On the occasion of several annual events that have been promoted for years in Lugano (for Christmas, Easter, and Autumn), the streets of the city center come to life in a particularly festive way thanks to very special markets, where you can find typical products, handcrafted items, and real treasures.

Mercatino della Festa d'Autunno (Autumn Market)

From Friday 3 October to Sunday 5 October 2025

Locations: Via Nassa, Piazza della Riforma, Via Pessina, Piazza Dante, Via Soave, Contrada di Verla

Hours:
Friday 3 October: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 4 October: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 5 October: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The deadline to apply as exhibitors has passed.

Mercatino di Natale in Piazza (Christmas Market)

From Thursday 27 November 2025 to Tuesday 6 January 2026

Locations: Via Nassa, Piazza Dante, Piazza Manzoni

Opening hours:
Via Nassa and Piazza Dante: open daily 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Piazza Manzoni: open from Sunday to Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and from Thursday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

The deadline to apply as exhibitors has passed.

Mercatino di Pasqua (Easter Market)

Information on the next edition is not yet available.

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The original version is the page in Italian.

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