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. Find out more about: + WOVEN THREADS. Masterpieces of textile art. From Bali to Timor
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
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
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
Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini The inner courtyard of Castel Grande and the Sala Arsenale become the setting for a striking exhibition by local artist Ivo Soldini. Find out more about: + Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini
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 Find out more about: + Miwa Komatsu. Beyond the Eyes
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
The construction of architecture in Ticino, 1939-1996. Materiality and tectonics The exhibition offers a reinterpretation of more than fifty years of Ticino architecture through one hundred buildings selected for their interest from a construction point of view. Find out more about: + The construction of architecture in Ticino, 1939-1996. Materiality and tectonics
Art from the 14th to the 19th century in Ticino's public collections. Pinacoteca Züst's 2026 exhibition season opens March 22 with an exhibition devoted to ancient artworks in Ticino's public collections. Find out more about: + Art from the 14th to the 19th century in Ticino's public collections.
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). Find out more about: + Umberto Boccioni – Towards Futurist Liberation
Fra Roberto tra le mura “Fra Roberto innerhalb der Mauern” Find out more about: + Fra Roberto tra le mura
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. Find out more about: + Kaspar Ludwig. Manor Art Prize Ticino 2026
Kunst vom 14. bis zum 19. Jahrhundert in den öffentlichen Sammlungen des Tessins. Ein Überblick Die Kantonsgalerie Giovanni Züst erweitert ihren Horizont über die wertvollen, aber begrenzten Grenzen ihrer eigenen Sammlung hinaus und präsentiert eine Ausstellung, die einige der bedeutendsten Find out more about: + Kunst vom 14. bis zum 19. Jahrhundert in den öffentlichen Sammlungen des Tessins. Ein Überblick
The enchanted castle <strong>International puppet theatre festival</strong> Find out more about: + The enchanted castle
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.
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 Find out more about: + LAC en plein air 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. Find out more about: + Lugano Piano
La Belvedere When words like sweat, effort, sun, cold, wind, rain, slopes, suffering, finish line, remember moments, hours, years riding a bicycle. Find out more about: + La Belvedere
Greina Trail The Greina Trail 2026 is ready for its 9th edition! This year, the event will once again be held in two stages rather than a single day, making it truly special! Find out more about: + Greina Trail
Granfondo San Gottardo This cycling event takes you across three passes: Gotthard, Furka and Nufenen. Three routes, in the heart of the Swiss Alps to be covered by bike. Find out more about: + Granfondo San Gottardo
Arp, Cahn, Magnelli, Taeuber-Arp. The art of giving Over the past decade, the Marguerite Arp Foundation has received several donations of works from private individuals. Find out more about: + Arp, Cahn, Magnelli, Taeuber-Arp. The art of giving
Ceresio Estate 2026 This year, Ceresio Estate celebrates its 50th anniversary. Find out more about: + Ceresio Estate 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 Find out more about: + Street Food Festival Capriasca
Luppolo & Food Festival <strong>Event cancelled!</strong> Find out more about: + Luppolo & Food Festival
Transalpine Run 2026 The Dynafit Transalpine Run 2026, in collaboration with Garmin, will start on August 28, 2026, in Lenzerheide and conclude after seven days and 250 kilometers, on September 3, with a grand finale in Find out more about: + Transalpine Run 2026
Risotto Festival On 28th and 29th of August 2026, GastroLagoMaggiore and Valli, in collaboration with Ticino a Tavola, will organize a "Risotto Festival" in Locarno. Find out more about: + Risotto Festival
Cavea Festival From August 28 to 30, 2026, the spectacular Arzo Caves will once again be transformed into a natural amphitheater where music, nature, and culture meet: three days immersed in a unique setting, Find out more about: + Cavea Festival
Swiss Enduro Series MTB The Swiss Enduro Series returns to Airolo for its fifth edition! Find out more about: + Swiss Enduro Series MTB
Cavea Festival - Patagarri The Cavea Festival dances to the rhythm of jazz and swing. Find out more about: + Cavea Festival - Patagarri
Lugano PasSteggia On Sunday, 30 August 2026, Lugano PasSteggia returns – a scenic food and wine walk designed to explore the Lugano region. Find out more about: + Lugano PasSteggia
GalAthletics Bellinzona Mitwirkende: GalAthletics Bellinzona Find out more about: + GalAthletics Bellinzona
PerBacco! Harvest Festival PerBacco! Bellinzona's Harvest Festival is more than just grape harvest and wine: it's an invitation to discover the heart of the city. Find out more about: + PerBacco! Harvest Festival
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. Find out more about: + Streetfood Festival Lugano – A World of Flavours in Ticino
Ascona Polo Cup From 4 to 6 September 2026, the Ascona Polo Cup returns, the unmissable event that reaches its 16th edition this year. Find out more about: + Ascona Polo Cup