The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Basel
On the afternoon of Saturday 2 June there will be a large Parade of Ships to be viewed from the banks of the Rhine in central Basel. read more

Tatlin – new art for a new world
From 6 June to 14 October 2012, the Museum Tinguely in Basel is placing the legendary artist Vladimir Tatlin at the centre of its great summer exhibition.  read more

imagine – the anti-racism festival
The anti-racism festival will take place for the eleventh time on Barfüsserplatz on 8 and 9 June 2012.  read more

Art 43 Basel
Art Basel is taking place for the 43rd time in the culturally rich City of Basel from the 14th to the 17th June 2012.  read more

STIMMEN (Voices) Festival
From the 11th July to the 6th August 2012, for the 19th time, the STIMMEN Festival presents outstanding representatives and ensembles of vocal and choral music spanning time and styles. read more

YOUNG STAGE 2012
From the 22nd to the 25th May 2012, YOUNG STAGE, the only circus festival in Switzerland, will again be presenting the best newcomer artists from various continents exclusively in Basel. read more

Renoir. Between Bohème and Bourgeoisie
The Kunstmuseum Basel will be exhibiting paintings from the early years of Auguste Renoir from the 1st April to the 12th August 2012.  read more