Welcome to the weekend! Celebrate Ukrainian culture in Luxembourg, join a charity raffle to support a local organisation, see Wiltz turn yellow with Scotch Broom, hear live music in Haut-Martelange, or attend a mini railway opening.
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1. Celebrate Ukrainian culture
What: Fostering ties and promoting arts
Where: Various locations, see website
When: Friday, 6 June – Thursday, 19 June – info & tickets
UA Days, organised by the LUkraine association, showcases Ukrainian culture while fostering an exchange with Luxembourg. The programme includes musical performances by Alyona Alyona, Vasyl Barvinsky, and Borys Lyatoshynsky, who all suffered censorship, as well as film screenings. The opening concert is at the Philharmonie on Friday.
2. Join solidarity lottery by De Gudde Wëllen
What: Support local projects through art
Where: De Gudde Wëllen, 17 Rue du St Esprit, 1475 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 6 June at 7pm – info & tickets
The second edition of Loterie Solidaire is being organised by Mia Kinsch and De Gudde Wëllen, who donate all proceeds to "Méi Staark an d’Liewen", a project of Fondation Solina focusing on young adults and adults facing social and psychosocial challenges. Buy lots of tickets and join the event on Friday. Lucky winners will go home with artworks, gift vouchers, or goodies, generously donated by artists and partners.
© De Gudde Wëllen
3. See Wiltz turn yellow with flowers
What: Colourful tradition with Scotch Broom
Where: 9530 Wiltz
When: Saturday, 7 June – Monday, 9 June – more info here
Wiltz turns yellow for the long Pentecost weekend as it celebrates the 75th edition of the beloved Geenzefest! Expect three days of flower power, folk music, and colourful tradition in honour of the iconic broom plant. Don’t miss Monday’s float parade and special anniversary exhibition, this festival is in full bloom.
© Geenzefest Website
4. Go to Koll An Aktioun
What: Music, workshops, family fun
Where: Musée de l'Ardoise, Entrée principale, 8823 Haut-Martelange
When: Friday, 6 June – Sunday, 8 June – info & tickets
The indie festival Koll An Aktioun has something for everyone taste. Choose between Noisy Friday, Party Saturday or Family Sunday and enjoy live music, street art, a local market, exhibitions, workshops and gastronomy. All while upholding the principles of sustainability, gender equality, and the circular economy.
5. Watch There Will Be Blood
What: Western thriller
Where: Cinémathèque, 17 Pl. du Théâtre, 2613 Luxembourg
When: Saturday, 7 June at 8pm – info & tickets
Daniel Plainview is a ruthless oil prospector who goes on a relentless pursuit to become the most powerful oil tycoon. For this, he even resorts to manipulating and using his adopted son.
6. Attend mini railway opening
What: Millebunn
Where: Al Millen, 12 rue de Flaxweiler, 6950 Olingen
When: Saturday, 7 June between 11am–6pm – more info here
All aboard! Olingen celebrates the grand opening of its new miniature train Millebunn with a fun-filled day for the whole family. On Saturday 7 June, head to Aal Millen for kids' activities, a steam-powered carousel, and train rides running all day long. With food and drinks from Brasserie Monkel, you'll be choo-chooing along just fine.
© Visit Moselle
7. See Luxembourg play Slovenia
What: Friendly
Where: Stade de Luxembourg, 100 Bd de Kockelscheuer, 1821 Gasperich
When: Friday, 6 June at 7pm – info & tickets
See the Red Lions take on Slovenia in this friendly game at Stade de Luxembourg. Just a handful of tickets left. If you're in for a second round, they're playing Ireland on Tuesday.
© Pressphoto
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