7 Best Performing Arts Venues in Basel, Switzerland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Basel - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Kaserne Basel

Kleinbasel Fodor's choice

The several stages of Basel's former barracks are the center of Basel's indie music scene, with local and international shows several nights a week, as well as theater and dance performances. The venue also includes the popular KaBar for drinks, lunch, and snacks.

Stadtcasino Basel

Altstadt Fodor's choice

The Stadtcasino hosts the Basel Symphony Orchestra and the Basel Chamber Orchestra. This is also the city's top address for a wide range of visiting musicians. The venue was renovated by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and reopened in fall 2020.

Atlantis Basel

Altstadt

Live music, from rock to swing, is on offer many nights a week at this restaurant-bar-club, along with occasional DJs and dance parties.

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Musical Theater Basel

Kleinbasel

The modern Musical Theater is a popular venue for touring companies, with shows ranging from musicals to circus performances.

Musik Akademie Basel

Altstadt

This important music academy draws top-drawer international performers—though most of the regular shows are given by students. However, the concerts in the lovely rooms are often free, with registration required in advance online.

Theater Basel

Altstadt

Theater Basel hosts opera and dance performances, as well as dramas, usually in German—though visiting companies occasionally perform in English. The season runs from August to June.

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You can purchase tickets to all sorts of events here, from pop concerts to ballet, at numerous locations within Basel, as well as online.

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