Cannabis at Moon&Stars Locarno: the honest guide

In short

• There is no legal THC sale at Moon&Stars Locarno — not on site and not outside the gates.
• Legal and available now: Swiss indoor cannabis below 1% THC, lab-tested, straight from the producer.
• Delivery to hotels and flats in Locarno — not to campsites or the festival grounds.
• Membership is free, no Swiss residency needed, 18+ with age verification (foreign passport accepted).
• Up to 10 g of THC cannabis: normally a 100-franc fixed penalty. Sharing and selling remain offences.
• Zero tolerance behind the wheel — travel by train, shuttle or on foot.

Moon&Stars Locarno: format, crowd, context

Moon&Stars takes over Locarno's Piazza Grande in July with international headliners, one concert per evening across roughly a week. Many travel down from German-speaking Switzerland, combine the show with lake days on Maggiore and stay two or three nights.

Entry and checks at Moon&Stars Locarno

The Piazza is packed: smoking bothers people in the seated area and security checks bags at the entrance. Legal cannabis below 1% THC is no issue; THC cannabis stays illegal — for small amounts, an adult in Ticino normally receives the 100-franc fixed penalty.

The legal situation in canton Ticino

Switzerland-wide: cannabis containing more than 1% THC is illegal. Adults aged 18+ carrying up to 10 grams for personal use normally receive a 100-franc fixed penalty with no criminal proceedings. Selling, sharing and growing remain punishable — including between friends in a chalet. Cannabis below 1% THC, which is what we deliver, does not fall under the Narcotics Act and is freely tradeable.

Ticino borders Italy, and checks at Chiasso and the lake crossings are tight. Legal Swiss CBD must not be taken into Italy, where different rules apply and importing it can count as an offence.

Delivery to Locarno

Delivery to hotels in Locarno, Muralto, Minusio, Ascona and Tenero is normal, usually next working day. If you arrive on concert day, order a day earlier — parts of the old town are closed on concert evenings.

You do not need a permanent address — only an address in Locarno or nearby where you can receive the parcel during your stay.

• Give the full address — Name of the property, 'c/o your name, room/flat XY', street, postcode and town.
• Tell reception briefly — One sentence at check-in stops the parcel from going back as undeliverable.
• Neutral packaging — No logo, no product reference, no smell — an ordinary parcel from the outside.
• Timing before departure — Order at least two working days before check-out, or redirect the parcel to a pick-up point.

How to order before the festival

The process is built for travellers: no proof of residence, no Swiss social security number, no Swiss ID. Your membership stays active — next time you are in Locarno, order with the same account and a new delivery address.

• 1. Sign up free + age verification — About two minutes. A valid passport or ID card is enough — foreign documents included.
• 2. Enter your address in Locarno — Hotel, chalet, holiday flat or apartment in Locarno. All that matters is that you can receive the parcel there.
• 3. Order from the current drops — The member area shows available batches with lab values, terpene profile and price per gram.
• 4. Get a discreet delivery — Neutral packaging, normally the day after dispatch.

Prices: member conditions, no resort mark-up

In a resort almost everything costs more than in the lowlands — not with us. The price depends on the batch and on member conditions, not on where your hotel is. Because we produce in Sarnen and ship directly to members, the retail margin simply is not there.

Membership is free: no fee, no minimum order, no notice period. For every batch you see the certificate of analysis and the price per gram before ordering.

THC: what is possible today and what is not

The honest answer for visitors: there is no legal way for a tourist to buy THC cannabis in Switzerland. The approved pilot projects in Zurich, Basel, Bern and other cities require residency in that municipality plus enrolment in the study. Medical cannabis requires a Swiss prescription.

What is legal and available right now: Swiss indoor cannabis below 1% THC, lab-tested, with the full terpene profile and cannabinoid values you can see before buying. The planned Cannabis Products Act (CanPG) could open access in the medium term, and existing members would be first in line. We promise neither a date nor a price.

Frequently asked questions about cannabis at Moon&Stars Locarno

Can you buy cannabis legally at Moon&Stars Locarno?

No. There is no sale on site. What is legal is cannabis below 1% THC, which you order online as a member and have delivered to your accommodation in Locarno.

Can I bring cannabis onto the festival grounds?

Legal cannabis below 1% THC is not a prohibited item, but the organiser's house rules still apply. Carry the original packaging with the lab figure and any question is settled quickly. THC cannabis is confiscated at the gate.

Do you deliver to the campsite?

No. Campsites have no deliverable address. Use a hotel in Locarno or a nearby post office.

Do I need Swiss residency?

No. A valid ID for age verification and a Swiss delivery address are enough.

What happens during a police check in Locarno?

Legal cannabis below 1% THC in its original packaging with a lab certificate is not a problem. For THC cannabis up to 10 grams, adults in canton Ticino normally receive a 100-franc fixed penalty.

Can I take leftovers home?

No. Even legal Swiss CBD must not cross the border — neighbouring countries apply different rules.

We sell only legal Swiss cannabis products containing less than 1% THC. They are freely available inside Switzerland but must not be taken across the border. THC cannabis is not available outside a medical prescription or approved pilot projects. This text is guidance, not legal advice. Last updated: August 2026.