Waltz, polka & pure joie de vivre: The Viennese Johann Strauss Concert Gala at the KKL Lucerne takes you into the glamorous world of Viennese sound - elegant, rousing and unforgettable.
The "Viennese Johann Strauss Concert Gala - The Original" is a musical event that has delighted over 1.5 million visitors in around 19 European countries since 1996 and is now making a guest appearance at the KKL Lucerne. The immortal melodies of the Strauss dynasty take center stage: waltzes, polkas and operetta themes that symbolize joie de vivre, elegance and dancing lightness.
Under the direction of conductor Matthias Georg Kendlinger, the orchestra interweaves music and dance performances with joy and precision to create a brilliant evening. Accompanied by ballet formations and complemented by solo interludes, the result is a production that goes beyond the concert format - a gala evening full of glamor, energy and a magnetic effect.
In the atmospheric and sonorous hall of the KKL - where architecture and acoustics are already an experience - every note unfolds its effect. The evening invites you to indulge in the swing of a century-old Viennese tradition, to let yourself be carried away and to leave the hall at the end with a smile and a beating heart. A moment in the concert that is as light-footed as it is unforgettable.
If you fancy an evening of Viennese sound magic, this gala is a perfect choice: festive, charming and musically at the highest level.
January 28, 2026
