Events in Lugano

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

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

Do you have a medical question? Retired professionals in the fields of medicine, psychology, and healthcare are here to help you—without white coats and free of charge.

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

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

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

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 guided tour to discover Lugano’s contemporary art scene.

Interactive exhibition for children designed by Roland Besse.

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.

OMAGTION TO THE ARTIST FRITZ MEIJER.

The GEA Lugano Art Fest returns to the Patio of the Palazzo Civico in Lugano from 7 to 15 September 2026, with an exhibition dedicated to the carnet de voyage and on-site drawing.

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

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

Discover one of Switzerland’s great sporting passions up close and experience the excitement of an ice hockey game at the Cornèr Arena, home of Hockey Club Lugano.

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 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 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

An artistic intervention and platform for cultural reflection conceived by the artist at the former AEM warehouses.

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

The second event in the annual series organized by the Associazione Amici dell’Atelier Calcografico (AAAC) in the portico of the Salita dei Frati Library is dedicated to the engravings of the

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

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

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.

This is a rather unique exhibition, born from a collaboration with friends Luca and Mattia Cereghetti—who, together with Mercedes Albertini, founded the mMoMAm (mini Museum of Modern Art Mesocco).

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.

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

Two artists, two paths, two distant roots that come together in an intense and unprecedented dialogue.

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 opening of the exhibition *Jannis Kounellis: I Am a Painter* will take place on Saturday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m.

Paolo Fresu, trumpet and flugelhorn Tino Tracanna, tenor and soprano saxophone Roberto Cipelli, piano and electric piano Attilio Zanchi, double bass Ettore Fioravanti, drums

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.