The Cartoonmuseum Basel will host a special “Museum Night” event on March 20, 2026, featuring the work of French comic artist Christophe Blain, alongside live portraiture by Alexia and Caro and musical performances by the Swiss collective “La bûche.”
Blain, known for adventure stories such as “Gus,” “Isaak the Pirate,” and “Leutnant Blueberry,” views these narratives as utopian spaces, according to event organizers. The museum night will offer attendees the opportunity to engage in workshops and experience “fantastic experiments,” with crêpes available from a Jura-based vendor.
The Cartoonmuseum Basel, Switzerland’s only museum dedicated exclusively to satirical art – encompassing caricature and comics – is currently exhibiting “José Muñoz: Broken Voices” which runs until June 21, 2026. Upcoming exhibitions include a showcase of the work of Emil Ferris from July 4 to November 15, 2026, and Barbara Yelin from November 28, 2026, to March 7, 2027.
The museum, situated in a Late Gothic building augmented by a new structure designed by Herzog & de Meuron, displays both classical and contemporary works. Admission is 12 Swiss Francs for adults, 7 Swiss Francs for disabled persons and students under 25, and free for children under ten.
The Museumsnacht event is scheduled to run from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM on March 20, 2026. The museum remains closed on Mondays and open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
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