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It's a return to the origins and the territory, with a journey that focuses on some of the most authoritative Swiss chefs.

The exhibition — organized to mark the 800th anniversary of his death — explores the deep and troubled relationship between Francis of Assisi (1181/2–1226) and clothing.

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

Among the great European festivals, the FIT Festival welcomes every year in Lugano the great names of the international contemporary scene.

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

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

MASI presents the first major retrospective devoted to American artist Kaari Upson (1970 - 2021), one of the most intense and original voices in contemporary American art.

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

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

From 15 September to 1 November 2026, the Info Point at Via Magatti 6 in Lugano will host a special Pop Up dedicated to the 120th anniversary of Merlot Ticinese, created in collaboration with

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

Zum ersten Mal in der Schweiz treten Skulpturen von Park Eun Sun (*1965) in einen Dialog mit Zeichnungen und Modellen von Mario Botta (*1943) für das «Infinito Museum» – in einer Ausstellung, die

Born in 2014, the Human Rights Film Festival Lugano (FFDUL) represents the most important forum on Human Rights and the first film festival in Italian-speaking Switzerland entirely dedicated to

The famous Lugano international Puppets Festival is back with all its magic, in its 44th year of life.

The event celebrates the style, passion, and beauty of art in motion, transforming the city center into an elegant open-air salon where classic cars take center stage.

Open House Ticino returns on 24–25 October 2026 for a weekend dedicated to architecture and the discovery of Ticino's built heritage.

The exhibition brings together two solo shows devoted to Mai-Thu Perret (Geneva, 1976) and Una Szeemann (Locarno, 1975), conceived as a single curatorial project.

Once again it's time for Vini in Villa: the Ticinowine Festival, the must-attend event for lovers of Ticino wine.

From November 25 to 29, 2026, the Chitarre dal Mondo Festival returns to Lugano and Bellinzona.

A city that transforms itself and provides unforgettable experiences…

Zaubersee brings a one-of-a-kind illuminated trail to the heart of Parco Ciani, transforming one of the city’s most iconic locations into a spectacular setting to be enjoyed on winter evenings.

The Orchestra della Svizzera italiana’s mini-season “OSI at Whitsun – Presenza” returns to the LAC in May 2027 with two elegant concerts.

Poestate Lugano Festival, a poetry festival offering a wide range of literary events with multidisciplinary activities, from classical to avant-garde, from emerging talents to great poets, with