Events not to be missed

Discover upcoming events on Lake Maggiore: exhibitions, festivals, concerts, theatrical performances, food and wine events, and sporting events.

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31 October 2025
- 7 April 2026
Andy Warhol: PopArt & Textiles is the exhibition that celebrates the inventor of pop textiles and his art, in an exhibition of works that testify to the connection between Pop...
1 November 2025
- 6 April 2026
From November 1, 2025, to April 6, 2026, the Castello di Novara will host the exhibition “L’Italia dei primi Italiani – Ritratto di una nazione appena nata” (The Italy of...
8 November 2025
- 14 March 2026
SpettAttori is a theatre festival that will accompany the city of Arona throughout the winter, with a series of shows dedicated to adults and children, which will be staged at...
29 November 2025
- 19 April 2026
The Monterosa Ski Area will open for the 2025/2026 season on Saturday, November 29. The winter season will conclude on April 19, 2026, snow conditions permitting.  Visit the official website...
9 January 2026
- 20 March 2026
At Domobianca, located at Alpe Lusentino above Domodossola, it is possible to experience the thrill of night skiing.  With approximately 3 km of groomed and brightly lit slopes, visitors can...
18 January 2026
- 18 April 2026
The 39th edition of the “Lampi sul Loggione” review returns to the Spazio Sant’Anna in Verbania, featuring six appointments from Saturday, January 17, to Saturday, April 18, 2026.  The full...
19 January 2026
- 15 March 2026
Also in 2026, the series “Domeniche a Teatro” returns, dedicated to families and children, with the aim of bringing young people closer to the language of theater. Upcoming appointments: Like...
30 January 2026
- 24 May 2026
Following the success of its initial seasons, the fourth edition of the theater review “BIS! 2 Lakes 2 Stages” will begin on January 30, 2026, in the municipalities of Gozzano...
7 February 2026
- 15 May 2026
La Musica in Testa concerts begin again with the 11th edition starting from February 7.  There are 8 appointments scheduled at the Auditorium Scuola Floreanini in Domodossola: Roberto Olzer Trio...
6 March 2026
- 22 March 2026
From March 6 to March 22, the Tredicino Funfair returns to Arona with over 70 attractions in Piazzale Aldo Moro.  Once again for this edition, the funfair is organized in...
8 March 2026
- 8 March 2026
The 18th edition of the Lago Maggiore Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 8, starting at 10:00 AM from Stresa and finishing in Verbania. The Half Marathon winds...
18 March 2026
- 22 March 2026
From March 18 to 22, 2026, Camelie Locarno returns—a true meeting point for enthusiasts from all over the world, now in its 27th edition.  As one of the leading European...
21 March 2026
- 22 March 2026
On Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026, the “FAI Spring Days” return for their 34th edition. This major public event has, since 1993, offered hundreds of thousands of...
27 March 2026
- 29 March 2026
The Fiorissimo exhibition is scheduled to take place at the Castello Sforzesco in Novara from March 27 to 29, 2026, and is dedicated to plants and flowers, ranging from the...
28 March 2026
- 28 March 2026
On March 28, 2026, the Euphoric Festival will take place at the Palexpo in Locarno, an unmissable event for electronic music lovers, featuring nationally and internationally renowned DJs.  More info...
19 April 2026
- 19 April 2026
The traditional SlowUp Ticino event, which takes place every year on a route winding between Locarno and Bellinzona, will be held this year on April 19, 2026. As always, the...
8 May 2026
- 10 May 2026
The Associazione Velica Alto Verbano (AVAV) will host the Star Class Italian Championship from May 8 to 10, 2026, in Luino (VA). This is one of the most anticipated events...
1 August 2026
- 2 August 2026
On August 1st, we return to racing beneath the highest wall in Europe. The new edition of the MEHT (Monterosa Est Himalayan Trail), one of the toughest races for enthusiasts...