Events in Lucerne - City events

The Lucerne Regatta is an annual international rowing regatta on Lake Rotsee in Lucerne.

Sammlungsgegenstände, die der Öffentlichkeit bisher verborgen geblieben sind.

The experience in a class of its own

"Sphärenklänge" for organ and orchestra

Themed tour for individual guests: Join us on a guided tour through carnival Lucerne.

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

Stars of the classical scene

The 15th Lucerne Lake Crossing on August 16, 2026 will take 600 participants over 1.1 km from Lido to Tribschen and offers swimming fun with a view of Pilatus for all levels of experience.

"Rüüdig bayrisch" - that's the Lozärner Oktoberfest at the Lucerne Exhibition Center. This year, a different party band will provide the atmosphere every weekend!

A music festival for wind music making.

Am 19. und 20. September 2025 zeigt das Filme für die Erde Festival inspirierende und eindrückliche Umweltdokumentarfilme im Stattkino und im Neubad in Luzern.

Everyone is astonished and gazes in amazement. Let yourself be seduced by the beguiling aroma of bratwurst, chestnuts and bread and discover Lucerne from a lofty height on the Ferris wheel.

On October 17, there will be a variety of Swiss cheese specialties to discover on Kapellplatz in Lucerne!

Whether marathon, half marathon, duo marathon or 10km – there is a distance for everyone. More than 30 music ensembles and thousands of visitors will provide entertainment and support along the route.

Rudolf's Christmas Market from November 20 - December 23

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

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

The International Comic Festival is one of the most artistically demanding comic festivals in Europe.

Meeting place and marketplace for business, society and culture.