Events in Basel

Im Mittelpunkt der Arbeiten stehen Situationen, in denen Wesen versuchen, sich selbst zu behaupten.

The works focus on situations in which beings try to assert themselves.

Leonardo Bürgi Tenorio’s installation explores fermentation with kōji as a way of connecting humans and nature. Workshops, tastings and conversations make the process a sensory experience.

Gili Tal

The big annual meeting of microbreweries and their fans on Vogesenplatz

Opening reception starting at 5:30 p.m.

The “Archive of Full Bellies” collects food memories, stories and recipes. At Kunsttage 2026, it becomes a walk-in, participatory installation exploring everyday cooking and food culture.

Interactive collage workshop for children, young people and families: Create imaginative dishes from paper and found materials, invent menus and take your artwork home.

Konzert von Thomas Niggli – Sitar (indisches Saiteninstrument) Jürg Zurmühle – Shakuhachi (japanische Bambusflöte)

As part of “Culinary Infrastructures”, this film programme explores food, cooking and eating through themes of care work, memory, community, identity, abundance and consumption.

1 evening, 3 rounds, at least 18 singles. No speed dating. Meet singles from your area and get to know them in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. Acquaintances, friendships, love.

The Klosterbergfest brings together music, dance, international cuisine, arts and crafts, and cultural exchanges on the Klosterberg in Basel over three days of festivities.

“The Klosterbergfest is more than just a street festival—it’s a part of Basel. It’s a tradition that brings people together, unites cultures, and makes our city a little more colorful every year.”

The Art Mile has become a place for people to meet, exchange ideas, and build community. It is a platform for art—but above all, a platform for people. There are 47 display cases in this passageway.

Festival of Modern and Contemporary Art in Basel and the Surrounding Region

Wo Kunst und Kulinarik zusammentreffen: Der Rundgang führt zu ausgewählten Basler Gastronomie- und Hotelbetrieben, darunter das BANKS im Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois und das Volkshaus Basel.

Ein berauschendes Fest zwischen Vulgarität, Sex, Queerness,  Achtsamkeit und Macht. 

A Spanish festival for the whole family featuring music, dance, food, workshops, activities, live music, and Spanish joie de vivre in Basel.

Electronica, Post Punk, Minimal Wave, Electroclash, Synth Pop at its best.

Nach jeder Städtereise verwandeln sich unsere Kleiderschränke ein bisschen mehr in kleine Kunstmuseen. Eine Geschichte voller Überraschungen.

Vom Gefängnis «Schällemätteli» bis zur chemischen Industrie entdecken wir im St. Johann ein breites Panorama der Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen.

Gruppenausstellung mit sieben jungen internationalen Künstlerinnen und Künstlern während der Kunsttage Basel 2026, Vernissage am 30. August 2026, 13:00–17:00 Uhr.

A bilingual pub quiz with creative question categories and an entertaining mix of pop culture, current events, geography, history, and wonderfully useless trivia.

Von September bis Anfang November bietet die Markthalle Basel eine Plattform, um Regionalität, Nachhaltigkeit und Vernetzung in den Fokus zu rücken.

Discover otherwise hidden places and gain exclusive insights behind the scenes of cultural institutions. A brisk walk through workshops, secret passages and underground burial chambers.

Buchvernissage mit Podiumsdiskussion der Autor*innen Tatiana Efrussi, Lukas Gruntz, Ernst Spycher und Martin Viehhauser, Moderation Noah Regenass.

A guided tour through Basel's beer diversity.

Mittwoch, 2. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr Museum Kleines Klingental, Grosses Refektorium

We present an unvarnished cross-section and the consequences of carelessness: across 100 m², we display an archive of everyday objects that have been tossed aside.

Mit dem Titel «Mehr Raum. Weniger Bauen. Sharing Space als architektonische Haltung» beleuchtet der Schauraum B 2026/2027 in Vorträgen und Diskussionen das Thema Mehrfachnutzung.

The Basel Madrigalists will discuss fascinating weather phenomena with SRF weather expert Jan Eitel, followed by an aperitif to round out the evening. Hosted by Raphael Immoos.

Songfield is a gathering space for singing rooted in relational presence. We connect through song, embodiment, and relational mindfulness practices, inviting a more conscious music-making experience.

"Posta in Quartetti" - Boccherinis Terzetti op.54 (1796)

Liquid Rum Days

Ueli beer from the barrel & Jenzer BBQ with grill tips. A night of flavour, meat & Basel vibes aboard the Rhystärn.

A cultural walk with music, nature and views. Sounds, poetry and landscape merge on quiet paths to create a decelerating experience for all the senses.