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Dancers at the Basel Theatre.

Cultural Capital of Switzerland

Basel is a cultural metropolis within Switzerland. The city lives and breathes culture, and promotes and celebrates the arts. Despite its small size, Basel has an exceptional cultural offering. Many of its insti-tutions and events enjoy an international reputation.

I love the diversity of Basel’s cultural offering. I experience it in my work, where I play everything from opera through traditional concerts and chamber music to concerts for children and popular music. I enjoy the same diversity as a ‘consumer’ of music, theatre, dance, cinema, and fairs.

Ofir Shner.
Ofir Shner-Aloncomes from the Galilee in Israel and is a violinist in the Basel Symphony Orchestra

Cultural sectors in Basel

Basel: Cultural metropolis out of passion