Top events 2019
LuganoMusica
01 September 2019 - 17 June 2020
A musical season dedicated primarily to classical music but open to other art forms as well.
William Wegman. Being Human
08 September 2019 - 06 January 2020
A selection of one hundred works by the famous American photographer William Wegman featuring his Weimaraner dogs: portrayed for years by the artist, this rather unusual muse play characters, comment on fashion trends and address movements in art history.
LuganoInScena
24 September 2019 - 17 June 2020
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.
Circus Knie
14 - 17 November 2019
Anniversary Tour 2019 with Vincent Kucholl and Vincent Veillon. This year Circus Knie celebrates "100 years of the Swiss National Circus". For the aniversary the family Knie offers a spectecular programm: award-winning clowns, fascinating animal dressages and the “best of” of the last 100 year.
YouNique. Excellent Craftsmanship
16 - 17 November 2019
An exhibition market, and yet an intimate and exclusive event dedicated to International high artistic handicraft, where visitors have a chance to enjoy direct contact with the Master Artisans. This provides an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the precious artefacts on display, as well as the qualities and history that made them unique.
MelideICE on the lake
23 November 2019 - 06 January 2020
Melide’s Christmas village is back, with its 510-square-foot ice rink, the igloo bar, the heated tent and the Lounge Bar & Restaurant Baja.
Music in the dark
30 November 2019
We offer a sensational and absolutely enchanting experience! Listen to music, sounds in total darkness- made in Switzerland-
Natale in Piazza
30 November 2019 - 06 January 2020
Christmas in Lugano starts with the lighting of the tree in Riforma Square. From that moment, the heart of the city becomes a bright village, bestowing opportunities for entertainment, musical performances, a market and surprises until the Epiphany.
Open Gallery #18 Xmas Edition
30 November 2019
Twice a year, the Open Gallery initiative sees the city of Lugano’s galleries, art spaces and museums open their doors free of charge.
