Welcome to the weekend! Hear Sam Smith or Orchestra Baobab, celebrate Luxembourg Pride, watch footie final, get a second-hand bike or watch an outdoor film in Walferdange.
1. Vibe to Orchestra Baobab
What: Festival de Wiltz
Where: Amphitheater Wiltz
When: Thursday, 11 July at 7pm – info & tickets
Celebrate your weekend with Orchestra Baobab, marking its 50th anniversary at the Festival de Wiltz with new members, new songs with Afro-latin, funk and soul sounds from Senegal. Being one of the most dominant African bands of the 70s, Orchestra Baobab has recorded 20 albums and been touring the world. Dance the night away!
2. Partake in Luxembourg Pride Run
What: Supporting LGBTIQ+ associations
Where: Route as of Place Guillaume II
When: Thursday, 11 July at 7pm – more info here
In its second year, the Luxembourg Pride Run is expected to welcome 3,500 runners and walkers across its 5km and 10km races from 7pm on Thursday. Participants can register on Place Guillaume II before 6.30pm for this sporting and festive event to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Part of the funds raised will be donated to LGBTIQ+ associations. It's also Luxembourg Pride this weekend in the city centre!
3. Watch England-Spain football final
What: Finals
Where: Glacis car park
When: Sunday, 14 July at 9pm – FREE – more info here
The final match of the EUROs will be screened at Glacis on Sunday night. England are playing Spain after both teams beat The Netherlands and France, respectively. A magical clash with only one winner to take home the trophy. Is it coming home, or está volviendo a casa?
4. Visit second-hand bike market
What: Update your two-wheeler
Where: Rotondes, 3, Place des Rotondes
When: Friday, 12 July and Saturday, 13 July - FREE - more info here
Bikes are fast, healthy, and cool! But what if you don't have one? Come down to the second-hand bike market to find your new best friend, whether city bike or BMX. Extra bonus: you’ll find lots of new bike parts and accessories to pimp up your two-wheeler, so you’ll be seen in style when taking the road.
5. See a new performance at Mudam
What: Hanne Lippard piece
Where: Mudam museum
When: Saturday, 13 July and Sunday, 14 July at 4pm - info & tickets
The Contract is a newly commissioned performance by artist Hanne Lippard that deals with definitions, repetition and the question of responsibility. Access to the event, which is part of the “A Model” exhibition, both days at 4pm, is included in the entrance fee.
6. Visit summer cinema in Walferdange
What: Family films
Where: Hall Omnisports Walferdange
When: Thursday, 11 July - Saturday, 13 July - more info here
The municipality of Walferdange is hosting an outdoor summer cinema with The Mario Bros Movie and Barbie on Thursday, Kung Fu Panda 4 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on Friday, and Cocorico on Saturday. Entry is free.
7. Hear Sam Smith
What: Pop, Singer-Songwriter
Where: LuxExpo
When: Saturday, 13 July at 7pm – info & tickets
For the first time ever in Luxembourg, the inimitable Sam Smith is performing at LuxExpo. Smith’s hits include “Stay With Me” and “Writing’s on the Wall”, and he's definitely a pop act here to stay. Catch him live in the 'intimate-sized' open air venue in Luxembourg.
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