Events: Customs, Market in Ticino

The Flea Market is back in Massagno!

ProSpecieRara, a Swiss foundation dedicated to the preservation of traditional agricultural varieties for over 40 years, is organizing the traditional seedlings market at Parco Ciani in Lugano.

From May 1st to 3rd, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the 1st May Market at Largo Zorzi invites you to explore: stalls with gourmet products, Ticino specialties, and local crafts turn the city into a

On Friday, May 1, the Lugano lakefront will host a market featuring local products, clothing, gifts, and gift ideas.

Stands and market, live music, activity for kids, food&drinks, sweet stand. The market will be found outside with any weather. In case of heavy rain the market will be canceled.

<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.

Cantine Aperte: a must-attend event for all wine lovers, curious visitors, and fans of the region.

Organizza l'Associazione Artigiani di Vallemaggia in collaborazione con ARTIS - Negozio dell'Artigianato Maggia. - Musica con i Vent Negru duo "i Blaghéta" - Hamburger Artigianali e piatto vegano

The celebration of National Day is a heartfelt tradition for the people of Lugano. It represents a time of unity and collective reflection.

<strong>Show dancing fountains - Swiss National Day</strong> Many surprises await guests on the Piazza di Ascona.

The men's category stone weighs 22.140 kg, the women's category stone weighs 7.050 kg.

"Belli sold out" will take place again this year, the sales market organized by the Bellinzona Traders' Association which takes place twice a year, coinciding with the spring and summer seasons.

PerBacco! Bellinzona's Harvest Festival is more than just grape harvest and wine: it's an invitation to discover the heart of the city.

The festival is one of the most important events in the region.

The 13th edition of the Leventina Agricultural Day and the 35th edition of the Leventina Cheese Festival will take place on September 27, 2026, organized by the local committee in collaboration with

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

On October 3 and 4, there will be a variety of Swiss cheese specialties to discover in Lugano!

Organized by the Craftsmen Association of Vallemaggia in collaboration with ARTIS - Negozio dell'Artigiano Maggia. - Music - Children's entertainment and more..

Bellinzona's city center will host numerous stalls displaying alpine cheeses from Ticino and Mesolcina, the fruit of the mountain herdsmen's labors carried out during the summer months on the

The October market will take place on Sunday 11th and Sunday 18th October 2026.

The unloading of the grà takes place about three weeks after the loading, whatever the weather. It is usually done between late October and mid-November.

<strong>Autumn market of farmers and craftsmen of the Rovana valley</strong> <strong>10.30am</strong> - Market opening and refreshment stand <strong>11.00am</strong> - Aperitif with live music

An old proverb says: "For San Martino every must is wine".

Around 100 exhibitors await you to introduce you to their latest news, a meeting point for Locarno residents, quality gastronomy, conferences and music.

A city that transforms itself and provides unforgettable experiences…

Christmas concert by the Choir "Corale Verzaschese". Guest performance by the "Filarmonica Monte Carasso - Sementina" conducted by Maestro Matteo a Marco.

The Holy Week processions in Mendrisio inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.