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​Upcoming Events

"Goht's no? Open Mic"
"Goht's no? Open Mic"
Multiple Dates
May 26, 2025, 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).
Holy Jokes! Stand Up Comedy
Holy Jokes! Stand Up Comedy
Jun 21, 2025, 8:30 PM
Basel
Richard Cunha and Chris Darwa, "Holy Jokes" is an evening filled with brand-new jokes about how ridiculous modern life is, PhD's, immigration issues, death and even Brazil vs Australia. We will have our "Confession Time," a unique game where you, the audience, can anonymously confess your sins.
Just Wait and See - The funny version
Just Wait and See - The funny version
Jun 23, 2025, 9:30 PM
Basel
Some would say that we are cursed to wait and see what the future will bring, how will it all end, what is going to happen, and how will it all be? And while we are waiting for an answer, for a sign, for Godot or simply for some sunny days, the least we can do is to laugh.

Events Calendar

  • Holy Jokes! Stand Up Comedy
    Holy Jokes! Stand Up Comedy
    Jun 21, 2025, 8:30 PM – Jun 22, 2025, 10:30 AM
    Jun 21, 2025, 8:30 PM – Jun 22, 2025, 10:30 AM
    Richard Cunha and Chris Darwa, "Holy Jokes" is an evening filled with brand-new jokes about how ridiculous modern life is, PhD's, immigration issues, death and even Brazil vs Australia. We will have our "Confession Time," a unique game where you, the audience, can anonymously confess your sins.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Jun 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jun 23, 2025, 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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  • Just Wait and See - The funny version
    Just Wait and See - The funny version
    Jun 23, 2025, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
    Jun 23, 2025, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
    Some would say that we are cursed to wait and see what the future will bring, how will it all end, what is going to happen, and how will it all be? And while we are waiting for an answer, for a sign, for Godot or simply for some sunny days, the least we can do is to laugh.
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  • DOUBLE SHOW -Two solo hours of comedy
    DOUBLE SHOW -Two solo hours of comedy
    Jun 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Jun 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Double the show. Double the comedy. Two comedy hours running back to back, for the price of one. Michael Elsener brings his show HOW TO LIVE IN PARADISE to the Beast followed by Albert Louw: A LOVE-LETTER TO CONDOMS.
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  • Asian Invasion (Comedy Edition)
    Asian Invasion (Comedy Edition)
    Jun 27, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Jun 27, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Laughs That Transcend Cultures Our lineup brings together comedic talent from various corners of Asia. Expect jokes that resonate with the international crowd.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Jun 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jun 30, 2025, 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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  • Kill Bert Storytelling Open Mic
    Kill Bert Storytelling Open Mic
    Jul 02, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Jul 02, 2025, 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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  • Let's See How It Goes - WIP Irene Carbone & Laura Dorman
    Let's See How It Goes - WIP Irene Carbone & Laura Dorman
    Jul 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Jul 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Irene Carbone (Italy) and Laura Dorman (UK) are teaming up for a one-night-only comedy hour as they prepare for their Edinburgh Fringe debut. Expect sharp takes, cultural confusion, and more existential crises than an up-top man-bun.
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  • Shots and Giggles - Late night Open Mic
    Shots and Giggles - Late night Open Mic
    Jul 04, 2025, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Jul 04, 2025, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    On a late summer night this is the thing to do. Come and join us for a manic late night open mic. Imagine a comedy club in the center of Basel. The moment you step inside this speakeasy-style venue, it feels like you’re entering another world, a cool air conditioned world.
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  • Live at the Beast – Our Monthly Free Comedy Showcase
    Live at the Beast – Our Monthly Free Comedy Showcase
    Jul 05, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Jul 05, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    This one’s for you, our fellow Beasts. We know you love great comedy, and this show is our gift to you. 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 Albert Louw.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 07, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jul 07, 2025, 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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  • Recovering Catholics
    Recovering Catholics
    Jul 09, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Jul 09, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Unholy comedy - a work in progress show by Paulina Pathare and Amber Eve!Two catholic childhoods - two very different ways of recovering from it. Paulina Pathare and Amber Eve will take you on a comedy journey through shame, guilt and lots of other hilarious stops along the way to salvation.
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  • It's FRIDAY.
    It's FRIDAY.
    Jul 11, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Jul 11, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Time to get down and laugh away your worries at a wild show at The Beast Comedy Club. Leave your weekday worries at home and start the weekend right with a surprise line-up of comedians with only one goal in mind- a Friday that's the right amount of Freaky.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jul 14, 2025, 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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  • Brian Tynan and Friends
    Brian Tynan and Friends
    Jul 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Jul 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Brian Tynan hosts an English Comedy showcase featuring some of his favorite comedians on the Swiss Scene at The Beast Comedy Club Basel!
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  • The Beast Open Mic
    The Beast Open Mic
    Jul 18, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Jul 18, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Imagine a comedy club in the center of Basel. The moment you step inside this speakeasy-style venue, it feels like you’re entering another world, a cool air conditioned world. Now, picture an open mic night—exactly what it promises to be.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jul 21, 2025, 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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  • Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
    Awfully Funny: A Dark Comedy Showcase
    Jul 25, 2025, 8:30 PM – Jul 26, 2025, 10:30 PM
    Jul 25, 2025, 8:30 PM – Jul 26, 2025, 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! (yes. yes you should.)
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  • Open to love: A comedy show about dating diffrently
    Open to love: A comedy show about dating diffrently
    Jul 26, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Jul 26, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Tired of dating shows that assume everyone’s straight, monogamous, and looking for “the one”? Welcome to Open to Love — a stand-up comedy event that celebrates the beautiful chaos of dating outside the norm.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jul 28, 2025, 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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