Events: Customs, Market in 提契諾 Ticino

An old proverb says: "For San Martino every must is wine".

Stalls, music, lights, the scent of biscuits and mulled wine, and decorated fir trees.

In Ticino, Christmas lights up with magic: markets, lights, and scents envelop villages and towns, transforming squares and streets into enchanting scenes.

From 27 November 2025 to 6 January 2026, Lugano lights up with the wonder of Christmas, creating a warm and refined atmosphere that transforms the city centre into a charming setting of lights,

In the beautiful setting of the old town of Rancate, you will find a Christmas Market different from the usual, full of regional products, entertainment and charming events.

During the month of December, the traditional Christmas markets organized by the Bellinzona Merchants' Association are held in the city center.

The Locarno Carnival returns to liven up the city's streets and squares! As per the new tradition: two evenings of celebration in the Old Town and a delicious risotto in Locarno's Piazza Grande!

The Roman Carnival begins on Thursday with the handing over of the keys to King Rabadan; after which the celebrations begin.

The Bellinzona Carnival, better known as Rabadan, has been one of the major events in Ticino for over 150 years.

The Holy Week processions in Mendrisio inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.