Luzern Festival 40min

Lucerne Festival: classical music for all

A strong partnership: Since 2005, Zurich has been the main sponsor, creating unique cultural moments at Lucerne Festival Summer. As presenting partner of the "Classical music for all" initiative, Zurich enables free music formats for a broad audience. Since 2023, Zurich has also supported the festival’s sustainability strategy as climate partner.

Classical music for all: Event information

Be part of it. Find out more about dates, venues, and access to the free “Classical music for all” concerts at Lucerne Festival in Lucerne.
Open-air concert with musicians in front of a lake and city backdrop.

Classical music for all: Open Air "A Cuban-Classical Night"

Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9.00 p.m.
Europaplatz, KKL Lucerne
Free admission | no ticket required

A large open-air concert will launch the 2026 Summer Festival. After sunset, Cuban evergreens will meet arrangements of Bach, Bizet, and Mozart on the lake stage in front of the KKL.

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Classical music for all: 40min

August 21/24, 2026 | 6.20 p.m.
September 3/7, 2026 | 6.20 p.m.
Luzerner Saal, KKL Lucerne
Free admission | ticket required

Classical music in short format - casual and with free admission. In the early evening, young talents and celebrated stars, timeless classics, and exciting listening adventures are presented through music and conversation.

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Useful protection for culture enthusiasts

People who are interested in culture often have specific insurance needs. We have compiled three useful solutions for you.
Musical instruments are also valuables

Protect your treasured possessions

In addition to being an opera enthusiast, do you also play an instrument? Through the insurance of valuables with Zurich, you can protect your instrument against loss, damage and destruction. Any damage unintentionally caused by yourself is also covered.

Look forward to the next event without worries

Your Zurich travel insurance also covers visits to cultural events: For example, if you fall ill or an emergency occurs in your family, Zurich will cover the costs of tickets from 100 Swiss francs and any stopovers and hotel stays.

Worry-free music pleasure

If you also enjoy listening to high-quality music at home, you can supplement your household contents insurance with additional "accidental damage to electrical equipment" coverage for your expensive music system. The protection covers all electrical household appliances, including laptops, mobile phones and TV sets.

Other commitments of Zurich

In addition to sponsoring the Lucerne Festival, Zurich also makes contributions to society in other areas

Schweizer Nationalmannschaft Frauen

Swiss national football teams

We are committed to Swiss football: Zurich has been the official insurance partner of the Swiss national football teams since 2022. We are proud to be able to support the women's, men's and junior national teams as a sponsor and to actively foster young talent with our commitment.

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Board Zurich vitaparcours

Zurich vitaparcours

What is better than a break exercising in the fresh air? Zurich vitaparcours is your free outdoor fitness center. A commitment from Zurich Switzerland – for over 50 years.

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Opera

Zurich Opera House

Tradition and passion: Zurich Opera House is one of the world's most renowned music theaters. It demonstrates an impressive range and innovative strength with around 300 operas, ballet performances and concerts, ranging from the baroque period to modern productions.

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Musical performer

Concert and Theater St. Gallen

The Concert and Theater St. Gallen’s amazing musical productions have been gaining attention. It is the only Swiss theater currently performing new productions of large-scale musicals at an international level. As a co-sponsor of the musical productions, Zurich has a happy and longstanding partnership with the theater.

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