Events in Lugano - City events

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The exhibition, devoted to the work of the artist David Weiss (1946-2012), explores the vibrant, dynamic artistic community that formed in Carona, in Canton Ticino, between 1968 and 1978.

The exhibition tells the story of the cultural identity of the Walser community of Bosco Gurin, the only alloglot enclave in Canton Ticino.

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.

On 2 October 2025 the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, LAC's resident orchestra, opens the season OSI al LAC 2025/26.

The cultural centre LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura offers a rich program that blends traditional and contemporary theatre, featuring renowned performers alongside emerging talents.

Selection of good music chosen and curated by the Foce.

After nine shows with amazing sets, Gardi Hutter is taking a radical new step with her latest work: Switzerland's most famous clown takes on the empty stage and confronts – with her unmistakable

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

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its opening to the public, the Gabriele and Anna Braglia Foundation is opening an exhibition dedicated to works from its collection of German Expressionism,

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).

20 years of Raiffeisen Walking Lugano!

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM, the new edition of Ladies Run Ticino will take place in Piazza Manzoni, Lugano.

Saturday, May 23rd, Piazza della Riforma becomes a stage for history.

Poestate Lugano Festival, a poetry festival offering a wide range of literary events with multidisciplinary activities, from classical to avant-garde, from emerging talents to great poets, with

MASI continues its series of exhibitions devoted to its collections and the art history of Ticino, with a focus on Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916).

A city that transforms itself and provides unforgettable experiences…