Photograph by Susanna Drescher

We are a community choir with members of all ages. Roughly half of our singers are Swiss, and English is our working language. Many of us are new to choral singing, while others have decades of experience.

We are united by friendship, fun, and our dedication to creating the best possible choral sound. These are the key ingredients to the Basel Proms experience. We also pride ourselves upon the uniquely Basel flavour of Basel Proms performances, and enjoy sharing the stage with local artists.

We stage a Basel Proms gala evening at the Basel Stadtcasino every second November (2022, 2024, 2026…) and on alternate years, we offer a variety of choral activities and smaller performances.

In May 2025 we were honoured to perform on ESC stages throughout the city under the banner of Sing!Basel in association with Basel Kantonal Bank, the Eurovision Song Contest, and Basel Tourismus. We performed a medley of songs and mixed with the ESC crowds, encouraging everyone to sing along and dance. The climax to the week was our world record-breaking 36K singalong at Sankt Jakob football stadium, where we reached a worldwide television audience of 160 million people (Reuters). What a thrill it was! 

REGISTER TO SING WITH BASEL PROMS IN 2026

Unable to commit to a weekly choir group? The Basel Proms Chorus may be the perfect choice for you! In regular concert years, we hold weekend workshops from February/March onwards, and evening rehearsals on various week nights. Chorus members are encouraged to attend all workshops and as many rehearsals as possible.

We welcome experienced and less experienced singers. Whether you want to improve your vocal technique under the guidance of a professional choir master and an internationally acclaimed conductor, or you love to sing, but struggle to read sheet music, we have a place for you. A range of resources are available to help you learn the music at your own pace. When you feel prepared, you can fully enjoy rehearsal time, and sing even complicated pieces with confidence.

To learn how you can get involved, please leave your details via the link above, and we will come back to you towards the end of the year. 

Warm wishes from the Basel Proms team.

Being in a choir for the first time since I was at school (many years ago!) was a fantastic experience. The collaboration and the new contacts I have made amongst the choir members have certainly enriched my life. Whenever the next event takes place, I am eagerly looking forward to it.

Anton Willi

Meine beste Entscheidung diesen Sommer: bei “Baselproms” mitzusingen!!! Die schöne Musik, das gemeinsame Singen, die gute Organisation, die tollen Proben, vor allem mit David. Und all die netten Leute, die ich kennen lernen durfte. Und dann natürlich das Konzert. Wirklich ein unvergessliches Erlebnis! Thank you!

Veronika Karrer-Buser

It was an incredible experience, and everything that shared music making should be: high quality, fun, thrilling, stirring, moving and joyful. It was a great privilege to sing with the chorus, and I am still buzzing, two days later. Thank you, and I do hope to be able to make music again with you all in the future.

K. Taylor

Thank you for taking this wonderful life experience happen. It was amazing to be part of such a wonderful living creation!

Paul Wade
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