Easter in the City

18 – 21 April 2025
City Centre, Lugano

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To animate the city centre, its streets and squares during the Easter period, a programme with entertainment and activities. An occasion to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring together.

Once again this year, Easter in the City will transform the centre of Lugano into a cheerful stage with its numerous stalls where you can buy traditional articles and products, while the pedestrian area will be enlivened by various street entertainments suitable for young and old.

Programme

Easter market

18.04, 19.04, 21.04 | 10:00 - 19:00
20.04 CANCELLED
City center

The traditional Easter market will be held once again through the streets of downtown. An opportunity to find and buy handicrafts, typical local products, tasty treats and gift ideas.

Easter treasure hunt

18 - 21.04 | 10:00 - 17:00
Departure: Darsena Parco Ciani

A special Easter treasure hunt for children of all ages from Friday to Monday, starting at the Darsena of Parco Ciani. The various stages along the route will offer yummy little surprises to those taking part. A chance to put yourself to the test.

USEFUL INFO
Last departure at 16:30
Payments can be made with TWINT and cash. The cost is CHF. 2 per child to receive the game kit.
(CHF/EURO exchange rate 1:1. EUR 5 or 10 banknotes accepted; change is in CHF)

Duck fishing

18.04, 19.04, 21.04 | 10:00 - 17:00
20.04 CANCELLED
Fontana Piazza Manzoni

Are you ready to fish for ducks and discover hidden treasures? The young participants, accompanied by their parents, will have the opportunity to fish the greatest number of ducks within a set time. Some of them may hide special prizes.

USEFUL INFO:
Payments can be made with TWINT and cash.
The cost per shift is CHF 2.
(CHF/EURO exchange rate 1:1. EUR 5 or 10 notes accepted; change is in CHF)

Desy Truccabimbi
Child Make up


18.04 | 14:30 - 16:30
19.04 | 14:30 - 16:30
20.04 CANCELLED
21.04 | 14.30 - 16.30
Piazza Manzoni


Desirée Molnar Make-up Artist from Mendrisio, in art Desy Truccabimbi, will be on the square to create magnificent sparkling and colourful make-up for the little ones and, for those who wish, for the older ones too! In just a few seconds you can have sweet princesses, colourful butterflies, famous superheroes or, why not, a cute Easter bunny painted on your little ones' faces. Desy is waiting for you in great numbers.

NEW 2025
The labyrinth of knowledge

18 - 21.04 | All day long
Piazza Manzoni

Great new feature of Easter in Town 2025. In collaboration with the USI, Università della Svizzera Italiana, it will be possible to immerse oneself in an enchanted labyrinth. Fun guaranteed! For treasure hunters, the labyrinth will be an integral part of this great adventure.

Music

Amici Corno delle Alpi

21.04 | 10:00 - 15:00
Parco Ciani and City center

Entertainment with the magical sound of Alphorns in the picturesque setting of Parco Ciani and the city centre.

Filarmonica di Castagnola Concert

19.04 | 17:00
Patio del Municipio

Filarmonica di Castagnola - "Auguri in musica". A programme bursting with musical surprises to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Folk Music

18.04 - 21.04 | 10:00 - 19:00
City center

Musical entertainment with Duo Nostranello, Duo Lorenza e Francesco anad Tacalà.

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Lugano – Guided City Walk (Free Tour)

19.04 | 10:00 - 12:00
Info Point Lugano Region, Via Magatti 6, Lugano

A pleasant walk to discover the old town, the most interesting anecdotes and the most hidden corners, will allow you to get to know Lugano through the eyes of those who live there.The excursion will be guided mainly in two languages
The excursion may be cancelled in the event of bad weather
Walk difficulty level: easy

Family Tour by Lugano Region

21.04 | 10:00 - 12:00
Info Point Lugano Region, Via Magatti 6, Lugano
Reservation compulsory A walking tour through Lugano specially designed to discover the history and secrets of the city while the children enjoy games and activities along the way.

The excursion will be guided mainly in two languages
The excursion may be cancelled in case of bad weather
Level of difficulty of walk: easy

Publibike

Do you prefer to leave your car in the Park&Ride stations outside the city and reach the center by bike?
Check out the map of the stations in Lugano.

Where to stay

Looking for a hotel or B&B? Check out all the accommodations in the city and beyond.

Easter celebrations

18.04 | 15:00
Cattedrale San Lorenzo, Venerdì Santo

18.04 | 20.00
Dalla Cattedrale S. Lorenzo alla Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angioli
Processione Via Crucis del Venerdì Santo

19.04 | 21:30
Cattedrale San Lorenzo
Veglia Pasquale

20.04 | 10:00
Cattedrale San Lorenzo
Santa Messa di Pasqua

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