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Welcome to the weekend: Cheer on marathon runners, hear live acts at USINA, join the procession in Wiltz, master an obstacle course by bike, enjoy games at Hesperange park, or watch the classic neo-noir film Taxi Driver.
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1. Hear live acts at USINA festival
What: Pop, electronic, indie music
Where: Neischmelz, 1a Rue du Centenaire, L-3475 Dudelange
When: Friday, 30 May – Saturday, 31 May – info & tickets
USINA25 is here with ticketed shows on Friday and a free family festival on Saturday. The collaborative event (curated by a handful of venues around Luxembourg) transforms Dudelange's former industrial site Neischmelz into a cultural hotspot. Expect electrifying performances from Rea Garvey, Kamrad, dEUS, Fil Bo Riva, TUYS, Pip Blom, and many more.
2. Join Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage
What: Hillside procession
Where: "Op Baessent", 9520 Niederwiltz
When: Thursday, 29 May – more info here
Join thousands of pilgrims in Wiltz this Ascension Day for the annual Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage, a vibrant blend of faith and festivity deeply rooted in the Portuguese community. The day begins with a special mass at the Wiltz church, followed by a moving procession to the hillside shrine “Op Baessent". Celebrated since 1968, this cherished event combines religious devotion with cultural tradition in a unique and heartfelt gathering.
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3. See a tragic play by the young generation
What: In French
Where: Grand Theatre, 1 Bd Robert Schuman, 2525 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 30 May and Sunday, 1 June – info & tickets
The play opens with a smoking fuselage following a plane crash. Sixteen young actors emerge from the wreckage. But the story they tell us is not about the plane crash, but about how catastrophic the world we live in is. Performed by Studio 7 of the École du Nord.
4. Master the two-wheel obstacle course
What: Bikes & fun
Where: Schluechthaus, L-1111 Hollerich
When: Sunday, 1 June between 10am–5pm – more info here
Get ready for an exciting day of cycling fun on 1 June at the Schluechthaus! Experience obstacle courses, workshops, live demonstrations, and film screenings. Discover the versatility of cargo bikes too, introduced by ProVelo.
5. Watch Taxi Driver
What: Neo-noir drama
Where: Cinémathèque, 17 Pl. du Théâtre, 2613 Luxembourg
When: Sunday, 1 June at 7pm – info & tickets
Travis, an ex-marine and Vietnam veteran, works as a taxi driver in New York City. One day, he decides to save an underage prostitute from her pimp in an effort to clean the city of its corruption.
6. Cheer on ING Night Marathon runners
What: Run across town
Where: Across Luxembourg City
When: Saturday, 31 May at 8pm – more info here
The ING Night Marathon is one of the only night marathons worldwide and brings runners from all over the globe to Luxembourg City. Cheer on runners as they depart around 8pm from Kirchberg for semi and full marathons, with a route taking them across the inner City.
7. Enjoy fun and games at Hesperange park
What: Family day out
Where: Hesperange Park, 474 Route de Thionville, L-5886 Alzingen
When: Saturday, 31 May – Sunday, 1 June – more info here
Bouncy castles and entertainment awaits children at Hesperange park this weekend. Plenty of refreshments are available to replenish the energy levels after a long day of jumping around the park.
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