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for your visit on Basel Tattoo

cashless Basel Tattoo

The Basel Tattoo is carried out cashless. This simplifies the ordering process and reduces waiting times. All common cards (Postfinance, Maestro, Visa, Mastercard, V-Pay, Applepay, Samsung Pay) and Twint are available as a means of payment.

If you do not have a credit or debit card, you can obtain a prepaid card for cash on site. Cash payment is the most common Basel Tattoo Terrain (Arena, Tattoo Street) not possible.

admission time

The Basel Tattoo Arena opens one hour before the start of the performance. From this point on, the seats in the arena can be taken. With your early arrival, you help us to carry out the admission controls quickly so that you can take your seat in time for the start of the show.

Weather/rain ponchos

The ideas of Basel Tattoo take place in all weather conditions. Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions. Umbrellas may not be used throughout the performance. Good sun protection with a hat is recommended, especially for the early performances, which start at 17.30:2 p.m. Rain ponchos can be bought in the shops, the shop satellites, at the tattoo bars and in the arena for CHF XNUMX each.

show duration

The show lasts around 2 hours without a break.

photography and filming

Photographs as well as film and sound recordings are only permitted for private use. Please note that any flash devices and tripods are not permitted. We also ask you to be careful not to disturb the other viewers with the cell phone or camera recordings.

visitors with disabilities

The Basel Tattoo The terrain is generally wheelchair accessible. There are places available in the arena for wheelchair users and accompanying persons. These tickets can be booked by phone +41 61 266 1000 or by email to shop@baseltattoo.ch.

Lost property office

Found something? Lost something? No problem! Festival Lost & Found is located at the well-signposted Service Center on Tattoo Street.

Basel Tattoo Shop

From the trendy Piper shirt to the Basel Tattoo Flask and the Scottish rubber duck through to the anniversary book "Quick March". Basel Tattoo Fan of everything that makes his heart beat faster. The products are currently exclusive to the Basel Tattoo area available. You can find the entire selection in our shops on Tattoo Street and at the Kaserne tram stop. Small mobile merchandise stands present a selection of selected items in front of the entrances and in the arena.

Access and parking

We recommend that you travel by public transport. From the Basel SBB Centralbahnplatz train station, you can take tram line 8 in the direction of "Kleinhüningen/Weil am Rhein". This line will take you right in front of that Basel Tattoo area (bus stop «Kaserne»). From Basel Badischer Bahnhof you have a connection with tram line 6 in the direction of "Allschwil" in front of the station building. Get off at the «Claraplatz» stop and follow the signs (5 minutes on foot). Please note that the use of public transport is not included in the ticket price.

Parking spaces are only available to a limited extent. We recommend parking in the Messe car park (Riehenstrasse 101, 4058 Basel). You can purchase parking tickets via our online shop order.

Tattoo Street

The popular Tattoo Street, with a city festival-like character, offers you the opportunity to strengthen yourself before or after the show. Around 15 festival pubs present a wide range of culinary delights. From Swiss cuisine such as fondue, raclette or Hörnli with Ghackts, to exotic specialties such as curries and momos, to hearty delicacies such as risotto, fish crisps, hamburgers and hot dogs. Of course, those with a sweet tooth will also get their money's worth: fine crepes and Gasparini ice cream are also on offer. You can find the detailed plan and opening hours at www.baseltattoo.ch/street

Overnight stay in Basel

We recommend our partner Basel Tourismus for booking accommodation. Information about free capacities and booking options can be found at www.basel.com

Basel Tattoo Children's Day

Saturday July 27, 2024 | 14.00:15.30 p.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Tue Basel Tattoo hands-on: The children can get up close and personal with the participants, try out instruments, ask questions and feel like a great tattoo musician for once. Of course, a cool refreshment, an ice cream or a snack and a "Bhaltis" should not be missing. For one afternoon, the Tattoo Arena becomes a large children's playground. Admission is free.
Time: 14.00 to 15.30 clock
Location: Basel Tattoo Arena, barracks Basel

Basel Tattoo Parade

On Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 14.00 p.m. to around 16.00 p.m Basel Tattoo Parade through the city center of Basel. In addition to the formations of Basel Tattoo numerous guest formations bring a wonderful atmosphere to Basel. The route leads from Steinenberg via Barfüsserplatz, Falknerstrasse, Markplatz and via the Mittlere Brücke to Messeplatz.

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