The last day of the year is a cathartic moment that bids farewell to the old and celebrates a new beginning, and everyone has their own style of “finale”: some love to party late into the night, others prefer an elegant toast, some seek music, others good food, and still others a relaxing atmosphere. Canton Ticino is an ideal destination for New Year’s Eve 2026: with street parties, New Year’s Eve concerts, gourmet dinners, wellness experiences, mountain events, and spectacular fireworks, there really is something for everyone. In this guide by Quokka Mag, you will find a complete and up-to-date selection of New Year’s Eve 2026 events in Ticino, with all the information you need to choose the perfect New Year’s Eve evening in Lugano, Locarno, Ascona, San Bernardino, and Mendrisio.
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LUGANO
Lugano – New Year’s Eve in the city center
Where: Piazza della Riforma and main squares in the city center
Address: Piazza della Riforma 16, 6900 Lugano
When: December 31, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. until late at night
Cost: free
Official websites:
https://www.ticino.ch/it/events/details/capodanno-sul-lago-di-lugano/11934.html / https://luganoeventi.ch/it/eventi/20758/san-silvestro-con-rsi/
The center of Lugano comes alive with live music, DJ sets, and entertainment for all ages. The city’s main squares become the heart of the celebrations, culminating in the traditional midnight toast and fireworks that light up the sky above the lake.
In Piazza della Riforma, the night will be hosted by RSI with DJ Griso and DJ Sterky from Rete Tre and their program “Aspettando mezzanotte” (Waiting for midnight), broadcast on RSI LA1.
Lugano – New Year’s Eve cruise on Lake Lugano
Where: SNL boarding point
Address: Riva Caccia 1, 6900 Lugano
When: December 31, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Cost: from around CHF 230 for adults, CHF 115 for children
Official website: https://www.ticino.ch/it/events/details/capodanno-sul-lago-di-lugano/11934.html
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 with a panoramic cruise on Lake Lugano, accompanied by a gala dinner, live music, and a midnight toast. An elegant and evocative experience, perfect for those who want a refined and romantic New Year’s Eve with views of the lake and the city lights.
Lugano – New Year’s Eve concert with the OSI
Where: LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Address: Piazza Bernardino Luini 6, 6900 Lugano
When: December 31, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: admission fee
Official website: https://luganoeventi.ch/it/eventi/27601/concerto-di-san-silvestro-con-losi-or-robert-trevino-direttore/
The traditional New Year’s Eve Concert is the perfect choice for those who love to see out the year with excellent music. The Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, conducted by Robert Treviño, offers a refined program in one of the city’s most prestigious venues, the famous stage of the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
Lugano – New Year’s Eve Milonga at La Casa del Tango
Where: La Casa del Tango
Address: Via Guisan 16, 6978 Breganzona
When: December 31, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Cost: by reservation
Official website: https://amitango.ch/organizzatore/la-casa-del-tango/
Dinner, music, and tango until late at night at “La Casa del Tango” for an elegant and international New Year’s Eve 2026, dedicated to lovers of this wonderful dance, whether they are dancers or dreamy spectators.
Rivera – New Year’s Eve Splash & Spa Tamaro
Where: Splash & Spa Tamaro
Address: Via Campagnole 1, 6802 Rivera
When: December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Cost: admission fee
Official website: https://www.luganoregion.com/it/events/details/capodanno-splash-e-spa-tamaro/11902.html
At Splash & Spa Tamaro, the modern water park in Rivera, an alternative New Year’s Eve celebration is held in the name of relaxation and fun. Swimming pools, wellness area, music, and entertainment to celebrate the arrival of the new year in bathrobes and swimsuits, with a buffet dinner, Papeete entertainment, and a midnight toast.
LOCARNO AND ASCONA
Locarno – Winterland in Piazza Grande
Where: Piazza Grande
Address: Piazza Grande, 6600 Locarno
When: until January 6, 2026
Cost: free admission
Official website: https://winterland-locarno.ch/programma/settimana-7/
New Year’s Eve 2026 at Winterland in Locarno will be a big party in Piazza Grande with the Symphonic Disco concert, where dance music meets live orchestra. Midnight toast and live TV coverage on RSI with Fabrizio Casati, for an exciting night of lights and music.
Locarno – New Year’s Eve dinner at Gran Caffè Verbano
Where: Gran Caffè Verbano
Address: Piazza Grande 15, 6600 Locarno
When: December 31, 2025, evening
Cost: fee required
Official website: https://www.grancaffeverbano.ch/cena-di-capodanno-locarno-2026/
An elegant New Year’s Eve dinner 2026 at the renowned Gran Caffè Verbano, with a privileged view of Piazza Grande and the Winterland atmosphere, for a special gastronomic evening in the heart of the histori
Ascona – New Year’s Eve fireworks
Where: Ascona lakeside
Address: Piazza Giuseppe Motta, 6612 Ascona
When: January 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: free
Official website: https://www.myswitzerland.com/it-it/scoprire-la-svizzera/manifestazioni/fuochi-dartificio-ascona/
As per tradition, at 6:30 p.m., Ascona welcomes the New Year with a fantastic fireworks display over the bay: the fireworks light up the bay, creating a magical moment that draws a large crowd.
SAN BERNARDINO
San Bernardino – Torchlight procession, fireworks, New Year’s Eve dinner
Where: Center of the village of San Bernardino
Address: Strada de l’Ida 2, 6565 San Bernardino
When: December 31, 2025
Cost: variable
Official website: https://www.visit-moesano.ch/it/fiaccolata-fuochi-cenone-revival
The traditional torchlight procession organized by the Swiss Ski School of San Bernardino will take place on the slopes of Pian Cales, followed by a toast with mulled wine for all participants and a fireworks display to welcome in the new year. New Year’s Eve continues with a dinner at the Raiffeisen Alpine Lounge.
In the same picturesque location, at 5:00 p.m. on January 1, there will be a New Year’s aperitif accompanied by jazz music.
San Bernardino – New Year’s Eve Party at the Hotel Bellevue
Where: Hotel Bellevue
Address: Strada Cantonale 3, 6565 San Bernardino
When: December 31, 2025
Cost: fee required
Official website: https://www.visit-moesano.ch/it/festa-san-silvestro-allhotel-bellevue
To celebrate the arrival of 2026, the Hotel Bellevue offers a rich and refined New Year’s Eve menu, accompanied by live music by Pino Mascaro.
MENDRISIO – MONTE GENEROSO
Monte Generoso – New Year’s Eve at Buffet Bellavista (sold out)
Where: Buffet Bellavista
Address: Via Monte Generoso 1, 6825 Capolago
When: December 31, 2025
Cost: fee required
Official website: https://www.montegeneroso.ch/it/capodanno-buffet-bellavista-0
New Year’s Eve on Monte Generoso is one of the most exclusive and eagerly awaited events in Ticino, with a panoramic dinner and breathtaking views. This year’s event is already sold out, confirming the great interest in this unique high-altitude experience.
Stay in Ticino for New Year’s Eve with Quokka 360
To make the most of the New Year’s Eve 2026 events in Canton Ticino, staying in Quokka 360 apartments means treating yourself to a night of carefree fun and a restful sleep to start the new year in the best possible way, between the lake, the city, and the mountains! Choose one of our apartments in Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona, San Bernardino, and Mendrisiotto and enjoy this magical night to the fullest!
