Basel Events

Jazz Festival

Jazz and its subgenres take centre stage in this soulful festival.

Date: 24 April 2022 - 30 May 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Website: http://www.offbeat-concert.ch
Cost:

Various.

Art Basel

This international art show aims to connect collectors, galleries, and artists.

Date: 16 June 2022 - 19 June 2022
Website: https://www.artbasel.com
Cost:

Various.

Swiss National Day

The Swiss National Day is marked by patriotic events and a magnificent fireworks display at night.

Date: 01 August 2022 - 01 August 2022
Cost:

Free.

Basel Herbstmesse

The Basel Autumn Fair, the country's biggest and oldest funfair, is all about fairground rides and culinary treats.

Date: 29 October 2022 - 13 November 2022
Website: https://www.basel.com/de/herbstmesse

Christmas Market

The atmospheric Basel Christmas Market is a wonderful place to find hand-made products and traditional delicacies.

Date: 24 November 2022 - 23 December 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz.
Website: https://www.basel.com/en/Christmas-in-Basel
Cost:

Free.

'Vogel Gryff' Festival

This traditional festival features three symbolic figures – Vogel Gryff (the Griffin), Wilder Mann (the Savage Man) and Leu (the Lion) – dancing to the sounds of drums.

Date: 13 January 2023 - 13 January 2023
Website: http://www.vogel-gryff.ch/web/agenda

Fasnacht (Carnival)

Basel revels with music and parades during the Carnival Season.

Date: 27 February 2023 - 01 March 2023
Website: http://www.fasnachts-comite.ch/