Can we see the crystals after switch-on night?

Yes. The walk-through crystal installation stands on Züghusplatz through Advent.

Why is it called Lucy?

The lights are named after the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds".

What is a Lucy sponsorship?

From November 20, 2026, you can sponsor your own Lucy crystal. The donation supports the KISPI clowns at Kinderspital Zürich and helps keep the privately funded lights shining.

Upcoming

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Lucy Christmas Lights Switch-On on Bahnhofstrasse

Name: Lucy Christmas Lights Switch-On on Bahnhofstrasse
Start: 2026-11-19
End: 2026-11-19
Location: Bahnhofstrasse

When: Thu Nov 19
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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Where

Kreis 1, Bahnhofstrasse

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Walk-through crystal installation on Züghusplatz, made for wandering and taking photos
Part of Zurich Nightshopping, the evening the lights are switched on each year
Supports the KISPI clowns through Lucy sponsorships, which help clowns who visit sick kids at Zurich's children's hospital

About

Lucy is the Christmas lighting strung above Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's world-famous shopping street, and switching it on marks the start of Advent in the city. It takes its name from the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". Kids get the moment the lights come on overhead, then can walk through the crystal installation on Züghusplatz, which brings Lucy down to eye level. No language needed, just lights.

Free

Thu, Nov 19

6:00 PM

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