Events in Locarno

As of September 16, 2017, a new permanent section dedicated to the history of the Protestant Reformation in the Locarno region can be visited.

Mitwirkende: Farà giorno

Casa Rusca è lieta di ospitare la prima mostra retrospettiva in Svizzera dedicata all’artista ticinese Niele Toroni, tra le principali figure dell’arte contemporanea internazionale.

The 26th edition of the renowned Ticino exhibition will take place from 19 to 23 March 2025 at the Camellia Park in Locarno.

On Saint Joseph’s Day the main square of Solduno is filled with the delicious fragrance of Tortelli (a sort of round fritter).

<strong>International Festival of old music</strong> The 17th edition of the Camellia concerts will present some excellent concerts of old music.

Mitwirkende: Sette a Tebe

De André canta De André (De André sings De André) is a tribute to his father Fabrizio and his timeless songs, imprinted in the collective memory and still extremely topical.

Mitwirkende: Boston Marriage

On 5 April 2025, EUPHORIC FESTIVAL at Locarno's Palaexpo is a must-attend event for electronic music fans.

Mitwirkende: Pignasecca e Pignaverde

<strong>Car-free days with SwitzerlandMobility</strong> A day of free leisure activity that can be spent on a bike, skating or on foot along a distance that is entirely closed to motorized traffic.

Street Food in the truest sense of the word: trucks, caravans & ape cars – coming from the North of the Alps as well as from our lively Italian neighbours.

The Strawberry Festival receives a great deal of public attention every year.

<strong>The Locarno antique fair</strong> Throughout the long Ascension weekend the old town of Locarno is filled with market stalls packed full of antiques.

As in previous years Locarno will stay awake all night long giving space to culture, music, art and entertainment.

Switzerland's biggest and most colourful street food festival will be stopping off in Locarno, on its beautiful lakeside promenade, to bring the latest food trends from around the world to the public!

Nine days of pop and rock music on the Piazza Grande in Locarno, one of the most spectacular squares in Europe.

<b>Moon&amp;Stars 2025</b> <b>Line-up:</b> 11.07.2025, Scooter &amp; Clean Bandit 12.07.2025, Scorpions &amp; Special Guest 13.07.2025, Samu Haber &amp; Alvaro Soler &amp; Kamrad 15.07.2025, Zucche

Entertainment, music, food and a fantastic fireworks display

Since summer 2004, at the turn of July and August, the International Music and Theatre Festival "Il Teatro in Festa" has been held in the magical garden behind the theatre, hosting in its various

Since summer 2002, in conjunction with the Locarno Festival, the "Bistrot Teatro Paravento" with kitchen and bar open from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. has been held in the charming garden of the theater.

A high-quality programme at Switzerland's most important film festival.

<strong>International puppet theatre festival</strong>

On 22rd and 23th of August 2025, GastroLagoMaggiore and Valli, in collaboration with Ticino a Tavola, will organize a "Risotto Festival" in Locarno.

<strong>Locarno City of Guitars</strong> is a event for guitar lovers which shines with great names and at which some of the world's greatest guitarists can be seen live. Free entry. More info:

Triathlon Locarno is set in the stunning scenery of Lake Maggiore. Different races for every level of sports ambition will take place over two days.

The Cardada Festival, organized by the Pro Cardada, is a recurring event with music and entertainment for all. <strong>Program of the day:</strong> at 10.00h: bar opening, entertainment and music

The Old Town of Locarno is filled with singings and music.

Musica di Minusio is the organiser of the 'Bande in Piazza Grande' event, memorial Renato Nessi, which will take place for the 27th time over the course of a week in Locarno.

<strong>26th culinary autumn weeks of Lago Maggiore e Valli</strong> The Lago Maggiore region, with its surrounding valleys, welcomes Autumn with many delicious culinary proposals.

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September, thanks to the third edition of the Festa dei popoli, the Piazza Grande in Locarno will be filled with colours, dances, sounds and flavours, transporting

The Ascona-Locarno Run represents a unique occasion for visiting the region of Lake Maggiore in its stunning scenery as it takes on its vivid autumn colours.

Cardada Cimetta celebrates autumn colors with - 10:30 a.m. in Cardada; sale of roasted chestnuts - 10:30 a.m. in Cimetta; Alphorn concert

Around 100 exhibitors await you to introduce you to their latest news, a meeting point for Locarno residents, quality gastronomy, conferences and music

In <strong>Winterland</strong>, the enchantment of winter invades Locarno between <strong>21 November 2024</strong> and <strong>6 January 2025</strong> with exciting experiences and activities for