CARI Festival 2026

🪇 CARI Festival 2026 🪇

Join us at the CARI Festival 2026, brought to you by SB Sqrd & WADADLI Vibes — a celebration of vibrant Caribbean culture in the heart of Basel, shared with family, friends, and the whole community.
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating rhythms of Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Dancehall & Reggaeton, and experience the colours, flavours, and spirit of the Caribbean right here in Switzerland.
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🌙 FRIDAY – Club Night
We kick off the weekend with an electric Club Night dedicated to the hottest Afro-Music. On this evening, we pay tribute to the continent of Africa and the African descendants who were enslaved and brought to the Caribbean — honouring their legacy through music, movement, and culture.
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☀️ SATURDAY – CARI Festival
The main event! A full day of Caribbean culture, good vibes, love, and joy — from afternoon to late into the night.
Afternoon
Kick off the day by exploring our vibrant marketplace, featuring a diverse selection of vendors with food, drinks, crafts, and more. There's something for everyone — including a dedicated children's activity area for the little ones.
Later in the afternoon, Join our Dancehall Workshop with Keemi from Team Elite and Frisky from Sopreme Blazaz — two Jamaican dancers based in Zurich bringing the Dancehall groove to Basel.— an interactive dance class open to all levels. Learn the moves, feel the rhythm, and connect with the culture.
Evening – Live Show with afterparty
As the sun sets, the stage comes alive. Support act Tison On con la Basilona opens the night before headliners Sir Sugar Daddy & the Spirit Revolution Band take over for an unforgettable live performance.
Basel’s top DJs and sound systems will keep the energy high all night long with non-stop Pan-Caribbean vibes.
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🎶 What to expect:
•⁠  ⁠Live Band Performances
•⁠  ⁠Local & International DJs
•⁠  ⁠Dancehall Workshop
•⁠  ⁠Caribbean Food & Drinks
•⁠  ⁠Marketplace
•⁠  ⁠Children's Activities
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🎟️ Tickets & Entry
Friday – Club Night
Early Bird: CHF 10.- | Regular: CHF 15.-
Entry to the Afro-Music Club Night.

Saturday – Dancehall Workshop
CHF 20.- per person (kids up to 12 yrs pay 10.-)
Secure your spot for the afternoon Dancehall class. Limited spaces available.

Saturday – Live Shows & Afterparty
Early Bird: CHF 20.- | Regular: CHF 35.-
Includes entry to both live performances (Tison On con la Basilona & Sir Sugardaddy with the Spirit Revolution Band) plus the afterparty.

Contribution Ticket
CHF 5.-
The CARI Festival 2026 takes place on the open terrace of Sommercasino Basel and is freely accessible to all of you. If you'd like to support the festival and help us continue bringing Caribbean culture to Basel, you're warmly welcome to grab a contribution ticket — whether you're joining us for the whole weekend or just passing by. Every contribution counts. 🌴

Be part of the celebration — get your tickets now!

📍 SOMMERCASINO Basel
Münchensteinerstrasse 1, 4052 Basel

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