A selection of activities within the program requires prior reservation. Please book your spot according to your personal schedule. All reserved activities are included in the ISPA Pass, and if you are accompanied, you may purchase additional tickets.
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Day 2 – Wed 11.06.2025
Enjoy a pleasant stroll through Lugano’s historic city center, uncovering fascinating anecdotes and hidden corners that offer a local’s perspective on the city. Take your time to capture the beauty of historic buildings and lush parks, explore its rich cultural scene, and engage with the locals for an authentic experience.
Location:
LAC, Hall
Three opportunities to engage with your colleagues about a diverse range of subjects in a more intimate, conversational format.
In Conversation with Cathy Levy, CM
Cathy Levy, CM has been producing and curating international dance throughout her esteemed career. She has garnered a reputation for presenting new and challenging work, as well as artists and projects that have tackled challenging and often controversial subjects. In this reflection, Cathy will discuss integrity in programming from curatorial and producing perspectives.
Location:
LAC, Sala 3
In Conversation with Dorcy Rugamba
Dorcy Rugamba, author, actor, and director, founded the Rwanda Arts Initiative and the pan-African Kigali Triennial, a festival dedicated to the convergence of the arts and other knowledge. Join Dorcy as he explores themes of cultural identity and reslience in the arts through his personal journey.
Location:
LAC, Sala 1
In Conversation with Natália Oszkó-Jakab
Arts and cultural organizations can play a leading role towards affecting change and creating awareness. In this discussion, we will explore how the cultural sector can make efforts to be and act more sustainably. The interactive dialogue with be led by Natália Oszkó-Jakab (Valley of Arts Festival, Hungary).
Location:
LAC, Sala 4
Day 3 – Thu 12.06.2025
Enjoy a pleasant stroll through Lugano’s historic city center, uncovering fascinating anecdotes and hidden corners that offer a local’s perspective on the city. Take your time to capture the beauty of historic buildings and lush parks, explore its rich cultural scene, and engage with the locals for an authentic experience.
Location:
LAC, Hall
Tour A
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Tour B | NEW!
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Faithful to the language of dreams that evokes fleeting images, allusions, and mirages, the new production by the Compagnia Finzi Pasca is a show that takes the audience into a rarefied and surreal universe. Its narrative, seemingly fragmented but deeply allusive, unfolds in a kaleidoscopic play that weaves together different layers of meaning, recalling a hyperbolic "grammelot."
Location:
LAC, Sala Teatro
The digital ticket is required to access the show.
Day 4 – Fri 13.06.2025
The Canton of Ticino preserves a captivating winemaking tradition, shaped by sun-kissed hillsides, passionate vintners, and authentic flavors. Thanks to its mild climate—gently influenced by nearby lakes and the Alps—Ticino offers ideal conditions for growing grapes, especially the renowned Merlot, which has become the region’s signature wine.
Location:
LAC, Hall
Wine Tour A – Tenuta Castello di Morcote and Tenuta Moncucchetto
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Wine Tour B – Tenuta San Giorgio and Tenuta Tamborini
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From Lugano, embark on a beautiful boat cruise and take in the spectacular scenery as you pass by Gandria, a charming fishing village that perfectly embodies the timeless beauty of Lake Lugano’s shores
Location:
Debarcadero Centrale
