Events in Ticino - City events

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

Anlässlich ihres zehnjährigen Jubiläums eröffnet die Fondazione Gabriele e Anna Braglia eine Ausstellung, die den Werken ihrer Sammlung des deutschen Expressionismus gewidmet ist und dem Publikum

The exhibition comparatively presents three series of woodcut prints by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858), Shigenobu (1826 - 1869) and Kuniteru (active around the mid-19th century).

The exhibition ‘Fabric of the City’, held at Spazio Cielo in Villa Malpensata, presents over thirty works by Chinese artist Zhang Hong Mei (born in 1973), including paintings and sculptures from her

Stellen Sie sich ein Museum vor, das zu einem intimen Theater wird, in dem sich das Leben der Vergangenheit mit dem der Gegenwart verwebt. Die Ausstellung «Zilla Leutenegger.

For more than 30 years, the town of Ascona and its picturesque lakefront have been immersing themselves in the world of music, hosting one of the biggest jazz events in Switzerland

This exhibition presents the work of an artist with a consistent, highly independent approach who has brought a breath of fresh air to contemporary painting: Jean-Frédéric Schnyder (Basel, 1945).

The exhibition dedicated to the MASI Collection at Palazzo Reali presents an unusual and compelling dialogue.

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

The exhibition explores the theme of self-portraiture through a selection of more than twenty works by contemporary artists of international renown from the MASI collection.

The Culture Division of the City of Lugano presents a new exhibition at Palazzo Civico: a photographic show dedicated to images taken by the Dutch tourist Hermann Albrecht Insinger between 1892 and

The exhibition investigates South Korea’s contemporary art scene through the medium of video art.

The exhibition offers a reinterpretation of more than fifty years of Ticino architecture through one hundred buildings selected for their interest from a construction point of view.

For over six weeks, Bellinzona's Urban Park will be enlivened by a new summer arena designed as a gathering space, with concerts, entertainment, and activities for everyone.

Die Ausstellung «Alex Hanimann. Human Nature» präsentiert erstmals in einem Schweizer Museum das komplexe und umfangreiche fotografische Werk, das der Künstler in den letzten 20 Jahren geschaffen hat.

“Fra Roberto innerhalb der Mauern”

Die Kantonsgalerie Giovanni Züst erweitert ihren Horizont über die wertvollen, aber begrenzten Grenzen ihrer eigenen Sammlung hinaus und präsentiert eine Ausstellung, die einige der bedeutendsten

The Festa della Musica of Mendrisio is inspired by the values of the international Fête de la Musique event.

The summer festival LAC en plein air is back, celebrating its ninth anniversary with a new format divided into two distinct sections, each curated by a different team in keeping with the LAC’s

With its 2026 edition, <strong>Verbano Musica Estate</strong> presents a journey through Swiss music, exploring its richness and diversity through six concerts held in various municipalities in the

Over the past decade, the Marguerite Arp Foundation has received several donations of works from private individuals.

Since 1977 in the heart of the City

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

Now in its sixteenth edition, the Lugano LongLake Festival is one of Switzerland's largest urban open-air festivals.

Blues to Bop, part of the Lugano LongLake Festival, is the event that has been celebrating the blues in Lugano since 1989: every summer, it brings free concerts featuring local and international

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,

Opera – Symphony orchestra – Chamber music – Solo recitals with famous artists and promising young talents.

Following the resounding success of the first three editions, the Mendrisio Department of Culture, Events, and Sport is pleased to present the fourth season of classical music at the Concerti dei

The Blues are back in Piazza Governo!

Entertainment, music, food and a fantastic fireworks display

Since summer 2004, at the turn of July and August, the International Music and Theatre Festival "Il Teatro in Festa" has been held in the magical garden behind the theatre, hosting in its various

<strong>Rotonda by la Mobiliare, the Locarno Film Festival village</strong>

The celebration of National Day is a heartfelt tradition for the people of Lugano. It represents a time of unity and collective reflection.

A high-quality programme at Switzerland's most important film festival.

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

Date: August 8 – August 18, 2026 Trip duration: 10 days Number of aid stations: 10 Participation: Solo / Duo / Relay Distance: 500 km Maximum time: 250 h Elevation gain/loss: 40,000 m