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The entertainment venues (cinemas, theatres, museums, youth centres, sports centres, fitness centres, swimming pools, wellness centres, ski lifts, boat tours, public parks, playgrounds, dog parks, discos, piano bars, night clubs) will remain closed until further notice, as established by the decree of 11 March 2020.

Events, exhibitions, shows and entertainment activities will therefore be subject to postponement and cancellation.

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01 September 2019 - 17 June 2020
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

LuganoMusica

As a result of recent orders by the federal and cantonal authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has been suspended. More information will be communicated soon.
A musical season dedicated primarily to classical music but open to other art forms as well.
24 September 2019 - 17 June 2020
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

LuganoInScena

As a result of recent orders by the federal and cantonal authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has been suspended. More information will be communicated soon.
LuganoInScena offers a programme which runs the gamut from prose theatre to contemporary theatre, from national and international dance spectacles to musical programme and successful musical.
28 September 2019 - 07 June 2020
Museo delle Culture, Villa Malpensata, Lugano

Dayak. The art of the head-hunters of Borneo

As a result of recent orders by the federal and cantonal authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has been suspended. More information will be communicated soon.
In Western imagination, they are nothing but ferocious head-hunters who exhibit macabre trophies. But reality is, as always, different.
01 March - 14 June 2020
Palazzo Reali, Lugano

Shunk-Kender. Art through the eye of the camera (1957-1983).

As a result of recent orders by the federal and cantonal authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has been suspended. More information will be communicated soon.
MASI hosts a major exhibition dedicated to photographers Harry Shunk and János Kender. The duo documented, mainly in Paris and New York, openings, biennials and artists working in their studios or during public performances, among which Yves Klein, Jean Tinguely, Andy Warhol.
07 March - 06 September 2020
Museo delle Culture, Villa Malpensata, Lugano

Morocco. Roberto Polillo Photos 2005-2018

As a result of recent orders by the federal and cantonal authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has been suspended. More information will be communicated soon.
Roberto Polillo is a traveling photographer, always in search of the “spirit of places”.
27 March - 14 June 2020
Collezione Giancarlo e Danna Olgiati, Lugano

What's New?

As a result of recent orders by the federal and cantonal authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has been suspended. More information will be communicated soon.
A Collection in Progress 2020
30 March - 11 October 2020
Museo delle Culture, Villa Malpensata, Lugano

Flowers on the roadside. Maghreb's textiles from the Korolnik Collection.

As a result of recent orders by the federal and cantonal authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has been suspended. More information will be communicated soon. Morocco’s nomadic people have long been known for their fine textile art. .
event cancelled

10 - 13 April 2020
Piazza della Riforma, Lugano

CANCELLED: Pasqua in Città

Join the festive atmosphere of Easter in the City and explore the numerous intriguing and entertaining activities for everyone.
event cancelled

12 April 2020
Sala Teatro, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

Orchestra Mozart. Easter Concerts

The Easter concerts in Lugano are now well established in the city's cultural calendar and manage to attract an audience and visitors from all over Europe.
event cancelled

15 April 2020
Sala Teatro, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

Orchestra Mozart. Easter Concerts

The Easter concerts in Lugano are now well established in the city's cultural calendar and manage to attract an audience and visitors from all over Europe.
event cancelled

10 May - 30 August 2020
MASI Lugano Sede LAC, Lugano

CANCELLED: Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh... Masterpieces from the Emil Bührle Collection

Museo d’arte della Svizzera italiana has the extraordinary opportunity of hosting a selection of masterpieces belonging to one of the most prestigious collection of the world: the Emil Bührle Collection.
event cancelled

14 - 17 May 2020
Territorio ticinese, Lugano

CANCELLED: Festa danzante

For many years now, in 20 Swiss towns people dance for a whole week in May in theaters, public spaces, streets … everywhere!