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
WALSER ART. The tradition of Bosco Gurin The exhibition tells the story of the cultural identity of the Walser community of Bosco Gurin, the only alloglot enclave in Canton Ticino. Find out more about: + WALSER ART. The tradition of Bosco Gurin
OSI al LAC On 2 October 2025 the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, LAC's resident orchestra, opens the season OSI al LAC 2025/26. Find out more about: + OSI al LAC
Rassegna Raclette Selection of good music chosen and curated by the Foce. Find out more about: + Rassegna Raclette
RANDOM RANDOM is the project wanted by the City of Lugano, which makes the Studio FOCE available on weekends to youth organisations wishing to organise events. Find out more about: + RANDOM
Rostia Kunovsky – Between Outside and Inside II With Between Outside and Inside II / Tra fuori e dentro II, Estopia Art Gallery presents the second chapter of the exhibition project dedicated to Rostia Kunovsky (born in 1954 in Gottwaldov-Zlín, Find out more about: + Rostia Kunovsky – Between Outside and Inside II
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
Tubabulure An installation for children aged 0 to 22 months, designed by French studio Behaghel Foiny in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Find out more about: + Tubabulure
You Can't Frame Me – Group Exhibition Group exhibition of photographs dedicated to the cat — a free and independent figure, at times elusive, at times complicit, an animal that for centuries has inhabited images, homes, streets, books, Find out more about: + You Can't Frame Me – Group Exhibition
Territories of views and words. Landscapes, stories, images of Italian-speaking Switzerland The travelling multimedia exhibition Territories of Gaze and Words. Find out more about: + Territories of views and words. Landscapes, stories, images of Italian-speaking Switzerland
Die Menschen von Morgen - Jean Charles de Castelbajac Eine interaktive Ausstellung, konzipiert vom international renommierten Künstler und Designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, auf Einladung des Centre Pompidou in Paris. Find out more about: + Die Menschen von Morgen - Jean Charles de Castelbajac
Hic Sunt Leones Hic Sunt Leones is both a project that addresses a political issue and a collection of postcards from unusual places in Switzerland. Find out more about: + Hic Sunt Leones
A tribute to Fritz Meijer On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the artist's birth, we dedicate a fond tribute to the painter Fritz Meijer, who lived in Gandria from 1935 until his death in 1969. Find out more about: + A tribute to Fritz Meijer
Harmattan Artphilein Focus presents a selection of works by the artists of Harmattan, the first edition of the Togo Photo Festival, held in December 2025 at the Agnassan–Paul Ahyi Museum, Artemis Gallery, and Find out more about: + Harmattan
Carnival in the neighborhoods Lugano is preparing for the 2026 Carnival celebrations, which, in addition to the events in Piazza della Riforma open to everyone—with the handing over of the keys, the parade of school children, Find out more about: + Carnival in the neighborhoods
Pop Up Culture Pass From 13 January the Pop-Up exhibition space at Via Magatti 6 in Lugano will become a meeting point dedicated to the art, history, and culture of the Lugano region. Find out more about: + Pop Up Culture Pass
Unpublished Photo 2025 – UP25 The exhibition presents the winners of the international competition created to promote new trends in art photography among young talents from around the world. Find out more about: + Unpublished Photo 2025 – UP25
Italian Mixed Boiled Meats An evening celebrating the great flavors of Ticino’s culinary tradition, where the table becomes the heart of conviviality and the pleasure of being together turns into a true experience. Find out more about: + Italian Mixed Boiled Meats
Sonechko, Yak Ty? – di Varvara Uhlik Artphilein presents Sonechko, Yak Ty? (Darling, how are you? Find out more about: + Sonechko, Yak Ty? – di Varvara Uhlik
Group Show – Join the Dots II After its first presentation in Aosta, Join the Dots II arrives in Lugano, continuing Estopia’s curatorial journey dedicated to dialogue across geographies, languages, and artistic sensibilities. Find out more about: + Group Show – Join the Dots II
OSI al LAC – González / Grosvenor Ravel'sConcerto in Gon 12 February at “OSI al LAC”, with pianist Grosvenor. Find out more about: + OSI al LAC – González / Grosvenor
Lugano – Guided City Walk (Free Tour) A pleasant stroll through the historic city centre to discover the most interesting anecdotes and hidden corners, will allow you to get to know Lugano through the eyes of the locals. Find out more about: + Lugano – Guided City Walk (Free Tour)
Valentine’s Day at Villa Sassa For Valentine’s Day, Ristorante Ai Giardini di Sassa invites couples to an exclusive evening of refined cuisine and atmosphere. Find out more about: + Valentine’s Day at Villa Sassa
Valentine’s Day at Villa Principe Leopoldo On Valentine’s evening, Ristorante La Luce at Villa Principe Leopoldo offers an experiential dinner combining fine cuisine, live music, and entertainment, set in the timeless elegance of the villa Find out more about: + Valentine’s Day at Villa Principe Leopoldo
Valentine's Day on Monte Brè Love takes you to the top! Find out more about: + Valentine's Day on Monte Brè
amm Café Med Ticino Lugano Hai una domanda di carattere medico? Professionisti in pensione della medicina, della psicologia e dell'assistenza sanitaria è a tua disposizione, senza camici bianchi e gratuitamente. Find out more about: + amm Café Med Ticino Lugano
Carnevale Tesserete Or Penagin Or Penagin is a carnival in the Ambrosian rite that takes place in Tesserete, in Canton Ticino. Find out more about: + Carnevale Tesserete Or Penagin
Painting and Poetry. Men and Gods in Modern Japanese Art MUSEC presents the exhibition Painting and Poetry. Find out more about: + Painting and Poetry. Men and Gods in Modern Japanese Art
Challenger Città di Lugano From 22 February to 1 March 2026, the Centro Esposizioni Lugano will host the 6th Challenger Città di Lugano, one of the most prestigious international sporting events of the winter season. Find out more about: + Challenger Città di Lugano
FC Lugano - FC Lausanne-Sport Mitwirkende: FC Lugano Find out more about: + FC Lugano - FC Lausanne-Sport
Progetto Tchaikovsky Our new Tchaikovsky project opens with a contrast between balance and passion. Find out more about: + Progetto Tchaikovsky