Spring Awakening – The festival in and for Basel
Adieu hibernation, wake up and celebrate the start of spring in Basel with a bang! As nature hungrily seeks the sun, so too will Basel arise from its winter slumber to a vibrant festival featuring a cultural and gastronomic potpourri designed to satiate all our senses. Local culture, homegrown music and a myriad of food and drink on offer to be experienced live and in colour. Seize the arrival of spring to reconnect with the world and regenerate for the rest of the year.
For us from us – that’s SPRING BASEL.
Shopping, Food, Drinks and Entertainment
The Line Up
SPRING BASEL celebrates the creative potential of the region and sets the stage for the local culture and music scene. Thanks to the support of numerous partners, you will experience exciting up-and-coming bands and artists from the likes of Anna Rossinelli, MISS C-LINE, Emilia Anastazja or Sherry.
Other highlights include urban art performances and live talks on local cultural and political topics, with «Bajour».
Food & Drinks
Still your hunger pangs with delectable cuisines that range from local, international, vegetarian, or select delicacies – guaranteed to sate both stomach and soul.
Imbibe on the wide selection of fine wines, innovative thirst quenchers as well as local drinks and fruity power drinks.
Programm for kids and teens
They have the opportunity to attend handicraft courses, ride on the tractor course, paint larvae or a carnival lantern or get a whiff of circus air. The Arlecchino theatre offers daily performances such as «Froschkönig» or «dr Haas und dr Igel».
Exhibition
From leisure activities, beauty and health to cooking and travelling, all areas of life should be filled with anticipation for the coming months.
Ready for the SPRING Big Bang?
Purchase your ticket online and benefit from special prices
| Category | Ticket Shop |
|---|---|
| Up to 16-year-olds | Free |
| Day Card | 10 CHF |
| 2024 Fasnacht Blaggedde holder | Free on Wednesday, 06/03 |
Join us to celebrate the start of spring!
| Category | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Spring Expo & Familie | Wed. 06. – Sun. 10/03 10am to 7pm |
| Weinwelten (Wines) | Wed. 06. – Sat. 09/03: 12am to 9pm Sun. 10/03: 12am to 7pm |
| Entertainment, Food & Drinks | Wed. 06. – Sat. 09/03: 12am to 11pm Sun. 10/03: 12am to 7pm |
Messe Basel
Hall 2
Messeplatz 1
4005 Basel
