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Welcome to Baloise Session 2026 in Basel
The Event Halle at Messe Basel once again turns into an exclusive club table festival lit by candlelight. Over several evenings, international and national stars from pop, rock, soul and other genres perform in close proximity to the audience.
Highlights and Attractions at Baloise Session in Basel
- Ten concert evenings, each pairing a headline act with a support artist
- An intimate club table atmosphere with candlelight instead of standard concert seating
- Major international names such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Erykah Badu, Joe Bonamassa and Rick Astley
- A musical range spanning pop, rock, soul, blues and singer songwriter styles
- Performances by well known artists including Natasha Bedingfield, Mark Forster and Calum Scott
- A central location right at Messe Basel, easily reached by train and tram
- Limited seating capacity for an especially close concert experience
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Baloise Session 2026 spreads across ten evenings from mid October to early November, each with its own theme and its own pairing of headliner and support act. Concerts begin each evening at the Event Halle at Messe Basel; the full evening by evening lineup and exact doors times are available on the official program page.
Tickets and Admission for Baloise Session 2026
Tickets for the individual concert evenings are available through the official ticket page and through Ticketcorner sales points; prices start at around 62 euros (the equivalent of about CHF 60) and can rise considerably depending on the evening, artist and seating category. For current pricing per evening it is best to check the official site directly, since some evenings may already be sold out or available only through a waiting list.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Basel
- Messe Basel can be reached within minutes from the SBB, Gare SNCF and Badischer Bahnhof stations using tram line 2
- Visitors arriving by car can find paid parking in the Messe Basel multi storey car park, a short walk from the Event Halle
- Since individual evenings tend to sell out quickly, buying tickets early through official sales points is advisable
- Accommodation in Basel should be booked ahead given the popularity of this concert series
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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