Pasqua in Città

Lugano at its maximum splendour.

The blue sky, the clear air with the spring sun inviting people to sit outside on the terraces of the city cafés.

Cyclists and runners enthusiastically strolling along the lakeside promenade, art and culture enthusiasts gazing with interest at the spring season posters. Easter in the City (“Pasqua in Città”) represents for everyone the awakening from the winter notes to dive carefree into one of the most loved festivities for children and not only!

Once again this year, Easter in the City will transform the centre of Lugano into a cheerful stage with its numerous stalls where you can buy traditional articles and products, while the pedestrian area will be enlivened by various street entertainments suitable for young and old.

Program

Easter market

• City center

The traditional Easter market will be held once again through the streets of downtown. An opportunity to find and buy handicrafts, typical local products, tasty treats and gift ideas.

Easter treasure hunt

• Parco Ciani (Darsena)

A special Easter treasure hunt for children of all ages from Friday to Monday, starting at the Darsena of Parco Parco Ciani. The various stages along the route will offer yummy little surprises to those taking part. A chance to put yourself to the test. Last departure at 4:30 pm, cost CHF 2.- per child for the game kit (while kits last).

Easter House and entertainment

• Piazza Manzoni

Street entertainment and a travelling toy library with Cooperativa Proposta 80. Handmade wooden games for all the family and creative workshops using recycled materials.

Folk Music

• City center

Musical entertainment with Tacalà, Duo Nostranello, Tirabüscion and i Biagiöö.

Friends of the Alphorn

• Parco Ciani and City center

Entertainment with the magical sound of Alphorns in the picturesque setting of Parco Ciani and the city centre.

Concerts

• Patio del municipio

Filarmonica di Castagnola – "Auguri in musica". A programme bursting with musical surprises to celebrate the arrival of spring.

TCS

• Piazza Manzoni

The TCS is offering free bicycle check-ups in collaboration with the Lugano City Police. The aim of this initiative is to make a direct contribution to children's safety and to raise their awareness of the importance of proper maintenance and good behaviour on the roads. Children of all ages are invited to bring their bikes for a check-up. Project organised by the Ticino Branch of the TCS in collaboration with the Lugano City Police.

Association Saetta Verde

• Piazza Manzoni

The Saetta Verde Association aims to add a social component to sustainable transportation. For this occasion, it presents itself to the public with many activities dedicated to children and their families, combining bicycle repairs with board games.

Stand Lugano's Plan B

• Piazza Manzoni

Want to climb to the top of a skyscraper and try walking on a wooden plank that protrudes into the void 250 meters off the ground? Madness? At the Lugano Plan B stand in Piazza Manzoni, you can do it without running any risks, except for having fun and winning nice prizes. From 12 years old. You can also request your own MyLugano Card on site and obtain information about Plan B, the joint initiative between the City of Lugano and Tether to accelerate the use of Bitcoin technology and use it as a basis for transforming the city's financial infrastructure.

Timetable

• Easter market: 07 – 10.04.2023, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Easter treasure hunt: 07 – 10.04.2023, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Easter House and entertainment: 07 – 10.04.2023, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Folk Music: 07 – 10.04.2023, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Friends of the Alphorn: 10.04.2023, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
• Concerts: 08.04.2023, 5:00 pm
• TCS: 07.04.2023, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Association Saetta Verde: 08.04.2023, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Stand Lugano's Plan B: 07 – 10.04.2023, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm