classicAscona (Nr. 81 by Fondazione Settimane Musicali Ascona) <strong>classicAscona</strong>(81st edition – Settimane Musicali Ascona Foundation)<strong>18 September – 10 October 2026 | Ascona, Locarno and surroundings</strong> Find out more about: + classicAscona (Nr. 81 by Fondazione Settimane Musicali Ascona)
Festa delle streghe With the arrival of autumn, the forest once again becomes a gathering place, a place where people gather to celebrate the changing seasons and rediscover the profound connection between people and Find out more about: + Festa delle streghe
Estate insieme 2026 - Summer Agenda Cultural events, popular festivals, sporting events, family activities, concerts, festivals, and social gatherings: this year's Momò summer promises to be packed with activities for all generations, Find out more about: + Estate insieme 2026 - Summer Agenda
SerraWine Immerse yourself in the charm of SerraWine, a day dedicated to wine tasting in the heart of Malvaglia, in the Blenio Valley. Find out more about: + SerraWine
Babel. Festival of Literature and Translation Babel is a literary festival centered on translation, both in the strict sense and as a metaphor for linguistic hospitality, crossing, and encounter. Find out more about: + Babel. Festival of Literature and Translation
Run in Fly Hike and Fly event in the Locarno region. Competition participants will set off from Lido di Locarno early in the morning for their first climb to the <strong>Gambarogno hut</strong>. Find out more about: + Run in Fly
40. anniversario Sci Club Onsernone Sci Club Onsernone celebrates its 40th anniversary with a festive programme open to everyone. Find out more about: + 40. anniversario Sci Club Onsernone
Måtzufåmm festival 09.30 Opening bar. 10.00 Opening market in front of the museum. 11.00 Guided tour of the village. Meeting: Postbus stop. 12.15 Lunch: Måtzufåmm, typical soup made with local vegetables. 16. Find out more about: + Måtzufåmm festival
Japan Matsuri – Japanese Festival Japan Comes to Bellinzona! Find out more about: + Japan Matsuri – Japanese Festival
SunIce Festival UNMASK THE SUN The iconic SunIce Festival, known for its electrifying winter festival in the snowy mountains of St. Moritz, is expanding to the shores of Ascona. Find out more about: + SunIce Festival
Festa dei popoli <strong>Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.</strong>, the journey of discovery and cultural exchange returns to Locarno, spanning over thirty villages. Find out more about: + Festa dei popoli
Strada in festa - Bellinzona Market - Giubiasco 2,350 meters to meet, get to know each other, relax, and have fun. This is the spirit that animates the "Strada in Festa" event. Find out more about: + Strada in festa - Bellinzona Market - Giubiasco
Summer in Morcote 2026 An Open-Air Stage by the Lake Filled with Music, Culture, Traditions and Unforgettable Experiences Find out more about: + Summer in Morcote 2026
Crampi Al Cuore Festival The fourth edition of Crampi Al Cuore brings together heritage, contemporaneity, memory and experimentation in Locarno. Find out more about: + Crampi Al Cuore Festival
Musica e Shopping nel Borgo di Ascona In Borgo di Ascona, live music and the local shops create an atmospheric event combining social moments, shopping and village life. Find out more about: + Musica e Shopping nel Borgo di Ascona
Fuori di Zucca, the pumpkin village Next autumn, the first Pumpkin Village in Ticino will come to life in Savosa. Find out more about: + Fuori di Zucca, the pumpkin village
Agricultural day in the Leventina Valley and cheese fair The 13th edition of the Leventina Agricultural Day and the 35th edition of the Leventina Cheese Festival will take place on September 27, 2026, organized by the local committee in collaboration with Find out more about: + Agricultural day in the Leventina Valley and cheese fair
International Festival Voci Audaci Voci Audaci is a festival that emphasizes the use of the voice as an instrument, not necessarily bound to words, for a song that expresses its full emotional potential. Find out more about: + International Festival Voci Audaci
Autumn Festival Grottini As part of the Autumn Festival, which will bring the city centre to life from 2 to 4 October, traditional grottini will offer delicious local specialities and typical autumn dishes. Find out more about: + Autumn Festival Grottini
Autumn Festival Market As part of the Autumn Festival, which will bring the city centre to life from 2 to 4 October, lively market stalls invite you to discover local crafts and seasonal specialities. Find out more about: + Autumn Festival Market
Autumn Festival Lugano welcomes the magical atmosphere of autumn with its traditional event that will enliven the city center for three days of celebration. Find out more about: + Autumn Festival
Autumn Festival Ascona The autumn festival is an opportunity to breathe in the atmosphere of Ticino as it once was, with its customs, trades and traditions. Find out more about: + Autumn Festival Ascona
Swiss Castles Day Discover the Fortress with Swiss Castles Day! On Sunday, October 4th, the Swiss Castles Day in Bellinzona will transport us back in time! Find out more about: + Swiss Castles Day
Sconfinare Festival 2026 From October 8th to 11th, 2026, the seventh edition of the Festival will be dedicated to the subtle boundary that unites and separates speech and silence. Find out more about: + Sconfinare Festival 2026
Autumn festival & cheese market Bellinzona's city center will host numerous stalls displaying alpine cheeses from Ticino and Mesolcina, the fruit of the mountain herdsmen's labors carried out during the summer months on the Find out more about: + Autumn festival & cheese market
Chestnut festival Muggio Valley The magic of autumn returns to Castel San Pietro on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with the 47th edition of the Chestnut Festival, an event eagerly awaited by residents, families, and visitors from all Find out more about: + Chestnut festival Muggio Valley
Colori d'autunno - Cardada in festa Cardada Cimetta celebrate the colourful mountain season with lake views, offering flavours to suit every palate and entertainment for everyone from 10. Find out more about: + Colori d'autunno - Cardada in festa
Autumn Festival and 18th Cantonal Honey Festival The Municipality of Chiasso, and in particular the Department of Sport and Leisure, is pleased to announce the AUTUMN FESTIVAL for 2026. Find out more about: + Autumn Festival and 18th Cantonal Honey Festival
Floating Notes Festival From October 30th to November 1st 2026, the Floating Notes Festival brings three days of contemporary music, electronic music, experimental jazz, and new audiovisual forms to the Teatro Sociale Find out more about: + Floating Notes Festival
Voglio tornare negli anni '90 Voglio tornare negli anni '90 arrives in Locarno with an evening dedicated to the spirit of the 1990s and a Halloween atmosphere. Find out more about: + Voglio tornare negli anni '90
Fiera di San Martino An old proverb says: "For San Martino every must is wine". Find out more about: + Fiera di San Martino
Winterland 2026/27 From <strong>November 19, 2026</strong> to <strong>January 7, 2027</strong>, Winterland returns with a new dimension and becomes Winterland Ascona-Locarno, a major winter project that unites two of Find out more about: + Winterland 2026/27
Guitars of the World Festival From November 25 to 29, 2026, the Chitarre dal Mondo Festival returns to Lugano and Bellinzona. Find out more about: + Guitars of the World Festival
Feast of Blessed Manfredo Settala Beato Manfredo - The Hermit of Monte San Giorgio. Find out more about: + Feast of Blessed Manfredo Settala
Zaubersee Zaubersee brings a one-of-a-kind illuminated trail to the heart of Parco Ciani, transforming one of the city’s most iconic locations into a spectacular setting to be enjoyed on winter evenings. Find out more about: + Zaubersee