FESTIVAL GUIDE
HOW TO GET THERE
BY BUS
FFS Locarno FART → B3 stop Chiesa S. Antonio / B7 stop Cinque Vie · 3 min walk
ON FOOT
FFS Locarno FART → Casa Rusca · 15 min walk
BY BIKE
Recommended.
BY CAR
Park & Ride: Palexpo Locarno FEVI · Via della Morettina
FESTIVAL TICKET = FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
From 25 to 27 September, your festival ticket gives you free access to public transport throughout Ticino.
WHERE TO STAY
CAMPING DELTA
10% OFF B pitches
Present your festival ticket at reception.
B pitch — discounted rates
→ 1 night / up to 5 people: CHF 94.70
→ 3 nights / up to 5 people: CHF 284.10
If you want to make sure you get a pitch or choose a specific one, we recommend booking in advance. Booking fee: CHF 50.–
Offer valid from 25 to 27 September 2026.
LOCARNO YOUTH HOSTEL
10% OFF rooms
Book by email and attach your festival ticket.
2-bed room
Washbasin in room · shared bathroom · breakfast included
→ from CHF 57.60/person + tourist tax
4-bed room
Washbasin in room · shared bathroom · breakfast included
→ from CHF 54.–/person + tourist tax
Double room
Private shower and WC · breakfast included
→ from CHF 75.60/person + tourist tax
Single room
Private shower and WC · breakfast included
→ from CHF 114.30/person + tourist tax
Offer valid from 25 to 27 September 2026.
WHERE TO EAT
During the festival, you’ll find several places offering food and drinks:
CANTINE CAINA
OSTERIA AL POZZO
RISTORANTE NEGROMANTE
PAYMENT
You can pay by card, TWINT or cash, but cash is not accepted at all festival locations. We recommend always carrying a card or having TWINT available.
FESTIVAL
Card · TWINT · CHF cash*
OFF PRINT / SALON
Card · PayPal · CHF cash
*Cash is not accepted everywhere.
AFTER PARTY
FRIDAY + SATURDAY · SPAZIO M.A.D.
Two special buses will be available to take you from Locarno to Spazio M.A.D.:
00:45 — first departure
01:30 — second departure
Please note: there will be no special bus service back to Locarno.
For the return journey, you can:
→ take a taxi
→ wait for the first bus or train in the morning and check the timetable for your destination
→ cycle back
WHAT TO BRING
COMFORTABLE SHOES
There will be some walking! The festival takes place throughout Locarno’s historic city centre.
WARM CLOTHES + A RAIN JACKET
Late September evenings can be cool and rainy.
For everyone’s safety:
🚫 Drinks from outside
🚫 Dangerous objects
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
CRAMPI AL CUORE GOES AHEAD, WHATEVER THE WEATHER.
Bring a rain jacket and be prepared to enjoy the festival even in the rain. There will also be covered areas.
In case of extreme weather conditions, any changes to the programme will be announced on our social media channels and website.
