Events in Lugano - City events

The exhibition tells the story of the cultural identity of the Walser community of Bosco Gurin, the only alloglot enclave in Canton Ticino.

From 27 November 2025 to 6 January 2026, Lugano lights up with the wonder of Christmas, creating a warm and refined atmosphere that transforms the city centre into a charming setting of lights,

The cultural centre LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura offers a rich program that blends traditional and contemporary theatre, featuring renowned performers alongside emerging talents.

Selection of good music chosen and curated by the Foce.

On 2 October 2025 the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, LAC's resident orchestra, opens the season OSI al LAC 2025/26.

MUSEC - Museo delle Culture in Lugano presents A Rabbit's Tale, the first major solo exhibition in Europe of Chinese artist Chen Xi.

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

More than twenty years after the last exhibition devoted to his work, MASI Lugano dedicates an extensive retrospective to Richard Paul Lohse (Zurich, 1902 - 1988).

The exhibition, devoted to the work of the artist David Weiss (1946-2012), explores the vibrant, dynamic artistic community that formed in Carona, in Canton Ticino, between 1968 and 1978.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its opening to the public, the Gabriele and Anna Braglia Foundation is opening an exhibition dedicated to works from its collection of German Expressionism,

A city that transforms itself and provides unforgettable experiences…

<strong>Hayato Sumino, piano</strong> <strong>Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849)</strong> - Scherzo for piano No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20 - Nocturne for piano in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1

- Choreography: Mauro Bigonzetti - Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Orchestra della Svizzera italiana - Conductor: Philippe Béran - Performers: MM Contemporary Dance Company

After last season's success, "Titizé – A Venetian Dream" by the Compagnia Finzi Pasca is back, a show that, faithful to the language of dreams, conjures up evanescent images, allusions and mirages,

<strong>Metropole Orkest</strong> - Jules Buckley, conductor - Ledisi, vocals

After nine shows with amazing sets, Gardi Hutter is taking a radical new step with her latest work: Switzerland's most famous clown takes on the empty stage and confronts – with her unmistakable

20 years of Raiffeisen Walking Lugano!

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM, the new edition of Ladies Run Ticino will take place in Piazza Manzoni, Lugano.