Things to Do in Basel, BS

Basel hosts around 350 upcoming events, with approximately 250 scheduled within the next 30 days for its population of about 180,000 people in 2024. Roughly 15 percent of these listings are free to attend. The most common categories include Talks & Lectures with about 70 events, followed by Comedy and Workshops & Classes each with about 40 entries. Sports & Fitness and Business & Networking rounds out the top types with about 30 listings each, while LGBTQ+ events account for about 20. Major venues featuring the most upcoming listings are Literatur Haus Basel, Freiwerk, St. Jakobshalle, The Beast Basel, Habs Queer Basel, and St. Jakob-Park. Notable performers with dates include LONGINES CHI CLASSICS BASEL, Tension Winter Festival, Mystery Ensemble, Night of the Jumps, and RUSH. Visitors can find a wide variety of options across these locations without needing exact dates or ticket prices.

City facts

Population

176,329 (2024)

Area

23.9 km²

Elevation

260 m

Source: Wikidata