Basel: Europe's Festival City on the Rhine.

The Sunday Show

Sunday, 5 July 2026 - 38 minutes

Is Basel Europe's Number One Festival City?

Fresh from hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, the spectacular World Yodelling Festival and with the world-famous Basel Tattoo just weeks away, Basel is enjoying an extraordinary year of celebrations.

On this edition of The Sunday Show, Ed Finn is joined by Festival Director Erik Julliard and Letitia Elia, CEO of Basel Tourism, to discover why this beautiful Swiss city has become one of Europe's leading festival destinations.

Situated on the banks of the River Rhine, where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, Basel is renowned for its stunning Old Town, world-class museums, vibrant cultural scene and internationally acclaimed events, including Art Basel, the Eurovision Song Contest, the Swiss Yodelling Festival and the Basel Tattoo.

17 to 25 July 2026

Against the historical backdrop of Kaserne Basel, the Basel Tattoo – the world’s second-largest tattoo – is held each summer. Look forward to a sensational show with the sounds of bagpipes, wind-instrument music and folk dances.

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