Lucerne Festival
Founded in 1938, Lucerne Festival is one of the world’s leading classical music festivals.
One of the world’s leading classical music festivals
Founded in 1938, Lucerne Festival is one of the leading international festivals in the world of classical music. The three categories "Symphony," "Contemporary," and "Music for Future" represent the focal points of the Festival's programming. The main festival takes place in summer from mid-August to mid-September and offers a widely varied range of approximately 100 concerts and related events. Each Summer Festival features a guiding theme that runs dramaturgically through the programming. The Festival presents a diverse array of formats, including symphony concerts, chamber music, recitals, debuts, late night events, and much more.
Adding to the Summer Festival, are three short festivals: a spring residency featuring the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, a Piano Festival curated by the pianist Igor Levit in May and "Lucerne Festival Forward" in November, which is programmed by musicians from the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra (LFCO).
The KKL Luzern, designed by Jean Nouvel and equally renowned for its acoustics and architecture, is Lucerne Festival's central venue.
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