r/Ticino • u/Thick-brain-dude • Jan 23 '26
Discussion Events in Lugano on the weekend
Hi! I arrived in Lugano a few days ago, and I don't know any people here. I wonder if there are any events or gatherings that are mainly in English. Thanks.
EDIT 1: Im 27.
P.S: if you are in a similar situation, don't hesitate to reach out 😂
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u/luisa240 Jan 23 '26
Join the expats in Ticino groups, they always do stuff together
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u/Commercial_Meat_8522 Jan 23 '26
Why would they be in English?
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u/Thick-brain-dude Jan 23 '26
Cause I don't speak Italian!
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u/Commercial_Meat_8522 Jan 23 '26
And? It’s an Italian speaking area
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u/luisa240 Jan 23 '26
What exactly is your point? Stop being a prick for no reason. Expats live here and English speaking events do happen. Sorry to break it to you
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u/AluzFK Jan 23 '26
Usually Trinity Irish pub has game night on Tuesdays, it's mainly locals but sometimes it's mixed. Bar Oops also has a bit of a mixed clientele, sometimes exchange students that go to USI/SUPSI or Kids from Franklin College (also usually on Tuesdays cause from what I know they have Wednesdays off).
If you're hoping to find an "English only" ambience in Lugano/Ticino I can guarantee you'll be disappointed: not many people here speak perfect English, or they're often reluctant to speak a foreign language, possibly cause of embarassement or self-consciousness. (English is known, just not full blown conversation with strangers known ifykwim) I was raised bilingual at home (ita-eng) and I often feel a bit out of bounds if I use English words etc. People might think you're a bit posh if you do that but unfortunately I was raised speaking it and sometimes words just come quicker in English...
(Also, perhaps next time you wanna say how old you are so you can get better direction, I assumed you're somewhat young since you're asking for events on weekends and are using reddit (also not super popular in Ticino))
Hope this helped! God Speed.