Events in Lucerne - City events

Sammlungsgegenstände, die der Öffentlichkeit bisher verborgen geblieben sind.

Ice skating with a view over Lake Lucerne, surrounded by a unique mountain panorama.

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

The Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt attracts visitors with a sky of shining poinsettias, the scents of gingerbread, spices, punch and mulled wine, as well as a large supporting program.

The craft market takes place every first Saturday from April to December.

The Lucerne carol singers parade through the old town with songs and lights. They perform a Christmas play in three squares and spread a contemplative atmosphere for the fourth Advent.

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

New Year's Concert 2026 at the KKL Lucerne with the Original Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra

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

Comic Festival in Lucerne

Meeting place and marketplace for business, society and culture.

Themenführung für Einzelgäste: Kommen Sie mit auf eine Führung durch das fasnächtliche Luzern.

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

Stars of the classical scene

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

A music festival for wind music making.

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.