A Guide to Living in Basel
Weekly Highlights
English Theater — No Exit, by Jean-Paul Sartre
Enjoy this English-language performance of Sarte's timeless masterpiece
Weekly Highlights
Children’s Holiday City — Claramatte
During this holiday week, kids can enjoy fun and games at Claramatte
Weekly Highlights
Feldschlösschen Oktoberfest
If you're in the mood for beer, pretzels, music, and dance, come to Feldschlösschen brewery in Rheinfelden
Exhibition — Constellations
For the first time, you can enjoy an exhibition in the new buildings at Fondation Beyeler
Roy Lichtenstein — Sweet Dreams, Baby!
Fans of pop art should check out this exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Basel
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Did You Know?
- New Opening Hours at Fondation BeyelerDuring the inauguration phase of their new ensemble of buildings, Fondation Beyeler has new opening hours from now until January 14, 2027.
- Basel — Fake Tax Emails CirculatingThe Finance Department of Canton Basel-Stadt has issued an official warning regarding a phishing campaign targeting local taxpayers through fraudulent emails.
- Aktiv! im Winter—Free Exercise in Basel and Riehen This WinterThis fall, winter, and spring, join a free exercise class Schützenmattpark and Wenkenpark in Riehen on Tuesday evenings.
- Update on Drought-Related Measures in Basel-Stadt and BasellandAs of July 24, both cantons Basel-Stadt and Baselland have enacted a total fire and fireworks ban to reduce the risk of wildfires.
- Baloise Session Is Coming! Get Your Tickets Quickly!At this festival, you can listen to local and international stars in an intimate settings. Tickets go on sale August 26 and will go fast.
- New Unified Littering Fines Across SwitzerlandDriven by rising public cleanup costs, Switzerland is tackling the sharp increase in urban waste caused by takeaway meals and single-use packaging.
- St. Alban Ferry Closed Due to Low WaterThe St. Alban ferry, one of Basel's four traditional unpowered Rhein ferries, was forced to suspend its service due to critically low river water levels
- Catch the August 2026 Solar Eclipse in BaselOn August 12, 2026, you will have a chance to witness a dramatic celestial event in Basel as a deep partial solar eclipse sweeps across […]