Events in Ascona

<strong>classicAscona</strong>(81st edition – Settimane Musicali Ascona Foundation)<strong>18 September – 10 October 2026 | Ascona, Locarno and surroundings</strong>

Participating choirs of the Ascona Choral Academy

Fondazione Majid presents in Ascona the solo exhibition “RINASCIMENTO / DIVA Art Collection” by Swiss artist Boris Dondé.

Richard Galliano | Adrien Moignard | Philippe Aerts

Participating choirs of the Ascona Choral Academy

Tenebrae Choir (London) | Nigel Short

A discovered suitcase of letters and postcards opens new perspectives on Charlotte Bara’s circle.

Tenebrae Choir (London) | Nigel Short

On two Saturdays, Trattoria La Cambusa hosts an Oktoberfest evening with Bavarian atmosphere, culinary specialties and music.

SIMPLE MINDS FANS CLUB ITALIA presents, in collaboration with Teatro del Gatto, a concert evening dedicated to the repertoire of Simple Minds.

This free guided tour offers a fresh look at Ascona through stories, anecdotes and insights into the village’s past.

As every year, our golf club is pleased to organize the traditional Pro-Am. Competition rules on the brochure (<a href="https://www.golfascona.ch">www.golfascona.ch</a>).

ASCONA MUSIC FESTIVAL DANIEL LEVY – THE VOICE OF THE PIANO The Art of Listening

An intense week of classical jazz will take place in November at Hotel Ascona – also organizer of the event.

The children and young people of Calicantus are happy to invite you to the Christmas Concert which will be held on Saturday 19 December 2026 at 6.00 pm in the Church of the Papio College in Ascona

Since 1980, on the Sunday before Christmas, we have been offering the classic Corsa da Natal.

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