Welcome
An extravaganza of music, emotions and energy – the Baloise Session 2025 was unforgettable! Our hearts are still beating to the rhythm of the music, filled with sparkling memories.
We:
★ went on a musical «Voyage» with Zoë Më,
★ partied «All Night Long» with Parov Stelar,
★ found our «Hideaway» with Queens of the Stone Age,
★ were «Hungry Like The Wolf» for music and escaped the «Ordinary World» with Duran Duran,
★ experienced «The Greatest Show on Earth» with Pegasus and Aloe Blacc
★ and sang «An guten Tagen» at the top of our voices with Johannes Oerding.
We look back and say a huge thank you for
★ 20 unforgettable concerts that got our stages rocking,
★ 15,500 beaming visitors whose joy lit everything up,
★ 250 dedicated helpers whose hard work made everything possible,
★ our fantastic sponsors, benefactors and partners who unwaveringly stand by our side. Together we created magic moments that endure.
The music lingers on – and with it the anticipation of what's to come: From 15 October to 5 November 2026, the Baloise Session once more turns the Event Hall into a home for music and memorable encounters! Booking is starting.
We are looking forward to the collaboration.
Musical greetings
Beatrice Stirnimann and the Baloise Session team
Review Baloise Session
Concerts
Click through the Baloise Session story spanning 40 years, and get to know the unique spirit of our boutique music festival.
All concerts are recorded by Swiss radio and television and broadcast in over 140 countries around the world. The shows are recorded with a 10 camera HD video system. The sound is recorded with a recording truck with 96 inputs.
About the festival
Click through the Baloise Session Story and get to know the unique spirit of our boutique music festival.
Artist Emotions
The artists rave about the fantastic atmosphere in the concert hall and the up-close-and-personal contact with the audience. See for yourself how Lewis Capaldi, OneRepublic, Alicia Keys, Jeff Beck, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Iggy Pop, Dido, Faithless, Wyclef Jean and many other acts have experienced the Baloise Session!
Portraits
Artist History
Since its foundation in 1986, the Baloise Session has made a name for itself around the world. The list of artists who have already performed on our stage is the best endorsement a music festival could wish for. Browse our Artist History.
Contact
We would be delighted to play host to your artists to Basel. We look forward to hearing from you.
Session Basel Ltd.
Grenzacherstrasse 79
CH-4058 Basel
Switzerland
BEATRICE STIRNIMANN
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