28 September 2019 - 07 June 2020
Museo delle Culture, Villa Malpensata, Lugano

Dayak. The art of the head-hunters of Borneo

In Western imagination, they are nothing but ferocious head-hunters who exhibit macabre trophies. But reality is, as always, different.

01 March - 20 September 2020
Palazzo Reali, Lugano

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

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

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.

Morocco’s nomadic people have long been known for their fine textile art. .

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

16 May - 01 July 2020
Chiesa Principale, Hotel Villa Carona, Oratorio di Ciona, Piazza Montaa, Carona

CANCELLED: CaronAntica. Early Music Festival in Carona

A unique music festival, dedicated to repertoire of the Middle Ages,
the Renaissance, the Baroque and Classic performed on period
instruments with unique, fascinating sounds.

event cancelled

30 May - 01 June 2020
Sala Teatro, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

CANCELLED: Pentecost Festival

Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana & Sol Gabetta

event cancelled

30 - 31 May 2020
Piazza Manzoni, Lugano

CANCELLED: La Quairmesse - Swiss Made Music

Artists of different origin, age and paths will meet in Lugano, illustrating the lively and surprising Swiss music scene and aiming to be heard beyond the national borders.

event cancelled

31 May 2020
Scuole Elementari di Tesserete, Tesserete

CANCELLED: Capriasca Challenge

The Velo Club Capriasca is once again organizing the MTB-XCO race for 2020, which will take place in the magnificent woods of Redde. Ticino U17 and U19 Championships.

04 - 06 June 2020

Poestate

Poetry festivals and cultural workshop.

event cancelled

05 - 06 June 2020
Piazza Chiattone, Breganzona

CANCELLED: Breganzona Estate

Good music and fine food: these are the two most appreciated characteristics of Breganzona Estate. A unique festival that since 23 years brings joy and amusement to the people.