Luxembourgish book reading taking place at Aalt Stadhaus in Differdange on Saturday morning for kids aged 3–6, as well as 7 and up. Reservation required but the event is free. More info on times and contact details here.
Ghent-based artist Sylvie Kreusch is rapidly rising as one of the most impressive and electrifying performers in Europe. Her trail-blazing music and visuals already turned many heads in the fields of music, film and fashion. Kreusch is known for her brutal, expressive lyricism and keen ear for both experimental and pop stylistics. Tickets €29 at Rotondes.
Play street football with parents and other kids at the de Gudde Wëllen‘s carnival football party. It’s free and there are DJs and snack stands too. And of course great drinks for all.
Picture a day like this has garnered widespread acclaim. The poignant fable unfolds as a mother mourning the death of her child goes on a quest to find one truly happy person, as she is told this will bring the infant back to life. But happiness is elusive. Corinna Niemeyer, who assisted Benjamin during the creation, conducts the Orchestre de Chambre du Luxembourg and a dynamic international cast, including Marianne Crebassa in the role of the mother. Daniel Jeanneteau and Marie-Christine Soma co-direct. Various tickets at Grand Theatre.
If you’d like a Sunday evening jazz concert with a glass of wine, head to Altrimenti to see Giulia Lorenzoni 4tet. Expect an enthusiastic, energetic and passionate live performance. Tickets €25-€35.
On the sad occasion of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Pierre-Werner Intstitute organises a debate with three political greats, including Sigmar Gabriel (ex-German foreign minister), Jean Asselborn (ex-Luxembourg foreign minister) and Sylvie Bermann (Former Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom). Places limited, reserve via email on website.
Do you want to run 5-6 km every week after work at a cool and friendly pace, whilst advocating for women’s rights? A group of women reclaim public spaces and exercise freely. Join them every Tuesday at 7pm at Place Léon XIII (in front of Bonnevoie’s church).
Roll the dice on a fun night out at De Gudde Wëllen’s monthly board game night, held every first Tuesday of the month at 7pm. With exquisite games, tasty drinks, and homemade veggie/vegan food, just grab a seat, pick a game, pay the €5 fee, and let the experts guide you.
The Metz Foundation is a young European jazz trio headed by sax player Joel Metz. He is accompanied by Alfredo Giménez and Tuomas Ruokonon. Free gig at Liquid Bar, starts at 8.30pm.
Six breathtaking artists undertake an acrobatic and musical marathon – all on a giant treadmill. Inspired by Christopher McDougall’s quote, “We run more when times are tough,” Cirk La Putyka from the Czech Republic features a monumental treadmill at the heart of its set design. On stage, like tireless marathon runners, four acrobats and two musicians engage in a relentless race, covering kilometres while performing dizzying stunts, intoxicating dances, and fiery musical scores. Tickets here for Kinneksbond Mamer.
The English musical comedy is back on stage at Rockhal turning the main hall into a Greek island with stories of love, family, friends, drama and 22 ABBA belters. Tickets available as of €47, or win some with us!
The 15th edition of this wonderful festival is back, which sees screenings, director’s talks, roundtables and workshops across Luxembourg City for 10 packed days. See full schedule here.
The Berliner Ensemble returns for an extended visit, opening with a captivating rendition of Bertolt Brecht’s and Kurt Weill’s iconic The Threepenny Opera, directed by the esteemed Barrie Kosky. Interweaving legendary songs with astute societal commentary, this ‘play with music’ has captivated audiences for nearly a century. Kosky’s audacious reinterpretation stands as a beacon of Berlin’s theatrical excellence, lauded by critics and gracing the stage over a hundred times. Tickets at Grand Theatre.
Emerging from the beaches of Byron Bay, Australia, and now thriving in the heart of Berlin, The Dharma Chain is a 5‑piece psychedelic force with a unique blend of shoegaze, 90s garage and psychedelia sound. Soak it all in at Rotondes for €15.
It’s hard to pin down Faux Real. The Franco-American art pop duo, comprised of brothers Elliott and Virgile Arndt, put on high-octane DIY performances, involving matching costumes, synchronised dance routines, and crowd-splitting high-kicks. Think Iggy Pop meets Eurodance boyband. That said, no one really knows what is real and what is faux, and that’s the magic of it all. Tickets €10-€20 on De Gudde Wëllen.
One of the most captivating vocal talents to emerge in recent years, Natalie Jane is at Den Atelier with hits like “AVA” and “Seven”. She was one of the most viewed musical artists on TikTok in the US last year. Expect powerhouse vocals with both soulful sensitivity and unapologetic attitude.
In Queen of the Air, composer Albena Petrovic, the United Instruments of Lucilin ensemble and mezzo-soprano Luisa Mauro, heiress to a family of aviators, immerse us in the fascinating world of Amelia Earhart. Presented at the Théâtre des Capucins on the occasion of International Women’s Day, this monodrama pays tribute to an exceptional, striking and inspiring personality. Tickets are €8.
On ‘Buergsonndeg’ (‘Castle Sunday’), which in 2025 falls on 9 March, wooden castles and crosses are being set alight across the country to drive away the winter and ring in the spring time. Thousands of people flock to witness the traditional lent celebration each year. Read our full guide to the tradition.
John Cale is a Welsh musician, composer, and producer best known for his work as a founding member of the Velvet Underground, one of the most influential bands in the history of rock music. Cale’s solo career has been equally impressive. His music is characterised by a unique blend of rock, classical, and avant-garde influences. See him at Rockhal as of €53.
Prepare for an intimate evening with British pianist, bandleader, composer, and television presenter Jools Holland. Holland is known for his versatile piano skills across various genres including jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie and is an absolute entertainer. At Opderschmelz, last tickets here.
The acclaimed solo piece #Motherfuckinghood explores the challenges of motherhood, care work, and gender equality through a powerful text collage. Initiated by Luxembourgish actress Claude De Demo and directed by Jorinde Dröse, it combines writings from renowned authors with sharp social analysis. Following The Threepenny Opera, it marks the conclusion of the Berliner Ensemble’s visit to Luxembourg. In German, tickets €8-20
Join the Luxembourg Philharmonic for a live cinema evening showing Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, with music by the incredible John Williams. Tickets will be available at the box office, but only just a handful, so come early and cross your fingers.
The nu:notes festival is finally here, bringing four nights, three iconic venues, and an insane lineup of electronic, hip-hop, jazz and experimental music. See the line-up, locations and tickets here.
The Celtic Festival in Dudelange is bigger and better than ever with a brand-new four-day edition. Hear a vibrant lineup of Celtic bands, musicians, and performers from around the world, including an enchanting evening concert at the St. Martin Church in Dudelange. Tickets €25 per day, €16 for the first day.
Take part in a guided tour at the City Museum where you’ll get to know interesting personalities of Luxembourg’s history. In English at 6pm, register in advance.
Explore music and creativity with My DIY Mini Synth, a hands-on workshop for kids aged 6–12. Led by Joan Dondelinger, children will build their own mini synthesizer—assembling electronic components, customising buttons, and testing sounds. Register here.
Take a guided tour of the National Library, with information on the architecture, design, and functions of the different parts of the building. You’ll also be able to exclusively access the archive. At 11am and free.
Watch the Fanfare Bonnevoie take centre stage alongside some great singers, including the d’Cojellico’s Jangen. From soprano solos to captivating narrations, immerse yourself in a symphony of sound and storytelling. Tickets as of €12 at Philharmonie.
Dirty Loops redefines musical innovation with their genre-blending sound that’s as technically astounding as it is irresistibly catchy, seamlessly fusing pop, jazz, and funk into an exhilarating new sound—a testament to pure musical genius. Tickets from €34.
Based on Patricia Highsmith’s personal writings and accounts of her family and lovers, the film casts new light on the famous thriller writer’s life and oeuvre, permeated by themes of love and its defining influence on identity. Free entry at 7pm at Rotondes.
Martin Kohlstedt is one of the best-known composers, pianists and producers in the world of instrumental music and electronica. His past albums and their respective reworks were rewarded with international recognition and concert tours throughout the whole world. Tickets €35 at Opderschmelz.
The first edition of the Young Filmmakers Competition saw 11 entries from seven schools throughout the Grand Duchy. Since last September’s launch, organisers have presented the competition to secondary students who are interested in harnessing their creativity and developing film projects, whether by writing scripts or being involved in a technical or artistic way. The films can be of any genre but must be between 2–5 minutes in duration. Come see the results! At Cinémathèque at 6.30pm.
A night of suave melodies and poetic storytelling: local acts Rozeen and Lara Grogan will captivate you with their classically infused pop and dream-like tunes. Tickets €7, free for Rocklab Members.
Danûk tells the story of a double resurrection. First, that of Kurdish musicians in exile, who fled the war in Syria, taking refuge in Istanbul where they built a new artistic future. But it is also the revival of a heritage lying dormant in the archives of Berlin and Vienna, brought back to life and to our ears, a music of incredible diversity, symbol of a pacified multicultural geographical area, placed centre stage. Tickets at Philharmonie.
Duke’s Blues is a festival dedicated to Blues dancing and naturally, that includes amazing live music, social dance and groovy parties like the one with BluesShack held on 22 March at Rotondes. Songs include those by Etta James, Alberta Hunter, Muddy Waters, Nina Simone, and Lowell Fulson. Tickets for Rotondes.
“A musical metaphor for democracy": This is how Wynton Marsalis, the charismatic leader and trumpeter of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, describes this high-flying big band whose fifteen members shine as much for their dazzling solos as for their innate sense of teamwork. The group has become a force to be reckoned with in its field, representing not only the past, upholding a decades-old tradition, but also the jazz of today in its approach to the repertoire. Last tickets at the box office.
Few singer-songwriters are so able to capture the stuff of our intimate lives – love, heartache, loss, joy – like Gavin James. Honing his performing and songwriting gifts as a busker and pub performer in Dublin, since being championed by the likes of Ed Sheeran and the release of his early records (including debut studio album, 2016’s Bitter Pill) James has built a community of fans that have seen his music streamed three billion times across the globe and earn diamond and platinum records in multiple countries. Tickets €32 at Opderschmelz.
Queen Extravaganza, the only official Queen tribute band, produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, brings its own ‘kind of magic’ back into venues across Europe in 2025 with a triumphant celebration of 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody. This spectacular 90-minute show features more than 20 fan favourites drawn from Queen’s biggest hits including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and the phenomenal anthem Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets €47 at den Atelier.
Hofesh Shechter returns to the Grand Théâtre with a brand-new production, premiering as part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games cultural programme. Known for his visually stunning choreography and pulsating soundscapes, Shechter blends dance, music, and striking lighting by Tom Visser into a dreamlike exploration of human emotions. In addition to the performances, workshops for professionals and amateurs will offer insight into his unique movement language. More info here.
Hania Rani is much more than an instrumentalist sitting quietly on a stool: she is an impassioned performer, resting her crystalline voice on electronic layers that are alternately contemplative and rhythmic. Following in the footsteps of Nils Frahm and Ólafur Arnalds, whom she admires, she is a new incarnation of uninhibited neo-classical music. Tickets at Philharmonie.
Following the success of the sold out 2024 European Tubular Bells 50th anniversary tour, the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will once again be performed live in concert throughout Europe. €56 at den Atelier.
