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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
Nov 24, 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).
Pathological Loser: A Solo Comedy Hour
Pathological Loser: A Solo Comedy Hour
Feb 07, 2026, 7:00 PM
Basel
Come see Ivan Semashev wrestle with everything that befalls him. This show is a product of imagination, years of hard dedicated work, and a third thing, which is really difficult to think of.
Fake European
Fake European
Feb 07, 2026, 8:30 PM
Basel
Expect spicy jokes and ridiculous life stories about the collapse of the western civilization, online dating, mindfulness, interracial relationships, circumcision and other hilarious subjects. No topic is off-limits or too soon.

Events Calendar

  • Monday, But Funny
    Monday, But Funny
    Feb 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Feb 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Mondays don’t have to be miserable. Join us for an early stand-up comedy show with three comedians at The Beast.
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 09, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Feb 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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  • Sasha Dolgopolov Stand-up Comedy in English
    Sasha Dolgopolov Stand-up Comedy in English
    Feb 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    finally! a new english language comedy show from alternative comedian sasha dolgopolov! if in her previous show sasha explored the theme of stress, this time the focus is on its opposite - rest, slowing down, and calm.
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  • Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince of Kildare
    Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince of Kildare
    Feb 13, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Feb 13, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    His whip-smart writing and blisteringly funny stories have landed him headline performances at the top clubs and festivals around the world.
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  • Shots and Giggles Late Night Open Mic
    Shots and Giggles Late Night Open Mic
    Feb 13, 2026, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Feb 13, 2026, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Come and join us for a manic late night open mic.
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  • To Breed or Not to Breed - Valentines Edition
    To Breed or Not to Breed - Valentines Edition
    Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lets get romantically honest this Valentine. Skip all the easy small talk and get to the tough choice in this modern world: to breed or not to breed?
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  • Best Of The Beast
    Best Of The Beast
    Feb 14, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Feb 14, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Proud to showcase how much fantastic comedy talent there is in Switzerland. With headliner is Tom Davenport
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Feb 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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  • SLAYBOY
    SLAYBOY
    Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    In SLAYBOY Teddy Hall creates a show with which he slays his personal demons live on-stage:
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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Feb 23, 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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  • Proudly Funny: A Queer Comedy Showcase
    Proudly Funny: A Queer Comedy Showcase
    Feb 27, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Feb 27, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    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.
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  • THE AMERICAN APOLOGY TOUR Pat Moore
    THE AMERICAN APOLOGY TOUR Pat Moore
    Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Pat Moore, his German wife, their dog, and zero volume control. Don't miss this hilarious (unarmed) hour of apologetically American standup New country. New culture. New dog. Same confused American.
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  • 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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  • 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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  • "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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  • 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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  • "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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  • 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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  • "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    "Goht's no? Open Mic"
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 23, 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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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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