The 2026 Concerts
A celebration of classical music, art in general, landscapes, and history.
Next Generation XV | Evensong
Next Generation XV | Evensong
Next Generation XVI | Evensong
Concert Calendar
19:30 | Richard Galliano | New Viaggio Trio
Accordion & Melowtone: Richard Galliano
Guitar: Adrien Moignard
Contrabass: Philippe Aerts
21:30 | Night Concert | Medieval Chants & Tallis’s Lamentations
Tenebrae Choir (London)
Conductor: Nigel Short
19:30 | A Hymn of Heavenly Beauty
Tenebrae Choir (London)
Conductor: Nigel Short
18:00 | Costellazione Giovani | Next Generation XXI | Dmitry Yudin
Piano: Dmitry Yudin
19:30 | Concerto per la pace – Concert for Peace
Soprano: Maria Stella Maurizi
Contralto: Freya Apffelstaedt
Tenor: Salvador Villanueva
Bass: Lobel Barun
Ascona Festival Choir with the Participation of the Tenebrae Choir
Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Conductor: Oksana Lyniv
Past concerts
14:00 | Brissago Islands | Musica e Letteratura – Music and Literature | San Gottardo III
Artist: Ariela Sarbacher
Zora del Buono (Reading DE & IT)
Piano: Andriy Dragan
Curator and Moderator: Alain Claude Sulzer
Presale
from February 1, 2026
Online:
Choose seats directly on the website: classicascona.kulturticket.ch
Payment by Visa, Mastercard, Postcard, Apple Pay, Twint or by invoice by mail or electronically.
Telephonically:
Tel: 0900 585 887 or 0900 KULTUR
Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CHF 1.20 per minute, from landline (Switzerland)
Languages: German, English, French
Tel: +41 91 759 76 45
Language: Italian
Via e-mail:
info@classicascona.ch
Selling points:
throughout Switzerland:
Information at kulturticket.ch
In Ascona:
Tourist Infopoint Ascona, Via Papio 5
From February 1st to August 11th:
Tuesdays 9.00 to 12.00 o’clock
Starting August 17th: Monday to Friday 9.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 o’clock
Frequently asked questions - Answered Briefly
Where can tickets be purchased?
Tickets can be booked online at classicascona.kulturticket.ch, by phone (+41 91 759 76 45: Italian / 0900 585 887: German), or by e-mail (info@classicascona.ch). Booking offices throughout Switzerland can be found at kulturticket.ch.
In Ascona, tickets are on sale at the Tourist Infopoint (Via Papio):
Until August 16: Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
From August 17: Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Are there any discounts?
Students and apprentices aged 26 or younger receive a 50 percent discount on all presale tickets. While seats last, tickets are free at the evening box office by presenting a valid student or apprentice card. Additional discounts apply to Giovent’Musicale, CDT Club Card, Ticino Ticket, or Ascona-Locarno App holders.
Do I need to reserve a seat?
Reservations are recommended for most concerts. Tickets are also required for free concerts.
How do I get to the venues?
Here you can find information on travel, hotels, maps, and restaurant suggestions. Some venues can be reached by shuttle bus, which can be reserved in advance. Details are available from the respective concerts.
Are there pre-concert talks?
For selected concerts, there will be a free introductory talk. Further details are available in the program of each concert.
Is it allowed to film or take photographs during the concert?
No, filming and photography are generally not allowed.
How long do the concerts last?
The duration of the concerts varies and is indicated on the program page.
Is there a waiting list for sold-out concerts?
No, there is no explicit waiting list. You should check the website or ticket sales regularly, as seats or returns may become available.
Is there a box office?
Yes, the box office is available one hour before the start of the concert, while tickets are available.
Why are some concerts highly booked from the beginning?
Some seats are reserved from the beginning for Amici members, supporters, contributors, and traveling groups. If you would like to become an Amici member and benefit from the right of first refusal, you can register here.