LUCERNE FESTIVAL AT THE PIANO

17. – 25. November 2018

The piano festival focuses on keyboard-based talent: legendary masters and precocious talent, celebrated virtuosos and keyboard philosophers – all making their way to Lucerne for concerts.

LUCERNE FESTIVAL AT THE PIANO

The piano festival focuses on keyboard-based talent: legendary masters and precocious talent, celebrated virtuosos and keyboard philosophers – all making their way to Lucerne for concerts.

„LIVE ON ICE“ LUCERNE

24. November 2019 – 2. January 2020

The Christmas fairytale world offers free skating alongside many other attractions. Here on Europaplatz light artist Gerry Hofstetter is creating a beautiful Advent and winter experience for the whole family.

„LIVE ON ICE“ LUCERNE

The Christmas fairytale world offers free skating alongside many other attractions. Here on Europaplatz light artist Gerry Hofstetter is creating a beautiful Advent and winter experience for the whole family.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

5. – 22. December 2019

Lucerne’s Christmas Market takes place at the Franziskanerplatz. There are plenty of stands with christmas decorations, sweets, food and drinks – an x-mas paradise for everybody.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Lucerne’s Christmas Market takes place at the Franziskanerplatz. There are plenty of stands with christmas decorations, sweets, food and drinks – an x-mas paradise for everybody.

NEW YEAR EVE

1. January 2020, 20:00 Uhr

Since 2008, the Lucerne evening sky is illuminated by an impressive firework on the New Year Eve. On 1st of January at 8 p.m. you can enjoy this colorful spectacle and feel the New Year magic in the air.

NEW YEAR EVE

Since 2008, the Lucerne evening sky is illuminated by an impressive firework on the New Year Eve. On 1st of January at 8 p.m. you can enjoy this colorful spectacle and feel the New Year magic in the air.

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THE LUCERNE CARNIVAL

20. – 24. February 2020

The Carnival takes place once a year and is one of the most beautiful events in Lucerne and Central Switzerland. The festival begins on Fat Thursday with the Big Bang. During six days you can enjoy the best of mood and music and colorful parades.

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THE LUCERNE CARNIVAL

The Carnival takes place once a year and is one of the most beautiful events in Lucerne and Central Switzerland. The festival begins on Fat Thursday with the Big Bang. During six days you can enjoy the best of mood and music and colorful parades.

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FUMETTO

28. March – 5. April 2020

Fumetto is one of Europe’s leading international comix and related media festivals featuring fine art, graphic design and illustration. On for nine days, it incorporates around 12 main and 40 satellite exhibitions.

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FUMETTO

Fumetto is one of Europe’s leading international comix and related media festivals featuring fine art, graphic design and illustration. On for nine days, it incorporates around 12 main and 40 satellite exhibitions.

LUCERNE CITY RUN

25. April 2020

This Old Town event is held once a year and welcomes 14,000 participants. The Lucerne City Run offers a great jogging experience (in 39 categories) as well as a varied program with attractive catering facilities.

LUCERNE CITY RUN

This Old Town event is held once a year and welcomes 14,000 participants. The Lucerne City Run offers a great jogging experience (in 39 categories) as well as a varied program with attractive catering facilities.

EUROPEAN ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

22. – 24. May 2020

We invite you to spend an unforgettable time here in Lucerne. The beautiful town of Lucerne with its backdrop of wonderful mountains and our perfect lake in this outstanding nature reserve provide the best base for these European Championships.

EUROPEAN ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

We invite you to spend an unforgettable time here in Lucerne. The beautiful town of Lucerne with its backdrop of wonderful mountains and our perfect lake in this outstanding nature reserve provide the best base for these European Championships.

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LUCERNE FEST

26. – 27. June 2020

Enjoy a nice colourful Old Town Festival in Lucerne: great atmosphere, lots of music and splendid fireworks. Proceeds from this event are used to support charitable institutions in the canton of Lucerne.

Fest

LUCERNE FEST

Enjoy a nice colourful Old Town Festival in Lucerne: great atmosphere, lots of music and splendid fireworks. Proceeds from this event are used to support charitable institutions in the canton of Lucerne.

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SPITZEN LEICHTATHLETIK LUZERN

July 2020

Central Switzerland‘s premium media sport event is broadcasted live to over 50 European countries; it has a total audience in the millions. The event features over 200 Swiss athletes with over 150 international athletes from about 40 countries.

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SPITZEN LEICHTATHLETIK LUZERN

Central Switzerland‘s premium media sport event is broadcasted live to over 50 European countries; it has a total audience in the millions. The event features over 200 Swiss athletes with over 150 international athletes from about 40 countries.

Blue Balls

LUZERN LIVE

17. – 25. July 2020

The 9-day LUZERN LIVE is one of Switzerland’s most important music festivals. You can enjoy over 100 events: blues, rock, pop, jazz, funk and soul concerts, as well as photography, street art and movies.

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LUZERN LIVE

The 9-day LUZERN LIVE is one of Switzerland’s most important music festivals. You can enjoy over 100 events: blues, rock, pop, jazz, funk and soul concerts, as well as photography, street art and movies.

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LUCERNE FESTIVAL

August 2020

For over 75 years the Lucerne Festival offers an unforgettable musical experience in the heart of Switzerland. Here you enjoy the classical music of the world stars: legendary orchestras, world-renowned conductors and great soloists.

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LUCERNE FESTIVAL

For over 75 years the Lucerne Festival offers an unforgettable musical experience in the heart of Switzerland. Here you enjoy the classical music of the world stars: legendary orchestras, world-renowned conductors and great soloists.

World Band

WORLD BAND FESTIVAL

19. – 27. September 2020

Lucerne hosts the best that wind music has to offer. The world’s top orchestras, ensembles, conductors and soloists converge on the KKL Luzern for Europe’s largest wind music festival: lasting eight days, it attracts more than 22,000 visitors.

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WORLD BAND FESTIVAL

Lucerne hosts the best that wind music has to offer. The world’s top orchestras, ensembles, conductors and soloists converge on the KKL Luzern for Europe’s largest wind music festival: lasting eight days, it attracts more than 22,000 visitors.

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SWISS CITY MARATHON

27. October 2019

The attractive route goes along the Lake shore, through the old town, up to the Transport Museum of Lucerne. Along the way you can expect thousands of enthusiastic spectators and a great entertainment from the numerous music bands.

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SWISS CITY MARATHON

The attractive route goes along the Lake shore, through the old town, up to the Transport Museum of Lucerne. Along the way you can expect thousands of enthusiastic spectators and a great entertainment from the numerous music bands.

LUCERNE BLUES FESTIVAL

A number of venues around the town host world-class blues acts. The organisers track down performers covering every style of blues. The festival has established itself as one of Europe’s top blues events.

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FURTHER EVENTS

Music, art, cuisine, comics theater and much more… Click here for information about the unique event offer in Lucerne: Lucerne Events 2019 (PDF). Any questions? The Old Town Hotels team will be happy to assist you: info@krone-luzern.ch

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LUCERNE FESTIVAL AT EASTER

6. – 14. April 2019

The perfect way to get in the mood for the Easter season! A Spectacular Start to the Festival Year: The Easter Festival includes a focus on sacred music, whether in the KKL or through concerts in the atmospheric ambience of Lucerne’s churches.