7 things to do in and around Luxembourg this weekend

1. See musical on Beethoven's 250th birthday

What: On the hunt for a melody
Where: Mierscher Kulturhaus, 53, rue G.-D. Charlotte, L-7520 Mersch
When: Sunday, 27 June at 3pm - info & tickets here

For Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday, the Trio Dora, in collaboration with Catherine Hengesch and Jenny Spielmann, created a musical performance in which children can discover the music and life of this phenomenal composer in a playful manner. Hearing impaired children are also encouraged to take an active part in the search for the lost melody...but can they find it as a group? The play is in Luxembourgish with German sign language, and is perfect for kids between 3-6 years old.

2. Hop over to Festival de Wiltz

What: "Happy Powerful Balkan Folk Music"
Where: Garden of Wiltz, L-9512 Wiltz
When: Saturday, 26 June at 8pm - info & tickets

Since the creation of the festival in 1953, Wiltz welcomes culture lovers from all over the Greater Region to its castle setting and open theatre. This year's festivities kick off on 26 June and last until 25 July. On the opening night you'll be able to listen to La Fanfare Couche-Tard, a phenomenal live band that will guarantee to get you moving. Inspired by the sounds of Breton and Turkish music, the five passionate multi-instrumentalists take you on a musical journey filled with laughter and dance.

3. Talk about sex with podcast hosts

What: All topics can be discussed
Where: Rotondes, 3 Place des Rotondes, L-2448 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 26 June at 10am - info & reservation here

Méi wéi Sex is a radio show and podcast "for all people with a body", hosted by different faces throughout the three seasons. No topics are off limit - the aim is to ask all the questions one may have surrounding sex and sexuality, the human body or societal topics surrounding sex, gender and education. To celebrate the last episode of the third season, guests are invited to join workshops and discussions, and meet the faces behind the voices.

4. Take a drive through Little Switzerland

What: One of Luxembourg's prettiest areas
Where: Start in Echternach
When: Anytime - find the tour here

The north-eastern part of Luxembourg is known as Little Switzerland thanks to its impressive rock formations and hiking trails that make you feel like you're in the mountainous area of the Alps. There's plenty of walking routes here, but if you'd just like to get an overview for starters, or see the whole region in a day, why not plan a drive-through tour? From Echternach, you drive to Scheidgen via Lauterborn. In Consdorf, you turn right to Berdorf, then through the valley of the Black Ernz to Grundhof, Beaufort, Dillingen and Weilerbach. Plan in some stops to see impressive sites!

5. Watch action-thriller Wrath of Man

What: More than just a driver
Where: Kinepolis, 45 Avenue J-F Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 25 June - Sunday, 27 June - times vary, info here

Mysterious and wild-eyed, a new security guard for a cash truck surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman's ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score...

6. Hear Retrospective 5tet & Jambal on Sunday morning

What: Young jazz stars
Where: Neimenster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Sunday, 27 June at 11am - info & reservation here

Retrospective 5tet & Jambal are two jazz bands that will guide you into a soothing Sunday with a free 11am concert taking place at Neimenster. Retrospective 5tet combines modern jazz fusion with hip hop beats, while Jambal leans more on the musical universe of UK jazz and ethno jazz. These young local musicians will undoubtedly impress.

7. Experience New Voices of Mudam

What: International tours with young minds
Where: Mudam, 3 Park Drai Eechelen, 1499 Luxembourg
When: Times vary, info & registration here

RYSE is an organisation whose mission is to encourage the fulfilment of young refugees and to accompany them in the discovery of their potential, while enhancing their autonomy and integration into active life. Mudam gives these individuals the opportunity to follow training sessions and become tour guides in their own languages or in their own mother tongue(s). This is a unique experience intended to awaken the artistic sensibility of visitors and to forge links between the public and the art works on show. Tours already exist in Spanish, Tigrinya, Amharic, English and Arabic.

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