6 Best Performing Arts in Ticino, Switzerland

Locarno International Film Festival

Fodor's choice

Held since 1946, the festival screens prestigious international movies every August on the Piazza Grande.

Blues to Bop Festival

At the end of August, this festival livens up the Piazza della Riforma.

Estival Jazz

Early July brings this jazz and world music festival to the Piazza della Riforma.

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Lugano Festival

From April to June, the city hosts the Lugano Festival, which draws world-class orchestras and conductors.

Moon and Stars

This series of evening concerts by international pop stars is held the second week of July.

Teatro di Locarno

Theatrical companies are hosted here September through May.