Lucerne offers dozens of events every week – from world-class concerts at the KKL to electronic nights at Südpol. WasGoht shows you all parties, concerts and cultural events on Lake Lucerne.
Lucerne – Festival City by the Lake with Alpine Panorama
The city between lake and mountains combines a picturesque setting with surprisingly vibrant nightlife. Whether you're looking for world-class classical music, electronic beats or a drink with a view of the Chapel Bridge – Lucerne has something for every taste.
Clubs & Nightlife in Lucerne
The club scene is compact but diverse:
- Südpol – The cultural centre in Kriens is the top address for electronic music, concerts and alternative culture. Techno, house and live acts in an industrial setting.
- Schüür – The institution for live music on the Reuss riverbank. Concerts of all genres plus club nights at weekends.
- Rok – Techno and house in the heart of the city. International lineup and long nights.
- Penthouse – Rooftop club with views over the city. House, disco and stylish ambience.
- Pravda – Bar and club in the old town. Cocktails and DJ sets in a historic vault.
- Treibhaus – Cultural venue with concerts, readings and club nights. The alternative address in the new town.
The old town around Rathausquai offers cosy bars in historic buildings. In the Hirschmatt-Neustadt district you'll find the clubs and younger crowd.
Culture & Events in Lucerne
Lucerne is a world-class cultural city:
- KKL Lucerne – Jean Nouvel's architectural masterpiece by the lake. One of the best concert halls in the world with world-class acoustics.
- Lucerne Festival – Switzerland's most prestigious classical music festival. Every summer the world's best orchestras and soloists come here.
- Kunstmuseum Lucerne – Contemporary art in the KKL building.
- Rosengart Collection – Picasso, Klee and classical modernism in a unique private collection.
- Swiss Museum of Transport – Switzerland's most visited museum. Not just for families.
- Lucerne Theatre – Opera, drama and musicals in a historic setting.
- Richard Wagner Museum – The house where Wagner composed "Tristan und Isolde", now a museum in Tribschen.
The Blue Balls Festival transforms the lakeside promenade into an open-air stage every summer with international pop and rock acts. Add the Lucerne Festival, Fasnacht (the wildest carnival in Switzerland!) and the Fumetto comic festival.
Popular Districts for Going Out
Old Town: The historic setting is unique. Around Chapel Bridge, Weinmarkt and Rathausquai you'll find bars in medieval buildings. In summer, people sit outside by the Reuss river.
Hirschmatt-Neustadt: The nightlife district south of the station. Bars, restaurants and clubs line up next to each other here. Younger crowd, lively atmosphere.
Tribschen: The cultural quarter by the lake. This is where you'll find the Richard Wagner Museum and the more creative scene. More relaxed than the old town.
Station District: New venues are emerging around the KKL. Modern, urban and with lake views.
Reuss Riverbank: The meeting point in summer. By the Schüür and along the river, Lucerne gathers for sunset beers.
What Makes Lucerne Special?
Lucerne offers Switzerland's most beautiful backdrop for going out. The Chapel Bridge at night, the lake with the Alpine peaks in the background, the medieval old town – every evening here becomes a postcard moment. The city is manageable: from the KKL to the old town is a five-minute walk. In summer people meet by the lake and the Reuss, in winter the Fasnacht carnival offers the wildest festivities in Switzerland. This mix of world-class culture, postcard romance and authentic Central Swiss charm makes Lucerne unique.