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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.

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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.

15–18.6.2023

Art Basel

11–14.1.2024

Longines CHI Classics Basel

World-class riding tournament

21–29.10.2023

Swiss Indoors

ATP World Tour 500

19.10–9.11.2023

Baloise Session

14–22.7.2023

Basel Tattoo

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

19–21.2.2024

Carnival in Basel

23.11–23.12.2023

Christmas

Christmas market

Ihor Yakimenko, Germany/Ukraine. Handstand/Pole

11–15.5.2023

Young Stage

International Circus Festival

28.10–12.11.2023

Herbstmesse

Autumn fair

Special offers

Art Basel 2014 — With the Exclusive Art Basel Package from Basel Tourism, everything is included: You can visit Art Basel with VIP tickets and gain exclusive access to the Collectors Lounge. In addition, you will receive day tickets for the parallel fairs Liste, Volta and Photo Basel.

Basel Tattoo 2017 — Be part of an audience that is bound to be moved to a standing ovation and take advantage of our attractive package, which includes hotel accommodation and a ticket.

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

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