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 di Pasqua (Easter Market)

From Friday, 18 April to Monday, 21 April 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, in the city centre
Via Nassa, Piazzetta San Carlo, Piazza della Riforma and Piazza Manzoni.

The deadline to apply as an exhibitor has expired.

Market in the Darsena

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2025
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March 2025
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2025
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April 2025

Hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (continuous opening)
Location: Ciani Park

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Mercatino di Primavera (Spring Market)

Thursday, 1st May 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Market stalls along the lakefront, between Riva Giocondo Albertolli and Riva Vincenzo Vela.

You can apply as an exhibitor for the market using the online form indicated below, no later than 14 March 2025 (inclusive).

Alternatively, a paper form is also available for registration, included in the document containing the participation conditions.

Online registration form

Mercatino della Festa d'Autunno (Autumn Market)

Information on the next edition is not yet available.

Mercatino di Natale in Piazza (Christmas Market)

Information on the next edition is not yet available.

The English version of this page was created with the aid of automatic translation tools and may contain errors and omissions.

The original version is the page in Italian.

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