Events at the Parco delle Gole della Breggia The Breggia Gorge Park is preparing to experience a season full of events that intertwine nature, culture and discovery. Find out more about: + Events at the Parco delle Gole della Breggia
Metamorphosis of a valley- The hydroelectric exploitation of the river Maggia The Maggia hydroelectric power plants are among the largest in Switzerland and the most important in the Canton of Ticino. Find out more about: + Metamorphosis of a valley- The hydroelectric exploitation of the river Maggia
Estate insieme 2026 - Summer Agenda Cultural events, popular festivals, sporting events, family activities, concerts, festivals, and social gatherings: this year's Momò summer promises to be packed with activities for all generations, Find out more about: + Estate insieme 2026 - Summer Agenda
Sguardi in dialogo The exhibition "Sguardi in dialogo – Tra motori, presenze e silenzi" represents a compelling synergy of three distinct photographic visions, celebrating the intersection of design, urban life, and Find out more about: + Sguardi in dialogo
Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini The inner courtyard of Castel Grande and the Sala Arsenale become the setting for a striking exhibition by local artist Ivo Soldini. Find out more about: + Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini
"Sottopelle" – Exhibition by Nag Arnoldi Just ahead of the tenth anniversary of the artist's passing (1928-2017) — currently regarded as the most internationally renowned Ticilese sculptor in the world — this exhibition represents the Find out more about: + "Sottopelle" – Exhibition by Nag Arnoldi
Spiaggia in città Also this year, from July 13th to September 30th 2026, Spiaggia in Città, the summer initiative of the City of Mendrisio designed to offer children and families a space to meet, play and relax Find out more about: + Spiaggia in città
Miwa Komatsu. Beyond the Eyes The first solo exhibition in Europe dedicated to the Japanese artist Miwa Komatsu takes visitors on a journey into a visionary universe, where art, spirituality and nature intertwine through images Find out more about: + Miwa Komatsu. Beyond the Eyes
Exercises of Freedom Exercises of Freedom is an artistic project by Lotis Rama that transforms the display windows of Central Park Lugano into an open space where painting, installation and memory engage in dialogue Find out more about: + Exercises of Freedom
Mutanti, Fotoausstellung von Daniel Pittet Die Mutation erzeugt Vielfalt. Find out more about: + Mutanti, Fotoausstellung von Daniel Pittet
Mutants Inside Villa Emden and in the Brissago Islands Botanical Garden you can visit Daniel Pittet's photography exhibition. Find out more about: + Mutants
Enrico Besomi. Beyond Architecture. Through the exhibition "Beyond Architecture," the Audiovisual Archive of Capriasca and Val Colla presents for the first time to the public an important and impressive photographic fund that recently entered Find out more about: + Enrico Besomi. Beyond Architecture.
Scuola di Scultura a Morcote – Nouvelle édition 2026 From 21 March 2026, the Scuola di Scultura di Peccia presents a new exhibition under the arcades of Piazza Granda in Morcote. Find out more about: + Scuola di Scultura a Morcote – Nouvelle édition 2026
Gea Art Fest Lugano The GEA Lugano Art Fest returns to the Patio of the Palazzo Civico in Lugano from 7 to 15 September 2026, with an exhibition dedicated to the carnet de voyage and on-site drawing. Find out more about: + Gea Art Fest Lugano
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
Adriano Pitschen. “Nitori”, selected engravings The second exhibition, part of the annual series organised by the Associazione Amici dell’Atelier Calcografico (AAAC) in the Portico of the Salita dei Frati Library, is dedicated to the engravings Find out more about: + Adriano Pitschen. “Nitori”, selected engravings
Lugano Unexpected Classic Tour (Free Tour) The charming actors will allow you to travel in time and get to know the people and the places that have made the city great. Find out more about: + Lugano Unexpected Classic Tour (Free Tour)
Toward the Summit and Through Time A captivating journey through the history of FMG, featuring documents, images, original artifacts, and the people who shaped the railway’s destiny. Find out more about: + Toward the Summit and Through Time
BERTILLE BAK. Voci dalla terra With this exhibition—which marks Bertille Bak's first solo show in a Swiss museum—the Vincenzo Vela Museum confirms its support and interest in contemporary art in its many expressions. Find out more about: + BERTILLE BAK. Voci dalla terra
"Art Walks" in collaboration with GAL A guided tour to discover Lugano’s contemporary art scene. Find out more about: + "Art Walks" in collaboration with GAL
Pop Up Negozi in musica In anticipation of the 4th edition of Negozi in Musica, taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, the Pop Up space at Via Magatti 6 will open its doors to the Società dei Commercianti di Lugano Find out more about: + Pop Up Negozi in musica
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
ON ICE - The Fascination of Ice As cold and aseptic as it may seem, ice awakens people's imagination and creativity. Find out more about: + ON ICE - The Fascination of Ice
Canobbio lives - Canobbio exposes Canobbio presents itself for the third time with its own biennial exhibition of works to its citizens and to all those interested in art. Find out more about: + Canobbio lives - Canobbio exposes
WOVEN THREADS. Masterpieces of textile art. From Bali to Timor The exhibition explores the extraordinary textile traditions of Eastern Indonesia through two of the most significant Swiss collections dedicated to this art form. Find out more about: + WOVEN THREADS. Masterpieces of textile art. From Bali to Timor
Wine & Dine Our Wine & Dine begins with an aperitif, which in case of good weather is held in the garden in front of the wine cellar, around the "Feuerring", the ring of fire that symbolises the link with the Find out more about: + Wine & Dine
Oh… Cézanne! Interactive exhibition for children designed by Roland Besse. Find out more about: + Oh… Cézanne!
Play fountain in Piazza del Sole Be amazed by the spectacular dancing fountain in Piazza del Sole, a temporary installation that enlivens the heart of Bellinzona during the summer. Find out more about: + Play fountain in Piazza del Sole
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
Boris Dondé - RINASCIMENTO / DIVA Art Collection Fondazione Majid presents in Ascona the solo exhibition “RINASCIMENTO / DIVA Art Collection” by Swiss artist Boris Dondé. Find out more about: + Boris Dondé - RINASCIMENTO / DIVA Art Collection
Franca D'Alfonso's "Geometric Classic" exhibition Born in Pescara but living in Varese since 1974, Franca D'Alfonso is now a long-time artist, with a broad and varied curriculum of prestigious solo and group exhibitions held throughout Italy and in Find out more about: + Franca D'Alfonso's "Geometric Classic" exhibition
Fra Roberto tra le mura “Fra Roberto innerhalb der Mauern” Find out more about: + Fra Roberto tra le mura
Gandria Through the Eyes of Fritz Meijer OMAGTION TO THE ARTIST FRITZ MEIJER. Find out more about: + Gandria Through the Eyes of Fritz Meijer
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.