Event highlights for 2025

Longines CHI Classics Basel (9 to 12 January 2025)

The world-class equestrian show welcomes to the St. Jakobshalle in Basel the top athletes in showjumping, dressage and vaulting.

Basel Museums Night (17 January 2025)

The museums and cultural institutions will open their doors at an unusual time and offer their guests the opportunity to wander through their collections from 6.00 pm to 2.00 am.

Basler Fasnacht (10 to 12 March 2025)

Basel’s famous Carnival will take place with the Morgenstreich, the cortège, (i.e. the big procession), the lantern exhibition on Münsterplatz, the Kids’ Carnival, Guggenmusik and Schnitzelbängg.

Eurovision Song Contest (10 to 17 May 2025)

The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) – the world’s largest music event – will take place in Basel in 2025. The impressive St. Jakobshalle in Basel will be the central stage for the nine live shows.

Young Stage Basel (22 to 26 May 2025)

One of the world’s most important circus festivals, Young Stage provides young professional artists with a platform to showcase their talent and to compete with others.

Open House Basel (24 and 25 May 2025)

For the seventh time, Open House Basel is teaming up with a host of dedicated partners to make outstanding architecture from different eras accessible to all.

Fantasy Basel (29 to 31 May 2025)

For three whole days, creative-minded people can let their fantasy run wild and meet others who share their fascination with science fiction, cinema, game design and fantasy in an area of over 100,000 m2.

Art Basel (19 to 22 June 2025)

The Art Basel, exhibiting art of the 20th and 21st centuries, is indisputably the world’s leading fair in the international art market. Over 250 selected galleries from around the world present modern and contemporary works of high quality, making the fair the most important temporary museum.

UEFA Women’s EURO (2 to 27 July 2025)

From 2 to 27 July 2025, Switzerland will be in the spotlight at the European Women’s Football Championship – and Basel will be right in the middle of it. Some of the most important matches are scheduled at the St. Jakob-Park football stadium: the opening match, two group matches, a quarter-final and the final.

Basel Tattoo (11 to 19 July 2025)

Against the historical backdrop of Kaserne Basel, the Basel Tattoo – the world’s second-largest tattoo – is held each summer. At the Basel Tattoo, elite military bands from around the world impress audiences with a top-class musical programme. 

Floss Festival (5 to 23 August 2025)

The free summer event brings a Mediterranean festival mood to Basel. Performing on a floating stage on the Rhine with a sail-shaped canopy, insider tips and well-known bands from Switzerland and abroad will delight up to 50,000 visitors.

Baloise Session (16 October to 6 November 2025)

Since 1986, the Baloise Session has showcased some of the most famous artists from the international music scene. The festival takes place in small locations with an intimate nightclub atmosphere.

Swiss Indoors Basel (18 to 26 October 2025)

One of the world’s most important indoor tennis tournaments, Swiss Indoors Basel is undoubtedly the most significant tennis event in the Swiss sporting calendar.

Basel Autumn Fair (25 October to 9 November 2025)

The Basel Autumn Fair is a unique experience for young and old alike. The many rides, the culinary variety and colourful market on Petersplatz have something to offer each and every visitor. 

Basel Christmas market (27 November to 23 December 2025)

The Basel Christmas market at Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz is considered to be one of the prettiest and largest in Switzerland. In the middle of the city centre, nestled in the historic Old Town, traders and artisans offer their goods for sale in small, rustic wooden chalets.