YARD 2025
July 23 to August 30, 6–10 p.m., free admission.
On Wednesday evenings, the collection can also be visited free of charge from 5–8 p.m.
Let’s celebrate art!
In July and August, YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel to enjoy music in the middle of the week and at the end of the month.
On seven evenings, YARD will present live music ranging from soul, pop, funk, hip-hop, and electronic, accompanied by DJ sets with sounds from across the musical cosmos.
On Saturday, August 30, there will also be a special event: “Super Saturday,” a collaboration between the Kunstmuseum Basel, the Jugendkulturfestival Basel (JKF), and the Kunsttage Basel.
Dates & Acts
Concert starts: 6:30 p.m. / 8:30 p.m.
DJ starts: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23: Kleruss* // Vornelinks (DJ)
Wednesday, July 30: Sara El Hachimi & Iannis OV* // Frau Lou (DJ)
Wednesday, August 6: Gina Pelosi* // The Entertainer (DJ)
Wednesday, August 13: Anne Nang’ole* // Nomuel // Achtung Scharf (DJ)
Wednesday, August 20: Laurel Bloom* // Farré // Choufleur Mimosa (DJ)
Wednesday, August 27: Once we knew* // Kety Fusco // Schwifi (DJ)
Saturday, August 30: Surprise program Super Saturday Art Days Basel
*New Talents by JKF
ACTS
Kleruss' style is an exciting mix of experimental pop, trip hop, and electronic influences. Particularly impressive: kleruss produces and records her music entirely on her own, impressively demonstrating her versatility and talent.
New Talents by JKF: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Vornelinks is a DJ duo from Basel that breaks boundaries with its electrifying mix of indie dance and house. Their sets are more than just music—they connect people and let you lose yourself in the rhythm. And don't worry... if you ever get lost, you'll always find the duo "vornelinks" on the dance floor.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7 p.m.
The duo Sara El Hachimi & Iannis OV creates a unique experience with music that sounds warm and mysterious at the same time, constantly exploring new jazz soundscapes.
New Talents by JKF: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Berlin-based music producer and DJ Frau Lou loves danceable beats that make people happy. With a keen sense of style, she combines house grooves, disco vibes, and driving breaks.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 7 p.m.
Somewhere between severe exhaustion and naive lightheartedness, Gina Pelosi finds a place of comfort. The Basel-based musician embraces inner fragility and weaves it into warm indie folk pop. Her songs deal with interpersonal connections, the fleeting nature of things, and mental health.
New Talents by JKF: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
The name says it all: The Entertainer transforms every evening into a musical experience—sometimes relaxed and atmospheric, sometimes wild and ecstatic. Whether it's gentle grooves to settle in or driving beats to completely lose yourself in, he knows how to capture the vibe of the moment perfectly and get everyone on the dance floor.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 7 p.m.
Photo: Roberto Ecclesia Jr.
Anne Nang'ole is a Swiss-German-Kenyan musician who enjoys exploring different musical worlds. She describes herself as “A Child Of Many” because her musicality thrives on belonging nowhere and everywhere at the same time. Her soulful voice, which she likes to accompany on the guitar, is full of depth and expressiveness.
New Talents by JKF: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Photo: Manuela Furger
Achtung Scharf knows your favorite music without even knowing you. Guilty pleasures are their bread and butter. Get ready to sing along, wink, and dance.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7 p.m.
Photo: Fioni Versace
NOMUEL, aka Sam, Noah, Pol, Valentin, and Gian, is a symbol of friendship, trust, and mutual support. Emotions are expressed openly and not hidden. The five-piece, multilingual indie band values authenticity over fulfilling standardized roles.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Laurel Bloom is the solo project of Basel musician Lucas Zibulski – a stage name that stands for raw immediacy, childlike curiosity, and quiet eccentricity. Laurel Bloom is characterized by intimate, minimalist songs influenced by memories of childhood and youth. Music that tells of growing pains, letting go, and gently turning toward the inner child.
New Talents by JKF: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Choufleur Mimosa moves stylishly through diverse soundscapes between subtle discoveries and familiar moments. His sets are characterized by musical depth and a keen sense of atmosphere. Always surprising, never arbitrary.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 7 p.m.
Farré is the new instrumental project by guitarist, composer, and producer Benjamin Noti. Together with pianist Matthias Gusset, he has created a sound journey that blends contemporary chamber music, cinematic ambient pop, and crossover.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Once We Knew is a vocal quartet that combines the warmth of folk with the rich complexity of jazz. The group was founded in 2023 at the Jazzcampus in Basel and shares a passion for complex harmonies, expressive stories, and innovative arrangements.
New Talents by JKF: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Behind the name Schwifi are two women from Basel, Ada Fischer and Sophia Schwager. In addition to a long-standing friendship, the two share a passion for music. The Schwifi duo goes through life with their ears always open, drawing inspiration from a wide variety of musical genres and incorporating them into their DJ sets.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7 p.m.
Photo: Sebastiano Piattini
Kety Fusco, holder of two master's degrees in classical harp and with many years of experience in orchestras and chamber music ensembles, has transformed her solid academic foundation into a springboard for personal and artistic discovery, embarking on a radical path of sonic innovation. Feeling the need to transcend the boundaries of tradition, she began experimenting with the electric harp, sparking an instrumental revolution that redefined the role of the harp in contemporary music.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
New Talents by JKF
The Kunstmuseum Basel and the Basel Jugendkulturfestival Basel (JKF) are joining forces for a new event as part of the existing summer music program YARD.Music. New talents will perform in small groups in the rooms of the Kunstmuseum Basel's main building, which was constructed in 1936: in acoustic sets, with minimal amplification, or simply a cappella. The musicians and singers will select works from the world-renowned collection and use them as a starting point for their mini-concerts and improvisations. There will be no stage; the musicians will perform in the halls and galleries of the main building, in close proximity to iconic masterpieces by Dali, Holbein, Manet, Monet, and Picasso.
The six talent showcases are selected through a public call for applications in close collaboration with the Jugendkulturfestival Basel (JKF). The commission consists of representatives from both institutions and guests. The JKF takes place every two years in the center of Basel. Around 180 performances, 1,500 performing artists, and 50,000 visitors make it one of the largest free festivals for young culture in Switzerland.
