Events in 琉森 Lucerne - 城市節慶/盛事/活動

From rejection to veneration: Richard Wagner polarizes more than almost any other composer. The exhibition "Taboo Wagner?" sheds light on his anti-Semitism from a Jewish perspective. Is his work a taboo?

Das Medium Panorama durch die Objektive junger HSLU-Studierender – frisch, neugierig und jenseits gewohnter Perspektiven. Die Kabinett-Ausstellung inspiriert zum genauen Hinsehen!

The experience in a class of its own

Die Schau erlaubt einen vielstimmigen und zugleich wissenschaftlich fundierten Zugang zu diesem Kapitel der Schweizer Geschichte, welches das Leben von vielen Menschen stark geprägt hat.

Sammlungsgegenstände, die der Öffentlichkeit bisher verborgen geblieben sind.

Ausstellung mit Werken des Grafikers Hans Küchler, Hans Ernis, zeitgenössischen Kunstschaffenden und Objekten aus der Sammlung des Verkehrshauses

From July 16 to 25, 2026, LUZERN LIVE will return to Lucerne’s Seebecken for the fourth time.

The organizing committee looks forward to welcoming you all to Europaplatz on July 31, when we’ll once again raise a toast together to celebrate Switzerland’s birthday.

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.

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