Events: Festival, Festivities in Ascona

Imagine a hidden oasis where the sun warms your skin and you can hear the waves crashing against the shore and the gentle rustle of palm trees create a tranquil atmosphere.

For more than 30 years, the town of Ascona and its picturesque lakefront have been immersing themselves in the world of music, hosting one of the biggest jazz events in Switzerland

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

UNMASK THE SUN The iconic SunIce Festival, known for its electrifying winter festival in the snowy mountains of St. Moritz, is expanding to the shores of Ascona.

For 80 years, the Settimane Musicali Ascona have been a prestigious meeting place for music lovers. In 2026, the festival becomes classicAscona.

Set 1 Dmitri Schostakowitsch (1906-1975) Streichquartett Nr. 8 c-Moll op. 110 Set 2 «Spectrum» Jazz-Pop-Improvisationen --- Set 3 «Lost Ships» Set 4 Gatto Wine-Bistrot & Music

The autumn festival is an opportunity to breathe in the atmosphere of Ticino as it once was, with its customs, trades and traditions.