Events in Locarno

The scent of spices and warm drinks is in the air! Stroll through the festively lit market stalls, between inviting culinary specialties and precious gift ideas.

Il Museo Casa Rusca è felice di ospitare la prima personale in un museo Svizzero dedicata a Monia Ben Hamouda.

Cardada Impianti Turistici celebrates 25 years. A photo exhibition is taking place at the upper station of the Cardada cable car.

From September 20, 2025, to January 11, 2026, Museo Casa Rusca presents the group exhibition Knowing Bodies, centered on the artist, dancer, and choreographer Simone Forti, as well as on artists who

From September 20, 2025, to January 11, 2026, Museo Casa Rusca is pleased to host the first solo exhibition in a Swiss museum dedicated to Monia Ben Hamouda.

As of September 16, 2017, a new permanent section dedicated to the history of the Protestant Reformation in the Locarno region can be visited.

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

Mitwirkende: Danzando il Natale

Mitwirkende: Tango Sonos

Terza edizione dei concerti di Natale di Luceat

In light of the great success of the Halloween event, we are pleased to offer a new evening appointment that will once again transform the Castle into a place of stories, wonder, and mystery.

Museo Casorella presents, for the first time in collaboration with Museo in Erba, a family-focused mediation program dedicated to the Zao Wou-Ki exhibition.

CHARLESTON GOSPEL CHOIR Guest: IRIS MONE' <strong>Price</strong> CHF 32

Donatella Gibboni / Amanda Nasa violins , Alessandro Passuello,

Carnival is a deeply felt tradition in Ticino, deeply rooted in the region, its cuisine, music, and entertainment.

Mitwirkende: Il medico dei pazzi

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!

Traditional kids’ parade to chase away the winter with lots of noise.

Mitwirkende: L'inferiorità mentale delle donne

Mitwirkende: Anfitrione

Mitwirkende: Un Sogno a Istanbul, Anfitrione

La donna crea is a festival dedicated to female creativity with theatre and meetings, music, conferences and exhibitions. The events take place in spring and autumn and are part of the OSA!

16th edition of the International Festival of ancient music in Locarno. Concerts in the SES hall with excellent acoustics. <strong>Adults</strong> CHF 30 <strong>AVS/pass Club Rete Due</strong>

The 27th edition of the Ticino event will take place from 18 to 22 March 2026 at the Parco delle Camelie in Locarno.

On Saint Joseph’s Day the main square of Solduno is filled with the delicious fragrance of Tortelli (a sort of round fritter).

Mitwirkende: Colpi di Timone

Mitwirkende: Le Fuggitive

Voci Audaci is a festival that emphasizes the use of the voice as an instrument, not necessarily bound to words, for a song that expresses its full emotional potential.

Join Slow Up Ticino, a traffic-free day dedicated to fun! Travel 50 km between Bellinzona and Locarno by bike, on foot, or on rollerblades. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, entertainment, and refreshments.

<strong>The World Cup returns to Ticino – the world’s best athletes in the Locarno region</strong>

The Strawberry Festival receives a great deal of public attention every year.

<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.

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

As in previous years Locarno will stay awake all night long giving space to culture, music, art and entertainment.

Nine days of pop and rock music on the Piazza Grande in Locarno, one of the most spectacular squares in Europe.

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,