Events in Lugano

Lugano Piano returns for its second edition from August 21–23, 2026, transforming the city into an open-air stage where music and urban space come together.

The summer festival LAC en plein air is back, celebrating its ninth anniversary with a new format divided into two distinct sections, each curated by a different team in keeping with the LAC’s

<strong>Line up:</strong> - Pflanzplätz - Duo Bottasso - Pirmin Huber Swiss Folk

<strong>Friday – Early Bird</strong> CHF 21.4 <strong>Friday – Standard ticket</strong> CHF 29.75 <strong>Saturday – Early Bird</strong> CHF 12.05 <strong>Saturday – Standard ticket</strong>

<strong>Line up:</strong> Sarah Buechi Giua &amp; Riccardo Tesi Trëi

On Sunday, August 23, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Following the huge success of previous years, the Capriasca Street Food Festival is now in its 5th year and will take place from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 August in the square outside Tesserete

Facciamo la Corte! is a festival in the Ticino village of Muzzano. What began as a family garden party in 2014 has grown into an important meeting place for Switzerland’s underground music scene.

Nassa Boat returns to Lugano August 28-30, 2026 for its 12th edition, transforming Via Nassa and neighboring squares into an elegant meeting place dedicated to boating.

<strong>Line up:</strong> InterFolk Raissa Avilés &amp; Sara Magon Simone Felber Iheimisch

On Sunday, 30 August 2026, Lugano PasSteggia returns – a scenic food and wine walk designed to explore the Lugano region.

<strong>Line up:</strong> Echo vom Schattenhalb &amp; Bernhard Betschart Vent Negru Aba Trio

From 4 to 6 September 2026, Campo Marzio in Lugano will turn into a vibrant meeting place for food lovers, culture enthusiasts and families.

The Festa di Redde is a medieval-themed event that takes place every two years in September in the Capriasca woods between Vaglio and Lugaggia, between the Redde Tower and the Church of San Clemente.

The Fiera del Fumetto di Lugano celebrates its 10th edition, returning on September 5 and 6, 2026, to the 1908 Suglio Business Center in Manno with a rich program designed for a wide audience, from

As every summer, the OML presents its long-standing and popular “concerts for audience and orchestra”.

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.

Lugano International Festival Endorfine is a cultural Swiss festival dedicated to thought and current affairs sponsored by the Endorfine Festival Association, a nonprofit organization composed of

From 11 to 13 September 2026, Lugano hosts the first edition of the Lugano Tattoo Royale, an international event dedicated to the art of tattooing and the culture that surrounds it.

Warriors Weekend is a skateboarding and music festival organized by the long-standing Warriors Family at Foce in Lugano.

Lugano pedestrian centre, a stroll between music and shopping.

ManorFood, as tradition dictates, is organizing a large wine market with local producers. 17 stands from local producers will offer their wines for tasting, with the possibility of purchase.

It's a return to the origins and the territory, with a journey that focuses on some of the most authoritative Swiss chefs.

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.

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

The opening of the exhibition Jannis Kounellis: Io sono un pittore will take place on Saturday 19 September at 6:00 pm. Free admission, we look forward to seeing you! <strong>Entrance</strong>

The exhibition "Jannis Kounellis: Io sono un pittore", curated by Vincenzo de Bellis and organised in collaboration with the Archivio Kounellis in Rome, is the first to examine the work of Jannis

A walking tour of Lugano designed specifically to discover the history and secrets of the city while the children have fun along the way with games and activities.

This year, StraLugano celebrates an important milestone: 20 years of passion, sport and excitement. To mark the occasion, it will host the Swiss Half Marathon Championships.

From 1 to 3 October, the 6th biennale svizzera del territorio "Handle with Care" will take place as a diffuse event across Lugano, Mendrisio and Bellinzona, centred at Villa Saroli, Lugano.

From 1 to 3 October, the biennale svizzera del territorio returns for its sixth edition, spread across Lugano, Mendrisio and Bellinzona, with Villa Saroli as its focal point.

The Merge Film Festival, taking place from October 1–4, 2026, in Massagno, is Switzerland’s first film festival entirely dedicated to artificial intelligence.

On 1 October 2026, the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, the LAC’s resident orchestra, will open the 2026/27 ‘OSI al LAC’ season.

Lugano welcomes the magical atmosphere of autumn with its traditional event that will enliven the city center for three days of celebration.

In autumn the region of Lugano gives magical emotions... experience them with the "Autumn Vibes" tour!

Cheese makers from all over Switzerland gather in Lugano to present their cheeses.