Kaserne Basel is one of the most important venues for the independent contemporary theatre, dance, performance and popular music scene in Switzerland. It is also well known for its concerts featuring internationally and nationally renowned musicians. The programme, which focuses on live events, is characterised by its interesting blend of current, up-and-coming, innovative and well-established bands. Kaserne Basel boasts exceptional event spaces in the form of the Reithalle and the two Rossställe, which can accommodate up to 1700 guests and be used for a multitude of purposes. Together with the bustling KaBar, which transforms into the vibrant ZischBar every Tuesday, serving as a focal point for Basel's LGBTQIA+ community, Kaserne Basel has become a hugely popular place to meet within a highly interesting site.