Locarno e Valli Art Weekend

Description

A free journey through art, music, and culture in the museums of the Locarno region: Centre Elisarion, Minusio – Ghisla Art Collection Foundation, Locarno – Remo Rossi Foundation, Locarno – Casa Rusca Museum, Locarno – Casorella Museum, Locarno – Marguerite Arp Foundation, Solduno – Castello San Materno Museum, Ascona – Municipal Museum of Modern Art, Ascona – Monte Verità Foundation, Ascona – Regional Museum of Centovalli and Pedemonte, Intragna. The museums of the Locarno region are preparing to host the third edition of the Locarno e Valli Art Weekend, which will take place from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. Three days dedicated to discovering the art and culture of the region, with a rich program of special activities designed to captivate an audience of all ages. One of the major highlights of the 2026 edition will be the total free admission: all activities offered as part of the Locarno e Valli Art Weekend will be free, providing locals, families, youth, art lovers, and tourists a unique opportunity to freely discover the museums and cultural sites of the region. A unique and rich experience: each participating museum and institution will offer activities created specifically for the Art Weekend, some inspired by current exhibitions and collections, others designed specifically for the occasion. Events will take place on different days and at different times, allowing visitors to customize their itinerary and participate in multiple events, transforming the weekend into a true cultural journey through museums, towns, and valleys. The program includes guided and thematic tours, performances and musical experiences, meetings, activities for children and families, and other proposals designed to offer varied and captivating ways to discover art and cultural spaces. An invitation to explore the cultural heritage of the Locarno region. The Locarno e Valli Art Weekend is an initiative of the spontaneous collective Luoghi d'arte nel Locarnese (Places of Art in Locarno), which brings together museums, foundations, and exhibition spaces in the region to create synergies and make culture accessible to an ever-wider audience. For its third edition, the event aims to highlight the richness and diversity of the regional cultural heritage and, thanks to the free admission to all activities, to make art venues even more accessible. A unique opportunity for families, art lovers, tourists, and locals, as well as for those who visit museums less regularly: three days to enter, discover, participate, and move from one place to another, exploring the Locarno region through art and culture. All activities of the Locarno e Valli Art Weekend 2026 are free. Reservation is recommended, and even mandatory for certain events with limited seating. The complete program, including schedules and details of activities.