--- title: "Lucerne Festivals Summer festival" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/poi/summer-festival" description: "For over 75 years, the Summer Festival has been presenting renowned orchestras, legendary conductors, and celebrated soloists in Lucerne.Each year, the program features a different theme, ranging from Mozart to modern music, from early music to avant-garde experiments—all in the exceptional concert hall of the KKL Lucerne.Lucerne Festival OrchestraThe Lucerne Festival Orchestra is composed of renowned soloists and musicians, distinguished music educators, and section leaders from Europe’s top orchestras, who come together in Lucerne for the summer season. During the opening week of the Lucerne Festival, the orchestra performs symphonies. After the season, the LFO tours Europe, Asia, and the U.S.Its predecessor, the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, owes its existence to Arturo Toscanini, who in 1938 assembled an elite ensemble of celebrated musicians to perform at the legendary Concert de Gala. Sixty-five years later, conductor Claudio Abbado and Lucerne Festival Director Michael Haefliger drew inspiration from this and founded the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, which made its debut in August 2003. In 2016, Riccardo Chailly, another Italian, was appointed principal conductor of this unique ensemble.Lucerne Festival AcademyThe Academy is a master school for contemporary music. Every summer, around 130 young musical talents have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the music of the 20th and 21st centuries for three weeks. In daily workshops and lessons, participants explore selected works by modern composers, develop new scores, and experiment with new interpretations. In return, the Lucerne Festival audience is treated to unconventional programs and witnesses astonishing musical experiences.\"Views from the Top\" PodcastDateAugust/September 2027 (exact dates to follow)" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1440989/3b9016372c743812b1d622d3e3b1421aea45473e07cc43cf967719b3c7fc4b94/summer-festival.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > poi" --- Share Lucerne Festivals Summer festival ================================= - Event location - Open air theatre Summer festival Switzerland Tourism Podcast "Views from the Top"### Switzerland Tourism Podcast "Views from the Top" Summer festival Summer festival The Lucerne Festival in Summer assembles the international stars of the classical scene. For over 75 years, the Summer Festival has been presenting renowned orchestras, legendary conductors, and celebrated soloists in Lucerne. Each year, the program features a different theme, ranging from Mozart to modern music, from early music to avant-garde experiments—all in the exceptional concert hall of the KKL Lucerne. **Lucerne Festival Orchestra** The Lucerne Festival Orchestra is composed of renowned soloists and musicians, distinguished music educators, and section leaders from Europe’s top orchestras, who come together in Lucerne for the summer season. During the opening week of the Lucerne Festival, the orchestra performs symphonies. After the season, the LFO tours Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Its predecessor, the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, owes its existence to Arturo Toscanini, who in 1938 assembled an elite ensemble of celebrated musicians to perform at the legendary Concert de Gala. Sixty-five years later, conductor Claudio Abbado and Lucerne Festival Director Michael Haefliger drew inspiration from this and founded the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, which made its debut in August 2003. In 2016, Riccardo Chailly, another Italian, was appointed principal conductor of this unique ensemble. **Lucerne Festival Academy** The Academy is a master school for contemporary music. Every summer, around 130 young musical talents have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the music of the 20th and 21st centuries for three weeks. In daily workshops and lessons, participants explore selected works by modern composers, develop new scores, and experiment with new interpretations. In return, the Lucerne Festival audience is treated to unconventional programs and witnesses astonishing musical experiences. **Date** August/September 2027 (exact dates to follow) Read more Good to know ------------ Openings You can find information about the program on the website. Read more Price info Information on admission prices can be found on the website. Read more Target group - Individual guests - Adults - Seniors Directions & Parking facilities The KKL is right next to the Lucerne train station and is therefore easily accessible on foot. Read more Embedded content Views from the Top ST - Lucerne FestivalPlay external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Read more Accessibility / Location - Accessible by public transport - Central location - In the city Social Media Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - concert - Show - concert - Place of interest - Open air theatre - Open air theatre - Church - Tours 22.35 km - Hike 9.05 km - bike tour 27.41 km - Hike - Webcams - Media - Media - Media Contact **Lucerne Festival** Hirschmattstrasse 13 6002 Luzern