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 Más información sobre: + Miwa Komatsu. Beyond the Eyes
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). Más información sobre: + Jean-Frédéric Schnyder. Painting 2024/25
Los 47 Rōnin. Hiroshige y la escuela de Utagawa La exposición presenta comparativamente tres series de grabados xilográficos de Hiroshige (1797 - 1858), Shigenobu (1826 - 1869) y Kuniteru (activo hacia mediados del siglo XIX). Más información sobre: + Los 47 Rōnin. Hiroshige y la escuela de Utagawa
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. Más información sobre: + Kaspar Ludwig. Manor Art Prize Ticino 2026
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. Más información sobre: + 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. Más información sobre: + Sentiment and observation Art in Ticino 1850–1950. The MASI Collections
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. Más información sobre: + WOVEN THREADS. Masterpieces of textile art. From Bali to Timor
A border between poverty and persecution A temporary exhibition on smugglers and refugees between Italy and Switzerland during the Second World War. Más información sobre: + A border between poverty and persecution
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. Más información sobre: + National Day
Dialogues across time. Works from the Collection The exhibition dedicated to the MASI Collection at Palazzo Reali presents an unusual and compelling dialogue. Más información sobre: + Dialogues across time. Works from the Collection
Ceresio Estate 2026 This year, Ceresio Estate celebrates its 50th anniversary. Más información sobre: + Ceresio Estate 2026
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 Más información sobre: + Lugano Belle Époque. The Unseen Perspective of H. A. Insinger
Umberto Boccioni – Towards Futurist Liberation MASI continues its series of exhibitions devoted to its collections and the art history of Ticino, with a focus on Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916). Más información sobre: + Umberto Boccioni – Towards Futurist Liberation
Traversata Lago di Lugano 2026 The Lake Lugano Crossing is a popular non-competitive swim over on a distance of 2,500 meters organized by the Association “Traversata del Lago di Lugano”. Más información sobre: + Traversata Lago di Lugano 2026
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. Más información sobre: + Lugano Piano
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 Más información sobre: + LAC en plein air 2026
Street Food Festival Capriasca Following the huge success of previous years, the Capriasca Street Food Festival is now in its 5th year and will take place from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 August in the square outside Tesserete Más información sobre: + Street Food Festival Capriasca
Lugano PasSteggia On Sunday, 30 August 2026, Lugano PasSteggia returns – a scenic food and wine walk designed to explore the Lugano region. Más información sobre: + 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. Más información sobre: + Streetfood Festival Lugano – A World of Flavours in Ticino
The Comic Book Fair The Fiera del Fumetto di Lugano celebrates its 10th edition, returning on September 5 and 6, 2026, to the 1908 Suglio Business Center in Manno with a rich program designed for a wide audience, from Más información sobre: + The Comic Book Fair
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. Más información sobre: + 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 Más información sobre: + Lugano International Festival Endorfine
Lugano Tattoo Royale From 11 to 13 September 2026, Lugano hosts the first edition of the Lugano Tattoo Royale, an international event dedicated to the art of tattooing and the culture that surrounds it. Más información sobre: + Lugano Tattoo Royale
S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino 2026 – Switzerland Gourmet 20th Edition It's a return to the origins and the territory, with a journey that focuses on some of the most authoritative Swiss chefs. Más información sobre: + S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino 2026 – Switzerland Gourmet 20th Edition
PARK EUN SUN – MARIO BOTTA Zum ersten Mal in der Schweiz treten Skulpturen von Park Eun Sun (*1965) in einen Dialog mit Zeichnungen und Modellen von Mario Botta (*1943) für das «Infinito Museum» – in einer Ausstellung, die Más información sobre: + PARK EUN SUN – MARIO BOTTA
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. Más información sobre: + 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. Más información sobre: + Autumn Festival
Lugano Cheese Festival Cheese makers from all over Switzerland gather in Lugano to present their cheeses. Más información sobre: + 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. Más información sobre: + 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. Más información sobre: + Lugano Classic 2026
Open House Ticino 2026 Open House Ticino returns on 24–25 October 2026 for a weekend dedicated to architecture and the discovery of Ticino's built heritage. Más información sobre: + Open House Ticino 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. Más información sobre: + 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… Más información sobre: + Christmas is in the air – Lugano City Tour (Free)
OSI at Whitsun – Presenza The Orchestra della Svizzera italiana’s mini-season “OSI at Whitsun – Presenza” returns to the LAC in May 2027 with two elegant concerts. Más información sobre: + OSI at Whitsun – Presenza