Welcome to the weekend: hear Portuguese artists at the Philharmonie or classical music in Echternach, visit the Vianden nut market, enter museums at night, run against cancer, or explore European indie films.
1. See classical music festival in Echternach
What: Local and international ensembles
Where: Three locations, see link below
When: Thursday, 10 October – Saturday, 12 October – info & tickets
Get tickets to a three-day classical music festival in Echternach this weekend – including orchestral, chamber, and baroque music with national and international guests. Concerts take place at Trifolion, the Basilica of Saint Willibrord, and Lycée Classique d'Echternach.
2. Visit museums at night
What: Art in the dark
Where: Various locations, see link below
When: Saturday, 12 October between 5pm–1am – ticket info here
For the night owls among you, head down to the wonderful Museum Night with a special programme of performances, DJ sets, music, workshops, and special guided tours in 7 participating museums, open between 5pm–1am. Free shuttle buses are available. Here's a little recap video of the 2022 edition:
3. See films from Central and Eastern Europe
What: Over 120 screenings
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. Expect dozens of screenings, talks with directors, invited actors, and a concert and exhibition programme running until 20 October.
4. Run/walk in fight against cancer
What: Joint effort
Where: Youth Hostel, 100, Rue Grégoire Schouppe L-6479 Echternach
When: Sunday, 13 October at 9.30am – info & registration
Think Pink Luxembourg is keeping up the fight against cancer with their sixth annual 'Race for the Cure' at the Auberge de Jeunesse Echternach. For this year's event, participants can run, walk, or jog around the lake as many times as they want. Racers will be in groups, with runners and joggers taking off at 10.30am and walkers starting immediately thereafter. Here's an interview with the organisers.
5. Don't be nuts, grab some nuts
What: Annual tradition
Where: L-9407 Vianden
When: Sunday, 13 October – FREE – more info here
Up to 20,000 people head to Vianden for its famous nut market ('Veiner Nessmoort') every year, to buy nuts, try the speciality cakes, vinegars, and famous 'Nessdrepp' (nut schnapps) and soak up the atmosphere of this traditional Luxembourg day out.
6. Watch thought-provoking play
What: Immersive movement piece
Where: Grand Théâtre,1 Bd Robert Schuman, 2525 Luxembourg
When: Sunday, 13 October at 8pm – info & tickets
Lone Wolf is a play in Gibberish, which explores social expectations, consumerism, school shootings, as well as the tension between group behaviour and the need for recognition of the individual, created by Anne Simon and Isaac Bush.
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7. Hear world music at Festival atlântico
What: Big celebration
Where: Philharmonie, 1 Pl. de l'Europe, 1499 Luxembourg
When: Thursday, 10 October – Saturday, 12 October – info & tickets
One of the best world music festivals of Luxembourg returns this weekend: hear Portuguese, Cape Verdean, and Brazilian artists for a week full of concerts and events catering to all age groups. Tickets are still available to some concerts, while others are sold out. Make sure to catch the big party on Saturday night too!
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