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Ever wondered what a Clique, Gugge, Schnitzelbangg or Larve is? Then check out our handy explanations below!

Clique

Cliques refer to the bigger groups which include drummers and fifers.

Cliquenkeller

Cliquenkeller are the cellars of the various Cliques; that's where they practise during the year. At Fasnacht, these cellars are open and people can come and hang out and have a drink (in some cellars).

Gugge

New to Basel? Wondering where to go and what to do? The English Show has had the (not very) arduous task of scoping out Basel's cultural life – and we've come up with a list of venues which feature live music (from classical to jazz to pop/rock) and club sounds. We've also added some venues further afield – in Zurich, for example.