Welcome to the weekend: Sponsor a duck, join the urban trail, hear international poetry, drop your kids off at the Den Atelier party, or go picnic headbanging on Sunday outside Rotondes.
1. Hear poetry from Europe
What: Poetry evenings, music and exchanges
Where: Neumünster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 25 April – Sunday, 27 April – more info here
The Printemps des Poètes-Luxembourg festival returns 25–27 April for its 18th edition, celebrating poetic creation through the voices of a dozen poets from across Europe. As always, the festival will be a polyphonic and multilingual experience, blending reflection and festivity, with this year's volcanic theme encapsulating the raw creative energy, the force of life, and the power of an imagination that "turns words into vision". See the full line-up.
2. Sign up to Luxembourg City's prettiest run
What: DKV UrbanTrail taking you through historic City
Where: Luxembourg City, more details in link below
When: Saturday, 26 April–Sunday, 27 April – info & tickets
Sort out your last-minute registration to participate in the DKV UrbanTrail, covering either 5km, 14km, or 18km walks on Saturday and 14km, 18km, 27km, or 34km runs on Sunday. This is one of the most exciting and definitely prettiest races in Luxembourg, taking you through the urban landscape of Luxembourg City and surroundings. You can also watch from the sidelines and support!
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3. Have kids party at Den Atelier
What: City Party
Where: Den Atelier, 54 Rue de Hollerich, 1740 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 26 April at 6pm – info & tickets
Returning by popular demand, the City Party invites teens between 12–17 to enjoy and unforgettable evening of music, dance and party. Organised by the City's Youth Department and taking place at den Atelier, the night starts at 6pm, ends at midnight, and tickets are only €5. Full article on the event here.
4. Sponsor a duck at the iconic Duck Race
What: Charity race
Where: Neumünster, 28 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 26 April – more info here
The iconic Duck Race returns for its 24th edition, bringing family fun, great food, and a lively atmosphere to the Grund. Sponsor a duck for €5, enjoy music, entertainment, delicious bites, and support eight charities – all while cheering on the most exciting rubber duck race in town. And the winner gets a VW Polo!
5. Watch The Amateur
What: Thriller
Where: Kinepolis, 45 Av. John F. Kennedy, 1855 Kirchberg
When: Various times – info & tickets
Charlie Heller is a brilliant CIA decoder whose world comes crashing down when his wife dies in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, his intelligence becomes the ultimate weapon as he embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible.
6. Pack a picnic to electronic beats
What: Beats and baguette
Where: Rotondes, 3 Pl. des Rotondes, 2448 Bonnevoie
When: Sunday, 27 April as of 10am – more info here
Headbanging kids and parents, unite! A free electronic festival outside Rotondes is gonna play the sickest beats all Sunday, perfect music to groove out and relax while having a delicious picnic. Free entry!
7. Explore school fair
What: School and career guidance
Where: LuxExpo, 10 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1855 Kirchberg
When: Sunday, 27 April–Wednesday, 30 April – more info here
The YEP!-Schoulfoire is designed for Cycle 4 primary school students, final-year primary students from international schools, and secondary school students. It also welcomes parents and education professionals. The event showcases the many facets of Luxembourg’s public school system, serving as both a platform for academic and career guidance and a place to explore new opportunities.
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