Winterland 2025/26 From <strong>November 20, 2025</strong>, to <strong>January 6, 2026</strong>, Locarno will be transformed into an enchanting winter village with <strong>Winterland</strong>: an immersive experience Find out more about: + Winterland 2025/26
Locarno City of the Reformation. From the exile of Protestants to the building of tolerance As of September 16, 2017, a new permanent section dedicated to the history of the Protestant Reformation in the Locarno region can be visited. Find out more about: + Locarno City of the Reformation. From the exile of Protestants to the building of tolerance
Stranociada 2026 The Locarno Carnival returns to liven up the city's streets and squares! As per the new tradition: two evenings of celebration in the Old Town and a delicious risotto in Locarno's Piazza Grande! Find out more about: + Stranociada 2026
Locarno Camellia exhibition The 27th edition of the Ticino event will take place from 18 to 22 March 2026 at the Parco delle Camelie in Locarno. Find out more about: + Locarno Camellia exhibition
SlowUp Ticino Join Slow Up Ticino – a traffic-free day filled with fun! Explore 50 km between Bellinzona and Locarno by bike, on foot, or on rollerblades. Find out more about: + SlowUp Ticino
Orienteering World Cup with national competitions <strong>The World Cup returns to Ticino – the world’s best athletes in the Locarno region</strong> Find out more about: + Orienteering World Cup with national competitions
Brocante Locarno <strong>The Locarno antique fair</strong> Throughout the long Ascension weekend the old town of Locarno is filled with market stalls packed full of antiques. Find out more about: + Brocante Locarno
THE LAGO OPENAIR Experience the magic of Solomun at the breathtaking shores of Lago Maggiore. <strong>DOORS 13:00 - 24:00 SOUND UNTIL 23:30 AGE +20</strong> <strong>INFO</strong> Cashless Payment One Way Find out more about: + THE LAGO OPENAIR
Sleepless night in Locarno As in previous years Locarno will stay awake all night long giving space to culture, music, art and entertainment. Find out more about: + Sleepless night in Locarno
Moon&Stars Nine days of pop and rock music on the Piazza Grande in Locarno, one of the most spectacular squares in Europe. Find out more about: + Moon&Stars
Festival Ticino Musica Boasting 40 years of experience, this international meeting of young musicians- known today as TICINO MUSICA- long ago became a genuine, fully-fledged festival with more than 80 events in two weeks, Find out more about: + Festival Ticino Musica
Luci e Ombre Entertainment, music, food and a fantastic fireworks display Find out more about: + Luci e Ombre
International Theaterfestival “Il Teatro in festa” Since summer 2004, at the turn of July and August, the International Music and Theatre Festival "Il Teatro in Festa" has been held in the magical garden behind the theatre, hosting in its various Find out more about: + International Theaterfestival “Il Teatro in festa”
Locarno Film Festival A high-quality programme at Switzerland's most important film festival. Find out more about: + Locarno Film Festival
Triathlon Locarno Triathlon Locarno is set in the stunning scenery of Lake Maggiore. Different races for every level of sports ambition will take place over two days. Find out more about: + Triathlon Locarno
Ascona-Locarno Run The Ascona-Locarno Run represents a unique occasion for visiting the region of Lake Maggiore in its stunning scenery as it takes on its vivid autumn colours. Find out more about: + Ascona-Locarno Run