Events in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne - Festivals and musicals

The very best of Swiss folk music!

Das AHOI ist ein kostenloser Anlass für die lokale und regionale Bevölkerung aller Altersgruppierungen. Im Vordergrund steht Qualität vor Quantität.

A (musical) folk culture festival at a unique location! This year with Cuba as the guest country!

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

Under the motto "Over the Rainbow", the Lucerne International Organ Festival shines for the fourth time with six impressive concerts in the Hofkirche St. Leodegar, Lucerne.

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

This year, the Gersau associations "Röllizunft" and "Gersau Tourismus" are jointly celebrating the 30th anniversary of the quay and the Gersau lake stage. DAS GERSAUER FEST will take place on July 05, 2025.

Die Winkelriedfeier bildet der Höhepunkt des «Stanser Summer».

Geniessen, Begegnen und Austauschen in der autofreien Altstadt am Freitagabend ab 18.30 Uhr und Samstag ab 16.00 Uhr.

LUZERN LIVE will take place for the third time from July 17 to 26, 2025 around the lake basin in the heart of Lucerne.

Why not celebrate Swiss National Day (1 August) by enjoying the remarkable alpenglow first-hand at over 3,000 metres above sea level.

In summer 2025, the colorful and visually stunning Rigi Festival will return to Rigi Staffel in an updated version to mark the 150th anniversary of the Arth-Rigi Railway.

The three-day festival convinces with a versatile line up, a peaceful and manageable area with a lot of freedom of movement and an interesting culinary offer.

For three days, the Square of the Swiss Abroad is transformed into a vibrant festival village.

Vom Musikfest zum Openair!

Stars of the classical scene

Geniessen, Begegnen und Austauschen in der autofreien Altstadt am Freitagabend ab 18.30 Uhr und Samstag ab 16.00 Uhr.

The largest open-air kitchen in Central Switzerland opens its doors once again. "Brunnen kocht" offers the opportunity to sample delicacies from all over the world from eleven to eleven o'clock.

1975 fand das erste Jazz Festival Willisau statt. Am diesjährigen Festival, vom 27. bis 31. August 2025 feiern sie darum 50 Jahre Jazz Festival Willisau!

Switzerland is known for its pioneering spirit in railroad construction. The steam railroad between Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg was the highest adhesion railroad in Europe when it was completed.

Vereinsbeizen, Karussell, Zuckerwatte, Magenbrot und Riesenrad werden an der Chlibi in Einsiedeln einmal im Jahr genossen.

Something's cookin'! Save the Date: Tavolata in the village of Schwyz 🍷🍴

A music festival for wind music making.

Where the blues lives - Lucerne Blues Festival.

Every year in November, Lucerne Festival Forward provides a stage for contemporary music and gives a voice to musicians of the younger generation.

The techno festival in Andermatt

In January, Lucerne becomes a glowing meeting place: Lucerne Tourism and Lucerne Hotels bring light and warmth to the city during the cold season.

Comic Festival in Lucerne

The very best of Swiss folk music!

soil resistant - traditional - livable

The KlewenAlpFestival takes a break in 2025 and will take place every two years from 2026 - a new chapter for the legendary festival!