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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Fasnacht Committee is also looking for dedicated volunteers to help sell Carnival badges during Carnival. For more details, visit:
To ensure the smooth operation of the " Cortège ," the " Fasnacht Committee " is looking for reliable threaders. For more information, please visit:
We’re looking for groups, “ Guggenmusik bands ,” and floats that will invite an elementary school class to their clubhouse, as well as carnival participants who will help a class build masks during arts and crafts class. Who’s in?
Opening hours Spring / Summer / Fall Monday 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Closed from September 25 to October 9, 2026 (fall school break)
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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