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
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
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
Fra Roberto tra le mura “Fra Roberto innerhalb der Mauern” Find out more about: + Fra Roberto tra le mura
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
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
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
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
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
ALEX HANIMANN. HUMAN NATURE Die Ausstellung «Alex Hanimann. Human Nature» präsentiert erstmals in einem Schweizer Museum das komplexe und umfangreiche fotografische Werk, das der Künstler in den letzten 20 Jahren geschaffen hat. Find out more about: + ALEX HANIMANN. HUMAN NATURE
Pop Up – Nature, culture and local products with Artinbosco and Fondazione OTAF From 28.04.2026 to 31.05.2026, in the heart of the city center, the Pop Up arrives, bringing the forest into the urban space: a captivating encounter between art, nature, and authentic flavors. Find out more about: + Pop Up – Nature, culture and local products with Artinbosco and Fondazione OTAF
ZILLA LEUTENEGGER. CASA MIA Stellen Sie sich ein Museum vor, das zu einem intimen Theater wird, in dem sich das Leben der Vergangenheit mit dem der Gegenwart verwebt. Die Ausstellung «Zilla Leutenegger. Find out more about: + ZILLA LEUTENEGGER. CASA MIA
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.
Lugano Belle Époque. The Unseen Perspective of H. A. Insinger The Culture Division of the City of Lugano presents a new exhibition at Palazzo Civico: a photographic show dedicated to images taken by the Dutch tourist Hermann Albrecht Insinger between 1892 and Find out more about: + Lugano Belle Époque. The Unseen Perspective of H. A. Insinger
"IN SILENZIO" - Alexandra von Burg ALEXANDRA VON BURG - “IN SILENZIO” Foundation Majid in Ascona is pleased to announce the significant artistic project “In Silenzio” by Swiss artist Alexandra von Burg. Find out more about: + "IN SILENZIO" - Alexandra von Burg
Festival Il Maggiolino Theater Art Dance and Music for early childhood and...not only Find out more about: + Festival Il Maggiolino
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
The 47 Rōnin. Hiroshige and the Utagawa School. The exhibition comparatively presents three series of woodcut prints by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858), Shigenobu (1826 - 1869) and Kuniteru (active around the mid-19th century). Find out more about: + The 47 Rōnin. Hiroshige and the Utagawa School.
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
Painting and Poetry. Men and Gods in Modern Japanese Art MUSEC presents the exhibition Painting and Poetry. Find out more about: + Painting and Poetry. Men and Gods in Modern Japanese Art
Strawberries in the Square The Strawberry Festival receives a great deal of public attention every year. Find out more about: + Strawberries in the Square
The construction of architecture in Ticino, 1939-1996. Materiality and tectonics The exhibition offers a reinterpretation of more than fifty years of Ticino architecture through one hundred buildings selected for their interest from a construction point of view. Find out more about: + The construction of architecture in Ticino, 1939-1996. Materiality and tectonics
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
Arp, Cahn, Magnelli, Taeuber-Arp. The art of giving Over the past decade, the Marguerite Arp Foundation has received several donations of works from private individuals. Find out more about: + Arp, Cahn, Magnelli, Taeuber-Arp. The art of giving
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
Wonderfood Festival From May 21st to 23rd, Piazza del Ponte will transform into a culinary paradise with the second edition of the Wonderfood Festival in Mendrisio! Find out more about: + Wonderfood Festival
Sun Valley Festival Sun Valley Festival: where you don't need to sleep to dream. Find out more about: + Sun Valley Festival
Street Artists Festival <strong>Ascona in allegria</strong> Find out more about: + Street Artists Festival
Biasca-Faido-Carì Bike Day In anticipation of the 2026 Giro d'Italia, the Leventina region comes alive with a day entirely dedicated to cycling. Find out more about: + Biasca-Faido-Carì Bike Day
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