A stay in Locarno means immersing yourself in a city where culture, film, music and art come together throughout the year. Thanks to its long-standing partnership with the Locarno Film Festival and its privileged location, Hotel Belvedere Locarno is the ideal starting point for experiencing some of Switzerland’s most important cultural events up close.
LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL
The Capital of Auteur Cinema
Every August, Locarno welcomes the international film community for eleven days dedicated to auteur cinema, world premieres and emerging talent. Founded in 1946, the Locarno Film Festival is today one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals and a leading meeting point for industry professionals, film enthusiasts and major figures from the cinema world. Thanks to its perfect balance of international prestige and intimate atmosphere, it occupies a unique position on the global cinematic landscape.
HOTEL BELVEDERE & LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL
Where Cinema Meets Hospitality
For many years, Hotel Belvedere Locarno has been the Official Partner Hotel of the Locarno Film Festival. Located above the historic town centre and directly connected to the heart of the city by the historic funicular railway, it perfectly combines the vibrant atmosphere of the Festival with the tranquillity of a relaxing retreat.
During the Festival, guests, directors, artists, journalists and international film professionals come together throughout the hotel to exchange ideas, build new connections and experience the festival in an atmosphere of authentic hospitality.
MOON&STARS AND JAZZASCONA
Two Festivals, One Passion for Music
Every summer, Locarno and Ascona welcome thousands of music lovers thanks to two of Switzerland’s most important music festivals.
Moon&Stars brings some of the biggest names in the international pop and rock scene to Piazza Grande, transforming the heart of Locarno into a captivating open-air stage.
Just a few kilometres away, JazzAscona brings the lakeside promenade to life with concerts, jam sessions and the unmistakable atmosphere of New Orleans, attracting musicians and visitors from around the world. Two unmissable events that enrich a stay at Hotel Belvedere with emotion, live music and a unique atmosphere.
Over the past 30 years, the Ghislas have collected masterpieces of Pop Art, Informal Art, Conceptual Art, Abstractionism and New Dada.
The collection includes famous artists such as Christo & Jeanne-Claude, Pierre Alechinsky, Karel Appel, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró. Entrance tickets are available at the reception.
This festival held in late-June/early-July attracts an enthusiastic public from all over the world, who appreciate its original programme and the spectacular setting offered by Lake Maggiore and the mountains which provide a wonderful backdrop to the evening concerts on the lakeside.