Welcome to the weekend: Attend Luxembourg's blues festival, celebrate Pride, enter the enchanting world of Nuit des Merveilles, hear bands inside a castle, or party to house music in Kirchberg.
1. Get down to Blues Express
What: 41 bands on 12 stages
Where: Lasauvage and Fond-de-Gras
When: Saturday, 12 July as of 6pm – more info here
Blues Express, the largest blues festivals in Luxembourg and the Greater Region, will make its grand return to Lasauvage and Fond-de-Gras for its 21st edition. Since its inception, 656 concerts have resonated through the area, and has become a beloved event amongst music lovers alike. Headliners include Marcus King, Judith Hill, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Wolfmother and many more. The festival is completely free!
2. Enter enchanting world of Nuits des Merveilles
What: Free opera night
Where: Parc du château de Bettembourg, 3217 Bettembourg
When: Friday, 11 July and Saturday, 12 July – info & tickets
The delightful "Nuit des Merveilles" is back at Bettembourg Castle, the festival dedicated to street performances and surprising installations that every year creates a magical weekend experience for the whole family. Discover the full programme and event location via the website. Careful, there's no box office, so get your tickets online.
© Nuits des Merveilles / Facebook
3. Celebrate Pride at Street Fest
What: International & local performers
Where: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Esch-sur-Alzette
When: Friday, 11 July and Saturday, 12 July – more info here
The Street Fest, which has been the highlight of Luxembourg’s LGBTIQ+ community since 1999, is back on Friday and Saturday with music and dance performances running from the afternoon until deep into the night. Head down to Esch-sur-Alzette and celebrate this beautiful diversity alongside familiar faces such as Laura Thorn and Adriano Selva. There's also a march departing at 12pm on Saturday.
4. Go to a music festival inside a castle
What: Pop/Indie/Electro
Where: Koerich Castle
When: Friday, 11 July until Sunday, 13 July – info & tickets
Beautiful Decay is a lovely three-day festival about music, art, gastronomy, and sports based at Koerich Castle. This year's line-up includes Zimmer90, Tuys, Patrice, Space 92 and more. Come along for a great night of music in a historical setting.
5. See The Conversation
What: Thriller/Crime
Where: Cinémathèque, 17 Place du Théâtre, 2613 Luxembourg
When: Friday, 11 July at 6.30pm – info & programme
Harry Caul, a reticent surveillance expert, gets into trouble when he suspects the couple he secretly recorded is going to be murdered by his client.
6. Take part in Ironman for kids
What: Tomorrow's athletes
Where: Outdoor pool and nearby parking, Gare Routière, 5501 Remich
When: Saturday, 12 July – more info here
Taken from our Family What's On: Held just hours before the main triathlon event, Ironkids invites children aged 5-17 to experience the thrill of a real competition with a fun and inclusive aquathlon – combining swimming in Remich’s outdoor pool and a run to the nearby finish line. It matters little if you are trying the sport for the first time, or are a seasoned competitor, it’s all about confidence, community, and enjoyment.
© Visit Remich screenshot
7. Party at Border:less festival
What: House music
Where: Kirchberg Amphitheatre
When: Saturday, 12 July as of 4pm – info & tickets
Beyond Music presents BORDER:LESS festival transforming Kirchberg Amphitheater with two futuristic stages, 14 artist lineup of international headliners and local talent, live art, chill-out zones with curated bars, food, and interactive festival spaces designed for meeting and hanging out with other people.
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