A comedian who’s American, African and lost in Europe! Nya’s comedy is all about the funny and interesting moments of living in different cultures. He’ll make you laugh with jokes about life, identity and being in a new country. This show is full of new, funny stories that everyone can enjoy.

Dive into the world of storytelling in this playful, hands-on workshop where stories come alive, characters get quirky, and endings pack a punch. Across four lively modules, we’ll laugh, learn, and discover what makes a great story tick—and how you can tell it like a pro.

Valerie isch zfescht integriert – so fescht, dass sogar sini eigeti Mueter seit, er seg zwit gange!Vum Dschungel vo Afrika, direkt us em Kongo, bis zu de Schwizer Bärge vo Grischä – wie isch öpper wie er dohing cho? Mit viu Dialäkt, witzige Zuefallsbekanntschafte und jeder Mäng Schwiizer Ufnummä.

Dec Munro is a co-founder of the Bill Murray pub. He’s directed shows that have won awards at the Edinburgh Festival and at Leicester Comedy Festival, been turned into TV shows, and been seen around the world. Now he will be in the Beast to share some of his great insights into comedy.

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. DISCLAIMER: We will not be able to hand out passports.

Ab dem 17. März findet im The Beast das "Goht's no? Open Mic" statt, und zwar jeden Montag um 7:30!  "Goht's no?" ist eine Show, in der (Schweizer)Deutsche Komiker*innen ihr Material testen und üben können. Jeder ist auf der Bühne willkommen, ob Anfänger oder Profi.

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.

Come witness this COMPLETELY NEW hilarious, well-crafted, professional, yet deeply personal and experimental show. It's tight, careful, calm, and occasionally dramatic, touching on themes like: migration, language, bureaucracy, inequality, wars, therapy, gender, relationship, autism, and elephants.

For this show we want to celebrate the weird side of comedy and the even weirder brains behind it. These are the jokes which will make you go, "I don't know why I'm laughing, but this is hilarious!" Whatever you've been missing in the scene, we've got it!

We will have an amazing lineup full of fun and laughter. Yes, this one is for you, our fellow Beasts. Sure, we have a lot of touring comedians and great shows in multiple languages, but this one is free. Just for you.

Стендап комик и профессиональный организатор скандалов Идрак Мирзализаде отправляется в осенний тур с новой концертной программой с провокационным названием “Время белых детей”.

Celebrate laughter with incredible female-presenting, non-binary, and gender-diverse comedians in a safe, inclusive space. This show is a special comedy showcase featuring four hilarious women, each performing longer sets to bring you an evening packed with laughter.

Prepare yourself for an uproarious evening with the one and only Elena Gabrielle. Known for her scandalously funny tales and unfiltered stories, Elena’s here to solve all your problems—or at least make you laugh about them!

In Ctrl+Alt+Ben, Benjamin Delahaye dives headfirst into our collective digital addiction. From the promises of the first dial-up connections to the chaotic mess of the social media era, he dissects the absurdity of a world where technology designed to bring us together has left us more isolation.

Au programme : les fantastiques Nina Maurer, Adonis Bou Chakra et Benjamin Delahaye, qui sera également votre hôte pour la soirée. De l’humour, du talent et une bonne dose de francophonie au cœur de la ville ! Ne manquez pas cet événement inédit  !

George Rigden is one of the most exciting comedy prospects to emerge from the UK in recent years. With his unique brand of interactive musical comedy. Come see George Rigden's new solo show "Years of Lead" for one night only, before he takes it on the road and ultimately to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Experience the renowned UK-based Funny Women event, now in Basel! Celebrate laughter with incredible female-presenting, non-binary, and gender-diverse comedians in a safe, inclusive space.

Star of Netflix, Comedy Central and Very British Problems, Tom Houghton is coming with his new hilarious show. After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour in 2024, the man who went viral on TikTok asking, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?"

Join comedian Albert Louw as he takes the stage to share his unfiltered, side-splitting take on romance, pitfalls, and how condoms have been his personal superheroes in dodging life’s little “oops” moments. With his eccentric humor and quirky perspective, Albert will have you laughing until...

In dieser Märchenstunde nehme ich euch mit in königliche Welten. Doch wenn zwei Menschen sich finden, ist es bei allen gleich: Gefühle in Wallung, Herzschmerz und Katastrophen bis hin zum Glück bis an ihr Lebensende. Komm und lass dich tragen und inspirieren von Geschichten und deinen inneren Bilder