Events in Lugano

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

Music by Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart.

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

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 bilingual Sunday readings at the Museo immerse the audience in the thought and work of the poet, creating a space for reflection and introspection.

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

A travelling exhibition by the Swiss Ornithological Institute expanded and adapted by the Cantonal Museum of Natural History.

Galleria Allegra Ravizza is delighted to present the exhibition “Flusso Cosmologico”, a linguistic exploration set within the cosmic-science-fiction context of Bruno Contenotte and Renato Volpini,

Interactive exhibition for children designed by Roland Besse.

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

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

Come and discover the Pop Up dedicated to Lake Lugano: a gem ready to surprise you with its authentic beauty and a wide range of experiences designed to suit every need!

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

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

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

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

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.

Lugano is getting ready to experience the excitement of the 2026 World Cup thanks to the big screen set up in Piazza Manzoni, located in the heart of the city and overlooking the lake.

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

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

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

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

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

This year, Ceresio Estate celebrates its 50th anniversary.

OMAGTION TO THE ARTIST FRITZ MEIJER.

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

A moment of peace and well-being, thanks to the benefits of ancient yoga practices and the energy of Lugano's nature. Every Sunday from May 31st to August 2nd at 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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.

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 ensemble Concerto Scirocco, the Coro Clairière of the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana, the Clare College Choir of Cambridge, and the CaronAntica Festival come together for an extraordinary

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.

On Wednesday 8 July at 6:00 pm, at the Melontano playground in Tesserete, the second event in the ‘Ritrovarsi nei quartieri’ series will take place, where children can enjoy the show ‘Aria Terra

The activity of BESI – Banda Estiva della Svizzera Italiana, now in its 19th season, continues at full intensity.

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

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.