"Art Walks" in collaboration with GAL

A guided tour to discover Lugano’s contemporary art scene

"Art Walks" is a stimulating walking tour exploring Lugano's art galleries and street art, created in collaboration with GAL, the city's gallery association. The experience invites participants to discover contemporary art and to meet key figures from the avant-garde cultural scene, whose work plays a vital role in shaping the city's dynamic and international character. Through their insightful view of the present, you will gain an understanding of how today's artistic scene emerges and develops.

The GAL Association – Gallerie d'Arte di Lugano

Founded in January 2023, the Association unites long-established art galleries in Lugano that are an integral part of the city’s cultural landscape. Each gallery, with its own history and professional expertise, has come together to collaborate in synergy, forming a dynamic and mutually enriching network that benefits the local community.

Dates

Saturday, 21 March 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm:

• Meeting point: Main entrance of the Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano, Piazza Indipendenza 4, Lugano
• Street art tour and visit to Kromya Art Gallery

Friday, 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm:

• Visit to three art galleries (to be confirmed) with a complimentary aperitif

Saturday, 26 September 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: 

• Street art tour and visit to an Art Gallery (to be confirmed)

Friday, 13 November 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: 

• Visit to three art galleries (to be confirmed) with a complimentary aperitif

Upon request, it is possible to arrange the tour on other dates, for small groups or individuals (for an additional fee).

Information

• Reservation required
• Groups of 8 and more are not allowed
• Maximum 15 participants per tour
• The tour will be conducted mainly in two languages (available languages: Italian and English)
• The tour may be cancelled if there are insufficient participants (minimum 4 people)
• Walking difficulty: easy – please wear comfortable shoes

Registration

• To be booked directly online
• This excursion is organised by Lugano Region in collaboration with the Association GAL – Gallerie d'Arte di Lugano

Prices

• Adults CHF 15.– (30% Holiday Card / Ticino Ticket)
• Free for children accompanied by an adult