A Guide to Living in Basel
Weekly Highlights
Steel Magnolias
You will laugh and cry and this beloved play about female friendship and support
Weekly Highlights
200 Years Stadtcasino Basel
Join the celebrations of Stadtcasino Basel's anniversary with a grand, diverse, and accessible program
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Public Viewing of FIFA Worldcup Matches
For all you football (soccer) fans, there are plenty of public viewing opportunities where you can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 games with fellow enthusiasts!
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Circus Knie
You will find yourself enthralled by the newest program of Switzerland's largest national circus
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Open Gardens 2026
Many private gardens throughout Switzerland will open and give you plenty of inspiration for your own patch of green
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UNESCO World Heritage Days
Learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Switzerland on this weekend
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Two-Country Flea Market
If you are a flea-market fan, this 24-hour event that spans two countries is for you!
Verner Panton: Form, Color, Space
The Vitra Design Museum is dedicating a major exhibition to this Danish architect and designer
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Did You Know?
- Public Viewing of FIFA Worldcup MatchesVarious public viewing areas in the Basel region will help you fuel your football (soccer) fever during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- New Pilot Project for Recycling in Public Waste BinsStarting this month, you can dispose of and recycle PET bottles and aluminum cans separately in public waste bins in the city center.
- Scammers Target TWINT UsersBecause TWINT is considered trustworthy, it has become an easy target of cyber criminals who use various tricks to obtain money from unsuspecting users.
- Summer Music Festivals Are Coming — Get Your Tickets Now!Every summer, Switzerland plays host to over a dozen major open-air music festivals that feature world-renowned acts of many different musical styles.
- Sunflower Lanyards Indicate Hidden DisabilitiesSymptoms or limitations associated with physical and mental disabilities often are not apparent; wearing a sunflower lanyard can make these "invisible disabilities" more visible.
- New Online Police Station of the Basel-Stadt Cantonal PoliceSince the beginning of the year, the website of the Basel-Stadt cantonal police allows you to report theft or property damage online.
- Tram Stop Renovations at MarktplatzTram line 3 will be rerouted until the end of September.
- Call for English-Language Book Donations!The GGG Stadtbibliothek Basel West will be holding a book sale for pre-loved English-language books and is looking for book donations.