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Basel news, Other events

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A Walk on the Wild Side

Biker Days Basel is more than just bikes, even though they're really remarkable. It's an event that hits you from all sides, with lots to see, hear, and feel.

Kleinbasel’s Sommerblues Fest

Basel news, Other events

School’s out for Summer

There’s no shortage of music festivals during the summer season in Basel. Right around the corner are a couple showcasing bands performing blues, alt-rock and indie pop, for example. Why not grab a friend from Centrepoint and savour some musical moments al fresco.

Basel news

Yodelling Unites City and Countryside in Basel

From 26 to 28 June 2026, Basel will transform into a huge yodelling village for the first time in a century. Twelve thousand yodellers, alphorn players and flag-wavers will bring traditional Swiss customs to the urban setting of Basel.

Art Basel

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ART BASEL – a Cultural Phenomenon

Next week the largest art fair in Switzerland and one of the most acclaimed in the world envelops the Basel region. Art Basel is a performance in itself where more than 300 galleries display the work of thousands of artists to collectors and art aficionados from near and far.

The Sinfonieorchester Basel Stadtcasino
The Sinfonieorchester Basel at the Stadtcasino on 9 June 2026. Photo: M. Koning

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Sinfonieorchester Basel and Stadtcasino Basel 1826-2026

The Sinfonieorchester Basel and the Stadtcasino Basel celebrate their centuries-old cooperation and foundation in 2026, generations before Paul Sacher founded the  Chamber Orchestra (Kammerorchester) in 1926 (another milestone in Musikstadt Basel in 2026!).

Elephants in Basel Zoo

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Elephants in Basel

For more than 130 years, elephants have been at the heart of Zoo Basel’s identity, reflecting the changing role of zoos in Europe from places of spectacle to institutions focused on conservation, breeding and animal welfare. Founded in 1874, Basel Zoo, known locally as the “Zolli,” initially focused on native European wildlife.

Basel news

English Book Fair

English Book Fair on Saturday 25 April, from 11.00-15.00 at the GGG Bibliothek Basel West.

Riehen, Fondation Beyeler. Photo: TES

Basel news

Out and About in March

With Fasnacht over, except for the “Bummel” Sundays on 1st, 8th and 15th March, it’s maybe the time to visit one of Basel’s many exhibitions.

Fasnacht Blaggette 2026. Photo: Fasnacht-Committee

Basel news

Fasnacht and its Blaggedde

2026’s Basel Carnival badge (Blaggette) with the motto «Blyyb verspiilt» (stay playful) represents the energy and vigour that children and adolescents give to the event in the middle of the “three most beautiful days”.

Fasnacht. Photo: Colin Hughson 2025

Basel news

Out and About: Fasnacht 2026

Fasnacht comes early this year on all sides of the border. Read more about this year's festivities in our international region Basel, Alsace and Baden.

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