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
Kaspar Ludwig. Manor Art Prize Ticino 2026 MASI Lugano presents a new exhibition project by Kaspar Ludwig (Nuremberg, 1989), winner of the Manor Art Prize Ticino 2026. Find out more about: + Kaspar Ludwig. Manor Art Prize Ticino 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
LAC en plein air 2026 The summer festival LAC en plein air is back, celebrating its ninth anniversary with a new format divided into two distinct sections, each curated by a different team in keeping with the LAC’s Find out more about: + LAC en plein air 2026
Lugano LongLake Festival Now in its sixteenth edition, the Lugano LongLake Festival is one of Switzerland's largest urban open-air festivals. Find out more about: + Lugano LongLake Festival
Blues to Bop Blues to Bop, part of the Lugano LongLake Festival, is the event that has been celebrating the blues in Lugano since 1989: every summer, it brings free concerts featuring local and international Find out more about: + Blues to Bop
30th Ticino Musica Festival Opera – Symphony orchestra – Chamber music – Solo recitals with famous artists and promising young talents. Find out more about: + 30th Ticino Musica Festival
National Day The celebration of National Day is a heartfelt tradition for the people of Lugano. It represents a time of unity and collective reflection. Find out more about: + National Day
Umberto Boccioni MASI continues its series of exhibitions devoted to its collections and the art history of Ticino, with a focus on Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916). Find out more about: + Umberto Boccioni
Lugano Piano Lugano Piano returns for its second edition from August 21–23, 2026, transforming the city into an open-air stage where music and urban space come together. Find out more about: + Lugano Piano
Lugano PasSteggia On Sunday, 30 August 2026, Lugano PasSteggia returns – a scenic food and wine walk designed to explore the Lugano region. Find out more about: + Lugano PasSteggia
Streetfood Festival Lugano – A World of Flavours in Ticino From 4 to 6 September 2026, Campo Marzio in Lugano will turn into a vibrant meeting place for food lovers, culture enthusiasts and families. Find out more about: + Streetfood Festival Lugano – A World of Flavours in Ticino
Kaari Upson. Dollhouse - A Retrospective MASI presents the first major retrospective devoted to American artist Kaari Upson (1970 - 2021), one of the most intense and original voices in contemporary American art. Find out more about: + Kaari Upson. Dollhouse - A Retrospective
Lugano International Festival Endorfine Lugano International Festival Endorfine is a cultural Swiss festival dedicated to thought and current affairs sponsored by the Endorfine Festival Association, a nonprofit organization composed of Find out more about: + Lugano International Festival Endorfine
StraLugano 20th edition This year, StraLugano celebrates an important milestone: 20 years of passion, sport and excitement. To mark the occasion, it will host the Swiss Half Marathon Championships. Find out more about: + StraLugano 20th edition
Autumn Festival Lugano welcomes the magical atmosphere of autumn with its traditional event that will enliven the city center for three days of celebration. Find out more about: + Autumn Festival
Lugano Cheese Festival Cheese makers from all over Switzerland gather in Lugano to present their cheeses. Find out more about: + Lugano Cheese Festival
Francis and the Perfect Robe. The Costumes of “Brother Sun, Sister Moon” The exhibition — organized to mark the 800th anniversary of his death — explores the deep and troubled relationship between Francis of Assisi (1181/2–1226) and clothing. Find out more about: + Francis and the Perfect Robe. The Costumes of “Brother Sun, Sister Moon”
Lugano Classic 2026 The event celebrates the style, passion, and beauty of art in motion, transforming the city center into an elegant open-air salon where classic cars take center stage. Find out more about: + Lugano Classic 2026
RE-IMAGININGS. Mai-Thu Perret and Una Szeemann The exhibition brings together two solo shows devoted to Mai-Thu Perret (Geneva, 1976) and Una Szeemann (Locarno, 1975), conceived as a single curatorial project. Find out more about: + RE-IMAGININGS. Mai-Thu Perret and Una Szeemann
Christmas is in the air – Lugano City Tour (Free) A city that transforms itself and provides unforgettable experiences… Find out more about: + Christmas is in the air – Lugano City Tour (Free)