Events in Basel

Many high-class events are held in Basel each year. Here you will find an overview of what is on and when.

9 top events

It doesn’t really matter when you visit Basel, as there are unique events taking place around the year: Switzerland’s biggest Carnival, the world’s most important art fair, a renowned ATP tournament, a fair with a 550-year history, and much more.

Grosse durchsichtige Bälle des britischen Künstlers Monster Chetwynd während der Art Basel 2021 auf dem Messeplatz. Large transparent balls by the British artist Monster Chetwynd during Art Basel 2021 on the exhibition square. Grandes boules transparentes de l'artiste britannique Monster Chetwynd pendant Art Basel 2021 sur la place de la foire. Grandi sfere trasparenti dell'artista britannico Monster Chetwynd durante Art Basel 2021 sulla piazza espositiva. Grandes bolas transparentes del artista británico Monster Chetwynd durante Art Basel 2021 en la plaza de la exposición.

19–22.6.2025

Art Basel
Longines Grand Prix, Umgang 2

9–12.1.2025

Longines CHI Classics Basel

World-class riding tournament
Die Swiss Indoors in Basel.

19–27.10.2024

Swiss Indoors

ATP World Tour 500
Schiller - Sound Inventors am Indoor Musik-Festival Baloise Session 2014. Photo Dominik Plüss / 31. October 2014.

17.10–14.11.2024

Baloise Session
Das Basel Tattoo findet jährlich im Juli in der Kaserne Basel statt.

11–19.7.2025

Basel Tattoo
Am Cortège der Basler Fasnacht ziehen die traditionellen Formationen trommelnd und pfeifend durch die Stadt. /// At Basel Fasnacht, the traditional groups make their way through the city with drums and piccolos.

10–12.3.2025

Carnival in Basel
Weihnachtsmarkt Basel-Stadt 2022

28.11–23.12.2024

Christmas

Christmas market
Ihor Yakimenko, Germany/Ukraine. Handstand/Pole

22–26.5.2025

Young Stage

International Circus Festival

26.10–10.11.2024

Herbstmesse

Autumn fair

Special offers

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Swiss Indoors Basel

Swiss Indoors Basel is one of the world’s biggest indoor tennis tournaments. This year, Basel Tourism is offering the choice of two attractive packages.

From CHF 188 per person

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Fondation Beyeler

Is a visit to the Fondation Beyeler right at the top of your to-do list? Then we have just what you need – our package deal that includes accommodation at a hotel in Basel and entry to one of the most beautiful museums in the world.

From CHF 65 per person

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Matisse

The Fondation Beyeler will be exhibiting the first Henri Matisse retrospective in the German-speaking world for almost 20 years – from 22 September 2024 to 26 January 2025. Secure your ticket now for the exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler, including hotel accommodation and the BaselCard.

From CHF 72 per person

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