Locarno City of the Reformation. From the exile of Protestants to the building of tolerance As of September 16, 2017, a new permanent section dedicated to the history of the Protestant Reformation in the Locarno region can be visited. Find out more about: + Locarno City of the Reformation. From the exile of Protestants to the building of tolerance
De Sironi à Picasso. La collection Braglia The exhibition From Sironi to Picasso allows visitors to immerse themselves in a journey that has its roots in the 1950s, initiated by Gabriele and Anna Braglia, whose curiosity and Find out more about: + De Sironi à Picasso. La collection Braglia
Louisa Gagliardi. Many Moons Louisa Gagliardi (1989, Sion, Switzerland) has established herself as one of the most interesting voices on the Swiss contemporary art scene. Find out more about: + Louisa Gagliardi. Many Moons
Flowery Streets Ascona - Locarno - Muralto We are thrilled to announce that, starting from Easter, the wonderful Strade Fiorite of Ascona will once again enchant the public! Find out more about: + Flowery Streets Ascona - Locarno - Muralto
Sharing art. Between public and private universes. Bellinzona and beyond. In 2025, the Cedar Villa Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary! Find out more about: + Sharing art. Between public and private universes. Bellinzona and beyond.
Eugenio Schmidhauser. Beyond Malcantone MASI Lugano presents the first museum exhibition devoted to the Ticino photographer Eugenio Schmidhauser (Seon, 1876 - Astano, 1952). Find out more about: + Eugenio Schmidhauser. Beyond Malcantone
Man and Climate By its very nature attentive to the various expressions of human creativity, MUSEC reserves six months of its programming for the exhibition ‘Man and Climate’, which opens the multi-location Find out more about: + Man and Climate
Mangialonga <strong>TheMangialongais the most awaited food and wine event, but also the one most linked to the territory, its products and its actors.</strong> Find out more about: + Mangialonga
Family Tour by Lugano Region A walking tour of Lugano designed specifically to discover the history and secrets of the city while the children have fun along the way with games and activities. Find out more about: + Family Tour by Lugano Region
Ferdinand Hodler – Filippo Franzoni Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918) and Filippo Franzoni (1857-1911) were, in different ways, two of the key figures in modern art in Switzerland at the turn of the twentieth century. Find out more about: + Ferdinand Hodler – Filippo Franzoni
Inside the life of Frida Kahlo Lucienne's original photographs, displayed in this unique exhibition, tell the true story of Frida Kahlo. Find out more about: + Inside the life of Frida Kahlo
PerBacco! Che bianchi We welcome spring in the historic centre of Bellinzona with the presentation of newly bottled white wines and aperitifs on the piazza accompanied by music. Find out more about: + PerBacco! Che bianchi
Food Truck Festival Street Food in the truest sense of the word: trucks, caravans & ape cars – coming from the North of the Alps as well as from our lively Italian neighbours. Find out more about: + Food Truck Festival
manggiainval <strong>Wine and food stroll through villages, countryside and forests in the lower Maggia Valley.</strong> <strong>Event</strong> Find out more about: + manggiainval
Serravalle Bike Days <strong>It is with great pleasure that the Velo Club Tre Valli Biasca welcomes you to the third edition of the Serravalle Bike Days, a two-day event dedicated to cycling.</strong> Find out more about: + Serravalle Bike Days
Festival Il Maggiolino 2025 "Il Maggiolino," now in its 14th edition, will take place from May 4 to 11. Find out more about: + Festival Il Maggiolino 2025
Stairways to heaven & Firefighter Challenge <strong>The toughest Vertical in Europe.</strong> The race takes place on the historic staircases of the Piotta-Ritom Funicular. <strong>For runners</strong> - May 10, 2025 Find out more about: + Stairways to heaven & Firefighter Challenge
Antique fair <strong>Fair of antiques, art and collecting.</strong> Find out more about: + Antique fair
Lugano Elegance <strong>Lugano Elegance 2025: Prestige Meets Passion</strong> Piazza Riforma and Via Nassa in Lugano will be transformed into the heart of elegance and refinement for Lugano Elegance. Find out more about: + Lugano Elegance
Festival Ruggero Leoncavallo The Festival takes place in Brissago evey year and is dedicated to the great Neapolitan Maestro Ruggero Leoncavallo, who wrote various compositions and piano pieces during his life spent in Brissago Find out more about: + Festival Ruggero Leoncavallo
Open wine cellars days Become familiar with the Wine Makers and their secrets, succumb to the passion that they put into producing quality wines, wines with labels that have raised Canton Ticino to land of oenological Find out more about: + Open wine cellars days
Bellinzona Castles & GO <strong>Bellinzona Castles & GO: the most medieval race on earth!</strong> Find out more about: + Bellinzona Castles & GO
Strawberry Festival The Strawberry Festival receives a great deal of public attention every year. Find out more about: + Strawberry Festival
Brocante Locarno <strong>The Locarno antique fair</strong> Throughout the long Ascension weekend the old town of Locarno is filled with market stalls packed full of antiques. Find out more about: + Brocante Locarno
Festival Poestate 2025 – Lugano <strong>29th edition Poestate Festival Lugano 2025</strong> Poestate literary festival, from the classical to the vanguard with multidisciplinary activities. Find out more about: + Festival Poestate 2025 – Lugano
Street Artists Festival <strong>Ascona in allegria</strong> Find out more about: + Street Artists Festival
Scenic Trail A Trail Running competition: 3000 runners, over 70 nations, 6 trails, a success since 10 years! <strong>K130</strong> Find out more about: + Scenic Trail
Withsun with OSI The third, new OSI season follows in the footsteps of thePresenzafestival (2022 – 2024) and aims to consolidate a series of concert dates on the Whitsun weekend for residents and tourists alike. Find out more about: + Withsun with OSI
Bellinzona Beatles Days <strong>A must-attend open-air event celebrating the music of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, with exclusively live performances by top-level artists.</strong> Find out more about: + Bellinzona Beatles Days
Breganzona Estate Good music and fine food: these are the two most appreciated characteristics of Breganzona Estate. A unique festival that since 28 years brings joy and amusement to the people. Find out more about: + Breganzona Estate
Sleepless night in Locarno As in previous years Locarno will stay awake all night long giving space to culture, music, art and entertainment. Find out more about: + Sleepless night in Locarno
Caslano Blues 2025 <strong>Caslano: full on Blues</strong> <strong>From 18 to 22 June, the 11th edition of the Malcantone festival.</strong> Find out more about: + Caslano Blues 2025
Streetfood Festival Locarno Switzerland's biggest and most colourful street food festival will be stopping off in Locarno, on its beautiful lakeside promenade, to bring the latest food trends from around the world to the public! Find out more about: + Streetfood Festival Locarno
Montebellofestival 2025 Montebellofestival – the international chamber music festival held at the UNESCO castles of Bellinzona (CH) – was established in 2005 through the collaboration between the City and Tourist Office of Find out more about: + Montebellofestival 2025
JazzAscona For more than 30 years, the town of Ascona and its picturesque lakefront have been immersing themselves in the world of music, hosting one of the biggest jazz events in Switzerland Find out more about: + JazzAscona
Festival of Music <strong>A day of music, a day for music…</strong> The Festa della Musica of Mendrisio is inspired by the values of the international Fête de la Musique event. Find out more about: + Festival of Music