Locarno Film Festival

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How to get

From Bellinzona, take A13 to Locarno. From Stresa, take A-road no. 33 going in the direction of Fondotoce, then A-road no. 34 to Cannobio. Go past the border and take 13 to Locarno.

About

Between 7000 and 8000 people can find a place under the stars in Piazza Grande, in front of one of the biggest screens in the world (26 x 14 metres).

The festival’s programme spans a wide range of genres from art to innovative and popular. The films are made by up and coming young directors as well as acclaimed names, and come from various countries and different cinema traditions.

More details

Access:
First 2 weeks of August

Booking:
Optional

Price:
Tickets starting from 15 chf (about 12 euros)
Tickets for night show at Piazza Grande with double display 32 fr (about 27 euro)