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LAC Music Festival

The LAC Music Festival, known as “Lugano Arte e Cultura,” is a vibrant cultural event held in Lugano, Switzerland, rather than Italy. However, its proximity to the Italian border makes it a popular event for music and art enthusiasts from both countries. The festival takes place at the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. This cultural center is a focal point for the performing arts in the region.

The festival typically features performances, including classical music concerts, contemporary dance, and theatrical productions, with local and international artists participating. The LAC Music center is an architectural gem, offering stunning views of Lake Lugano and a modern space designed to enhance the cultural experience.

While this event is not in Italy, its location on the Swiss-Italian border and the shared cultural influences make it an exciting addition to a culturally rich travel itinerary in Northern Italy. If you’re exploring nearby Italian regions such as Lombardy or Piedmont, visiting the LAC Music Festival could be a memorable part of your trip.

This year the festival will take place in various locations including Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, the Hotel Tremezzo and more.
Photo courtesy of the LAC Music Festival

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Sofferte onde serene
Villa del Balbianello
Tue 09 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

Sofferte onde serene
Contemplazione a San Benedetto
Abbazia di San Benedetto in Val Perlana
Thu 11 Jul 2024 at 11:30 AM
FREE CONCERT without reservation

Contemplazione a San Benedetto
Young Stars at the Balbianello
Villa del Balbianello
Thu 11 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

Young Stars at the Balbianello
Hommage à Gabriel Fauré
Villa Carlotta
Fri 12 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

Hommage à Gabriel Fauré
Auguri Giacomo!
Villa Melzi d’Eril
Sat 13 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

Auguri Giacomo! Musical walk along a section of the Lake Como Greenway
Musical Greenway
Greenway del Lago di Como
Sun 14 Jul 2024 at 05:30 PM

Musical Greenway
Vive les amateurs!
In cooperation with PianoLink
Piazzetta Brenna
Sun 14 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

Vive les amateurs!
Notturni in riva al lago
In cooperation with PianoLink
Piazzetta Brenna
Sun 14 Jul 2024 at 11:00 PM

 

Included in “Vive les amateurs!” concert ticket
Notturni in riva al lago
“Barcarolles”
Museo Barca Lariana
Mon 15 Jul 2024 at 06:00 PM

“Barcarolles”
Musical Meditations at the Sanctuary
Santuario della Beata Vergine del Soccorso
Tue 16 Jul 2024 at 06:30 PM
FREE CONCERT – Reservation required

Musical Meditations at the Sanctuary
Pini e fontane a Villa Carlotta
Villa Carlotta
Wed 17 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

Pini e fontane a Villa Carlotta
Paganini a Castello Durini
In cooperation with the International Violin Competition “Premio Paganini”
Castello Durini
Thu 18 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

Paganini a Castello Durini
Un mondo di melodie dalla Belle Époque
Villa del Balbianello
Fri 19 Jul 2024 at 08:30 PM

 

Un mondo di melodie dalla Belle Époque
Danze a otto mani
Parco Teresio Olivelli
Sat 20 Jul 2024 at 09:00 PM

Danze a otto mani
Risveglio musicale all’alba
Giardini a lago nel Parco di Mezzegra
Sun 21 Jul 2024 at 06:00 AM

Risveglio musicale all’alba
Giardini a lago nel Parco di Mezzegra
Sun 21 Jul 2024 at 06:00 AM

La Belle Époque
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Sun 21 Jul 2024 at 07:00 PM