What: Music and art festival
Where: Pettingen Castle, 45-33 Rue du Château, Pettingen, Mersch - Google Maps
When: Friday, 4 August until Sunday, 6 August - €12-€28 - info & tickets
The music and art festival Pëttener Summer Nights takes place in the ruins of Pettingen Castle near Mersch, focusing on sustainability and local artists. Music ranges from folk to hip hop and jazz, as well as art exhibitions and workshops for kids (such as making your own flute or learning about medieval music). Tickets available for the entire weekend or single days.
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What: Annual wine tasting weekend
Where: Along the Moselle, see map here
When: Saturday, 5 August and Sunday, 6 August - FREE - more info here
What: Boost for your afternoon
Where: Protestant Church, 5 Rue de la Congrégation, 1352 Luxembourg - Google Maps
When: Friday, 4 August at 12.15pm - FREE - more info here
The ‘Concerts de midi’ have been part of a 40-year tradition by the city’s tourist office to offer free concerts in special places. On Friday, due to the rain, the concert by Summarorchester from Sweden takes place in the Protestant Church of Luxembourg. Pop in at 12.15pm and the concert will be finished within an hour, all completely free.
What: Paintings, glass art, ceramics, stone, metal and woodwork...
Where: Rue Münster, 2160 Grund Luxembourg - Google Maps
When: Sunday, 6 August between 10am-6pm - more info here
Similar to July, on the first Sunday of the summer months, dozens of international and local artists gather in the Grund for a pop-up art exhibition. Stroll along this beautiful area of town, meet artists themselves and even see live painting. It’s an open air gallery, really, and truly worth a visit. Combine with a coffee or brunch in the area?
What: Niels Orens + Sapphire Slows + Gurl + Kollektiv Grau
Where: Rotondes, 3 Place des Rotondes, 2448 Luxembourg - Google Maps
When: Saturday, 5 August at 8.pm - €10 - info & tickets
If electronic beats, slo-mo haze and sonic landscapes are your cup of tea, then you’re in for a treat this Saturday. Rotondes is hosting Brussels-based Niels Orens and Gurl, as well as Tokyo-based Sapphire Slows at this Congé Annulés night. For fans of Kelly Lee Owens and Max Cooper.
What: Romantic roadtrip
Where: Cinematheque, 17 Pl. du Théâtre, 2613 Luxembourg - Google Maps
When: Friday, 4 August at 7pm - €3.70 - all details here
Amid Blockbuster season with Barbie, Oppenheimer and Mission Impossible, it’s maybe also refreshing to see an older feel-good adventure romance film. In the German film Im Juli (In July), which comes with English and Spanish subtitles in this screening, the mysterious and enigmatic July sells a Mayan ring to a shy, young, college professor Daniel, to help him find true love. What follows is a tumultuous romantic quest that traverses all of Europe.
What: Organised by Mechanical Freaks a.s.b.l.
Where: All over Steinfort city centre - Google Maps
When: Saturday, 5 August - Sunday, 6 August - FREE - more info here
Vintage cars and bikes are on display in Steinfort this weekend. Taking place for the 9th time, the expo brings together all kinds of vintage enthusiasts. Not only can you see vehicles, but also buy spare parts, find old documents, literature and miniature versions. The event is totally free.
