Classical Open Air Lake: Music, Film Scores, & Unforgettable Moments at Lachen!
Classical Music by Lake Lachen:
Classical music, film scores, and unforgettable moments on Lake Zurich—the only open-air classical music festival on Lake Zurich and in the canton of Schwyz!
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Lachen Harbor will be transformed into a unique open-air stage for the fourth time.
Look forward to an atmospheric summer evening featuring the Schwyz Canton Symphony Orchestra, renowned soloists, and talented young musicians from the region.
Against the stunning backdrop of Lake Zurich and the mountains, a diverse program full of musical highlights awaits you—ranging from beloved classical works to familiar melodies from film and television.
The program features works and arias by Franz von Suppé, Giuseppe Verdi, Edmund Severin, Carl Loewe, Giacomo Puccini, and Johann Strauss, as well as film music by Gershwin from *Shall We Dance*, by John Williams from *E.T.*, “Indiana Jones” and “Harry Potter,” from “James Bond 007,” “Amélie,” Nino Rota’s “The Godfather,” Pixar’s “Luca,” and many more.
Food and drink vendors starting at 4:00 p.m. with food trucks, beverage stands, etc. (weather permitting)
In case of bad weather, the concert will take place in the parish church!
Featuring: Bastian Thomas Kohl (bass), Jelena Dojčinović (soprano, Lachen), Soraya Jann (violin, Lachen), Ina Callejas (accordion, SOKS)
Salon performance by the Schwyz Cantonal Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Urs Bamert
Free admission; a donation is appreciated
Reserved seats for members of the “Förderkreis KaS”; information available on our website
With support, in particular, from the main sponsor UBS and the patronage partners: the Municipality of Lachen, the Canton of Schwyz, Genossame Lachen & Qunatum Gym, as well as the Lachen-based association “Begägnig am Sey”
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Food service starting at 4:00 p.m., featuring various food trucks: burgers, Asian cuisine, ice cream, crêpes, coffee from Genusschmiede, and a beverage bar
Reserved seating for registered members of the "Förderkreis KaS" 2026; fee: CHF 50.-- per person
Classical music, film scores, and unforgettable moments on Lake Zurich—the only open-air classical music festival on Lake Zurich and in the canton of Schwyz!
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Lachen Harbor will be transformed into a unique open-air stage for the fourth time.
Look forward to an atmospheric summer evening featuring the Schwyz Canton Symphony Orchestra, renowned soloists, and talented young musicians from the region.
Against the stunning backdrop of Lake Zurich and the mountains, a diverse program full of musical highlights awaits you—ranging from beloved classical works to familiar melodies from film and television.
The program features works and arias by Franz von Suppé, Giuseppe Verdi, Edmund Severin, Carl Loewe, Giacomo Puccini, and Johann Strauss, as well as film music by Gershwin from *Shall We Dance*, by John Williams from *E.T.*, “Indiana Jones” and “Harry Potter,” from “James Bond 007,” “Amélie,” Nino Rota’s “The Godfather,” Pixar’s “Luca,” and many more.
Food and drink vendors starting at 4:00 p.m. with food trucks, beverage stands, etc. (weather permitting)
In case of bad weather, the concert will take place in the parish church!
Featuring: Bastian Thomas Kohl (bass), Jelena Dojčinović (soprano, Lachen), Soraya Jann (violin, Lachen), Ina Callejas (accordion, SOKS)
Salon performance by the Schwyz Cantonal Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Urs Bamert
Free admission; a donation is appreciated
Reserved seats for members of the “Förderkreis KaS”; information available on our website
With support, in particular, from the main sponsor UBS and the patronage partners: the Municipality of Lachen, the Canton of Schwyz, Genossame Lachen & Qunatum Gym, as well as the Lachen-based association “Begägnig am Sey”
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Food service starting at 4:00 p.m., featuring various food trucks: burgers, Asian cuisine, ice cream, crêpes, coffee from Genusschmiede, and a beverage bar
Reserved seating for registered members of the "Förderkreis KaS" 2026; fee: CHF 50.-- per person
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