An immersive show combining aerial acrobats, 360° projections, and holograms

Ticket purchase, sales conditions, refunds, seating, prices…

Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available on the official website: https://vergessene-legende.ch

Can I buy tickets at the box office?
No. There are no on-site ticket sales. Tickets must be purchased online only through the official website.

I am ill or otherwise unable to attend the performance. What are my options?
Tickets are strictly non-refundable, and no cancellation insurance is offered.

However, you may give your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend.

What are the ticket prices?
Prices vary depending on the category.. The full pricing table and schedule are available online.

Address, simultaneous translation, temperatures, admission times, admission after the show has started, lost and found.

When does the show take place?
From January 9 to February 18, 2026.

Where does the show take place?
Offene Kirche Elisabethen
Elisabethenstrasse 14, 4051 Basel.

Is there simultaneous translation?
Yes. Headsets are available for simultaneous translation into English.

Is there a recommended age?
The show is recommended for ages 6 and up.

Is the show suitable for children?
Yes, from age 6. The atmosphere is immersive but not frightening.

Is the venue heated?
The show takes place in a church; temperatures may vary. We recommend wearing warm clothing.

Are seats assigned?
Yes. All ticket categories include assigned and numbered seating. Your exact seat number is indicated on your ticket.

Is there a restroom?
Yes. Restrooms are available on the upper floor.
Please note that they are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Is there a cloakroom?
No, there is no cloakroom available inside the venue. Please avoid bringing large bags, backpacks or bulky items.

Banned items, security checks, photography rules, cloakroom information.

Are there restrictions as to what I can bring in?
Yes. Bags, backpacks and any items larger than DIN A4, as well as umbrellas, are strictly not allowed inside the church. As there is no cloakroom, these items will be taken for safekeeping by the security team and returned only at the end of the performance.

The organiser declines all responsibility in case of theft, loss or damage to any confiscated items. Please follow the instructions of the staff at all times.

Is photography allowed?
Photography is permitted only from your assigned seat, without moving around, without flash, and without a tripod.

Please ensure that you do not disturb other audience members and always follow the instructions of the staff.

When does the venue open before the performance?
The doors open 20 minutes before the start of the show.

Please arrive in time. Entrance remains possible up to 10 minutes after the show has begun. Latecomers will not be admitted once the doors are closed.

To respect the production guidelines and avoid disturbing the artists and audience, re-entry may require waiting until the next suitable moment. In addition, you are not entitled to your booked seat until there is a potential interval in the performance.

I have lost something during the show, what now?
If you have lost an item, please contact the production team using the contact form available on the event’s official website.
Be as precise as possible when describing the lost object (colour, size, brand, distinctive features, approximate location, date and time of your visit).

We will do our best to assist you.

Performers, artists, technical equipment, production credits.

Who is Damien Fontaine?
Damien Fontaine is an internationally acclaimed French director and creator of large-scale multimedia shows that have captivated more than 15 million spectators worldwide. His productions blend cutting-edge visual technologies, live performance, historical narratives and local legends. He has received multiple awards, including five Lumières Trophies at the Fête des Lumières in Lyon.

Who performs in the show?

• Les Passagers: aerial dancers performing above the audience.
• Ventil’oh: luminous kites evoking the Basilisk.
• The Time Setter: a stilt performer guiding spectators through key moments.
• Marie-Jo Gébel: an internationally acclaimed costume designer.

What technical equipment is used?

• 20 laser video projectors (20,000 lumens)
• 200 lighting fixtures
• Holographic projections
• Multi-point surround sound
• Creations by 20 graphic designers and animators