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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We are already busy preparing for the upcoming Fasnacht season and are therefore announcing the competition for the 2027 Basel Fasnacht badge. The Fasnacht Committee to receiving many creative and contemporary submissions by July 27, 2026.
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.
Opening hours / Summer / Fall Opening hours Monday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where to put old badges and pins?
Badge
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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