The Christmas Market stalls are steaming with delicious Glühwein and Gromperekichelcher, but if you’re in need of some top-notch jazz or rock ‘n roll, wishing to partake in a solidarity walk, or take in the magical mysteries of the Grund in a special opening night, this weekend will be packed with options for you.
What: Four of Luxembourg’s top jazz artists share the stage
Where: De Gudde Wellen, 17 rue du Saint Esprit
When: Friday, 22 November (8 pm)
What to expect: Exceptional creativity, improvisation and musical harmonies
If you’re familiar with Bluebird asbl in Luxembourg then you know that they put on a wide range of shows throughout the year, spanning all kinds of genres. One of their speciality nights, however, is the “Carte Blanche” at de Gudde Wellen, where special guests have, as the name suggests, free rein over what to do on stage and with the programme.
The result is an evening with lots of exploration, improvisation and incredible musical spirit between the musicians. On Friday night, the floor is given to Pascal Schumacher (Vibraphone), Jeff Herr (Drums), Greg Lamy (Guitar) and Gautier Laurent (bass) - you won’t be able to find a better quartet in town. Tickets are €7 presale and more info can be found on the venue website and facebook event.
What: Solidarity walk
Where: Place du Glacis
When: Saturday, 23 November (11 am)
Route: From Place du Glacis to Place de Clairefontaine
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent, and devastating human rights violations in our world today. A solidarity march is organised on 23 November, where the group will form on Place du Glacis in Limpertsberg at 11 am. The crowd will walk to Place de Clairefontaine where they will be welcomed by EDSUN for an exclusive performance. As in the previous year, the colour orange will be a key theme during the march in order to bring global attention to the initiative.
RTL introduces: EDSUN - the importance of platonic touch
What: Cultural centre opens with a bang!
Where: 12, rue Munster
When: Friday, 22 November (7 pm)
Who: Friends, families with kids, and creative minds
The goal of Am Gronn, a new cultural centre in the Grund, is to bring human exchanges and culture together under one roof. Workshops, exhibitions and events will be taking place here, with some already listed for the upcoming weeks.
Who knows what magic will be stirred up here in the future? Come and see this wonderful location for yourself, be inspired, and don’t forget to party with the kids! Have a look on their website here.
What: Europe’s third most beautiful Christmas market (according to Forbes)
Where: Place d’Armes
When: Friday, 22 November - Monday, 24 December
What to bring: Thick coats, empty stomachs and quite some cash...
The snuggle is real, it’s most wonderful time of the year! The 124 chalets making up the Luxembourg Christmas market offer artisanal products, decorations, jewellery, candles, and more - most importantly, festive food and hot drinks. Our recommendation would be to take the kids out, stroll around and try a little bit of everything this weekend. Click on the link below for the photo gallery of this year’s market!
Luxembourg’s Christmas markets inaugurated on Thursday
What: Bringing life back to the iconic hits
Where: Rockhal, 1 Avenue du Rock’n’Roll
When: Friday, 22 November (7 pm)
Who to bring: your partner if you danced to Sultans of Swing on your first date
Fans and lovers of Dire Straits will surely not have missed Mark Knopfler’s concert at Rockhal back in the summer, but despite a classy concert some hits remained off the set list. Now is the chance to hear them all once again and take you back to the nostalgic 80s and 90s.
The Dire Straits Experience is led by Chris White, original member, along with six other musicians on stage. Together they bring life back to the Dire Straits hits such as Sultans of Swing, Telegraph Road, Romeo & Juliet and Brothers in Arms. Tickets are available here.
What: Rainy Days 2019 - Less is More, in cooperation with Philharmonie
Where: Grand Theatre, 1 Rond-point Schuman
When: Friday, 22 November (7 pm)
Tickets: €20 Adults / €8 Youth
For many years, Manos Tsangaris has been among the leading representatives of a new music theatre characterised by a versatility of dispositions and forms. His works constantly move between opera, installation, composed performance and music theatre miniatures. The exploration of compositional material is not limited to working with music, but seeks connections between different media, including movement, the body, space and light, as well as music and text.
Tickets and more information here.
What: A real Charlie Chaplin classic
Where: Cinémathèque, 17 Place du Theatre
When: Sunday, 24 November (3 pm)
Written, produced and directed by the one and only Charlie Chaplin, this silent comedy-drama talks of a woman that abandons her newborn son along with a note for the finder. The Tramp stumbles upon the child and though initially reluctant, takes him in and raises him as his own.
Is there an event you think we’d enjoy and like to share with our audience? Feel free to let us know through audience@rtltoday.lu and with a bit of luck we may consider it for next week’s agenda.
