Events in Basel - City events

One of the world's largest collections on the history of pharmacy. Materia medica, pharmacy ceramics and furniture, alchemist laboratory, mortars, travel pharmacies, books and much more.

Fuzzy logic and Darrot's figures stand for fuzzy, human thinking full of spontaneity and imperfection.

Showcased here will be medieval works of art from churches in Switzerland and on the Upper Rhine.

As its name says, the longest of all slowUp leads through tree countries and the heart of Basel town.

Exhibition of the american comicartist Emil Ferris

Testimonies to the Near Future

Immerse yourself in the Egypt of yesteryear and experience ancient Egyptian culture with all your senses.

Eine Entdeckungsreise durch die Basler Esskultur

The galleries on the Hauptbau's first floor facing St. Alban-Graben are the domain of the long nineteenth century.

Permanent collection

How did the dinosaurs live? What did they eat? How fast did they grow? Why did they grow so big? And what was their social behavior like?

What the shop windows in a prominent pedestrian location in the middle of Basel already announce is confirmed at every turn inside the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel.

Cult, culture, art. Jewish experiences

LOOK&ROLL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL | September 19–20, 2026

The Ammonite & Thunderbolt exhibition features rocks from northwestern Switzerland that are between 16,000 and 250 million years old.

Jeden zweiten und vierten Mittwoch im Monat findet auf dem Barfüsserplatz ein Flohmarkt statt.

For the third time in a row, the PDC returns to the legendary St. Jakobshalle with the Swiss Darts Trophy and establishes Basel as the darts hotspot in Switzerland!

VOLTA Chamber Music Festival, October 23–25, 2026

As the third largest indoor tournament on the ATP Tour, the Swiss Indoors proudly looks back on decades of tradition.

The largest amusement fair in Switzerland.

At the end of November, Basel transforms into a brightly lit running course: The City Run captivates participants with its festive setting, diverse categories, and an atmospheric evening run through the city center.

Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Basel.

Exhibition of the german comic-artist Barbara Yelin

Sammlung Gegenwart

The Basel Fasnacht Carnival begins on the Monday following Ash Wednesday and signals three days of exceptional fun.

The festival for movie, game, comic and cosplay fans!

The most important world fair of the international art market for 20th & 21st century art.

The best and most spectacular music and performance groups from around the world will be performing in Basel.

Basel will celebrate Swiss National Day on July 31 with a large city festival.

The Jazzfest has been held on the first Friday after the Basel school summer vacations since 1984.