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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 institutions 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