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12 - 22 January 2023

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  • Program

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  • Arrival and departure

  • Gastronomy & Hotels

  • Installations & Artists

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Program

From fish to fireflies to the myth of lightning.

Numerous uniting points of light are reminiscent of living fireflies. Falling stars transform into golden fish. Animated fragments of light are brought together into a whole thanks to musical improvisations, like a string of pearls, and the myth of lightning has enchanted the minds of the earth for centuries. Many light installations will artfully illuminate squares, facades and sights of the city of Lucerne during eleven days.

Program preview free tour:

  • Firefly Field – StudioToer – Inseli Quai
  • Color the City – Mr. Beam – Hotel Stern
  • In and Out – HSLU D&K&M – St. Peter’s Chapel inside
  • In and Out – HSLU D&K – St. Peter’s Chapel outside
  • Thunderbolt – Projectile – Facade Hofkirche

Further projects follow continuously

Project overview

Program preview light show including special concerts:

Light show ÄON – A tribute to life and eternity

ÄON takes visitors on a fantastic journey through the four seasons. The 30-minute show by the artist collective Projektil celebrates its world premiere in the imposing Jesuit Church in Lucerne. ÄON was conceived especially for the Lilu Light Festival Lucerne. It takes the audience on a colorful roller coaster of emotions. ÄON creates a fifth season, which is able to devour space and time and sets the turn of the universe to zero. The surprising and fascinating spectacle is accompanied twice daily by concert organist Suzanne Z’Graggen.

The light show will be complemented with special concerts by Swiss artists. The internationally successful musicians Marius Bear and Joya Marleen have already confirmed their performances and will crown the light show.

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Prices & Tickets

The Lilu Light Festival Lucerne is an experience for young and old. All light installations at the Lilu can be visited for free during the eleven festival days. Only for the following shows, tours and events you need a ticket*:

Light show ÄON – A tribute to life and eternity 

ÄON takes visitors on a fantastic journey through the four seasons. The 30-minute show by the artist collective Projektil celebrates its world premiere in the imposing Jesuit Church in Lucerne. ÄON was conceived especially for the Lilu Light Festival Lucerne. It takes the audience on a colorful roller coaster of emotions. ÄON creates a fifth season, which is able to devour space and time and sets the turn of the universe to zero. The surprising and fascinating spectacle is accompanied twice daily by concert organist Suzanne Z’Graggen.

The light show will be complemented with special concerts by Swiss artists. The internationally successful musicians Marius Bear and Joya Marleen have already confirmed their performances and will crown the light show.

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Tickets can be purchased at the Tourist Information at the Lucerne train station. A limited number of tickets will be available at the points of sale directly on site. However, it is highly recommended to get your tickets online in advance**.

*There is an age restriction for children for the shows, the guided tours and the special events at the Lilu Light Festival Lucerne.
**If Lilu Light Festival Lucerne is cancelled due to Covid-19 or the power shortage, all tickets will be refunded.

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Festival map

Arrival and departure

Arrival and departure by public transport is recommended.

Sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment at the same time: This is what the RailAway offer makes possible during the eleven days of the festival. Travel by train and start your tour of LiLu directly starting from Lucerne station.

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Gastronomy & Hotels

Before, during or after your Lilu tour, enjoy a break in one of the numerous restaurants in the city of Lucerne. The gastronomic offer will be complemented by food stalls. Regional delicacies for the small appetite – what do you need more?

Accommodation offers

The Lilu Light Festival Lucerne has created various attractive overnight packages in cooperation with Lucerne Hotels and Lucerne Tourism. Combine your Lilu-visit with one or more overnight stays and extend your stay in the beautiful city of light. Book a overnight stay in Lucerne and we’ll give you an additional CHF 50 shopping voucher – perfect for your Lilu experience.

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Installations & Artists

Most of the artists are from Switzerland, including Lucerne and the surrounding area. In addition, we are pleased to announce that artists from all over Europe will be participating again this year.

The light installations are located at central places in the middle of the city, at well-known sights and along the shore of Lake Lucerne. Due to the current situation regarding electricity supply, about 30% of the installations will be omitted (e.g. the installation at the water tower and part of the old town). Further details can be found on the website or the festival map.

Miscellaneous

The festival will take place in all weather conditions. We ask the visitors to dress according to the weather. Warm clothes and shoes suitable for winter will help to brave the sometimes chilly January temperatures.

There are plenty of public restrooms in the city. In addition, selected restaurants will provide their “nice toilets”. Here is an overview

The organizer cannot be held no liability for theft.

Opening hours

Festival:
12 - 22 January 2023
Daily from 6pm - 10pm

Light shows:
Daily between 4.45pm and 10pm

Food booths:
Daily from 6pm to 10pm

12 - 22 January 2023
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Lilu Light Festival Lucerne

From 11 to 21 January 2024, Lucerne will once again become a luminous meeting place! At the 5th Lilu Light Festival Lucerne, artists from all over the world will present the diverse and fascinating facets of light. Discover creative light installations on a heart-warming winter walk and experience an attractive supporting programme for all the senses. For eleven days, squares, sights and alleys in the city of Lucerne will be artistically illuminated from 6 to 10 p.m. every day.

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