Joining a group or club in Switzerland is a great way to make connections with the local expat community and meet likeminded people. Browse our directory of groups and clubs in Basel to find other people interested in your passion.
An English-speaking performing arts school for children aged four to 18 years old, with branches in Zurich, Zug, Basel, Lausanne, Geneva and Annecy. Simply Theatre offers weekly instruction on all types of theatre, alongside full productions and summer camps.
Specialising in the British theatrical style of pantomime, the Basel English Panto Group spends the year building up to one big performance that it holds every year. English-speaking volunteers are welcome to join in all roles, from actors to set design to music and ticketing.
Semi Circle is a modern amateur dramatic society focusing on English-speaking theatre. As well as regular productions, the group helps build its community through social events, workshops and quizzes.
Founded by English students at the University of Basel, the Gay Beggars Drama Group is an amateur dramatics association which puts on two shows a year. All English speakers are welcome to volunteer and join their productions.
Open to singers of all skills, the English Seminar Choir offers weekly singing rehearsals during the University term. It focuses on classical pieces of music, and performs at local events in Basel.
Welcoming newcomers to the wonderful world of cricket alongside catering to the more seasoned crowd, Basel Cricket Club offers both indoor and outdoor cricket training and matches in English.
The largest English-speaking running club in the city, the Basel Dragons Running Club brings expats together through regular training sessions. Whether you are preparing for your first 5-kilometre run or getting ready for the Iron Man, the club provides the community you need.
Centrepoint offers its members regular English-language integration classes in Basel. They also provide a variety of outdoor activities, excursions, workshops and social events, where all nationalities are welcome.
BaselConnect is a platform which supports interaction between expats and locals in the city. They do this by offering frequent language sessions, workshops and meet and greets.
The British Residents’ Association of Switzerland (BRA) offers numerous cultural, recreational and social events for British, Commonwealth and Irish citizens. The group is active throughout Switzerland, with six distinct regions.
Basel Area is the strategic growth partner helping life science and tech ventures to settle, start and scale in the Basel Area. If you're looking to locate, launch or level-up in the region, they help you grow in the region. Their events offer a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build your network.
A community for curious and forward-thinking female expats, the Professional Women’s Group focuses on providing internationals with empowering workshops, talks and skill-sharing sessions.
Democrats Abroad is the expat community for members of the American Democratic Party. They put on regular meetings and events in Zurich, Basel, Lausanne and Geneva.
Offering regular face-to-face meetings, the Toastmasters Club is designed to provide English speakers with the skills to convey their ideas clearly and thoroughly.
The Anglican Church in Basel welcomes all Christians regardless of denomination to regular services and community events. The church hosts events from multiple locations across the city.
Page to Stage is a musical theatre Verein that was founded in Basel in 2024. Their mission is to make the arts more accessible to young creatives. They regularly put on shows, workshops, events and more.
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