Carnival with risotto - Ascona The carnival of Ascona is celebrated on Mardi Gras along the beautiful lake promenade on Piazza G. Motta. At 12 p.m. a tasting risotto with luganighe (local sausages) will be served for everyone. Find out more about: + Carnival with risotto - Ascona
Eventi letterari Monte Verità Ascona and Locarno will host the 14th Monte Verità Literary Events, entitled Dance Me to the End of Love, from the famous song by singer-songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen. Find out more about: + Eventi letterari Monte Verità
Street Artists Festival <strong>Ascona in allegria</strong> Find out more about: + Street Artists Festival
JazzAscona 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 Find out more about: + JazzAscona
August 1st celebrations with dancing fountains <strong>Show dancing fountains - Swiss National Day</strong> Many surprises await guests on the Piazza di Ascona. Find out more about: + August 1st celebrations with dancing fountains
Ascona Polo Cup From 4 to 6 September 2026, the Ascona Polo Cup returns, the unmissable event that reaches its 16th edition this year. Find out more about: + Ascona Polo Cup
CSI Ascona The international horse riding competion <strong>CSI Ascona</strong> will take place also this year on the vast fields of Ascona's former airstrip, which are set to be completely transformed for the Find out more about: + CSI Ascona
SunIce Festival UNMASK THE SUN The iconic SunIce Festival, known for its electrifying winter festival in the snowy mountains of St. Moritz, is expanding to the shores of Ascona. Find out more about: + SunIce Festival
classicAscona (Nr. 81 by Fondazione Settimane Musicali Ascona) For 80 years, the Settimane Musicali Ascona have been a prestigious meeting place for music lovers. In 2026, the festival becomes classicAscona. Find out more about: + classicAscona (Nr. 81 by Fondazione Settimane Musicali Ascona)
Autumn Festival Ascona The autumn festival is an opportunity to breathe in the atmosphere of Ticino as it once was, with its customs, trades and traditions. Find out more about: + Autumn Festival Ascona