Essentials for your events.

With visible branding, vibrant public spaces, and a seamless collaboration between organizers, the city, hotels, and gastronomy, your event comes to life across the entire urban landscape. Short distances, dedicated partners, and close, reliable teamwork ensure that events in Basel are not just held, they are truly felt.

The Messe and Congress Center Basel stands among the leading event locations in Europe. With years of expertise in the exhibition and congress sector, it provides the perfect setting for international events. Renowned formats from business, science, and culture rely on its professional infrastructure, central location, and well-coordinated on-site execution.

Basel is one of the world's most significant life science locations. International pharmaceutical giants, biotech companies, and specialized service providers have their global headquarters or key sites here. The high concentration of decision-makers, industry leaders, and networks makes Basel the ideal destination for life science congresses, trade fairs, and business events with international impact.

In Basel, cutting-edge research converges with international markets. Global corporations, startups, and leading research institutions collaborate closely, driving innovations with worldwide impact. This dynamic ecosystem positions Basel as a powerful hub for forward-thinking events and high-level exchanges.

Basel takes responsibility and sets the standard for sustainability. Thanks to its compact city structure, short distances, exemplary mobility solutions, and initiatives like the BaselCard, sustainable travel and event hosting are actively encouraged. The city, organizers, and partners work hand in hand to create events that make an impact while embracing responsibility.

Basel has excellent European connections. With the tri-national EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (7 km from the venue) and Zurich International Airport (around 1 hour's drive away), the city has excellent air transport links. Three train stations with direct international connections and an efficient public transport system ensure fast, comfortable arrivals and short distances within the city.

In Basel, the city functions as a well-coordinated team. The canton, authorities, hospitality sector, gastronomy, service providers, retail, and event organizers work seamlessly together with a shared goal. This strong partnership has proven itself time and again at numerous international large-scale events, making Basel a reliable destination for events of any scale.

Basel is one of Europe’s leading cultural cities and boasts one of the highest densities of museums in the world. With over 40 internationally renowned museums, a vibrant art scene, and a diverse cultural offering, the city provides inspiring side programs that enrich events far beyond the main occasion.