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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
Mar 02, 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).
Best Of The Beast with Headliner Mateo Gudenrath
Best Of The Beast with Headliner Mateo Gudenrath
Feb 28, 2026, 8:30 PM
Basel
Swiss native Mateo's bold and incisive comedy is bound to leave you in stitches and challenge your perceptions.
Proudly Funny: A Queer Comedy Showcase
Proudly Funny: A Queer Comedy Showcase
Feb 27, 2026, 8:30 PM
Basel
Featuring a fabulous lineup of LGBTQ+ comedians, this event promises to be a celebration of humour, identity, and pride. Whether you're a long-time comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out, Proudly Funny is the place to be.

Events Calendar

  • Best Of The Beast with Headliner Mateo Gudenrath
    Best Of The Beast with Headliner Mateo Gudenrath
    Feb 28, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Swiss native Mateo's bold and incisive comedy is bound to leave you in stitches and challenge your perceptions.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 02, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 02, 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 Storytelling Open Mic
    Pulp Non-Fiction Storytelling Open Mic
    Mar 04, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Mar 04, 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.
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  • Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mar 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Story Time, a four-week live storytelling workshop designed to help you craft compelling true stories and share them with confidence in front of a live audience. Across four engaging sessions (120 min), we’ll laugh, learn, and uncover what makes a great story tick—and how you can tell it like a pro
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  • BARBARIC - English Stand Up Comedy with Chris Darwa
    BARBARIC - English Stand Up Comedy with Chris Darwa
    Mar 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Prepare for a hilarious evening as Chris Darwa, one of Switzerland's favorite comics, brings "BARBARIC" to Basel. A show that delivered at 2025's Barcelona Fringe Festival.
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  • Rogier Bak To The Rescue!
    Rogier Bak To The Rescue!
    Mar 06, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Mar 06, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    For the first time in history Rogier is back with his second show: Rogier Bak To The Rescue! In an age of tension and turmoil, Rogier daringly and openly jokes about self-growth, how alpha men aren't real, and how honesty can be a recipe for disaster.
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  • To Breed or not to Breed
    To Breed or not to Breed
    Mar 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Mar 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Whether you're stance on this choice this will be a show make you laugh at the absurdity of it all. Join me comedian Albert Louw as I wrestle with this important decision.
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  • Richard Cunha - Immigrant Friend
    Richard Cunha - Immigrant Friend
    Mar 07, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Mar 07, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Just 3 years ago Richard Cunha was doing his first open mic with Comedy Kiss, now we proudly present his first solo show ever!
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 09, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 09, 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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  • The Beast Open Mic
    The Beast Open Mic
    Mar 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Mar 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Come and watch comedians take the stage, some succeeding brilliantly, others gloriously failing, all in the name of comedy. From fresh-faced newcomers to seasoned pros, you’ll see it all.
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  • Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Story Time, a four-week live storytelling workshop designed to help you craft compelling true stories and share them with confidence in front of a live audience. Across four engaging sessions (120 min), we’ll laugh, learn, and uncover what makes a great story tick—and how you can tell it like a pro
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  • La Tarima - Comedia en Español - BASEL
    La Tarima - Comedia en Español - BASEL
    Mar 13, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Mar 13, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    La Tarima es un open mic de comedia 100% en español, donde latinos con historias, acentos y traumas convertidos en chistes se suben al escenario sin miedo (o con miedo, pero igual se suben).
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  • Goht's No? LATE NIGHT EDITION
    Goht's No? LATE NIGHT EDITION
    Mar 13, 2026, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Mar 13, 2026, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Goht's No?: Stand-Up Comedy in Basel, ausnahmsweise an einem Freitag! Showbeginn ist 22:30, GRATIS Eintritt!
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  • Best Of The Beast - English Comedy Showcase
    Best Of The Beast - English Comedy Showcase
    Mar 14, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Headline Act Vanessa Lépine is the perfect combination of cute and ruthless. With features : Ruben Garcia, a New-York–born Dominican comedian and Ted Hooijberg, an odd little man
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 16, 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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  • Sophia SmuttyWit and her Witty Kitties - All Female / Non-binary Open Mic!
    Sophia SmuttyWit and her Witty Kitties - All Female / Non-binary Open Mic!
    Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Expect sharp humour, playful chaos, supportive vibes, and plenty of laughter. Glitz, glam, costumes, sequins, eyeliner that means business – dress up if you feel like it and bring your most fabulous self.
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  • Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mar 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Story Time, a four-week live storytelling workshop designed to help you craft compelling true stories and share them with confidence in front of a live audience. Across four engaging sessions (120 min), we’ll laugh, learn, and uncover what makes a great story tick—and how you can tell it like a pro
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  • İrem Ekin - Ben Burada Ne Yapıyorum? - Basel Türkçe Stand-up
    İrem Ekin - Ben Burada Ne Yapıyorum? - Basel Türkçe Stand-up
    Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    İrem Ekin, gözlemlerini honki ponki toni nok tadındaki komedisiyle harmanlayor.
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  • Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
    Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
    Mar 20, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Mar 20, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    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!
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  • Kind Comedy - English Stand Up For Nice People
    Kind Comedy - English Stand Up For Nice People
    Mar 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    A toxically positive English-language comedy show for people that agree that sharing moments of laughter and joy is what life is all about
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Workshops

  • Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Story Time - Storytelling Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mar 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Basel, Pfluggässlein 10, 4001 Basel, Switzerland
    Story Time, a four-week live storytelling workshop designed to help you craft compelling true stories and share them with confidence in front of a live audience. Across four engaging sessions (120 min), we’ll laugh, learn, and uncover what makes a great story tick—and how you can tell it like a pro
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