Events in Bellinzona - City events

Carnival is coming! Ticino is getting ready to celebrate in bars, restaurants and city squares.

The most fun time of the year is back: Carnival, a tradition particularly dear to Ticino.

The Bellinzona Carnival, better known as Rabadan, has been one of the major events in Ticino for over 150 years.

The magic returns! The 15th edition of Music on Ice will transform the Bellinzona Sports Center into a unique stage where ice comes to life with lights, music, and unforgettable emotions.

The tournament is being relaunched after a three-year break and features eight teams from seven different nations across four continents. Each team will play five matches

PerBacco! che bianchi is a unique event in Ticino held in the historic center of Bellinzona.

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Giro d'Italia will pass through the Bellinzona area and the Three Valleys! From Bellinzona to Carì, 113 km of champion sprints and cycling thrills await.

Drawbridges, secret passages, crenellated paths… BELLINZONA CASTLES & GO: The Most Medieval Race on Earth!

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.

The BELLINZONA BEATLES DAYS were born in 2001 as an open-air event aimed at celebrating the sounds and culture of the 1960s through concerts and collateral events.

Thanks to its artistic quality and the privileged medieval setting in which it takes place - the Montebello Castle in Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 - mf is not only a musical

The Blues are back in Piazza Governo!

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

PerBacco! Bellinzona's Harvest Festival is more than just grape harvest and wine: it's an invitation to discover the heart of the city.

The Corni dal Generus, with the precious collaboration of the group Nüm dal Corno, propose the 7th edition of the Festival di Corni delle Alpi, in the suggestive setting of Castelgrande in Bellinzona.

Japan lands in Bellinzona!