Dialogues across time. Works from the Collection The exhibition dedicated to the MASI Collection at Palazzo Reali presents an unusual and compelling dialogue. Find out more about: + Dialogues across time. Works from the Collection
The enchanted castle <strong>International puppet theatre festival</strong> Find out more about: + The enchanted castle
BERTILLE BAK. Voci dalla terra With this exhibition—which marks Bertille Bak's first solo show in a Swiss museum—the Vincenzo Vela Museum confirms its support and interest in contemporary art in its many expressions. Find out more about: + BERTILLE BAK. Voci dalla terra
Gyotaku – Fish prints Gyotaku is a traditional Japanese printing technique, originally developed to document fish catches. Find out more about: + Gyotaku – Fish prints
Sguardi in dialogo The exhibition "Sguardi in dialogo – Tra motori, presenze e silenzi" represents a compelling synergy of three distinct photographic visions, celebrating the intersection of design, urban life, and Find out more about: + Sguardi in dialogo
Pop Up Negozi in musica In anticipation of the 4th edition of Negozi in Musica, taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, the Pop Up space at Via Magatti 6 will open its doors to the Società dei Commercianti di Lugano Find out more about: + Pop Up Negozi in musica
Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini The inner courtyard of Castel Grande and the Sala Arsenale become the setting for a striking exhibition by local artist Ivo Soldini. Find out more about: + Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini
piazza nostra - We are the festival too! New voices on the history of the Locarno Film Festival The piazza nostra project brings together filmed interviews and archive images that reveal personal memories and lesser-known stories linked to the Locarno Film Festival. Find out more about: + piazza nostra - We are the festival too! New voices on the history of the Locarno Film Festival
Gandria Through the Eyes of Fritz Meijer OMAGTION TO THE ARTIST FRITZ MEIJER. Find out more about: + Gandria Through the Eyes of Fritz Meijer
Guided Excursion Lugano – Morcote 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. Find out more about: + Guided Excursion Lugano – Morcote
Posters what a passion! A collection of collections In total, over eighty European posters are on display in the museum's rooms, arranged thematically and chronologically to evoke the birth and development of advertising, later known as publicity and Find out more about: + Posters what a passion! A collection of collections
"Sottopelle" – Exhibition by Nag Arnoldi Just ahead of the tenth anniversary of the artist's passing (1928-2017) — currently regarded as the most internationally renowned Ticilese sculptor in the world — this exhibition represents the Find out more about: + "Sottopelle" – Exhibition by Nag Arnoldi
ON ICE - The Fascination of Ice As cold and aseptic as it may seem, ice awakens people's imagination and creativity. Find out more about: + ON ICE - The Fascination of Ice
Sentiment and observation Art in Ticino 1850–1950. The MASI Collections The collections of MASI reflect the very special history of visual art in Ticino. Find out more about: + Sentiment and observation Art in Ticino 1850–1950. The MASI Collections
Self-Portraits from the collection 1928–2021 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. Find out more about: + Self-Portraits from the collection 1928–2021
Spiaggia in città Also this year, from July 13th to September 30th 2026, Spiaggia in Città, the summer initiative of the City of Mendrisio designed to offer children and families a space to meet, play and relax Find out more about: + Spiaggia in città
WOVEN THREADS. Masterpieces of textile art. From Bali to Timor The exhibition explores the extraordinary textile traditions of Eastern Indonesia through two of the most significant Swiss collections dedicated to this art form. Find out more about: + WOVEN THREADS. Masterpieces of textile art. From Bali to Timor
Boris Dondé - RINASCIMENTO / DIVA Art Collection Fondazione Majid presents in Ascona the solo exhibition “RINASCIMENTO / DIVA Art Collection” by Swiss artist Boris Dondé. Find out more about: + Boris Dondé - RINASCIMENTO / DIVA Art Collection
Enrico Besomi. Beyond Architecture. 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 Find out more about: + Enrico Besomi. Beyond Architecture.
"Art Walks" in collaboration with GAL A guided tour to discover Lugano’s contemporary art scene. Find out more about: + "Art Walks" in collaboration with GAL
Umberto Boccioni – Towards Futurist Liberation MASI continues its series of exhibitions devoted to its collections and the art history of Ticino, with a focus on Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916). Find out more about: + Umberto Boccioni – Towards Futurist Liberation
Il Ticino di « Becaària » in mostra The exhibition accompanies the new film by Ticino director Erik Bernasconi and presents photographic glimpses into the world of «Becaària». Find out more about: + Il Ticino di « Becaària » in mostra
images that speak, images that listen To mark the Year of Volunteering, Telefono Amico Ticino and Grigioni Italiano has collected testimonies from volunteers and invited illustrators to interpret, through their artwork, the themes of Find out more about: + images that speak, images that listen
Events at the Parco delle Gole della Breggia The Breggia Gorge Park is preparing to experience a season full of events that intertwine nature, culture and discovery. Find out more about: + Events at the Parco delle Gole della Breggia
Canobbio lives - Canobbio exposes Canobbio presents itself for the third time with its own biennial exhibition of works to its citizens and to all those interested in art. Find out more about: + Canobbio lives - Canobbio exposes
Wine & Dine Our Wine & Dine begins with an aperitif, which in case of good weather is held in the garden in front of the wine cellar, around the "Feuerring", the ring of fire that symbolises the link with the Find out more about: + Wine & Dine
A border between poverty and persecution A temporary exhibition on smugglers and refugees between Italy and Switzerland during the Second World War. Find out more about: + A border between poverty and persecution
Esplorazioni speleologiche di Sergio Veri Caves and cavities in the Muggio Valley and the Generoso area. Find out more about: + Esplorazioni speleologiche di Sergio Veri
Isa Hesse-Rabinovitch! With her poetic and inquisitive gaze, Isa Hesse-Rabinovitch (1917–2003) always followed her own path, creating a remarkable body of work. Find out more about: + Isa Hesse-Rabinovitch!
Irmgard Blaser "Tra Cielo e Acqua" Galleria Amici dell’Arte in Brissago presents works by Irmgard Blaser, who works with layered techniques, pigments, acrylic colours and mixed materials. Find out more about: + Irmgard Blaser "Tra Cielo e Acqua"
Metamorphosis of a valley- The hydroelectric exploitation of the river Maggia The Maggia hydroelectric power plants are among the largest in Switzerland and the most important in the Canton of Ticino. Find out more about: + Metamorphosis of a valley- The hydroelectric exploitation of the river Maggia
Scuola di Scultura a Morcote – Nouvelle édition 2026 From 21 March 2026, the Scuola di Scultura di Peccia presents a new exhibition under the arcades of Piazza Granda in Morcote. Find out more about: + Scuola di Scultura a Morcote – Nouvelle édition 2026
Estate insieme 2026 - Summer Agenda Cultural events, popular festivals, sporting events, family activities, concerts, festivals, and social gatherings: this year's Momò summer promises to be packed with activities for all generations, Find out more about: + Estate insieme 2026 - Summer Agenda
Lugano Riviera An exclusive destination designed for those who want a relaxing experience immersed in the beauty of Lake Lugano. Find out more about: + Lugano Riviera
Sul lago luccica This project, featuring a series of exhibitions showcasing Helidon Xhixha’s iconic sculptures, marks a return – after a hiatus of several years – to the Gambarogno area’s long-standing tradition of Find out more about: + Sul lago luccica