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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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.

13–16.6.2024

Art Basel
Longines Grand Prix, Umgang 2

11–14.1.2024

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.

24.10–14.11.2024

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

19–27.7.2024

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.

19–21.2.2024

Carnival in Basel
Weihnachtsmarkt Basel-Stadt 2022

23.11–23.12.2023

Christmas

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

2–6.5.2024

Young Stage

International Circus Festival

26.10–10.11.2024

Herbstmesse

Autumn fair

Special offers

Basler Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Münsterplatz / Basel Christmas market at Münsterplatz

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Winter Special 

There is a very special gift waiting for you here in Basel this Christmas. For every overnight stay, you will receive one BaselCard per person and a StadtBonBasel gift voucher worth CHF 50 per room. 

From CHF 66 per person

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Museums Night

Experience a fascinating mix of art, culture, literature, music, film and theatre during Museums Night on 19 January 2024. The package deal includes a night's stay in accommodation of your choice from 19 to 20 January, a ticket for the Museums Night and the BaselCard.

From CHF 66 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 74 per person

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Girlfriends’ Getaway

The perfect package for girlfriends: spend a relaxing break in Basel and devote yourself to having a really great time together on your city trip. Just like old times.

From CHF 57 per person

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