About us

Hello there 🙂

This is Octomag, an English-language online magazine and events platform. Born in Basel, Octomag aims to bring you the best events, news and happenings in Basel and Switzerland. Our mission is to keep you informed and connected to the local community so that you never miss out on the things that matter most to you. Alongside all the news, you have the opportunity to take part in our creative community events.

Whether you’re interested in music, art, food, culture or just want to know what’s going on in your community, Octomag is the place to be. Our platform is waiting for you to join us on our journey. 

Click here to view upcoming events  – Octo welcomes you to the community where new skills are learned, memories are made and everyone feels at home.

Duygu Saracoglu Schürmann & Susan Mintias, Founder of Octo