Hotel Meridiana
Piazza Giuseppe Motta 61, 6612 Ascona, CH
+41 (0) 91 786 90 90
info@meridiana.ch
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Locarno Film Festival 79th edition

05.08.2026 -15.08.2026

The Locarno Film Festival is Switzerland's most prestigious film event and among the most celebrated in Europe. For eleven days, the city transforms into the world capital of cinema, hosting international directors, actors, and stars on the red carpet. The heart of the festival is the magical Piazza Grande, which every evening becomes the "most beautiful open-air cinema in the world," featuring screenings under the stars on one of Europe’s largest screens.

In addition to premieres across 12 city venues and prestigious competitions (such as the famous Pardo d’Oro), the Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover the charm of the Ascona-Locarno region, blending glamour with relaxation by the lake.

The full program, season tickets, and individual tickets are available on the official event website.

How to reach us?
Upon arriving in Ascona, drive along Viale Monte Verità until you reach the Post Office square. From there, follow Via Borgo and Ascona’s main square—we are the last hotel on the left.