Moderne Bar & Karussell
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What's on here
Ritmo Habana (Salsa & Bachata)
Sunday, 18:0010 CHF
Ping Pong Rundlauf
Wednesday, 17:30
Moderne Talking (Comedy Night)
Thursday, 20:00
Ritmo Habana (Salsa & Bachata)
Sunday, 18:0010 CHF
Pub Quiz
Wednesday, 20:00
Groove de Paris - TCBB Playing Electro Deluxe
Thursday, 20:3020 CHF
Bierpong Turnier
Saturday, 16:30
Ritmo Habana (Salsa & Bachata)
Sunday, 18:0010 CHF
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Why go
- Late bar nights: open until 03:00 on Friday and until 04:00 on Saturday
Opening hours
Today17:00 – 00:30Show all
Atmosphere
- The venue describes itself as a flexibly usable, multifunctional event venue.
- The foyer has hosted film and art exhibitions, as well as cinema events.
History
Official operating approval came only in 1921, after a provisional opening. Later managers added weekend programmes, and the foyer hosted film and art exhibitions.
- 1912The Morandini brothers open the Viktoria cinema on this site.
- 1920The cinema reopens as the Grand Cinéma Moderne.
- 1921The cantonal police approve its operation after a provisional permit.
- 1942The first rebuild removes the auditorium's columns and curved ceiling.
- 1986Georg Egger, dubbed the Kinokönig, builds a small cinema empire that includes the Moderne.
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- 2008Kitag, a Zürich company, takes over the cinema group.
- 2012The projection booth is overhauled with digital equipment.
- 2020Swisscom takes over and groups its entertainment offer under the name blue.
- TodayThe former cinema hall now runs as Moderne Bar & Karussell.
How to get there
- 3 minOn footAbout three walking minutes from the station, in the heart of the city.
Sources: Moderne Bar & Karussell · Geschichte | Moderne Bar & Karussell · checked 11 Nov 2026
- Website
- modernekarussell.ch/
- Phone
- +41 41 210 05 11
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Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Moderne Bar & Karussell in Luzern?
It opens at 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. It closes at 00:30 on Tuesday to Thursday, at 03:00 on Friday, at 04:00 on Saturday and at 23:30 on Sunday.
How do I get to Moderne Bar & Karussell from Luzern station?
It is about three walking minutes from the station, in the heart of the city. The address is Pilatusstrasse 21, in the Altes Kino building.
Is Moderne Bar & Karussell still a cinema?
No. The former cinema hall now runs as a bar. The hall can also be staged with projectors for a theme of your choice.
What is the phone number of Moderne Bar & Karussell?
The phone number is +41 41 210 05 11.
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