Pure pre-Carnival fun at Drummeli

Pure pre-Carnival fun at Drummeli

An evening full of emotion, humor, and carnival music. The Drummeli the perfect way to get in the mood for the most beautiful three days of the year from February 7 to 14, 2026, in the Event Hall at Messe Basel.

Program & Contributors

Pfyffedeggel!

Once again, cliques, Guggenmusik bands, renowned Schnitzelbängg, and the ensemble showed off their skills in a round format at Messe Basel (Event Hall). The audience was treated to a surprise and enjoyed an evening full of carnival and humor.

 

Contributors

Traditional piccolo and drum bands

Alti Richtig ● Alti Stainlemer ● Basler Dybli ● Basler Rolli ● Basler Mittwoch-Gesellschaft ● Breo-Clique 1896 ● Dupf-Club Basel ● Glunggi 1966 ● Gundeli Clique ● Junteressli ● Pfluderi-Clique ● Sans Gêne ● Schnooggekerzli ● Schnurebegge ● Vereinigte Kleinbasler 1884 ● Verschnuuffer

Special Guests

Chriesibuebe ● Blächschaade ● Jeisi-Migger ● Luuser Waggis

Junior section

Alti Stainlemer

Guggenmusik bands

Messingkopf ● Pumperniggel Basel 1949

Schnitzelbänke (two groups of satirical carnival singers per performance)

Dreydaagsfliege ● Heiri ● Schunggebegräbnis ● Spitzbueb ● Spootschicht Rhygass

Ensemble

Urs Bihler ● Jonathan Bötticher ● Daniel Buser ● Sylvia Garatti ● Sangita Singh ● Florian Volkmann

Director

Michael Luisier

Musical director

Florian Volkmann

Stage

Pascal Kottmann

Assistant Director

Cornelia Soliva

Production Management

Roger Birrer ● Matthieu Meyer ● Linda Atz

 

Tables with catering

Drummeli Dischgrachede

Come to our fun Drummeli again next year – with your clique, your Zyschdigsgrübbli, your Gugge, your float clique, your friends. Eat and drink, laugh and enjoy pure pre-Carnival fun together at Drummeli!

The Drummeli Dischgrachede (Basel dialect for "hearty meal") at the Fiera Bar Basel includes an aperitif before the performance, a dessert during the intermission, and a cozy get-together after the performance. The drinks included in the offer are available in a predefined quantity and can be redeemed individually before, during, or after the performance.

This package offers the ideal setting for an enjoyable and convivial evening. The Dischgrachede can be booked for two or more people and costs CHF 58 per person (excluding performance tickets).

Beer Dischgrachede (classic or vegetarian option):
Per person: 4 beers, 5dl water, 1 coffee or espresso,
aperitif platter, small savory delicacies, sweets

Wine Dischgrachede (classic or vegetarian version):
Per person: 3 dl wine, 5 dl water, 1 coffee or espresso, aperitif platter, small savory delicacies, sweets

From 6:00 p.m. - Admission via the Fiera Bar
Drummeli begins: 7:30 p.m.
During the intermission: Sweets and coffee
After the performance: Finale in the Fiera Bar

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