Lucerne Festival
09 – 12 May & 13 August – 15 September 2024 // Lucerne Festival ranks among the leading international presenters of classical music, offering various festivals throughout the year. The main festival, which takes place in summer, showcases the world’s most-renowned symphony orchestras, conductors, and soloists, as well as the young artist generation and contemporary music. The other festivals include Lucerne Festival Forward in November, which is focused on contemporary music, the Spring Festival, and the Piano Fest curated by pianist Igor Levit. Together with the Summer Festival, they attract classical music fans from all over the world.
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The Lucerne Festival is one of the world’s leading classical music festivals featuring multiple concert series throughout the year. The central event is the summer concerts in August and September.
The Lucerne Festival employs a staff member throughout the year who focuses on the sustainability of the Festival.
Thanks to its digital offering, the print run of the Festival’s summer programme has been reduced by more than 33% since 2018.
Marketing materials are reused over multiple years where possible.
The Lucerne Festival team and the participants in the Lucerne Festival Academy are given reusable bottles made of recycled aluminium.
The use of plastic is largely avoided in office operations.
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