Events in Lugano

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

After the great success of the past editions, CaronaImmagina - the biennial festival that celebrates photography in all its forms - returns from June 7 to October 31, 2025 with a bold, exciting and

<strong>A Piece of His Own presents: Queen Unseen by Peter Hince</strong> An exclusive journey behind the scenes of a legend.

The exhibition From Sironi to Picasso allows visitors to immerse themselves in a journey that has its roots in the 1950s, initiated by Gabriele and Anna Braglia, whose curiosity and

MASI Lugano presents the first museum exhibition devoted to the Ticino photographer Eugenio Schmidhauser (Seon, 1876 - Astano, 1952).

<strong>Musical evenings - MADE IN Lugano</strong> Can the Lugano region offer a high-quality musical experience for tourists, built entirely around its own musicians?

Created by LAC Lugano Arte and Cultura, LAC en plein air returns to bring the summer evenings to life, hosting eleven concerts featuring artists and musical ensembles of different origins and

The temporary exhibition presents a selection of about four hundred traditional African currencies and emblems of power.

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 activities designed to satisfy every need!

Louisa Gagliardi (1989, Sion, Switzerland) has established herself as one of the most interesting voices on the Swiss contemporary art scene.

Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918) and Filippo Franzoni (1857-1911) were, in different ways, two of the key figures in modern art in Switzerland at the turn of the twentieth century.

#giardinipoetici ist eine neue partizipative und dezentrale Ausstellung des Museo Hermann Hesse Montagnola, in Zusammenarbeit mit elf Vereinen der Gemeinde Collina d’Oro.

GiardiniPoetici is a new temporary participatory outdoor exhibition, created in collaboration with eleven local associations from the Municipality of Collina d’Oro.

Hermann Hesse war nicht nur einer der bedeutendsten deutschsprachigen Schriftsteller des 20. Jahrhunderts, sondern auch ein leidenschaftlicher Gärtner.

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.

The activity of BESI - Banda Estiva della Svizzera Italiana, now in its eighteenth season, continues at full intensity.

The seventh event in the «Global Aesthetics» cycle displays the works of Mr. Savethewall (stage name of Pierpaolo Perretta) in the Spazio Cielo of Villa Malpensata.

The excursion allows you to enjoy this natural landmark from all its points of view. The gulf of Lugano is made special by two mountains that mark its boundaries: Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore.

Since 1977 in the heart of the City

<strong>Experience the thrill of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 at Lugano Marittima!</strong>

Leave the city centre for a few hours and let yourself be taken to the discovery of the romantic and picturesque village of Gandria.

The exhibition From Sironi to Picasso allows visitors to immerse themselves in a journey that has its roots in the 1950s, started by Gabriele and Anna Braglia, whose curiosity and passion for art

For 15, the LongLake Festival has been making summers in Lugano a real outdoor spectacle!

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.

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.

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.

Spirit of Simplicity.

Switzerland's longest-running blues festival will return to celebrate the history of blues music with three days of free concerts and insights.

National Day is one of the most important celebrations for the people of Lugano and represents a time of unity and reflection.

Limitierte Anzahl Plätze. Anmeldung direkt beim Gastgeberhof unbedingt erforderlich.

Limitierte Anzahl Plätze. Anmeldung direkt beim Gastgeberhof unbedingt erforderlich.

Limitierte Anzahl Plätze. Anmeldung direkt beim Gastgeberhof unbedingt erforderlich.

Limitierte Anzahl Plätze. Anmeldung direkt beim Gastgeberhof unbedingt erforderlich.

Limitierte Anzahl Plätze. Anmeldung direkt beim Gastgeberhof unbedingt erforderlich.

Limitierte Anzahl Plätze. Anmeldung direkt beim Gastgeberhof unbedingt erforderlich.

The Lake Lugano Crossing is a popular non-competitive swim over on a distance of 2,500 meters organized by the Association “Traversata del Lago di Lugano”.