Top events 2020
Flowers on the roadside. Carpets and textiles from Morocco. The Korolnik Collection.
11 May 2020 - 10 January 2021
Morocco’s nomadic people have long been known for their fine textile art. .
Kakemono
17 July 2020 - 21 February 2021
Five centuries of Japanese paintings, the Perino Collection.
Hans Josephsohn
19 September 2020 - 21 February 2021
The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Kesselhaus Josephsohn in St Gallen, pays tribute to Hans Josephsohn, one of the foremost sculptors of the second half of the 20th century, on occasion of the centenary of his birth.
International Puppets Festival in Lugano
17 October - 08 November 2020
The best of international puppetry.
OSI concerts at LAC
29 - 30 October 2020
Mozart for the child prodigy Alexandra Dovgan
Thursday 29.10.2020 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday 30.10.2020 - 8:30 pm
i Viaggiatori
30 October - 01 November 2020
Swiss International Holiday Exhibition. This important event of the Travel Sector gives the great public of travellers the chance to become acquainted with the most magnificent destinations and resorts on the five continents, international tour operators and different kinds of tourist services.
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CANCELLED: Circus Knie
19 - 22 November 2020
After the spectacular programme for the 100-year anniversary, the Knie family has once again come up with something quite innovative for next year's tour.
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CANCELLED: MelideICE on the lake
21 November 2020 - 06 January 2021
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.
Wopart
27 - 29 November 2020
WOPART is an international exhibition dedicated to Works on paper from all ages, such as old-masters, modern and contermporary art which takes place in Lugano.
Christmas in Lugano
01 December 2020 - 06 January 2021
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 #20 Xmas Edition
05 December 2020
Twice a year, the Open Gallery initiative sees the city of Lugano’s galleries, art spaces and museums open their doors free of charge.
Music in the dark
13 December 2020
Blind doormen will guide the listeners into the concert hall to their seat.
Piazza La Fondue
13 December 2020
After the great success of the previous editions, Piazza La Fondue is back: an opportunity for interaction in the beautiful Piazza Luini, near LAC Lugano, where it will be possible to enjoy a delicious cheese fondue in the cosy atmosphere of a warm pavilion.
New Year’s Eve Concert
31 December 2020
Spectacular programme with the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana for the New Year's Eve Concert at the LAC Lugano
Top events 2021
Ti-Tattoo Convention
12 - 14 February 2021
Event at the 21st Edition. 140 between the best tattoo artists in the world will show their artistic abilities and the new techniques of the body art to the public of Ticino and outside the country.
Festival LuganoTango
02 - 06 June 2021
The 17th edition of the Festival has again obtained, as a prestigious recognition, the patronage of the Argentine Republic, through its Ambassador in Bern, and the sponsorship of the City of Lugano.
Summer Jamboree on the Lake!
03 - 06 June 2021
The music and culture of 40s and 50s America. International festival.
Lugano PasSteggia
05 September 2021
Lugano PasSteggia, the food and wine tasting event promoted by the city of Lugano, will reach in 2021 its eighth edition, planned for Sunday, September 5th.
Urban Short Race
25 - 26 September 2021
During the Urban short track competition of the PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup, the best mountain bike cyclists of the Juniori, U23 and Elite categories will compete in the center of Lugano.
Lugano Bike Emotions
25 - 26 September 2021
DATES NOT YET CONFIRMED. A Swiss event, which in its Luganese leg takes place in the city centre. It’s a challenge between the best bicycle, e-bike and Mountainbike athletes that’s bound to become a thrilling event to watch.
