Tension Festival 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 19 March 2026
About this festival
Tension Festival is the largest electronic music event in northwestern Switzerland, featuring open-air day sessions at Basel's Gartenbad St. Jakob and late-night clubbing. The festival hosts international techno and house stars across multiple stages and high-energy pool areas.
What this festival offers
Don't lose your ears at Tension Festival
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
Where you'll be
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Sankt Jakobs-Strasse
Sankt Jakobs-Strasse, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
Local Currency: CHF
Consider paying in CHF locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.
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Last verified 19 March 2026
