’s kinetic machines. Explore playful mechanisms, salvaged parts, and movement to build a collaborative piece and experience art making in real time.
John Scofield Duets
Jazz guitarist John Scofield performs intimate duets at Kaserne Basel, delivering intricate guitar narratives, sparkling harmonies, and inventive improvisation in Basel's celebrated arts venue.
Gilles Jobin
An avant-garde live performance by Gilles Jobin at Kaserne Basel, blending experimental sound, immersive video, and contemporary dance in Basel's intimate, industrial arts venue.
Philipp Langenegger, Madlaina Küng, Simon Lüthi: Grock – Der Jahrhundertclown
An homage to Grock, the century-clown, as Philipp Langenegger, Madlaina Küng and Simon Lüthi bring mime, music and surprises to Tabourettli. A biographical, theatrical evening celebrating a legendary era of stage magic and humor.
Museum der Kulturen Basel exhibition
Explore a compelling cultural exhibition at Museum der Kulturen Basel. Discover global artifacts and immersive displays in a space that blends historic architecture with contemporary storytelling, inviting reflection on diverse cultures.
Offbeat Jazz Festival: Erskine, Mintzer, Pasqua & Oles
Experience an electrifying night at Volkshaus Basel as the Offbeat Jazz Festival presents Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, Alan Pasqua and Darek Oles in a high-energy program of modern jazz, fusion, and masterful improvisation.
Baptiste Cazaux
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.
Tanzfest: WunderWesen
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.
Vernissage Nicolas Darrot
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.
Jeremy Nedd
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.
SLAM BASEL
Basel hosts SLAM BASEL at Sudhaus, a live poetry slam with competitive, original verses and charged spoken-word energy. Poets perform in an intimate venue, delivering sharp lines and crowd-driven feedback for a vibrant night of wordplay.
Fourtastic: 'Round Midnight
Fourtastic presents 'Round Midnight' at Basel's Tabourettli, an intimate cabaret-style evening where four performers deliver vibrant a cappella harmonies and a witty, retrospective revue of the day.
Artist Talk on «Riesen» with Gilles Jobin and Sabine Himmelsbach
Join Gilles Jobin and Sabine Himmelsbach for an artist talk about Riesen, a contemporary dance work performed on Basel's Kasernenareal and captured for the ARTour app. The session at HEK explores the piece, its choreography, and how technology and live performance converge in electronic art.
Museum der Kulturen Basel – Admission Prices
Visit the Museum der Kulturen Basel on May 9, 2026 to explore world cultures through engaging exhibits. The linked prices page outlines admission options, helping you plan your visit to this renowned cultural museum.
Groundwork
An architecture-focused exhibition at S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum exploring how architects engage sites and ecosystems, using film as a curatorial tool to trace ideas beyond buildings; produced in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA).
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