Highlights of the stay
- Schumann concerto conducted by Simon Rattle with Isabelle Faust
- Brahms/Shostakovich concert with Alexandre Kantorow and Manfred Honeck
- Penderecki/Dvorák/Adams concert with Anne-Sophie Mutter and Manfred Honeck
- Three nights in the hotel of your choice
- Your personal M&O assistant available 24 hours a day via messaging service
Located in the heart of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the city of Lucerne, with its famous wooden Kapellbrücke bridge and its maze of charming narrow streets and small squares, charms visitors with its authentic and pure atmosphere.
The Lucerne Festival, founded in 1938 by legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini, is now recognised as one of the most prestigious classical music festivals.
Three superb concerts are on the programme for the 2026 edition, which offers nothing but events. Sir Simon Rattle, the ever-inspired conductor, will lead the Freiburger Barockorchester in a 100% Schumann concert, accompanied by the fantastic Isabelle Faust. Another renowned violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter, has become legendary for having rubbed shoulders with the greatest. She reunites with Manfred Honeck, the artists' beloved conductor, for a flamboyant Penderecki/Dvorák/Adams concert. The conductor accompanies a young and talented pianist in Brahms. Alexandre Kantorow is currently one of the most sought-after and undoubtedly the best pianist of his generation. Each season, the Lucerne Festival offers concerts that are not to be missed.
Do not hesitate to contact M&O for tailor-made holidays, there is no shortage of highlights!
Program
- Wednesday, 2 September 2026: Arrival in Lucerne & your evening performance: ‘Schumann concert conducted by Simon Rattle with Isabelle Faust’
- Thursday, 3 September 2026: Free day & your evening performance: ‘Brahms/Shostakovich concert with Alexandre Kantorow and Manfred Honeck’
- Friday, 4 September 2026: Free day & your evening performance: ‘Penderecki/Dvorák/Adams concert with Anne-Sophie Mutter and Manfred Honeck’
- Saturday, 5 September 2026: Departure
Arrival and your evening: ‘Schumann concert with Isabelle Faust conducted by Simon Rattle’
- Free arrival in Luzern
- Installation in the hotel of your choice
- 7:30 p.m., Schumann concert with Isabelle Faust conducted by Simon Rattle at the Konzertsaal, KKL, category 1
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Your evening: “Brahms/Shostakovich concert with Alexandre Kantorow and Manfred Honeck”
- Breakfast in your hotel
- 7:30 p.m., Brahms/Shostakovich concert with Alexandre Kantorow and Manfred Honeck at the Konzertsaal, KKL, Category 1
- Night in your hotel
Your evening: “Penderecki/Dvorák/Adams Concert with Anne-Sophie Mutter and Manfred Honeck”
- Breakfast in your hotel
- 7:30 p.m., Penderecki/Dvorák/Adams concert with Anne-Sophie Mutter and Manfred Honeck at the Konzertsaal, KKL, Category 1
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Departure
- Breakfast in your hotel
- Departure from Luzerne
Accommodations
Hôtel Central Luzern – 3*
Located in Lucerne's city center, in the heart of the lively Neustadt district, the Hotel Central Luzern is a classic downtown hotel offering 46 bright, stylishly renovated rooms.
You can relax in the lounge, where you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in a comfortable atmosphere.
Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity for a fee.
Located 5 minutes from the Konzertsaal, KKL
Tarifs
Cosy Urban Double Room (2 pers)
€1,857 / pers.Cosy Room (1)
€2,601 / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The price includes
- Accommodation
- Show seats
- Music & Opera Concierge Service by Messenger
The price does not include
- Transfers
- Assistance
- Excursions
- Tax
- Drinks and Meals
Practical information
For each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs) publishes travel advice sheets on its website. You will find the latest recommendations on safety, formalities and health. We strongly recommend that you consult these sources of information regularly, right up until the day before your departure.