Cultural locations

Since September 2015, LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura) has been an impressive platform for contemporary creativity from southern Switzerland. The building by Ticino architect Ivano Gianola offers visitors art across 2500 square metres and a modern theatre and concert hall with space for 1000 guests.

In the Löwenbräukunst area in Zurich West, six important art institutions are united under one roof. You'll discover contemporary art, international exhibitions and original graphic works in a historic brewery.

Once used for shipbuilding, this former industrial building in the fashionable district of Zurich West is now an indispensable part of Zurich's cultural life.

Small yet beautiful. The oldest Baroque theatre in Switzerland is in Solothurn and it boasts a superb theatrical programme. Newly renovated, its modern architecture enables its Baroque charm to shine in a whole new light.

The Congress Centre in the city centre of Biel/Bienne, with its architecture from the 1950s and 60s, renovated in 2001/2002, is a major feature of the city. Under its impressive suspended roof, an amazing range of cultural and commercial events take place, everything from fitness to leisure activities.

The Kaserne Basel is the largest centre in north-west Switzerland for the free contemporary theatre, dance and performance scene and for innovative popular music.

The largest mixed-programme theatre company in Switzerland offers a broadly diverse repertoire, including dance, opera and theatre.

Just a 15-minute walk from Ascona rises the 321 metre tall Monte Verità. The panoramic view of the village and the Lago Maggiore is fantastic – just like the story of the eccentrics from around the world who established an early hippy colony here in 1900. This spirit can still be seen today in the hotel, in the museum – and while strolling through the park.

The Kammgarn Cultural Centre, a venue for a wide range of cultural activities, can be found on the periphery of Schaffhausen’s old town.

The KKThun serves as a unique event and cultural venue for the Thun region. The operators do not merely rent space but also organise and put on a range of events for clients.

The KKL Luzern, an architectural masterpiece by Jean Nouvel, is located in the heart of Switzerland – right on the shores of Lake Lucerne and next to Lucerne’s main train station. The spectacular concert hall is world-renowned for its outstanding acoustics. Numerous other bright and spacious rooms, terraces, and foyers provide the ideal setting for unforgettable events. With many years of experience in event management, KKL Luzern ensures professional support and high service quality. The event team assists organisers in all aspects of planning, making the process smooth and straightforward. Whether a cultural event, congress, customer gathering or employee function – the versatile spaces can accommodate a wide range of formats. Each year, around 600 national and international events in the fields of culture, business, science and education take place at KKL Luzern. Approximately 500,000 guests experience the unique combination of culture, conferences and gastronomy.

More than 150 artists from every discipline work in this studio in the heart of Bern, from graphic designers to choreographers and filmmakers. People meet here to produce art, but also to drink coffee, sell pictures and talk about books.