Program 2026
The musical worlds of classicAscona
The musical worlds of classicAscona feature top-tier classical concerts with international appeal, exceptional artistic venues, and support for emerging talents, all coming together to form a festival of global standing.
Concerti d’Eccellenza
These are the highlights of the festival. Stars of the music scene perform in Ascona and Locarno: soloists, orchestras, choirs, and ensembles give the festival an international scope.
19 concerts in the Church of Collegio Papio in Ascona, San Francesco in Locarno and other churches in the region.
Terra d’Artisti – Sehnsucht Ticino
For centuries, Ticino, and in particular Locarno, has attracted artists from all disciplines. In interdisciplinary events held at iconic locations across the region, we aim to explore this sense of fascination through various themes.
These are 7 side events, for a maximum of 50-70 spectators. Their venues: Monte Verità, Brissago Islands, Castello Visconteo, Mario Botta Church in Mogno, Bordei.
classicAscona academy & Next Generation
Young professionals, ambitious amateurs, children, and youth participate in the classicAscona academy. In close cooperation with Ticino’s educational institutions, master classes and workshops are offered, with the results presented to the public as part of the Academy Concerts.
14 free Academy Concerts (registration required). The venues include Sala Sopracenerina, Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Lungolago Ascona, Collegio Papio, and many others.
Artisti in residenza
- Venues:
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (Chiesa Nuova), Locarno
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Chiesa di San Martino, Ronco sopra Ascona
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Spiaggia Castello del Sole, Padiglione
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Piazza Lungolago, Ascona
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Chiesa del Collegio Papio, Ascona
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Chiesa di S. Maria di Ponte, Brissago
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Isole di Brissago, Villa Emden
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Chiesa di Mogno, Vallemaggia
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Teatro del Gatto, Ascona
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Castello Visconteo, Locarno
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Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate, Losone -Arcegno
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Chiesa San Francesco, Locarno
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Bordei, Chiesa and Osteria Giardino
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Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Ascona
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Sala Sopracenerina, Locarno
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Monte Verità Ascona, swimming pool
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Collegio Papio, Ascona, Aula Magna
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Chiostro del Collegio Papio, Ascona [Cloister, Openair].
Presale
dal 1° febbraio 2026
Online:
Choose your seats directly on the website: classicascona.kulturticket.ch
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Throughout Switzerland:
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Ad Ascona:
Ascona Tourist Information Center, Via Papio 5
February 1 – August 11:
Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Starting August 17: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ticket prices 2026
Symphony and Choral Concerts
Chiesa San Francesco, Locarno
Recital for Chamber Orchestra and Piano
Chiesa Collegio Papio, Ascona
Chamber Music and Vocal Concerts
Special Concerts
Constellazione Giovani
Interdisciplinary Events
Plus incidental expenses*
Academy Concerts
Kostenloser Eintritt (mit Ticket)
Additional Discounts
(exclusively at the evening cashier’s desk and at the counter of the Ascona Tourist Office)
- 50% Musical Youth (active members only)
- 20% CSR Network Two Club
- 20% Ticino Ticket
- 20% CdT Card
Students and apprentices up to age 26 receive a 50 percent discount on all presale tickets.
While seats last, tickets are instead free at the evening box office by presenting a valid student or apprentice card.
Companions of persons with disabilities: 50% discount