Welcome to the weekend! Check out Schueberfouer, see Playmobil collectors, watch Superjhemp Retörns, celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day or attend gigs.
1. Pump some adrenaline at Schueberfouer
What: Annual summer fair
Where: Glacis - Google Maps
When: Every night until 1am until 11 September - FREE (besides attractions) - more info here
Schueberfouer has begun! The largest summer fair on the Glacis square is back with calm and wild rides, snack and drink stands, games and all kinds of gift shops. An impressive 211 fairground vendors - many from Luxembourg, France and Germany - are present at the 681st (!) edition, running until 11 September. Here's our ultimate guide!
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2. See Luxembourg's Playmobil collection
What: Yep, exactly what you're thinking!
Where: Centre Sportif "Op Acker", 83a Av. de Luxembourg, 4950 Bascharage - Google Maps
When: Saturday, 26 August -Sunday, 27 August between 9am-6pm - €2.50 for adults, kids free - more info here
Young and old friends of Playmobil come together this weekend at the LuxPlaymoDays. Collectors from all over Europe set up their dioramas individually or in groups, as well as prepare stands in the 1300m2 hall. Visitors will be able to see 110 tables with originally packaged collections, a large selection of used sets as well as boxes with spare parts. Time to nerd out and be blown away by the scale of some of these treasures!
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3. Do fun workshops for kids
What: Mudam summer week
Where: Mudam, Grand-Duc Jean 3, Park Dräi Eechelen L-1499 Kirchberg - Google Maps
When: Between now and 28 August - €8 for adults, free for kids - more info here
There is a week-long summer programme for kids at Mudam at the moment, including designing your own logo, creating your own artwork, painting pictures from photos, filling up a garden and more...Have a look on the website and spend a few lovely hours here away from the sun (or rain).
4. Watch Superjhemp Retörns at open air cinema
What: Luxembourg's own superhero is back!
Where: Rue du Lavoir, Leudelange - Google Maps
When: Friday, 25 August at 8pm - FREE - more info here
This Luxembourgish action film (Luxembourgish spoken, English subtitles) tells the tale of Superjhemp, a civil servant in his midlife crisis who, in order to save tiny Luxembourg from a cosmic catastrophe, must find the superpowers he has lost, then face his biggest fear: his family. Enjoy this wonderful film at the open air cinema in Leudelange.
5. Celebrate Last Summer Dance...one last time
What: Pop, soul, funk
Where: Erpeldange Castle, 21 Prte des Ardennes, 9145 Erpeldange-sur-Sûre - Google Maps
When: Friday, 25 August and Saturday, 26 August - €13 - more info here
Last Summer Dance has been a staple for northern Luxembourg's music scene for many years. Unfortunately all good things come to an end, and so does this festival. They've got a great, varied line-up for this last edition. Going out with a bang!
6. Mark Ukraine's Independence Day
What: Workshops, music, food
Where: Hesper Park, 476 Rte de Thionville, 5801 Hesperange - Google Maps
When: Saturday, 26 August between 3-9pm - FREE - more info here
Saturday is Ukraine's Independence Day, both a bleak and powerful day given the ongoing Russian war in the country. Celebrating this day is "a symbol of freedom and the ability to overcome any obstacles", the Luxembourg-based NGO LUKraine announces. It is staying positive and brings together people from various cultures, organising workshops and performances, as well as a delicious food court with the top dishes and drinks from the country. The cherry on top of the pie is a performance by TNMK, the most successful Ukrainian hip-hop group, that is visiting Luxembourg to share the vibrant culture of their country.
7. Attend book readings for kids
What: Various languages and age groups
Where: Courtyard besides the Cathedral (rue Notre Dame) - Google Maps
When: Various dates and times - FREE - more info here
Every day between 16 August and 2 September, a free reading session takes place besides the Cathedral in the City. Sometimes stories are in English, other times in German or French. On Friday there is poetry slam by teenagers, a reading of The Second Princess in Luxembourgish on Saturday, and a workshop on Manga and Japan in French and English on Sunday.
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