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Programme 2026

"Back to the Future" Live

The cinema experience with live music: the Basel Symphony Orchestra will perform live to accompany the film. Join us in celebrating 40 years of Back to the Future! We will be showing the film in English with German subtitles.

23 April 2026 – A Tribute: Hans Zimmer Rocks

Swiss premiere: The Italian Interstellar Orchestra is in Switzerland for the first time, bringing Hans Zimmer's epic soundtracks to life with rock arrangements!

April 22, 2026, 7:30 PM, Stadtcasino Basel

"Back to the Future" Live!

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April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM, Stadtcasino Basel

A Tribute: Hans Zimmer rocks!

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Welcome to the Basel Film Music Festival!

The Basel Film Music Festival brings together the worlds of film and music. Experience captivating concerts, unique film experiences, inspiring talks, enchanting outdoor concerts, and enriching encounters in the heart of Basel.

Reviews

Review of the Masterclass 2025

Watch the masterclass about Schellen-Ursli

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Review of the Masterclass 2022

Watch the masterclass with Alexandre Desplat again in the live stream.

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What is the Basel Film Music Festival?

Basel Film Music Festival is celebrating film music, which is the heartbeat of every film. Supported by the six-time Academy Award-winning producer Arthur Cohn, Golden Globe-winning actor Brian Cox as well as many regional and national partners, a new festival is coming to light that is truly dedicated to film music and film in general.

"The idea of the Basel Film Music Festival is great and actually long overdue. I am convinced that this festival will significantly enrich Basel's international status as a cultural city."

Arthur Cohn, Swiss film producer and multiple Oscar winner

The History

Originally, the start of the festival was planned for Spring 2021. The pandemic has made any plans a gamble, so we were not sure we could pull off anything at all.

For a festival lasting several days, we definitely didn’t have enough time but for 2022 we decided to celebrate one night of film music to give an indication of where our journey will be going in the future. Luckily, many encouraged us to make that step.

Konzerthalle Stadtcasino Basel — © Ruedi Walti

Venue and arrival

The Stadtcasino Basel lies in the heart of Basel and serves as the centre of the festival. The music hall of the Stadtcasino Basel enjoys an internationally high reputation due to its excellent room acoustic quality. The hall was opened in 1876 for over 1400 people. After a complete renovation of the building by the world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, the Stadtcasino Basel is back in its full glory.

Directions

The Stadtcasino Basel is located in the town centre, on the Barfüsserplatz.

The Stadtcasino Basel is a 10-minute walk from the train station. The nearest public transport stop is “Barfüsserplatz”, and is served by the following tram lines: 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17.

Parking is available at Parking Kunstmuseum Basel.

Media area

Media information

Mediendossier
March 2022

BFMF Logos

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We thank our partners

The creation of the Basel Film Music Festival has been a lively journey that is still in ongoing. While some accompany us for a certain period, help us kick things off or coach us, others are loyal travelers for a long time. No matter if individuals or corporations: we would like to thank each and every single one – for listening, creating, assisting, coaching and pushing ahead.

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