Locarno festivals

If you are a culture enthusiast, you will not want to miss out on this city. In addition to the famous film festival in August, there are two other major music festivals in Locarno and its surroundings, the “Moon and Stars” and the “Jazz Ascona New Orleans & Classics”. They take place in June and July and attract many music lovers.

In March, the Camellia Festival takes place in Locarno. More than 300 species of camellias are on display, and the Camellia Park on the lake promenade blooms in full glory with over 900 varieties. Throughout the entire month of October, the sweet chestnut is celebrated in Ticino because it had been the staple food here for centuries. The most famous chestnut festival, the “Castagnata”, takes place in Ascona. Here, you will find the golden brown chestnut in a variety of forms.