15 — 25
January 2026
15 — 25
January
2026

From 15 to 25 January 2026, Lucerne will once again become a luminous meeting place. At the 7th Lilu Light Festival Lucerne, artists from all over the world will present the diverse and fascinating facets of light art. Discover creative light installations on an illuminated winter walk and experience an attractive supporting programme with a light show for all the senses. The alleys, sights and squares of the city of Lucerne will be creatively illuminated by us.

We will be happy to keep you informed about the 2026 programme here. We wish you illuminating moments.

Programme 2026

Programme 2026

ShowsTickets

Breathtaking light shows with colour and sound surprises enchant in the city of Lucerne.

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Supporting programme

Discover further programme items and unforgettable highlights to round off your visit to the festival.

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Tour

Around 24 light installations around the Lucerne lake basin and in the old town can be admired free of charge.

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Guided tourTickets

On the Lilu tours, you can take a look behind the scenes of the popular light festival and learn more about the light art and light installations.

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Free travel by public transport

Free travel by public transport

Travel sustainably while saving: book at least two nights in a participating Lucerne hotel, and enjoy free public transport within Switzerland. Your stay begins stress-free, eco-friendly, and without worring about parking your car.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What are the cancellation policies for tickets and tours?

Tickets for the Jesuit Church light show
No cancellation/refund possible. Tickets can be exchanged in advance free of charge, subject to availability.

Group tickets for the Jesuit Church light show
Cancellation 0 to 30 days before the show: 100% of the cost. Cancellation up to 31 days before the show: free of charge. If the group size decreases 0 to 30 days before the show, 100% of the cost will be charged.

Individuals Lilu tour
No cancellation/refund possible unless a doctor's certificate is presented. Tickets can be exchanged in advance free of charge, subject to availability.

Private group tours Lilu tour
Cancellation 0 to 30 days before the tour: 100% of the cost. Cancellation up to 31 days before the tour: free of charge. In case of delay, the duration of the tour will be shortened according to the waiting time or delay. Our guides will wait for a maximum of 30 minutes. After waiting for 30 minutes without the group showing up, Lilu may cancel the booked tour. Arriving more than 30 minutes late will be considered a no-show. A refund of the cost is excluded.

What is the best place in the church?

Our light shows offer an all-round enchanting experience in the church. The show is projected onto the walls in such a way that a unique experience can be guaranteed from any seat in the church.

Newsletter

Newsletter

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