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Stand up comedian on stage at the beast

The first comedy club in Switzerland

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​Upcoming Events

"Goht's no? Open Mic"
"Goht's no? Open Mic"
Multiple Dates
Jul 20, 2026, 7:30 PM
Basel
Goht's No? ist eine Show, in der Komiker*innen ihr Material testen und üben können. Das Resultat ist eine bunte Mischung aus Witzen, Lachen und dem gelegentlichen Fremdschämen (was in der Schweiz ja auch nichts Neues wäre).
Musical Genius
Musical Genius
Multiple Dates
Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
The Beast Comedy club
'Musical Genius' is a series of new work-in-progress shows by Ivan Semashev. He wrote this, and he also wrote the show. Come to the Beast Comedy Club for a bit of play!
Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
Jul 24, 2026, 8:30 PM
The Beast Comedy club
Do you have a twisted sense of humour? This show might be for you! Nothing is off-limits as our comedians take you on a journey to find the funny in life's darkest moments, at the end of which you'll still be giggling. It's the kind of show that will make you laugh - and wonder if you should! (yes

Events Calendar

  • Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
    Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
    Jul 24, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Jul 24, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Do you have a twisted sense of humour? This show might be for you! Nothing is off-limits as our comedians take you on a journey to find the funny in life's darkest moments, at the end of which you'll still be giggling. It's the kind of show that will make you laugh - and wonder if you should! (yes
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  • Musical Genius
    Musical Genius
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    'Musical Genius' is a series of new work-in-progress shows by Ivan Semashev. He wrote this, and he also wrote the show. Come to the Beast Comedy Club for a bit of play!
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jul 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Goht's No? ist eine Show, in der Komiker*innen ihr Material testen und üben können. Das Resultat ist eine bunte Mischung aus Witzen, Lachen und dem gelegentlichen Fremdschämen (was in der Schweiz ja auch nichts Neues wäre).
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  • Goht's No? Comedy Roast Battle
    Goht's No? Comedy Roast Battle
    Jul 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Jul 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    In 6 Battles mit insgesamt 12 talentierten Komiker*innen finden wir heraus, wer den Gegner am besten mit Witzen auseinander nimmt; Je fieser desto besser. Zusammen mit einer professionellen Jury entscheidest du wer das jeweilige Battle gewonnen hat.
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  • Musical Genius
    Musical Genius
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 31, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jul 31, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    'Musical Genius' is a series of new work-in-progress shows by Ivan Semashev. He wrote this, and he also wrote the show. Come to the Beast Comedy Club for a bit of play!
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  • Too Swiss Comedy BASEL - 1st August Special
    Too Swiss Comedy BASEL - 1st August Special
    Aug 01, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 01, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Integrating into Switzerland can be hard. Thankfully, we have a line up of Switzerland's best English language comedians to give you tips and tricks on how to survive, how to thrive, and how to pronounce Chuchichästli
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 03, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Aug 03, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Goht's No? ist eine Show, in der Komiker*innen ihr Material testen und üben können. Das Resultat ist eine bunte Mischung aus Witzen, Lachen und dem gelegentlichen Fremdschämen (was in der Schweiz ja auch nichts Neues wäre).
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  • Pulp Non-Fiction
    Pulp Non-Fiction
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Storytelling is an art from that has evolved with us over millennia. It is in our DNA to share stories. Let's keep this ancient tradition alive in the funkiest way. Join us for an unforgettable evening where laughter intertwines with the strange and the surreal.
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  • Musical Genius
    Musical Genius
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Aug 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    'Musical Genius' is a series of new work-in-progress shows by Ivan Semashev. He wrote this, and he also wrote the show. Come to the Beast Comedy Club for a bit of play!
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  • Kill Bert Comedic Storytelling
    Kill Bert Comedic Storytelling
    Aug 07, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 07, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Storytelling is an art from that has evolved with us over millennia. It is in our DNA to share stories. Let's keep this ancient tradition alive in the funkiest way.
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  • The Coven and the Beast
    The Coven and the Beast
    Aug 08, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Aug 08, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    In this Show the comedy sisterhood of the Coven meets the Beast. We want to showcase female and non-binary comedians doing stand-up, improv and more.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Aug 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Goht's No? ist eine Show, in der Komiker*innen ihr Material testen und üben können. Das Resultat ist eine bunte Mischung aus Witzen, Lachen und dem gelegentlichen Fremdschämen (was in der Schweiz ja auch nichts Neues wäre).
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  • "Bone Man Rides Again" - Alternative English Comedy in Basel
    "Bone Man Rides Again" - Alternative English Comedy in Basel
    Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bone Man Rides Again is a character comedy show starring the idiotic but loveable Bone Man. He may look terrifying but beneath the spooky makeup is a vulnerable little boy, who wants nothing more than to be loved by everyone.
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  • Ave Caesar - An Experimental Comedy Show by Teddy Hall
    Ave Caesar - An Experimental Comedy Show by Teddy Hall
    Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Answering all the questions you never asked about Gaius Julius Caesar. Like did he veni? Did he vidi? Will he vici? This show will be a historically accurate and beautiful depiction of Rome's prodigal son.
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  • Befriending Uncertainty - Clowning workshop with Andy Casper
    Befriending Uncertainty - Clowning workshop with Andy Casper
    Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    By doing clowning exercises that focus on embracing uncertainty, we learn to see it that way. Not merely in an intellectual way but a visceral way. Such is the nature of physical comedy that we feel it throughout our whole bodies.
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  • The NERDY COMEDY Show (EN)
    The NERDY COMEDY Show (EN)
    Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The NERDY COMEDY show is a unique live comedy show where the finest comedians in Switzerlands’ English scene perform their best material BUT ALSO riff with the audience about controversial topics in nerd culture (video games, anime, superheroes, board games, etc)
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  • Live at the Beast
    Live at the Beast
    Aug 15, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Aug 15, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    A stacked lineup of top-tier comedians, just one incredible comedian after another, delivering stand-up at its finest. This one will be hosted by the enigmatic Ivan Semashev
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Aug 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Goht's No? ist eine Show, in der Komiker*innen ihr Material testen und üben können. Das Resultat ist eine bunte Mischung aus Witzen, Lachen und dem gelegentlichen Fremdschämen (was in der Schweiz ja auch nichts Neues wäre).
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  • Открытый микрофон
    Открытый микрофон
    Aug 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Открытый микрофон на русском снова в Beast Comedy Club! Местные комики из Базеля и региона возвращаются на сцену со свежим стендап-материалом живо, неожиданно и по-настоящему смешно.
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  • Sunset Comedy Outdoor Show
    Sunset Comedy Outdoor Show
    Aug 20, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Aug 20, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Come and enjoy a great show in a perfect setting. This beautiful deck will be filled with laughter. Think drinks, sunset and stand up comedy. Sundowners and paradise in Basel.
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Workshops

  • Befriending Uncertainty - Clowning workshop with Andy Casper
    Befriending Uncertainty - Clowning workshop with Andy Casper
    Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Beast Comedy club, Pfluggässlein 10, 4001 Basel, Switzerland
    By doing clowning exercises that focus on embracing uncertainty, we learn to see it that way. Not merely in an intellectual way but a visceral way. Such is the nature of physical comedy that we feel it throughout our whole bodies.
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  • Confidence Through Creativity - A Comedy Workshop
    Confidence Through Creativity - A Comedy Workshop
    Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    The Beast Comedy club, Pfluggässlein 10, 4001 Basel, Switzerland
    A Workshop designed to unlock your creativity through failure and experimentation. Through a series of exercises and games, this workshop will help you find the confidence to experiment and play and add a little extra je-ne-sais-french to your writing, public speaking, and creativity.
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  • Stand Up 101 - A Comedy Workshop
    Stand Up 101 - A Comedy Workshop
    Sep 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sep 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    The Beast Comedy club, Pfluggässlein 10, 4001 Basel, Switzerland
    Are you interested in performing stand up comedy? Or perhaps you’re new to it and would like to gain a better understanding of the basics? You perform in a different artform and would like to make it all a bit funnier?
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