A musical introduction for young ears: gare des enfants invites you to a playful concert celebrating the summer solstice, where music, objects and stories come together.

The Basel-based musician Louisa Marxen can be heard performing solo on the drums, amongst other things. At the summer festival, she will be giving a short concert at the Bar du Nord and offering a glimpse into her current artistic practice.

Marie Delprat works in the field of contemporary music and is regularly involved in collaborative projects. Her contribution to the summer festival offers a focused insight into her work.

To mark the end of the «Sounds Nice» exhibition, the audiovisual installations will be open to the public one last time. The closing event offers an opportunity to experience the works once more at your leisure and to bring the exhibition to a close together.

At 4 pm, the Fürstengarten transforms into a peaceful listening space for an hour. You can enjoy DJ Steinschlag’s ambient set whilst relaxing in deckchairs with headphones on. Simply take a seat, put on your headphones and switch off.

Janiv Oron is active as a musician and in interdisciplinary projects on the Basel scene, including in the field of sound art. His concert will bring the summer festival to a musical close.

In the «HitProducer» workshop, participants create their own song under expert guidance and using professional equipment. No prior experience is required; the focus is on experimenting and producing music together.

Our in-house barista course teaches the basics of coffee preparation and offers an insight into the art of coffee, from various techniques to the key skills.

A fun discovery tour of the Gare du Nord for younger visitors. The building treasure hunt takes you through various rooms and invites you to explore and get to know the building in your own way.

In our little mobile workshop, everyone from young to old can make their own buttons. Using a template provided by us or one you’ve created yourself, you can make a cool pin badge in just a few minutes. Everything you need is available on site! We also have painting and craft materials ready and waiting, so there are no limits to your creativity.

A tour of the various rooms at the Gare du Nord offers insights into the building’s history and its current operations. Artistic director Andreas Eduardo Frank leads visitors on a tour of the building, combining a glimpse behind the scenes with a visit to the «Sounds Nice» exhibition in the concert hall.

The didi:offensiv pub quiz combines questions on music and culture with a shared gaming experience. Playing in small teams, participants need to draw on their knowledge, intuition and teamwork.

In the morning, we serve coffee, croissants and freshly made waffles. A relaxed start to the day at Bar du Nord and in the Fürstengarten.

From midday onwards, there will be a barbecue in the Fürstengarten. There will be meat and vegetarian options, as well as a fresh salad buffet.

Coffee and cake are available all day at Bar du Nord. Perfect for a quick break or just a snack between meals.