Which will be the Swiss Capital of Culture 2030? Watch the announcement live
The winning bid will be announced on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and streamed live.
29 May 2026
On Thursday, 4 June 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the winning bid for the title of Swiss Capital of Culture 2030 will be announced. The official announcement will be streamed live and can be followed at:
The City of Lugano has reached the final stage of the selection process together with the cities of Locarno and Mendrisio through the project “Switzerland Seen from the South”. The proposal highlights the cultural, linguistic and social diversity of the region while fostering dialogue and exchange among Switzerland’s different communities.
The candidacy is the result of a broad collaborative effort involving cultural institutions, associations, public authorities and numerous stakeholders from across the territory.
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