Good to know
Welcome to St. Jakobshalle Basel. You will find everything you need to know about our venue on this page.
Great Highlights. For Everyone.
Whether it’s big concerts, exciting sporting events or cool happenings: St. Jakobshalle Basel spares no effort to bring unique highlights to Basel and thus ensure unforgettable moments.
St. Jakobshalle Basel itself does not organise any events, but offers the logistical prerequisites and the technical know-how for large and small productions to be able to operate as a competent partner for external organisers and event planners. This also includes ensuring that you feel safe as part of the audience, are well catered for and can enjoy every event at the St. Jakobshalle Basel as a fan. Further information on the individual events can be found on the websites of the respective organisers.
To stay up to date, just check us out on Instagram and Facebook. There, we will be happy to exchange ideas with you, inform you about the latest news and, if possible, give away tickets for selected events.
You can find out how it all began and who has already been our guest on this page in the chapters «History» and «Hall of Fame».
Contact
St. Jakobshalle Basel
St. Jakobs-Strasse 390, CH-4052 Basel
+41 61 317 82 22
StJakobshalle@bs.ch
Opening Hours
Administration
Monday-Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Sports Facilities
Monday-Friday: 08:00 – 22:00
Saturday/Sunday: 08:00 – 17:00
Are you interested in booking an event at St. Jakobshalle Basel? For a first inquiry please use the Contact Form in the promoter section.
General Information
VAT Number
CHE-114.723.789 MWST.
Postal Account
Account Number 40-20343-7
IBAN CH64 0900 0000 4002 0343 7
Bank Account
UBS Switzerland AG | 4410 Liestal
Account Number 233-10314838.0
IBAN CH73 0023 3233 1031 4838 0
BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
The regulations on video surveillance apply on the premises of the St. Jakobshalle Basel.
Entrances
For public events, the main entrance is located directly at the «Basel St Jakob» stop on tram line number 14. Further information regarding public transport can be found on the website of the Basler Verkehrsbetriebe BVB as well as in the chapter How to find us. Depending on the type of event, additional entrances may be available; these will be signposted accordingly.
You can reach the sports halls and our administration at the back entrance of St. Jakobshalle Basel. The reception is located on the ground floor.
How to find us
St. Jakobshalle Basel is located on the south-eastern edge of the City of Basel and is easily accessible both by public transport as well as private vehicles. Parking spaces are available at St. Jakob Car Park.
⚠️ Attention: Construction Work!
Please be advised that, according to the resident notification from the Civil Engineering Office of Basel-Stadt, construction work will take place from January to December 2025 at the St. Jakob intersection, extending to the Birsbrücke, as well as on Zeughausstrasse.
Zeughausstrasse will be temporarily closed to car traffic in the direction of Adlerstrasse between St. Jakobs-Strasse and Adlerstrasse. A detour will be clearly marked.
Tram service on Line 14 will be suspended from Monday, August 4, to Sunday, November 16, 2025. Replacement bus services will be provided. Tram stops will be relocated during the construction period, with clear signage at the site.
Due to the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) and the Women’s Football European Championship (W-EURO), construction work will pause in May 2025 and July 2025.
Arrival by Car
For a convenient journey, we recommend entering the following address into your navigation system: Mittlere Allee 20, 4052 Basel. This will guide you to the St. Jakob parking and the surrounding parking spaces, which are located directly next to the St. Jakobshalle Basel.
Arrival for Suppliers and Trucks
Suppliers and trucks should also enter the following address into their navigation system: Mittlere Allee 20, 4052 Basel. This will lead you directly to the rear entrance of the St. Jakobshalle, where the reception is located.
Please note our access map for cars and trucks.
Arrival by Public Transport
The St. Jakobshalle Basel is accessible to visitors at the following address: St. Jakobs-Strasse 390, 4052 Basel.
The nearby bus and tram stop “St. Jakob” offers a convenient option for traveling by public transport.
Our situation map shows you the travel options by public transport. All timetables and fares can be found at www.bvb.ch.
To Basel SBB (Switzerland) or Badischer Bahnhof (Germany). With half-hourly connections to and from Zurich (travelling time 60 minutes), Berne (80 minutes), Lucerne (80 minutes), St. Gallen (120 minutes) and hourly connections to and from Geneva (180 minutes). Find further information and connections at www.sbb.ch
The «St. Jakob» stop for tram line no. 14 and bus line no. 36 is located directly in front of St. Jakobshalle Basel.
All timetables and fares can be found at www.bvb.ch.
Take Tram no. 8,10 or 11 to «Aeschenplatz», then take tram line no. 14 to «St. Jakob» (travelling time 20 minutes).
All timetables and fares can be found at www.bvb.ch.
Take bus line no. 36 (located in front of McDonald’s) to «St. Jakob» (travelling time 20 minutes).
Parking
St. Jakob Car Park
We recommend using the St. Jakob Car Park, operated by the Canton of Basel-Stadt.
- Opening hours: The car park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Parking spaces: The car park 1,054 parking spaces. In addition, the parking bays provide space for 424 vehicles.
- Rates.
- The rate for major events is CHF 10.- per day.
- Clearance height: The clearance height is 2.10 meters.
Accessible Parking Spaces
There are six accessible outdoor parking spaces located at the entrance, next to the restroom facility.
Shopping St. Jakob-Park Car Park
Alternatively, the Shopping St. Jakob-Park Car Park is available, operated by Shopping St. Jakob-Park.
- Opening hours: The parking garage is open Monday to Saturday from 06:00 AM to 01:00 AM, and Sunday from 08:00 AM to 01:00 AM. The exit is possible at any time.
- Parking spaces: There are 2,100 paid parking spaces available.
- Rates.
- The flat rate for major events is CHF 7.50 per hour.
- Clearance height: The clearance height is 2.10 meters.
Wheelchairs
For our guests using wheelchairs, six accessible outdoor parking spaces are available near the entrance, next to the restroom facility.
The St. Jakobshalle Basel offers partial wheelchair accessibility. An elevator is located to the left of the main entrance, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms with Eurokey access are available in the foyer.
Wheelchair spaces
The wheelchair spaces (marked in orange) are located in Sector B and offer an excellent view of the stage.
Cloakroom
At large events there is an attended cloakroom (the fee is CHF 3.-).
Prohibited Objects
We strive to ensure that our guests feel comfortable and safe at all times. Therefore, please observe our guidelines regarding prohibited items at the respective events. This also includes food and beverages.
Backpacks, suitcases,
stroller,
bags, handbags –
larger than A4
Photo, video and digital cameras
as well as audio devices,
selfie sticks, GoPros, etc.
PET containers,
cans,
glass bottles,
tetra packs,
beer kegs,
spray paint,
alcohol
Knives, weapons,
tear gas,
pepper sprays,
gas horns
Laser pointers,
fireworks of any kind,
pyrotechnic objects
Helmets, flagpoles, umbrellas
Animals
Hall Regulations
The use of sports halls is only permitted to individuals, clubs or schools supervised by an assigned teacher, capable of providing written permission from the administration of St. Jakobshalle Basel. The holder of such a permit is liable for the orderly return of the rented premises as well as for any resulting damages after use. During events, competitions or tournaments, he/she shall also be liable for any damages caused by visitors.
Please not
- E-scooters, e-bikes or other electric vehicles are prohibited in the entire building.
- Any damages or defects must be reported to a caretaker or the administration, stating name and address, as soon as they occur.
- Officially approved times of occupancy must always be adhered to; exceeding these times will result in an extra charge at the rate applicable to the premises in question.
- Please ensure that sports halls as well as dressing rooms and toilet facilities are kept as clean as possible at all times.
- Street shoes are not permitted in sports halls and the tennis hall may not be entered with shoes used on clay courts.
- Ball games are not permitted in the gymnastics and fitness halls.
- Depositing resin on shoes, goalposts and other objects is prohibited.
- The use of equipment, fixtures and music systems is subject to authorisation as well as an extra charge.
- For reasons of safety (no lifeguard), the number of visitors to the swim hall is limited to three with one person being designated as the responsible party.
- Smoking, drinking and eating is prohibited in all the sports halls.
- Every tenant must acknowledge that the management of St. Jakobshalle Basel declines any kind of liability associated with the use of the sports halls. In particular, it cannot be held liable for any loss or theft of valuables. All users are recommended to minimise the risk of loss or theft by taking appropriate precautions (locks, checks, taking money into the hall).
- A key holder is liable for the loss or misuse of keys for which a receipt is required at the entrance.
- Tenants not complying with house regulations may have their permission to use the premises revoked. In serious cases, bans may be imposed or police reprimands may be issued.
- Events generally have priority over training sessions. Tenants will be informed about cancelled activities as early as possible.
- Rented premises can be annulled free of charge up to 10 days before the used date (special regulations apply for events).
- Corridors, dressing rooms or the Foyer may not be used for trainings and warm-ups.
- Any instructions given by the hall management or the technical crew (hall manager, caretaker) must be followed strictly.
Rules of Conduct for Sports Halls
- Reservations must be paid for unless a cancellation is made a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
- The reservation time must be strictly adhered to; a hall reserved until 20:00 must be left clean and tidy by 20:00 exactly.
- It is compulsory to keep to the rented premises; a change of location is strictly prohibited.
Breach of Rules of Conduct/Penalties
- Not clearing away used sports materials (Handball goals, long benches) CHF 20.00
- Leaving waste and PET behind in sports halls and dressing rooms: CHF 20.00
- All theft and destruction of sports materials will be charged to the respective tenant.
- Repeated offences will be charged with CHF 50.00
- In the event of severe and recurring offences, St. Jakobshalle Basel reserves the right to consider further action. The respective tenant is responsible to comply with house rules and the rules of conduct at all times.
All sports facilities and corridors are under camera surveillance.
Download Rules of Conduct and Regulations here.
Lost and Found
Found valuables (no clothes etc.) from events and sports activities will be deposited at the reception until 14 days after the date of discovery. If you have any questions, please call +41 61 317 82 30. Subsequently, the objects will be forwarded to the lost and found office Baselland. The found objects are registered under this link.
Fundbüro und Verwertungsdienst des Kanons Basel-Landschaft
(Official Lost and Found Office of Canton Basel-Land)
Oristalstrasse 100
CH-4410 Liestal
+41 61 552 71 42
fundbuero@bl.ch
History
The foundations of St. Jakobshalle Basel were laid on the 19th of April 1971; it was officially opened on the 26th of September 1976. The striking building by architect Giovanni Panozzo and engineer Albert Schmidt was designed as part of a large sports complex south-east of the City of Basel. Located within immediate vicinity of St. Jakobshalle Basel is the St. Jakob-Park Football Stadium, the St. Jakob Ice Hockey Arena and the St. Jakob Sports Grounds.
• Deed of Foundations (19.04.1971)
• Construction Report, Schweizerische Bauzeitung (20.12.1974)
• Sports Hall St. Jakob in Basel (IABSE Periodica 2/1980)
• Obituary of Giovanni Panozzo (March 1983)
St. Jakobshalle Basel was exemplary at the time it was built. In the course of the last decades however, the type of events and subsequent requirements have changed considerably. In order to do justice to this new circumstance, St. Jakobshalle Basel has undergone several structural adaptations and changes. Since the architectural design of the building complex appeared indecisive, the external appearance was also to be subjected to critical examination. One problem arose with regard to the location of the main entrance: Brüglingerstrasse did not offer the required space and outdoor area for large events. The entrance from St. Jakobs-Strasse, which could provide the necessary access, looked like a side entrance and lacked generosity.
In the end, the County of Basel-Stadt decided to hold a competition to adapt to current needs for the existing building and the necessary adjustments in their entirety. In the jury report, it was suggested that «a more subtle approach to the expressive concrete-brick architecture in the sense of a monument preservation approach» should be examined during the revision.
The project competition for the renovation and modernisation of St. Jakobshalle Basel (preliminary project: 2013 / commissioning: October 2018) was decided. A more modern event hall was required, but solutions were also sought that would allow for a more multifunctional use. A Basel planning team solved this challenging task convincingly. The 1st prize went to Berrel Berrel Kräutler AG in collaboration with Degelo Architekten AG, Basel.
The task at hand was to solve all pending problems with the existing building structure, which was already statically exhausted at the time of its construction. Feasibility studies had already suggested ways of solving these problems. These were refined and elaborated in the ongoing project. The challenge was to develop the existing building by adding new parts and thus forming a modern, clear and strong identity. In doing so, the qualities of the existing building would be preserved and, in addition to the functional quality, the architectural quality would also be increased, so that a coherent overall appearance would emerge, as if constructed as such from its very beginnings.
The hall was given a new main entrance on St. Jakobs-Strasse and a spacious outdoor area. The street level was guided into the building via the newly created plaza. The generous roof emphasises the public function of the building, so that visitors can be received with dignity. On the outside, the roof created a sheltered vestibule outside and an enlarged foyer inside, providing logical access to all functions of the venue.
The project competition of the Building and Transport Department of the County of Basel-Stadt for the modernisation of the St. Jakobshalle called for a modern event hall on the one hand, and on the other hand, solutions were to be sought that would enable multifunctional use. The general planning team of Degelo Architekten AG, Basel, and Berrel Berrel Kräutler, Basel, convinced with their design «Giovanni» – a homage to the architect Giovanni Panozzo, who had once built the hall. It brings us full circle to the creation of St. Jakobshalle Basel. The building was given a generously designed new entrance area, for which the tower had to make way. The entrance area appears simple and elegant at the same time, and its modern appearance is a perfect complement to the new building. The main access to the venue is now at St. Jakobsstrasse, located directly opposite St. Jakobs Park Football Stadium.
Hall of Fame
The foundations for a successful future: We can rely on over 45 years of experience in the concert, event and sports sector.
Since its completion, St. Jakobshalle Basel has been the venue for major events with an impact far beyond the country’s borders. Carlos Santana made start on the 8th of October 1975. From then on, the very top of national and international stars regularly came to Basel to play. Queen, Tina Turner, Dire Straits, Elton John, Johnny Cash or Muse – and countless other top acts have already performed in this arena.
St. Jakobshalle Basel is also proud to have hosted numerous major productions in the event sector. The Cirque du Soleil ensemble, the Dalai Lama, David Copperfield and the TV show «Wetten, dass…» all made guest appearances in Basel, just to name a few. Additionally, and because the arena also offers ideal conditions for major sporting events, Swiss Indoors, CSI Basel (from 2022 Longines CHI Classics Show Jumping & Dressage), and the Night of the Jumps, are regular guests amongst many others.
1975 Santana | Earth, Wind & Fire | Swiss Indoors
1976 Rory Gallagher | Scorpions | Sailor | Wishbone Ash | Swiss Indoors
1977 Queen | Supertramp | Udo Lindenberg | Swiss Indoors
1978 Joan Baez | Swiss Indoors
1979 Manfred Mann’s Earth Band | Boston | Holiday on Ice | Swiss Indoors
1980 Johnny Cash | Roxy Music | Iron Maiden | KISS | Swiss Indoors
1981 Bob Dylan | Swiss Indoors
1982 Elton John | Neil Young | Toto | Asia | Foreigner | Peter Maffay | Swiss Indoors
1983 Eric Clapton | Wetten, dass..? | Johnny Hallyday | Joan Armatrading | Nazareth | Nena | John Mavall & the Bluesbreakers | Whitesnake | Meat Loaf | KISS | Kim Wilde | Gianna Nannini | Swiss Indoors
1984 Depeche Mode | Status Quo | Mike Oldfield | Mötley Crüe | Iron Maiden | Chris de Burgh | Swiss Indoors
1985 Tina Turner | Dire Straits | Frankie Goes to Hollywood | Krokus | Wetten, dass..? | Nena | Swiss Indoors
1986 Elton John | Wetten, dass..? | Vasco Rossi | Harlem Globetrotters | Swiss Indoors | Handball-WM Herren
1987 Bob Dylan | Tom Petty | Peter Gabriel | Youssou N’Dour | Hair | Swiss Indoors
1988 Whitney Houston | Wetten, dass..? | Swiss Indoors | Davis Cup Schweiz-Frankreich | Spanische Hofreitschule Wien | Jesus Christ Superstar
1989 Wetten, dass..? | Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe | Swiss Indoors
1990 Swiss Indoors
1991 Wetten, dass..? | Swiss Indoors | Placido Domingo
1992 Joe Cocker | Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers | Wetten, dass..? | Swiss Indoors
1993 Musikantenstadl | Swiss Indoors
1994 Swiss Indoors
1995 Smokie | Showaddywaddy | The Searchers | Sailor | Suzi Quatro | Harpo | Chubby | Pur | The Kelly Family | Udo Jürgens | Aida | David Copperfield | José Carreras | Swiss Indoors
1996 Wetten, dass..? | Swiss Indoors
1997 The Kelly Family | Swiss Indoors
1998 Eishockey WM | Herbert Grönemeyer | Swiss Indoors
1999 Alanis Morissette | Swiss Indoors
2000 Pet Shop Boys | Puff Daddy | DJ BoBo | Wetten, dass..? | Swiss Indoors
2001 Swiss Indoors
2002 Alanis Morissette | Swiss Indoors
2003 Swiss Indoors
2004 Bryan Adams | Rammstein | Beastie Boys | Udo Jürgens | Kastelruther Spatzen | Usher | Böhse Onkelz | Anastacia | James Last | Swiss Indoors | Andy Hug Memorial K-1
2005 R.E.M | Green Day | Kylie Minogue | Joe Cocker | Marylin Manson | Avril Lavigne | Die Fantastischen Vier | Mark Knopfler | Queen & Paul Rodgers | DJ BoBo | John Fogerty | Laura Pausini | Kastelruther Spatzen | Swiss Indoors
2006 David Copperfield | Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals | Kastelruther Spatzen | Swiss Indoors
2007 Rihanna | Meat Loaf | Wetten, dass..? | Swiss Indoors
2008 Linkin Park | Iron Maiden | James Blunt | Deep Purple | Swiss Indoors
2009 Bob Dylan | Rammstein | Flippers | Nightwish | Swiss Indoors
2010 Eric Clapton | Steve Winwood | Helene Fischer | Nickelback | Leonard Cohen | A-ha | David Garrett | Thirty Seconds to Mars | Swiss Indoors | Masters of Hardcore | Sonisphere | Mika | Airbourne | Sean Paul
2011 Jovanotti | James Blunt | Volbeat | Swiss Indoors | Michael Mittermeier | Kaya Yanar | Manowar | Sonisphere | Unheilig
2012 Muse | Guns N’ Roses | Marilyn Manson | Die Toten Hosen | Helene Fischer | DJ BoBo | David Garrett | Snow Patrol | Mötley Crüe | Gossip | Chris Brown | Swiss Indoors | Earshakerday
2013 Cirque du Soleil | Swiss Indoors | Queens of the Stone Age | Mario Barth | James Last | Bushido | Paul Kalkbrenner | Christmas Tattoo | Sigur Rós
2014 Bligg | DJ BoBo | Box EM | Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators | Swiss Indoors | Bülent Ceylan | Isle of Dreams | Sound of Hollywood | The Australian Pink Floyd Show
2015 Dalai Lama | Mötley Crüe | Manowar | Swiss Indoors | Fitness Expo | Nightwish | Cesar Millan | The Australian Pink Floyd Show | Söhne Mannheims
2016 Swiss Indoors | Curling-WM Herren | The Cure | Martin Rütter | Deichkind | Excalibur | Alter Bridge | Master Hall of Honor | We love MMA
2017 Bülent Ceylan │ Night of the Jumps │Sabaton │The XX │ Schwanensee│Badminton Swiss Open │Apassionata │Swiss Indoors Basel │Fitness Expo│Sportmedizinischer Sporttag │Sascha Grammel │Tag der Wirtschaft │ Basler Sportmarkt │ Die Toten Hosen │ We love MMA │ Unisport │ Christophe Maé │ Taizé
2018 Longines CHI Classics │Night oft he Jumps Hannibal Events │Michel Sardou │Yonex Swiss Open │Harry Styles – Live Nation │Thirty Seconds to Mars │Music Show Scotland │Apassionata │Rock meets Classic │Swiss Indoors Basel│The World of Hans Zimmer │Basler Sportmarkt │Fitness Expo│Tag der Wirtschaft│Life on Stage│Andreas Gabalier │Christmas Tattoo
2019 Longines CHI Classics │ Andrea Boccelli │ Boxen Juliano – WorldBoxingSuperSeries │Bülent Ceylan │ Martin Rütter │ Cavalluna – Welt der Fantasie │Art on Ice │Kantonaler Sporttag │Yonex Swiss Open │ Sepaktakraw │ Apassionata │ Mumford & Sons │ Yummy Mummy Market │WWE live │ Swiss Indoors Basel │Cesar Milan │ Basler Sportmarkt │Fitness Expo │ Tag der Wirtschaft │ Hans Zimmer │ Disney on Ice
2020 Andrea Berg | The Kelly Family I Longines CHI Classics I Art on Ice│ BAUM │
2021 Yonex Swiss Open │Kunstturm EM │Night oft he Jumps │Basler Sportmarkt │ Flash Dance
2022 Yonex Swiss Open │ Cavalluna – Legende der Wüste │ Ghost – Nachrichten von Sam │ Sascha Grammel │ Roadshow Nussbaum │ Sepaktakraw │ Carolin Kebekus │ Dr Joe Dispenza │ Auto/Mobil Basel │ The World of Hans Zimmer │ Swiss Indoors Basel │ Spongebob – Musical Show │ Lord of the Dance │ The Cure │ Sportmarkt
2023 Longines CHI Classics │ Fack Ju Göhte – Musical Show │ Dropkick Murphy │ Jugendweltcup Fechten │ Cavalluna – Geheimnis der Ewigkeit │ Bring me The Horizon │ Yonex Swiss Open │ Handball WM 2023 Frauen: Play-Off │ Europäisches Jugendchorfestival │ Health Expo │ Ghost Musical │ Trapeton Summer Basel │ LAP Feiern │ Auto/Mobil Basel │ Mitarbeiterfest Bank CIC │ Swiss Indoors Basel │Dr Joe Dispenza │ Christian Bischoff │ findyourflow Festival!│ Berufsschau │Tag der Wirtschaft │EBL Jubiläum │ Feste E&E │NRJ Star Night
2024 Longines CHI Classics │ Immersive Austellung │ Basler Sportchampionship │ Electric Callboy │ Cavalluna – Geheimnis der Ewigkeit │ Kant. Schulkonferenz │ Yonex Swiss Open │ School Dance Award │ Judas Priest│ Footloose │ Harlem Globetrotters │ Dr Joe Dispenza │ Health Expo │ Schwanensee │ Avenged Sevenfold │ Fecht EM │ LAP Feiern │ Personalfest Migros Basel │ Coop Pensioniertenanlass │ Basel Open Masters │ Auto/Mobil Basel │ Bounce Circus │ Netzwerkanlass Hallo Halle │ Swiss Darts Trophy │ Eckhart Tolle │ Schweizermeisterschaft Swisscubing │ Maestro Ilaiyaraaja │ Swiss Indoors │ findyourflow! Festival │ Cigarettes After Sex │ Bryan Adams │ The World of Hans Zimmer │ Tag der Wirtschaft │ Handball Euro Frauen 2024 │ Der Nussknacker │ Sebastian Fitzek │ Laura Pausini │ Shogun Fighting Championship No.10
Memberships
The Covid-19 Pandemic has revealed to us how important it is to unify and work together towards common goals. This is relevant for society as a whole as well as for the cultural and event scene. More than 350.000 people work in the Swiss entertainment industry and provide spectacular experiences to around six million visitors and fans each year. That is why St. Jakobshalle Basel supports the following associations as a member:
Perspective Live Entertainment
Swiss Stadia & Arena
European Arenas Association
Sustainability
As the operator of the St. Jakobshalle, which acts as an event location, business partner and indirect employer, we take responsibility for the effects of our actions and practice a sustainable corporate strategy. We explain our specific measures in our sustainability concept.
fairpflichtet
fairpflichtet is the sustainability code of the German-speaking event industry. fairpflichtet members are all players in the industry who are committed to ecological, social and economic sustainability and who transparently document their commitment to fairpflichtet. Since 2023, the St. Jakobshalle Basel has been part of fairpflichtet.
