In the cozy little park near Centralbahnplatz, there is a small stage in a pavilion under the trees.

Right in front of the Elisabethenkirche and the Theater Basel are four small glass pyramids resembling the Louvre. Between the pyramids is a seating area with food and drink options and a street art stage.

In the middle of Eurovision Street, the music from the street art stage can be heard best from the bars and restaurants, which have plenty of outdoor seating.

The Freie Strasse is Basel’s main shopping street with many first-class stores. Here you can combine a musical experience with a shopping tour.

With its colourfully painted floor, Rümelinsplatz stands out in the narrow alleys of Basel’s old town. If you’re a keen walker, set off from here on a journey of discovery up Spalenberg to Spalentor or walk downhill directly to the market square.

Every day, there is a lively atmosphere in front of the historic and strikingly painted town hall. This is partly thanks to the town market, where regional products from the tri-border area are sold.

Shortly before Mittlere Brücke, before crossing the Rhine from Grossbasel to Kleinbasel, you can hear street music again.

Today, the barracks are a cultural venue with bars and event spaces. On the square in front of the barracks, facing the Rhine, there is a street music stage, and next to it, people often play boules and table tennis on the gravel area under the trees.

The banks of the Rhine in Kleinbasel are a popular place for walking. Here you can enjoy the evening sun on the steps along the promenade.

On the way to the Basel Exhibition Center, Claraplatz offers a welcome break with street music.

Right on the Rhine, L’Atelier serves classic and veggie smashed cheeseburgers with salad or fries, various poké bowls, and a selection of summer drinks every day.
Location: Rhine, Waisenhaus

A wide range of culinary delights and fine drinks ensure culinary enjoyment. Street performers and a variety of live bands enliven Pyramidenplatz with music and atmosphere. A cosy meeting place right next to Elisabethenkirche.
Location: Pyramidenplatz, Elisabethen

Visit Uncle Tom’s Bar right on the banks of the Rhine in Kleinbasel below Reverenzgässlein and enjoy a refreshing drink. If you’re feeling peckish, they offer delicious raclette slices with the finest Swiss cheese.
Location: Rhine, near Reverenzgässli

Eiche, a traditional Basel family business, treats visitors to grilled sausages and freshly tapped beer or a cool non-alcoholic drink. Gustav Eiche himself once said, “It’s not what goes into the sausage that matters,” and it was under this motto that he founded his butcher’s shop in Basel in 1904. The modern business, with its own salting and sausage-making facilities, processes top-quality Swiss meat according to its own recipes to produce the city’s famous, award-winning meat products and sausage specialities.
Location: Wohlterrasse (near the Helvetia statue)

Acento Argentino brings South American street food to the banks of the Rhine. During Eurovision week, Acento Argentino will be serving up culinary delights right on the Kleines Klingental on the Rhine. From his food truck, Juan and his team will be selling authentic Argentine empanadas in a variety of flavors—perfect as a snack between meals or a hearty lunch in the open air. A touch of Buenos Aires in the middle of the Eurovision hustle and bustle—¡buen provecho!
Location: Rhine, Kleines Klingental

Eurovision time is also time to enjoy yourself – the Pilzhüsli food truck is here for you at Claraplatz! Delicious mushroom dishes and regional drinks await you at Claraplatz in Basel. On the menu: mushroom risotto, Wildi mushroom gouges, pasta with mushroom cream sauce, fried mushrooms. Accompanied by Swiss wines, regional beers, sparkling wine, and Aperol Spritz.
Location: Claraplatz

“Frizzante come la vita” – the SpritzBar by Aperitivosi at Rheinsprung is the summer hangout with Italian flair – on what is probably the most beautiful terrace on the Rhine. Fresh spritz, sparkling wine, and shots are served: from Love Bubbles and Skinny Spritz to Limoncello and Arancello to strong espresso. Accompany your drinks with homemade focaccia and sweet Girelle alla Cannella. A place full of joie de vivre – lively, stylish, and open to everyone who celebrates life.
Location: Uniterrasse, Rheinsprung

Trio Churros, the charming family business run by the Gjergjaj family, brings Spanish flair directly to De Wette Park with its food truck. Since 2023, Trio Churros has been delighting customers with traditional handmade churros – fresh, crispy, and prepared with love. Whether classic with cinnamon and sugar, tempting with Nutella, or creamy with vanilla, there is something for every sweet tooth here. Come by, treat yourself, and experience a little slice of vacation in the middle of Basel!
Location: De Wette Park

The Gelateria di Berna, known throughout Switzerland, brings la dolce vita to the Eurovision and adds an extra dose of Italian flair: the popular Bernese gelateria will be on Rümelinsplatz with its iconic Piaggio. Visitors can look forward to handmade, natural gelato in surprising flavors – perfect for enjoying the musical highlights in the open air. Whether classic or unusual, a visit to the Gelato Piaggio is a sweet must for Eurovision fans and strollers alike.
Location: Rümelinsplatz