Events in Lugano

A guided tour to discover Lugano’s contemporary art scene.

With her poetic and inquisitive gaze, Isa Hesse-Rabinovitch (1917–2003) always followed her own path, creating a remarkable body of work.

The first solo exhibition in Europe dedicated to the Japanese artist Miwa Komatsu takes visitors on a journey into a visionary universe, where art, spirituality and nature intertwine through images

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

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

OMAGTION TO THE ARTIST FRITZ MEIJER.

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

The charming actors will allow you to travel in time and get to know the people and the places that have made the city great.

An exclusive destination designed for those who want a relaxing experience immersed in the beauty of Lake Lugano.

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

To mark the Year of Volunteering, Telefono Amico Ticino and Grigioni Italiano has collected testimonies from volunteers and invited illustrators to interpret, through their artwork, the themes of

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

The exhibition explores the extraordinary textile traditions of Eastern Indonesia through two of the most significant Swiss collections dedicated to this art form.

Canobbio presents itself for the third time with its own biennial exhibition of works to its citizens and to all those interested in art.

Interactive exhibition for children designed by Roland Besse.

Through the exhibition "Beyond Architecture," the Audiovisual Archive of Capriasca and Val Colla presents for the first time to the public an important and impressive photographic fund that recently entered

Exercises of Freedom is an artistic project by Lotis Rama that transforms the display windows of Central Park Lugano into an open space where painting, installation and memory engage in dialogue

The Swiss Customs Museum in Cantine di Gandria near Lugano presents a photo exhibition dedicated to migration on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the International Organization for Migration

A temporary exhibition on smugglers and refugees between Italy and Switzerland during the Second World War.

In anticipation of the 4th edition of Negozi in Musica, taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, the Pop Up space at Via Magatti 6 will open its doors to the Società dei Commercianti di Lugano

From Lugano, a lovely boat cruise takes you to the ancient fishing village of Morcote, winner of the title of Switzerland's Most Beautiful Village 2016.

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

The excursion allows you to enjoy this natural landmark from all its points of view.

Watching FC Lugano live means experiencing top-level football up close and following a team that competes at the highest level in Switzerland and on the European stage.

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.

Un programma ricco e variegato invita i visitatori ad affrontare con mente aperta i temi della diversità, dell’asilo e dell’integrazione e, soprattutto, a dialogare tra loro.

From 4 to 6 September 2026, Campo Marzio in Lugano will turn into a vibrant meeting place for food lovers, culture enthusiasts and families.

From the heart of the city to the sunniest peak of Lugano. You'll enjoy the splendid view and walk through the tiny village of Brè.

The Fiera del Fumetto di Lugano celebrates its 10th edition, returning on September 5 and 6, 2026, to the 1908 Suglio Business Center in Manno with a rich program designed for a wide audience, from

For the third consecutive year, a splendid historic garden on the Collina d’Oro becomes the natural stage for an evening of music.

A pleasant stroll through the historic city centre to discover the most interesting anecdotes and hidden corners, will allow you to get to know Lugano through the eyes of the locals.

The Festa di Redde is a medieval-themed event that takes place every two years in September in the Capriasca woods between Vaglio and Lugaggia, between the Redde Tower and the Church of San Clemente.

As every summer, the OML presents its long-standing and popular “concerts for audience and orchestra”.

The opening of the exhibition Kaari Upson. Dollhouse – A Retrospective will take place on Saturday 5 September at 6:00 pm. Free admission, we look forward to seeing you there!