40th Anniversary of the Kulturverein Elsass-Freunde Basel

20 August 2025

The Kulturverein Elsass-Freunde Basel is organising a festive commemoration on Sunday, September 28, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. It will take place from 10:30 AM to 5:15 PM in Ungersheim, Alsace. The cross-border anniversary celebration is entirely dedicated to the centuries-old neighbourliness. For four decades, this association has been connecting people in these three regions. … Read more » “40th Anniversary of the Kulturverein Elsass-Freunde Basel”

Swimming in the Rhine

13 August 2025

The annual Basler Rheinschwimmen (Basler Rhyschimme) took place on 12 August. The start was punctual at 18.00 with the traditional cannon shot. The course is 1.5 km from the Tinguely Museum to the Johanniter Brücke on the Kleinbasler bank. A few Baslers swim in the Rhine every day from spring to autumn, weather or no … Read more » “Swimming in the Rhine”

Ernen is a music village again

5 August 2025

In Ernen (canton of Valais), pianist György Sebők (1922-1999) found the ideal inspiration to (re)discover music. In recent decades, his master classes have led to a musical oasis in the Alps. The Musikdorf Ernen festival features a diverse program. Every summer, the mountain village is transformed into a vibrant cultural kaleidoscope, featuring a diverse range … Read more » “Ernen is a music village again”

Riom Dances again in the New International Dance Season

16 July 2025

The premiere of Legenda Nova by Kristian Lever marks the start of the international dance season in Riom (Canton Graubünden), from a relative point of view, the cultural capital of the canton. Riom dances again from July 17 to August 10. The dance premieres begin on July 17 in the Clavadeira. Eight choreographers bring their … Read more » “Riom Dances again in the New International Dance Season”

The Basel Tattoo 2025

3 July 2025

After the Eurovision Song Contest and the European Youth Choir Festival, it is now the turn of the annual Basel Tattoo. From July 11 to 19, the Basel Tattoo again unites the international music and entertainment scene in the courtyard of the Kaserne (Kasernehof) in Basel. For the first time, the show will incorporate all the … Read more » “The Basel Tattoo 2025”

The Rösticup and the Bilac 2022

20 May 2025

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European Youth Choir Festival Basel

17 May 2025

The festival is a platform for concerts and encounters for the highest-qualified children’s and youth choirs. The festival also unites children and choirs across borders; this applies to the singers, the audience, and choral professionals from all sectors and scenes. The festival offers concerts of high musical quality, shows a variety of choir music from … Read more » “European Youth Choir Festival Basel”

The Romansh Cultural Festival FESTIVALET

7 April 2025

The Romansh language (Romontsch or Rumantsch in Graubünden, Romanisch for the rest of German-speaking Switzerland, le Romanche in French-speaking Switzerland, il Romancio in Italian) is spoken in Switzerland only in the canton of Graubünden. The term Bündnerromanisch is often used. Origin Romansh originates in the language of the tribes of the Raetians (they inhabited the … Read more » “The Romansh Cultural Festival FESTIVALET”

The Tulip Festival in Morges and the gardens of Vullierens castle

28 March 2025

Morges is hosting the Tulip Festival again, with more than 140,000 flowers and about 350 varieties of tulips. From 28 March to 11 May 2025, this year’s theme is ‘water’; visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ‘water’ and Lake Léman (Lake Geneva). The festival is organised by the association Morges Fleur du Léman. … Read more » “The Tulip Festival in Morges and the gardens of Vullierens castle”

An Ode to the Basler Fasnacht 2025

15 March 2025

A random selection of impressions from Fasnacht 2025 Monday, March 10th,  03.58 AM The Morgenstraich The new generation