classicAscona (Nr. 82 by Fondazione Settimane Musicali Ascona)

For 80 years, the Settimane Musicali Ascona have been a major gathering place for music. In 2026, they will become classicAscona.

For 80 years, the Settimane Musicali Ascona have been a major gathering place for music. In 2026, they will become classicAscona. Under the artistic direction of Christoph Müller, the festival will undergo a complete relaunch and expand its offerings.

From September 16 to October 9, 2027, audiences can expect three intense weeks—comprising four weekends—filled with music and encounters.

Concerts with renowned ensembles and orchestras are planned in the churches of Ascona and Locarno. These will be complemented by masterclasses and recitals with three internationally acclaimed artists in residence. Additional events will combine music with literature, gastronomy, and architecture at unique locations in the Locarno region, such as the Brissago Islands and Monte Verità.

From September 16 to October 9, 2027, audiences can expect three intense weeks—comprising four weekends—filled with music and encounters. The program also includes open-air concerts, performances by young talents in the Costellazione Giovani project, and a new classicAscona Academy. This academy offers training programs and masterclasses in various fields, from choral singing to Baroque music.

classicAscona is thus a completely new festival, offering audiences a true journey of discovery. Music enters into a dialogue with landscape, history, culinary delights, and culture – a special opportunity to experience the magic of a unique region intensely.

16. September – 9. Oktober 2027