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
STEFANO GRAZIANI. Reality Show The exhibition features a selection of photographs by Stefano Graziani, some pre-existing and some previously unpublished, which dialogue with each other without referring to a single theme. Find out more about: + STEFANO GRAZIANI. Reality Show
Sophia Loren: Der Mythos der Schönheit, gezeichnet mit Licht Die Ausstellung zeigt die bekanntesten Bilder, die Sophia Loren in besonderen Momenten ihres Lebens zeigen, mit etwa zweihundert Bildern, die meisten davon Vintage-Aufnahmen berühmter Fotografen, Find out more about: + Sophia Loren: Der Mythos der Schönheit, gezeichnet mit Licht
Carnevale Sgüra The Sgüra Carnival in Balerna returns to enliven the town with a rich program of events celebrating tradition, music, and fun for all ages. Find out more about: + Carnevale Sgüra
Carnival on Lake Maggiore Carnival is a deeply felt tradition in Ticino, deeply rooted in the region, its cuisine, music, and entertainment. Find out more about: + Carnival on Lake Maggiore
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
Carnival in Ticino 2026 Carnival is coming! Ticino is getting ready to celebrate in bars, restaurants and city squares. Find out more about: + Carnival in Ticino 2026
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
Carnival 2026 - Bellinzona Region and Valleys The most fun time of the year is back: Carnival, a tradition particularly dear to Ticino. Find out more about: + Carnival 2026 - Bellinzona Region and Valleys
Carnevale Rabadan The Bellinzona Carnival, better known as Rabadan, has been one of the major events in Ticino for over 150 years. Find out more about: + Carnevale Rabadan
Carnivals in the Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio region Masks, music, confetti, and traditions renewed every year: Carnival is one of the region's most vibrant and authentic celebrations. Find out more about: + Carnivals in the Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio region
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
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
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
Risonanze no.1: luoghi Artists* Pauline Humbert, Jonathan Steiger, and Joshua Venturino will be exhibiting in dialogue with works from the Balerna Municipality's collection by Florindo Soldini, Rodolfo Soldati, Aldo Find out more about: + Risonanze no.1: luoghi
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
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
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
ARCHISATIRE. A counterhistory of architecture The exhibition explores the encounter between satire and architecture through caricatures, cartoons, photomontages, cartoons, films and other forms of expression. Find out more about: + ARCHISATIRE. A counterhistory of architecture
TRA-S-PARENZE – Portals to the Essence La Galerie-Caslano proudly presents the solo exhibition of Daniela Rebuzzi, "TRA-S-PARENZE – Portals to the Essence". Find out more about: + TRA-S-PARENZE – Portals to the Essence
Cinema Teatro: 2025/2026 Theater Season PRO TIP: Buy your tickets at the Infopoint Mendrisiotto Turismo at the FFS Railway Station, Viale Stefano Franscini, Mendrisio Find out more about: + Cinema Teatro: 2025/2026 Theater Season
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
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
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
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
Accessori di classe Fashion accessories between everyday use and social identity 1830-1930. Find out more about: + Accessori di classe
Jazz Cat Club Ascona <strong>The 18th season</strong> of the Jazz Cat Club in Ascona, a hub for jazz in Ticino, features <strong>eleven concerts</strong> with international artists from October 13, 2025, to May 18, 2026. Find out more about: + Jazz Cat Club Ascona
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
La declinazione del silenzio – Nino Doborjginidze The exhibition offers a poetic and intimate journey in the painting of Doborjginidze, a Georgian artist trained in Tbilisi and Vienna. Find out more about: + La declinazione del silenzio – Nino Doborjginidze
A Story - RSI Swiss Radio and Television The RSI archives contain images of countless meetings between the RSI and the people of Italian-speaking Switzerland. Find out more about: + A Story - RSI Swiss Radio and Television
Carnival with risotto - Ascona The carnival of Ascona is celebrated on Mardi Gras along the beautiful lake promenade on Piazza G. Motta. At 12 p.m. a tasting risotto with luganighe (local sausages) will be served for everyone. Find out more about: + Carnival with risotto - Ascona
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
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