What's On? 8–11 January7 things to do in and around Luxembourg this weekend

Josh Oudendijk
Welcome to the weekend: Stay warm at a creative DIY market, a theatre performance about Churchill and Chaplin, a metal music market, or join Telugu harvest festivities with the local community.
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1. See Chaplin and Churchill play

What: Two Gentlemen on the Beach
Where: Théâtre des Capucins 9, place du Théâtre, L-2613 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 9 January at 7.30pm – info & tickets

In 1920s Hollywood, Chaplin and Churchill forge an unlikely bond over their shared battle with depression – their ‘black dog’. They make a pact to support each other through dark times, as history takes a grim turn with Hitler’s rise. Based on Michael Köhlmeiers novel, this fictional friendship was adapted by director Ivan Panteleev and by the late Frank Feitler, starring Luc Feit and Steve Karier. In German with English subtitles on Friday, 9 January.

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2. Visit creative market for DIY lovers

What: Over 70 exhibitors
Where: LuxExpo, 10, Circuit de la Foire Internationale L-1347 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 9 January–Sunday, 11 January – more info here

Feeling creative? This weekend, Expo Creativ Luxembourg turns into a playground for DIY lovers and curious makers. With more than 70 exhibitors from seven countries, expect plenty of wool, fabric, beads, paper, embroidery and other craft essentials, plus hands-on workshops to try things out. A good excuse to browse, learn and stock up on creative inspiration.

3. Join Telugu harvest festivities

What: Bhogi bonfire and Sankranthi lunch
Where: GrillPlaz and Av. Parc des Sports in Differdange
When: Friday, 9 January and Sunday, 11 January – more info here

Two community events celebrating Telugu harvest traditions take place in Differdange this month, with Bhogi Celebrations on Friday (5pm–8pm) at GrillPlaz and Sankranthi Celebrations on Sunday (11am–4pm) at Av. Parc des Sports. Bhogi will feature a small, symbolic, and fully controlled bonfire lit outdoors to mark renewal and the start of the traditional harvest period, while Sankranthi will include a South Indian traditional lunch buffet. Organisers say the events aim to bring the Telugu community together and share South Indian culture and harvest traditions with a wider audience in Luxembourg. Everyone is welcome. Read our article here.

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4. Browse rare metal vinyls and merch

What: Metalheads, unite!
Where: Rockhal, 5 Av. du Rock’n’Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette
When: Sunday, 11 January at 11am – more info here

Metalbörse is a playground for metal fans. Browse stands packed with CDs (new and second-hand), rare vinyl, and all the merch you could want, from T-shirts and patches to jewellery, while soaking up a relaxed, like-minded atmosphere.

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5. Watch Three Days of the Condor

What: With Robert Redford
Where: Théâtre des Capucins 9, place du Théâtre, L-2613 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 10 January at 8.30pm – more info here

A bookish CIA researcher is shocked to see that all of his co-workers are suddenly murdered. With an assassin tailing him at every turn, he must now figure out who wants him dead.

6. Explore hands-on science

What: Experiments and fun
Where: 1, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange
When: Thursday, 8 January–Sunday, 11 January – more info here

The Luxembourg Science Center invites visitors of all ages to explore nearly 100 interactive exhibits in its Explorations room. Designed to be touched, tested, and questioned, the space encourages curiosity through direct experimentation, making complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging. Alongside the permanent exhibits, daily science shows, workshops and planetarium screenings run throughout the day in multiple languages, covering topics from electricity and chemistry to astronomy and acoustics. Shows are included with the entrance ticket, subject to availability, and are suitable for visitors aged six and up.

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7. See small contemporary circus performance

What: iRRooTTaa
Where: Rotondes, 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
When: Friday, 9 January–Sunday, 11 January – info & tickets

White balls – hundreds of them – bounce, roll, and fly across the stage. All slightly different, they cling to the ceiling, spill into the audience, even leap from the performers’ mouths. Two circus artists try in vain to contain the chaos, but the balls have a life of their own – a fun, engaging theatre performance.

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