Here are the Today Radio’s choices:
What: Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters
Where: Coque, 2 Rue Léon Hengen, 1745 Kirchberg
When: Thursday, 17 October – Sunday, 20 October – info & tickets
Watch former world tennis stars play at the Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters. Competing this year are Martina Hingis, Ana Ivanovic, Dominika Cibulkova, Flavia Pennetta, Andrea Petkovic, Kirsten Flipkens, Magdalena Rybarikova and Laura Robson. Tickets available for all four days or just the quarters, semis and finals.
Saturday, 19 October - Sunday, 20 October – info & tickets
Join 50 tattoo artists from across the world at the 23rd Vianden Tattoo Convention. Live traditional by-hand tattooing plus Samoa and Maori tapping and Japanese Tebori. There will be food trucks, DJs, and the chance to stock up on clothes and body jewellery.
What: Over 120 screenings this past month
Where: Various, see schedule in link below
When: Until 20 October – info & tickets
The annual CinEast festival shines a spotlight on Central and Eastern European cinema, with Croatia being the country of focus this year. After dozens of screenings, talks with directors, invited actors, a concert and exhibition programme, the festival comes to a close this Sunday. Grab the last tickets now.
What: End of grape harvest
Where: Rue Robert Goebbels, L-5444 Schengen
When: Sunday, 20 October - FREE - more info here
To mark the end of the annual grape harvest, head to Schengen for the Hunnefeier, an unusual festival which honours an ancient custom where on the last day of the harvest a living cockerel was tied to the end of the last row of vines to be harvested. The winegrower who harvested the fastest won the bird as a prize. Today the celebration has been replaced with a craft market with over 100 stalls, an exhibition of historic tractors and live music as well as the chance for a first taste of this year’s vintage.
What: Urban culture
Where: LuxExpo, 10 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1347 Kirchberg
When: Saturday, 19 October - Sunday, 20 October – info & tickets
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sneakermess, the ultimate event for sneaker lovers and urban culture enthusiasts. This year’s edition features exclusive sneaker releases, buy-sell-trade opportunities, live music, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Join the vibrant community for a weekend of fun, learning, and rare sneaker finds.
What: European Court of Justice
Where: ECJ, Rue Charles-Léon Hammes, L-1715 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 19 October between 2-6pm - FREE - more info here
The Court of Justice of the European Union is holding its annual Open Day this Saturday, allowing visitors a peak into the Court, its buildings and learn about how it works. Tours are being held in several languages. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what goes on at the heart of EU law.
What: Pianist, songwriter, producer
Where: Philharmonie, 1 Pl. de l’Europe, 1499 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 19 October at 7.30pm - info & tickets
Chilly Gonzales, the versatile and genre-defying Canadian pianist, returns to the Philharmonie with his signature stage essentials: a piano, a satin dressing gown, and slippers. Known for blending classical recital with unexpected elements like “rapological” performances, Gonzo’s shows are always full of surprises. An unforgettable, unpredictable evening with this unique artist.
Want to share an event for next week? Let us know at contenttoday@rtl.lu.
