Tension Festival 2026
About this festival
Tension Festival is the largest electronic music event in northwestern Switzerland, featuring open-air day sessions at Basel's Gartenbad St. Jakob and late-night clubbing. The festival hosts international techno and house stars across multiple stages and high-energy pool areas.
What Tension Festival offers
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Where it was
Sankt Jakobs-Strasse
Sankt Jakobs-Strasse, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
Local Currency: CHF
The local currency is CHF.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
3 August 2026
