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Would you like to know how to get to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, buy tickets, or choose where to eat before a show? On this page, you'll find everything you need to plan your visit.

Bookstores and Restaurants

LAC Shop

A bookstore that's open on Sundays and offers a wide selection.

The LAC shop offers a wide selection of books on art, architecture, photography, fashion, and design. A dedicated section features children’s books, with a special focus on introducing young children to the arts. The selection is rounded out by sections on literature, music, and theater, as well as Caran d’Ache products and exclusive Swiss-designed toys.
You can order any title not currently in stock, and we’ll notify you when it’s ready for pickup. 

Hours
Tue, Fri: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Wed, Sat: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
 
Thu: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Sat: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sun: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Opening hours may vary depending on the show schedule. 

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Luini 6

From a coffee by the lake to dinner before a show.  

Luini 6 welcomes its guests right outside the building, in Piazza Luini: the bistro’s terrace overlooks the Gulf of Lugano, offering a cozy space to enjoy breakfast, lunch with friends, or an aperitif in a relaxed and charming atmosphere.
The restaurant, located on the ground floor of the LAC next to the Hall, features a culinary offering centered on seasonal ingredients and creativity. Ideal for lunch or dinner before a show, the menu offers a selection of dishes designed to meet a variety of preferences.
The bar on the Mezzanine level of the Hall, meanwhile, welcomes those looking for a quick and informal break before, during, or after performances.
Across its three spaces, Luini 6 invites you to rediscover—along with fine cuisine—the pleasure of meeting others, conversing, and letting yourself be enveloped by the energy of a place dedicated to art.

Hours
Restaurant
Tue–Sun: 12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

On days when an evening show is scheduled, the restaurant is open from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Bistro
Mon–Sat: 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Sun: 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.  

The kitchen is closed on Mondays; cold dishes and sandwiches are available.

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