Date: February 12 to 17, 2026 Location: Lucerne Old Town
SIX DAYS OF TOTAL CHAOS AND CELEBRATION!
When Lucerne transforms into the Guggenmusik stronghold: Experience one of the largest and most traditional carnivals in Switzerland—a whirlwind of colours, deafening music, and wild exuberance.
THE MUST-SEE EVENTS:
- Feb 12 (SchmuDo), 05:00 AM: The Big Bang (Urknall)! The kick-off cannon shot and confetti rain (Fötzeliräge).
- Feb 12 (SchmuDo), 02:00 PM: Grand Fritschi Parade.
- Feb 16 (Güdis-Mo), 02:00 PM: Grand Wey Parade.
- Feb 17 (Güdis-Di), 07:30 PM: The Monstercorso. The spectacular grand finale parade of the Guggenmusik bands through the illuminated Old Town.
Don’t miss the Street Carnival: Thousands of masked revelers celebrate in the alleyways. It’s loud, it’s quirky, it’s legendary!
👉 Put on your mask and join the fray!
