Zhang Hong Mei. Fabric of the City The exhibition ‘Fabric of the City’, held at Spazio Cielo in Villa Malpensata, presents over thirty works by Chinese artist Zhang Hong Mei (born in 1973), including paintings and sculptures from her Find out more about: + Zhang Hong Mei. Fabric of the City
Art from the 14th to the 19th century in Ticino's public collections. Pinacoteca Züst's 2026 exhibition season opens March 22 with an exhibition devoted to ancient artworks in Ticino's public collections. Find out more about: + Art from the 14th to the 19th century in Ticino's public collections.
Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Werefkin und die Meister des Expressionismus Anlässlich ihres zehnjährigen Jubiläums eröffnet die Fondazione Gabriele e Anna Braglia eine Ausstellung, die den Werken ihrer Sammlung des deutschen Expressionismus gewidmet ist und dem Publikum Find out more about: + Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Werefkin und die Meister des Expressionismus
Kunst vom 14. bis zum 19. Jahrhundert in den öffentlichen Sammlungen des Tessins. Ein Überblick Die Kantonsgalerie Giovanni Züst erweitert ihren Horizont über die wertvollen, aber begrenzten Grenzen ihrer eigenen Sammlung hinaus und präsentiert eine Ausstellung, die einige der bedeutendsten Find out more about: + Kunst vom 14. bis zum 19. Jahrhundert in den öffentlichen Sammlungen des Tessins. Ein Überblick
max bill (1908-1994): die Grammatik der Schönheit Die Ausstellung im m.a.x. Find out more about: + max bill (1908-1994): die Grammatik der Schönheit
OSI al LAC On 2 October 2025 the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, LAC's resident orchestra, opens the season OSI al LAC 2025/26. Find out more about: + OSI al LAC
Swiss Press Photo 25 Die Pressefotografie werfen einen Blick über den Tellerrand des aktuellen Geschehens hinaus und bieten einen Blick auf das ganze Jahr 2024. Find out more about: + Swiss Press Photo 25
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
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
Serravalle Bike Days The Velo Club Tre Valli Biasca is delighted to welcome you to the fourth edition of the Serravalle Bike Days, a weekend dedicated to cycling. Find out more about: + Serravalle Bike Days
Jean-Frédéric Schnyder. Painting 2024/25 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). Find out more about: + Jean-Frédéric Schnyder. Painting 2024/25
K-NOW! Korean Video Art Today The exhibition investigates South Korea’s contemporary art scene through the medium of video art. Find out more about: + K-NOW! Korean Video Art Today
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
LAC | Season 2026 The cultural centre LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura offers a rich program that blends traditional and contemporary theatre, featuring renowned performers alongside emerging talents. Find out more about: + LAC | Season 2026
Borromini 2026 BORROMINI 2026 is a cultural project dedicated to enhancing the work and legacy of Francesco Castelli, better known as Borromini, among the greatest protagonists of architecture Find out more about: + Borromini 2026
SlowUp Ticino Join Slow Up Ticino, a traffic-free day dedicated to fun! Travel 50 km between Bellinzona and Locarno by bike, on foot, or on rollerblades. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, entertainment, and refreshments. Find out more about: + SlowUp Ticino
Orienteering World Cup with national competitions <strong>The World Cup returns to Ticino – the world’s best athletes in the Locarno region</strong> Find out more about: + Orienteering World Cup with national competitions
Lugano Bike Emotions 2026 <strong>Three days of sports, excitement, and big news on two wheels</strong> Find out more about: + Lugano Bike Emotions 2026
Mangialonga The Mangialonga is the most awaited food and wine event, but also the one most linked to the territory, its products and its actors. Find out more about: + Mangialonga
Dance festival 2026 From May 6th to 10th, Dance Festival (21st edition) celebrates spring with an explosion of color, bringing energy and joy to 44 cities across Switzerland. Find out more about: + Dance festival 2026
PerBacco! Che bianchi PerBacco! che bianchi is a unique event in Ticino held in the historic center of Bellinzona. Find out more about: + PerBacco! Che bianchi
Stairways to Heaven and Firefighter Challenge The toughest Vertical in Europe! The race takes place on the historic staircases of the Piotta-Ritom Funicular. Find out more about: + Stairways to Heaven and Firefighter Challenge
Ladies Run Ticino On Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM, the new edition of Ladies Run Ticino will take place in Piazza Manzoni, Lugano. Find out more about: + Ladies Run Ticino
Spring Giubiasco 2026 Five days of celebration in Piazza Grande in Giubiasco, with plenty of entertainment, children's activities, live music and DJs, barbecues and gnocchi parties, a raffle, and running and cycling races. Find out more about: + Spring Giubiasco 2026
Strawberries in the Square The Strawberry Festival receives a great deal of public attention every year. Find out more about: + Strawberries in the Square
Brocante Locarno <strong>The Locarno antique fair</strong> Throughout the long Ascension weekend the old town of Locarno is filled with market stalls packed full of antiques. Find out more about: + Brocante Locarno
Open Cellar Days Become familiar with the Wine Makers and their secrets, succumb to the passion that they put into producing quality wines, wines with labels that have raised Canton Ticino to land of oenological Find out more about: + Open Cellar Days
Festival Internazionale Ruggero Leoncavallo The Festival takes place in Brissago evey year and is dedicated to the great Neapolitan Maestro Ruggero Leoncavallo, who wrote various compositions and piano pieces during his life spent in Brissago Find out more about: + Festival Internazionale Ruggero Leoncavallo
International Museum Day – Region of Lugano Every year in May, museums in Switzerland and Liechtenstein celebrate International Museum Day and invite the public to discover the diversity of the museum landscape. Find out more about: + International Museum Day – Region of Lugano
Street Artists Festival <strong>Ascona in allegria</strong> Find out more about: + Street Artists Festival
Sun Valley Festival Sun Valley Festival: where you don't need to sleep to dream. Find out more about: + Sun Valley Festival
Lugano Elegance 2026 Saturday, May 23rd, Piazza della Riforma becomes a stage for history. Find out more about: + Lugano Elegance 2026
Giro d'Italia: Bellinzona - Cari Stage On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Giro d'Italia will pass through the Bellinzona area and the Three Valleys! From Bellinzona to Carì, 113 km of champion sprints and cycling thrills await. Find out more about: + Giro d'Italia: Bellinzona - Cari Stage
THE LAGO OPENAIR Experience the magic of Solomun at the breathtaking shores of Lago Maggiore. <strong>DOORS 13:00 - 24:00 SOUND UNTIL 23:30 AGE +20</strong> <strong>INFO</strong> Cashless Payment One Way Find out more about: + THE LAGO OPENAIR
Bellinzona Castles&Go Drawbridges, secret passages, crenellated paths… BELLINZONA CASTLES & GO: The Most Medieval Race on Earth! Find out more about: + Bellinzona Castles&Go