Events in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne - Premium Events

§The exhibition invites you to explore the fascinating history of Swiss folk music. The focus is on the Schwyzerörgeli, alphorn, dulcimer and yodeling.

The exhibition "Origin of Switzerland. On the Way from the 12th to the 14th Century" shows the conditions under which the old Swiss Confederation came into being in the Middle Ages.

Dieses Jahr sind wir nicht nur «zentral!», sondern auch extragross: Die traditionelle Jahresausstellung erhält 2025 eine grössere Fläche.

Ausstellung über die international bedeutenden Sammlung des Fernhandelskaufmanns von Modellen, Bildern und Dokumenten zur Hochseeschifffahrt.

Sammlungsgegenstände, die der Öffentlichkeit bisher verborgen geblieben sind.

For the first time, the Rigi Light Festival transforms the Queen of the Mountains into an atmospheric winter stage with various light installations along a 1.5-kilometer path.

The 58th edition of the traditional "Einsiedler" will take place in 2026.

As part of the Leonteq Biathlon Cup 2022/23, young biathletes show their skills in Langis.

Fasnacht - The carnival season is the most beautiful time of the year for many people.

The Lucerne Carnival is the largest annual event in the city of Lucerne.

Colorful Nüssler and Grossgrinde roti enliven Schwyz in the morning and afternoon

Big carnival parade with over 50 costumes and Guggenmusik bands through the village center of Brunnen

The parade starts at around 7.30 pm at the Hotel Kempinski and continues to the town hall. Afterwards, the party starts in the Ochsenmatt Gaden just above the Brunnibahn valley station.

Marvel at the colorful hot-air balloon mass launch on the family mountain on February 21.

Freeride Days Andermatt means 4 days of fun and action on the mountain. Put together your own individual freeride experience from our exciting courses.

Comic Festival in Lucerne

Lucerne Festival Spring 2026 opens with Beethoven symphonies under Chailly and Welser-Möst, soloists Andsnes and Tjeknavorian and the last Swiss appearance of the Hagen Quartet.

The Langis Sprint is today one of the traditional events in cross-country skiing in Switzerland. It is a race with top national participation.

An unforgettable adventure for children!

Meeting place and marketplace for business, society and culture.

New festival with music from baroque to contemporary, special light and sound concepts, solo concerts, chamber and orchestral works as well as strong artistic collaborations.

ParAthletics 2026 in Nottwil vom 21.–23. Mai: Weltklasse Para‑Leichtathletik mit Bahn-, Wurf- & Sprungdisziplinen. Eintritt frei. Rahmenprogramm am Samstag – ideal für die ganze Familie.

The open-air salsa festival with an inspiring atmosphere for young and old every year

The slowUp in the unspoilt Schwyz valley basin takes place between the lively small town of Schwyz, Brunnen on Lake Lucerne and Goldau, famous for its zoo.

The very best of Swiss folk music!

soil resistant - traditional - livable

Major sporting event for everyone: Athletes & clubs > fair competitions, team spirit, community Population & families > hands-on activities, encounters, festive atmosphere

With a breathtaking event route, unique concept and festival atmosphere. The perfect meeting place for gravel freaks and mountain lovers.

On various squares in the old town as well as around the Lucerne Theater there are different program points to discover.

Are you ready for the ultimate challenge through the Swiss mountains?

Like any true summer festival, the «Weggis Rose Festival» is set outdoors.

The Stoos Trail will take place on Saturday, 4 July 2026.

Die Winkelriedfeier bildet der Höhepunkt des «Stanser Summer».

From July 16 to 25, 2026, LUZERN LIVE will return to the Lucerne lake basin for the fourth time.

A two-day festival awaits you with musical entertainment, lots of culinary delights and a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Lucerne.

Speeches and live performances by various folklore groups and music.