Events in Lugano and surrounding

A top-tier event awaits at the November Lugano Blues Night, hosted at the popular Hollywood Live Music venue in Lugano-Molino Nuovo.

The sixth edition of Lugano Animation Days (LAD) takes place from November 10–15, 2026 at Studio Foce in Lugano, confirming its status as the leading international animation film festival in

After its first presentation in Aosta, Join the Dots II arrives in Lugano, continuing Estopia’s curatorial journey dedicated to dialogue across geographies, languages, and artistic sensibilities.

La Galerie-Caslano presents “Where the Light Rests,” a solo exhibition by Elisabeth Hübscher, curated by Mariagrazia, at the Malcantonese Senior Center in Caslano.

Discover one of Switzerland’s great sporting passions up close and experience the excitement of an ice hockey game at the Cornèr Arena, home of Hockey Club Lugano.

From 12 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, the Heleneum in Lugano (Via Cortivo 26) will host the special exhibition ‘40 Years of MUSEC’, an exhibition celebrating forty years of the Lugano Museum of

The Giudici Gipsoteca is hosting Penthesilea, a sculpture by Hans-Peter Profunser, until December 2026.

We want to share the beauty of this place and our passion for our work, which is why we have created unique wine and culinary experiences just for you.

Our Wine & Dine begins with an aperitif, which in case of good weather is held in the garden in front of the wine cellar, around the "Feuerring", the ring of fire that symbolises the link with the

The collections of MASI reflect the very special history of visual art in Ticino.

We want to share the beauty of our organic estate, set against breathtaking views of the lake, and the passion that inspires our work. That’s why we’ve created unique wine and dining experiences.

A captivating journey through the history of FMG, featuring documents, images, original artifacts, and the people who shaped the railway’s destiny.

B&B Fine Art presents “SOGLIE – From Essence to Sense”, a solo exhibition by Luca Bonfanti, curated by Samuele Menin.

Under the umbrella of the innovative ‘be connected’ format – created to spark curiosity and attract new audiences to classical music – a number of events are planned, including the increasingly

Jazz me up!, the new festival curated by the Events and Convention Division that ‘combines the elegance of jazz with the experimental boundaries of musical discovery’. Upcoming events

From 15 September to 16 November 2026, the Info Point at Via Magatti 6 in Lugano will host a special Pop Up dedicated to the 120th anniversary of Merlot Ticinese, created in collaboration with

Zum ersten Mal in der Schweiz treten Skulpturen von Park Eun Sun (*1965) in einen Dialog mit Zeichnungen und Modellen von Mario Botta (*1943) für das «Infinito Museum» – in einer Ausstellung, die

Manuel Walter’s work emerges from a long process of observing the landscape.

The exhibition "Jannis Kounellis: Io sono un pittore", curated by Vincenzo de Bellis and organised in collaboration with the Archivio Kounellis in Rome, is the first to examine the work of Jannis

RANDOM is the project wanted by the City of Lugano, which makes the Studio FOCE available on weekends to youth organisations wishing to organise events.

The flavours of the local cuisine and sunny days that can warm up one’s face and heart.

MASI Lugano presents a new exhibition project by Kaspar Ludwig (Nuremberg, 1989), winner of the Manor Art Prize Ticino 2026.

MASI presents the first major retrospective devoted to American artist Kaari Upson (1970 - 2021), one of the most intense and original voices in contemporary American art.

MASI continues its series of exhibitions devoted to its collections and the art history of Ticino, with a focus on Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916).

The MASI collection includes a core group of video works that spans over thirty years of artistic experimentation and demonstrates how the moving image has become one of the forms of expression

Interactive exhibition for children designed by Roland Besse.

From 21 March 2026, the Scuola di Scultura di Peccia presents a new exhibition under the arcades of Piazza Granda in Morcote.

Cinema: feature films, documentaries and encounters with guests

The opening of the exhibition RE-IMAGININGS. Mai-Thu Perret and Una Szeemann will take place on Saturday 14 November at 6 pm. Free admission, we look forward to seeing you there!

The Club dei Cercatori di Minerali e Fossili Ticino (CCMFT) is delighted to present the 54TH edition of the market-exhibition dedicated to minerals and fossils from all over the world.

On 14 and 15 November 2026, the Asilo Ciani in Lugano will host the fifth edition of Evento Artigiano, an event dedicated to fine craftsmanship, creativity and innovation.

The Avex Ensemble Programme Vangelis (1943-2022) Blade Runner Following the huge success of "Psycho "last season, the LAC continues its programme of film screenings accompanied by live music.

THE POOL PARTY FAMILY RETURNS TO SPLASH & SPA TAMARO ON 14 NOVEMBER! A fun-filled afternoon in the water for the whole family

New at Splash & Spa Tamaro: the Aperitapas weekend has arrived.

Get ready for an entire day of art and enjoyment on Sunday, November 15! The Open Day event returns with a vibrant program designed to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.

It's a return to the origins and the territory, with a journey that focuses on some of the most authoritative Swiss chefs.