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At the end of June, Ascona, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, ceases to be merely one of Switzerland’s most charming villages and, for ten days, becomes a little European New Orleans. The streets fill with music, brass instruments lead parades, venues transform into stages, and jazz becomes a shared language, capable of uniting musicians and audiences of all ages.

Here is the JazzAscona 2026 poster. The graphic concept, designed by the Responsiva studio, conveys energy, music and vitality.

A surprising dialogue between different musical worlds. JazzAscona and the new classicAscona join forces for a special evening at the Teatro del Gatto (Ascona).

For the fourth year in a row, Soundtrack makes its return—a magical journey aboard the historic Centovalli train, in partnership with the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway. Save the date: Saturday, June 27, 2026.