Lugano in every Season

Easter bonfires in spring and, as summer approaches, the buds on the trees turn into leaves in all shades of green, boosting you to enjoy boat trips and picnic in the city parks. In autumn these colours are transformed into brilliant red, orange and yellow foliage until the winter blizzards cover the trees under a layer of snow, being the perfect scenario for Christmas markets.

A trip to the Region of Lugano is always worthwhile! Because there is always something going on: there are numerous events taking place every day. Just get here and you'll find the right event already waiting for you.

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SEASONAL HOLIDAY

Winter in Lugano

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Top 10 Attractions

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lugano with kids

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Lugano with Dogs

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4-Can't Miss Daily Itineraries

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Scenic Views near Lugano

Top Events: What's on

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

LuganoMusica

A musical season dedicated primarily to classical music but open to other art forms as well.
08 September 2019 - 23 February 2020
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

William Wegman. Being Human

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

LuganoInScena

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.
19 January - 29 February 2020
Regione del Luganese, Lugano

Carnival in all region

Let's party!
06 - 08 March 2020
Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano

Make Your Move

Cultural dance festival with two important competitions: Make Your Move Battle, Hip Hop International Switzerland and the Schools Show, in which dance students from all over the Canton perform on the same stage.
07 March 2020
Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano

Hip Hop International Switzerland

21st edition of the Swiss Hip Hop International Switzerland Championships.
08 March 2020
Lungolago, partenza di fronte a Piazza Manzoni, Lugano

Lugano Trophy. Memorial Mario Albisetti

The lakeside of Lugano will host the first European race-walking competition of the season.
15 March - 30 August 2020
MASI Lugano Sede LAC, Lugano

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.
21 - 22 March 2020
Passo del Monte Ceneri, Rivera

Tamaro Trophy

Proffix Swiss Bike Cup, International MTB Race XCO C1. Even this year, the Monte Tamaro Velo Club proposes its own MTB race, an event of great national and international importance.
05 April 2020
Monte Lema, Miglieglia

Lema Trail

The first edition of the Lema Trail, a beautiful trail race from the pretty village of Miglieglia in the Malcantone to the summit of Monte Lema.
10 - 13 April 2020
Piazza della Riforma, Lugano

Pasqua in Città

Join the festive atmosphere of Easter in the City and explore the numerous intriguing and entertaining activities for everyone.
16 - 19 April 2020
Via Nassa e centro città, Lugano

Autonassa

Autonassa is a unique event held in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. For the 40th time, all the latest features presented at the Geneva Motor Show will be presented on the privileged stage of Via Nassa.