Basel Carnival, or Fasnacht, is a cultural event, a mixture of joy and melancholy, dance of death and mummers' dance, chaos and order, music and noise, creativity and craftsmanship, humor and criticism, tradition and modernity. It is political, but does not allow itself to be appropriated by one political direction and is open to all.
until the next carnival on February 15, 2027
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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the "JETZT afo Fasnacht mache" (Now you're ready to participate in Fasnacht) event took place. In clique cellars and at information stands in Greater and Lesser Basel, interested parties had the opportunity to get to know the cliques, try out instruments, and discover Carnival up close. Two monster parades rounded off the day. The event was very well attended and was a great success.
The Fasnachts-Committee thanks all persons ...
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Do you have a golden ticket? Or even a bijou or pendant? With the golden ticket (or bijou/pendant) for Basel Carnival , you can ride the Rystärn for free—and get an additional CHF 10 discount on brunch including the ride on Bummelsonntage (Sunday shopping days) (advance booking required).
Where to put old badges and pins?
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The Basel Carnival badge from copper to bijou. The proceeds from its sale go to those who make the most beautiful three days of the year so colorful, funny, biting, critical, thoughtful and varied. It guarantees the independence of the creatives.
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