Il Lugano mouth It returns to being one of Lugano's entertainment hubs. From November 17 to 23, 2025, the art space offers a rich calendar of events ranging from theater to music, from cinema to entertainment. The program includes dance evenings, arthouse screenings, indie concerts, and theatrical performances that combine lightheartedness and reflection. Full details and schedules are available at foce.ch.
Latin energy and auteur cinema
It starts on Tuesday 18th November with Latin soul, an evening dedicated to Latin American dances that will liven up Studio FOCE starting at 21 pm. On stage, dancers from the Lugano schools Let's Dance, Ritmo y Pasión Latina, and Dasa will bring rhythm and color to an evening that promises fun and engaging entertainment. Tickets are available directly at the box office.
Wednesday 19 November, again at Studio FOCE, Agoratheca proposes the documentary Agent of Happiness By Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó, a journey to Bhutan in search of the meaning of happiness. A discussion with the project leaders will follow. Let's Doc.
From comedy to creative failure
The following day, Thursday 20 November, the appointment with returns Fuckup Nights Lugano, the international format that transforms mistakes into growth experiences. On stage, three speakers—Pierpaolo Mariano, Giancarlo Sbatti Fausti, and Marco Imperadore—will share their "fuN" failures in seven minutes of ironic and motivating stories. Tickets are on sale now at tickettailor.com.
Theater, reflections and indie music
Il FOCE Theater welcomes Tuesday, November 18th Comedian of Club '74, directed by Willy Corna, a work that transforms the absurdity of everyday life into poetry and laughter. Wednesday, November 19th is the turn of That's rightRoberto Albin's recital, based on the testimonies of Simona Ariselli Assebao and Kety Cannavaro: two lives marked by illness but illuminated by faith. Tickets available at ticket office.ch.
On Saturday 22nd November the FOCE hosts Cimini, a Calabrian singer-songwriter who moved to Bologna, who will bring his work to Lugano Magical TourThe artist, known for the song Murphy's law, offers a concert halfway between theater and music, with the participation of Rea and León. Tickets are available at ticketino.com.
Between drama and family stories
On the same day, at the FOCE Theatre, the play will be performed How to hold your breath by Zinnie Harris, directed by Marco Plini and produced by LAC: a "dark fable" that explores the contradictions of the contemporary world, in a key that is both ironic and scathing. Advance tickets on sale at laclugano.ch.
Sunday 23 November, space instead for families with The book of all things by Teatro Pan, in collaboration with LAC edu. A story of growth and courage that blends dreams and reality, designed for a young audience but also capable of touching adults.
More than just entertainment: Lugano is a crossroads of cultural experiences.
The musical events of the project complete the program RANDOM, among which BoomBap Renaissance, an evening dedicated to old-school rap and conscious hip hop with the participation of Lanz Khan, Simon Kefa, Tusco and the collective La Cloud. Tickets are available at ticket office.ch.
The FOCE season is made by Events and Congresses Division of the City of Lugano, with the support of Swisslos – Republic and Canton of Ticino DECS, AIL and the media partner Tio.
For detailed information on the full program:
📍 FOCE, via Foce 1, 6900 Lugano
📞 +41 58 866 74 40
📧 info.foce@lugano.ch
🌐 foce.ch
