Agno Open Air Festival 2026

First Weekend: '80s & '90s Nostalgia and Tribute Night

Friday, 24 July (Opening Night)

The festival opens with "La Storia della Dance" by Temus, one of the best-known '90s dance parties in Italian-speaking Switzerland. Special guest Dino Brown will join the celebration, following a DJ set by Christian Cattaneo and the festival's official opening ceremony.

Saturday, 25 July – Tribute Night

A live music marathon will bring Zona Olly, Effetto Vasco, and Gods of Tribute (performing the music of Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi and AC/DC) to the stage, paying tribute to some of the most beloved artists in Italian and international music.

Sunday, 26 July – '80s Revival

The first weekend concludes with a celebration of the 1980s. The evening begins with the unmissable Abba Club Dinner Live Show, before the party continues from 9:30 p.m. with Party '80 by Temus, driven by the energy of DJ Christian Cattaneo and DJ Miko on the microphone.

Second Weekend: Street Food, Dance Party and Swiss National Day Grand Finale

Thursday, 30 July

The festival resumes with a free-entry evening dedicated to Street Food, accompanied by a DJ set from La Roxy of Radio Ticino.

Friday, 31 July – Dance Party

One of the festival's highlights arrives with the highly anticipated Dance Party. Following the opening set by the School of Deejays by Mastermax, an outstanding line-up will take the stage: former motorcycle world champion DJ Marco Melandri, followed by Renée La Bulgara, one of Italy's best-loved DJs and one of the most recognisable voices on Italian dance radio, and Paolo Noise, the legendary voice of Zoo di Radio 105. Closing the night with an unforgettable set until the early hours will be the duo Da Brozz.

Saturday, 1 August – Swiss National Day & Closing Night

The festival concludes on Swiss National Day with the official celebration organised by the Municipality ofAgno, accompanied by the Filarmonica di Agno and the official address by Mayor Thierry Morotti. The evening will continue with DJ Matteo Vanetti & Kommy from Radio Ticino before making way for "Ma Che Ne Sanno I 2000?", the party that transports audiences back to the early 2000s through music, choreography and iconic video clips. Bringing this nostalgic final night to a memorable close will be the evening's special guests: Sonohra.

USEFUL INFORMATION

- Tickets: Available directly at the entrance (no advance ticket sales).

- Admission: Entry is free on 30 July and 1 August. Admission for all other evenings is CHF 10.– (ages 12 and over).

- On-site facilities: Every evening visitors can enjoy a bar, cocktail bar, food area, funfair, and children's area.

- Technical production: Lighting and video production by EMME SA – Tecnologie per Eventi e Spettacoli.

- Bad weather: In case of adverse weather conditions, updates will be published on the Agno Open Air Festival social media channels.