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Theatre Theater Basel, which has twice been named “Opera house of the year” and has been invited to attend the Berliner Theatertreffen several times, attracts actors, directors and intendants from across the German-speaking world. But Basel’s small theatres also thrill audiences with their own sophisticated productions. Local’s Tip The kult.kino atelier under the Tinguely fountain shows art house films. 13 Theater Basel Theater Basel is the largest venue in Switzerland to combine theatre, opera and ballet, and offers first-class productions in all three genres. How to get there: line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Theater; or line 2, 3, 8, 11, 14 or 15 to Bankverein 14 Musical Theater Basel The Musical Theater Basel puts on international musical, dance and show performances of world-famous productions. How to get there: line 14 or 21 to Musical Theater; or line 2, 6 or 15 to Messeplatz 15 Kaserne Basel Kaserne Basel is north-west Switzerland’s biggest venue for the free contemporary theatre, dance and performance scenes and innovative popular music. How to get there: line 8 or 17 to Kaserne 12 Culture
Music Both global stars and promising new talents come to Basel to showcase their skills and make their mark, however big or small it may be. Catch them at one of Europe’s most celebrated jazz clubs or in the concert halls of the new Stadtcasino, just opened in 2020. The incomparable acoustics in the new concert halls make them a coveted stage for orchestras from across the globe – but most often they showcase the Kammerorchester and Sinfonieorchester Basel. Local’s Tip At a late-summer open-air festival, regional and international acts come together on a floating stage on the Rhine. 16 Atlantis Basel The Atlantis enjoys cult status and is one of the oldest concert venues in Europe. Ozzy Osbourne has played here. How to get there: line 2 to Kirschgarten; or line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Theater 17 The bird’s eye jazz club The bird’s eye jazz club is one of Europe’s most famous small jazz clubs. How to get there: line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz 18 Sinfonieorchester and Kammerorchester Basel Both of these world-renowned classical orchestras deliver outstanding renditions of pieces from a wide range of composers. How to get there: line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz 13
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