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
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
Eis Cafè Martini CENSURA inaugurates its curatorial path with Matete Martini, an artist from Pordenone, presenting the project Eis Café Martini. Find out more about: + Eis Cafè Martini
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
LAC | Season 2026 The cultural centre LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura offers a rich program that blends traditional and contemporary theatre, featuring renowned performers alongside emerging talents. Find out more about: + LAC | Season 2026
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)
Lugano Riviera An exclusive destination designed for those who want a relaxing experience immersed in the beauty of Lake Lugano. Find out more about: + Lugano Riviera
Ergin Çavuşoğlu, Proposition I: Distance Estopia is pleased to present Proposition I: Distance, a solo exhibition by Ergin Çavuşoğlu, featuring a new body of paintings and inlay anamorphic reliefs. Find out more about: + Ergin Çavuşoğlu, Proposition I: Distance
Migration – a photo exhibition by Darrin Zammit Lupi The Swiss Customs Museum in Cantine di Gandria near Lugano presents a photo exhibition dedicated to migration on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the International Organization for Migration Find out more about: + Migration – a photo exhibition by Darrin Zammit Lupi
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
Carla Ferriroli - Stratigraphy between the pages. Carla Ferriroli is the first artist invited in 2026 by the Association of Friends of the Calcographic Atelier. Find out more about: + Carla Ferriroli - Stratigraphy between the pages.
Isa Hesse-Rabinovitch! With her poetic and inquisitive gaze, Isa Hesse-Rabinovitch (1917–2003) always followed her own path, creating a remarkable body of work. Find out more about: + Isa Hesse-Rabinovitch!
Dolls On The Block: GTA After Vi diamo il benvenuto alla nuova era di Dolls on the block! È una celebrazione della sopravvivenza, della resilienza, della gioia, delle identità plurali. Find out more about: + Dolls On The Block: GTA After
Voci dal Museo From 29 to 31 May 2026, the Museo cantonale di storia naturale celebrates its first 20 years of cultural mediation with a packed programme of activities for adults and children alike. Find out more about: + Voci dal Museo
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
"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
A border between poverty and persecution A temporary exhibition on smugglers and refugees between Italy and Switzerland during the Second World War. Find out more about: + A border between poverty and persecution
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
Jean-Frédéric Schnyder. La pittura 2024/25 L’exposition présente l’œuvre d’un artiste qui, avec constance et indépendance, a su renouveler le langage pictural contemporain : Jean-Frédéric Schnyder (Bâle, 1945). Find out more about: + Jean-Frédéric Schnyder. La pittura 2024/25
ACASI celebrates On 30 May 2026, the Association of Alpine Horn Players of Italian-speaking Switzerland (ACASI) will celebrate its tenth anniversary with ACASI in Festa, a day entirely dedicated to the Alpine horn Find out more about: + ACASI celebrates
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
Notre Dame de Paris - Music: Riccardo Cocciante - French author: Luc Plamondon - Italian author: Pasquale Panella "Notre Dame de Paris" is back, one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Find out more about: + Notre Dame de Paris
Oh… Cézanne! Interactive exhibition for children designed by Roland Besse. Find out more about: + Oh… Cézanne!
CORRENTE – Ethics and Aesthetics in the Digital Art Visarte Ticino’s program of activities also includes Corrente, a flexible format of exhibitions and public dialogues that brings together, on a case-by-case basis, two artists active in Ticino who Find out more about: + CORRENTE – Ethics and Aesthetics in the Digital Art
Agno Philharmonic – Spring Concert The Filarmonica di Agno is pleased to invite the public to its traditional Spring Concert, a much-anticipated event celebrating the arrival of the new season through music. Find out more about: + Agno Philharmonic – Spring Concert
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
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
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.
Women, sea... and pastries Gabi Fluck's solo exhibition, presented by Alessia Brughera. Over fifty works on paper from the artist's most recent work will be on display. Find out more about: + Women, sea... and pastries
20 years of the Sports and Leisure Centre On Saturday 30 May, the 20th anniversary of the Tesserete Leisure Centre will be celebrated at the centre itself. Find out more about: + 20 years of the Sports and Leisure Centre
Costanza The site-specific installation Costanza stages an ongoing tension between self-destruction and possible rebirth. Find out more about: + Costanza
Balagan "Balagan" is a fascinating journey through 20th-century chamber music, from Bartók to Vivier, Milhaud to Horovitz and Schoenfield. Find out more about: + Balagan
Yoga at Tassino Park A moment of peace and well-being, thanks to the benefits of ancient yoga practices and the energy of Lugano's nature. Every Sunday from May 31st to August 2nd at 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Find out more about: + Yoga at Tassino Park
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)
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
Pop Up Bike From 02.06.2026 to 29.06.2026, discover our new Po Up dedicated to the world of cycling! Find out more about: + Pop Up Bike