Animal, Nature and Plant-Based Living Expo in Basel

The fair brings plant-based producers and animal and environmental organisations into the same space, with an art exhibition and a family-oriented ocean activity alongside the stands.

Browse food and non-food stands from Switzerland and elsewhere in Europe. The programme includes international plant-based food, fermented foods, organic and gluten-free products, vegan cosmetics, jewellery and natural fragrances. Animal welfare organisations and NGOs present their work. An exhibition of original paintings by Biel-based artist Garance Monfort runs throughout the fair. Live music is announced for Sunday, without a named musician or published performance time. Greenpeace Switzerland also presents an Ocean Stand with a virtual deep-sea experience about marine ecosystems and the threats of deep-sea mining. The organiser describes this activity as suitable for children and adults. Refreshments and seating are available; the venue also advertises alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks. Sea Shepherd Switzerland presents its marine conservation work and campaign images. Its children’s table offers games, quizzes, pin-making and temporary tattoos. For people interested in plant-based living, independent products and animal and environmental protection. Families can explore the stands and the announced virtual ocean experience together.

Admission to the fair is on Saturday 17 October 2026 from 12:00 to 19:00 or Sunday 18 October from 10:00 to 18:00. Both opening windows use Basel local time, CEST (UTC+2). The venue is Filter4, entrance on Reservoirstrasse, 4059 Basel, Switzerland. These are fair opening hours, not a course requiring attendance on both days. General admission is CHF 12 per person. Students and people eligible for AHV or IV concessions pay CHF 10; children up to and including age 14 enter free. Admission is paid at the entrance. The source does not specify a two-day pass or an advance registration deadline. Food, drinks and products are offered by individual stands; their prices are not included in the stated admission information. The first 150 paying visitors on each day receive a goodie bag at the entrance. Dogs are welcome. The venue recommends tram 16 to Jakobsberg or tram 15 to Hauensteinerstrasse, continuing via Fritz Hauser-Strasse and Reservoirweglein. The event information is published in German; spoken languages have not been confirmed. Consult the organiser’s event page for current visitor information. After the fair closes on Saturday, the Verein Wildtierschutz Schweiz presents FUTURE SCIENCE from approximately 19:00 with free film admission. The film lasts 90 minutes, with a coffee and smoking break midway and a discussion afterwards. The final finish time is not published. Bring a warm top and, if you wish to eat beforehand, use the outdoor food stands before the screening.