9 Best Nightlife in Ticino, Switzerland

This bar draws a young and style-conscious crowd.

For a refined and uncrowded place to enjoy a cocktail, head to the palatial Belle Epoque Bar at the Splendide Royale.

Just off the Piazza delle Riforma, Bottegone del Vino has a great selection of wine accompanied by good local cheeses and tapas.

This swanky piano bar features both local and international musicians.

At the luxurious Hotel Eden Roc, Eden Bar is the place to sip Bellinis and listen to live jazz, pop, and standards.

This festival seeks out performers a cut above the standard jazz and swing groups. It attracts an amazing array of international performers to its open-air bandstands for one week in June, as well as winter concerts in various locations hosted by the Jazz Cat Club.

This laid-back bar has a great beer selection as well as classic cocktails. The crowd is youthful, so Mono Bar buzzes with energy, especially on nights when there is live music.

The Settimane Musicali bring in orchestras, chamber groups, and top-ranking soloists to Ascona and Locarno. Events run from late August to mid-October.

This cozy space features creative cocktails and retro music guaranteed to get the party started.