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TravelMatKanner is back with another series of recommendations to keep the kids entertained, this time focusing on shows, spectacles, plays, and more.
Interested in different options and alternatives to take the children to watch shows, spectacles, theatrical plays, cinema and more in Luxembourg and in proximity of Luxembourg (less than 1.5 hours driving) but also the best links to find relevant information online? Then this list that I have prepared for you might really come in handy. Art in different forms is very important and can help us dream and create a better world, so let’s see what is available in and around Luxembourg.
Luxembourg
Philharmonie
The beautiful concert hall located in Kirchberg has many nice events for children and families and a dedicated link on their webpage listing all such events.
Contact:
Philharmonie Luxembourg
Etablissement public Salle de Concerts Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte
1, place de l’Europe
L-1499 Luxembourg
T +352 26 02 27-1
F +352 26 02 27-990
info@philharmonie.lu
Please note that tickets are to be purchased online through the page of the concert in which you are interested or by phone at:
T +352 26 32 26 32
CAKU
CAKU has been created by the Centre des Arts Pluriel Ettelbruck and the Mierscher Kulturhaus and it has many nice shows, spectacles and more for children and families
The program is listed under this website: https://caku.lu/
For more information you can also check the websites and contact the following:
CAPE - Centre des arts
PLURIELS ETTELBRUCK
1, place Marie-Adélaïde
L-9063 Ettelbrück
T 26 81 21-1
and
MIERSCHER KULTURHAUS
53, rue Grande Duchesse Charlotte
L-7520 Mersch
T 26 32 43 1
info@kulturhaus.lu
Theatre d’Esch
https://theatre.esch.lu/en/programme-2/#cats=
ROTONDES
These iconic buildings in the Gare (central train station) area have become a great spot for concerts, festivals, shows and more.
On their website you can check the agenda by defining also the age group and there is always something for everyone.
https://www.rotondes.lu/fr/agenda?group=publics
Address:
3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
KINEPOLIS
The Kinepolis Cinema complex in Kirchberg is well-known, their family events are absolutely great and thematic.
Lots of fun for children — my children still talk about FROZEN and ENCANTO events.
Information is listed on the website: https://kinepolis.lu/
CINEMATEQUE
Cinemateque in the city has created CINEMA PARADISO specifically for small children
You can find details here: https://www.vdl.lu/en/visiting/art-and-culture/film/cinematheque/cinema-paradiso-cinematheque-kids
You can also find cinemas in other cities and towns around Luxembourg.
One that we love is Kinoler in Kahler as the village of Kahler also has amazing building covered in graffiti, so it is like an outdoors museum and we love to stroll there.
More information on the website: https://kinoler.lu/fr
ZALTIMBANQ
The Circus school of Luxembourg is organising events around the theme of circus.
You can find more information here:
Other shows can be found here:
Luxembourg Science Center around the theme of science (https://www.science-center.lu/)
Altrimenti (https://altrimenti.lu/ )
Centre Culturel de Rencontre of Abbaye de Neumünster (https://www.neimenster.lu )
List of other useful links
https://www.luxembourg-ticket.lu/
Extra Tip: Most municipalities in Luxembourg have their own cultural centres offering family spectacles, so just ask your municipality (or 'commune') and they will be happy to provide you with this information.
And theatre in the forest here:
https://www.naturpark-mellerdall.lu/en/event/fuer-kinder-theater-im-wald-der-gruene-mann/
Belgium
Where can you go in Belgium in proximity of Luxembourg and enjoy great shows and spectacles with the children?
Here are our suggestions:
Royal Opera of Liege
The Royal Opera of Liege, Wallonie, organises events for children and families around the theme of Opera. As it is written on their website: "Opera is for families too!".
https://www.operaliege.be/en/opera-for-all/kids-and-family/
Theatre a Denis, Liege
This traditional Theatre of Marionettes/Puppets it is also a museum and organises shows for children and families, also for private groups. You can find all the information on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheatreaDenis
https://en.liegetourisme.be/theatre-a-denis.html
Cinema Complex LES GRIGNOUX in Namur
The animation festival ANIMA is also hosted there.
For more information the website is:
Teatre de Namur also has spectacles for a younger audience.
They are listed on their website:
http://www.theatredenamur.be/agenda/
Place du Théâtre, 2
5000 Namur
billetterie@theatredenamur.be
+32 81 226 026
List of all family events, concerts and expositions in Wallonia Belgium can also be found here:
https://walloniebelgiquetourisme.be/fr-be/3/je-suis/en-famille/evenements
Festival FOLIES, LES FESTIVALS DE WALLONIE 2022
From 14 June to 16 October 2022 this festival also has many spectacles and shows for children and families.
All the information is listed here : https://www.lesfestivalsdewallonie.be/projets
Other useful links
WapiKids Festival Belgium offers many shows, spectacles, concerts and more in different locations around Belgium. The full programme can be found here:
Agenda for events in Belgium:
Agenda for families in Belgium, in particular Brussels, Wavre, Liege, Namur, Charleroi, Chimay, Mons, Tournai, Mouscron, Bastogne and Arlon can be found here:
https://www.lepetitmoutard.be/agenda
Belgium also offers a lot of local Cultural Centres that organise shows, spectacles and events for children and families. Here is the list of all Cultural Centres online where you can check their offerings and agendas:
http://www.centresculturels.cfwb.be/index.php?id=6899
Germany
Theatre of Trier
While associated with adults, the theatre also offers spectacles for a younger audience. I heard a whisper that Alice in Wonderland is there too 😊 to be checked out at:
THEATER TRIER
Am Augustinerhof 3
54290 Trier
Tel. 06 51 / 7 18 34 64
Email info@theater-trier.de
Landes Museum Trier
Has an interactive history experience, a combination of original exhibits with cinematic images, poetic language and rousing music as wonderfully explained on their website.
http://www.landesmuseum-trier.de/en/home.html
https://www.im-reich-der-schatten.de/
EUROPAHALLE TRIER
Many shows and spectacles here, from ballet to circus on ice, concerts and theatre there is always something interesting. Their agenda is posted here:
France
Comedie de Metz
1/3 rue du pont Saint Marcel
57000 Metz
Tel: 0033 07 81 51 15 12
Mail: comediedemetz@gmail.com
https://www.comediedemetz.fr/index.php/le-programme/jeune-public
https://www.comediedemetz.fr/index.php/le-programme/spectacles-jeune-public-3-a-10-ans
Amneville Galaxie
Between us.. before Rockhal that was a place I visited a lot for concerts. One of the best concerts I saw was George Michael.
This was in the days before becoming a parent… but of course Amneville Galaxie also hosts shows and spectacles for the whole family; keep this website close, there are always nice events 😊!
Galaxie
Rue des Artistes
57360 Amnéville
03 87 70 28 29
contact@le-galaxie.com
PUZZLE THIONVILLE
A relatively new venue with lots of nice events
https://www.puzzle.thionville.fr/fr/evenement/jeune-public-mars
PUZZLE
1 place Malraux
57100 Thionville