Rockhal
Designed for amplified music with a maximum capacity of 6,500, Rockhal is the place to go for rocking music concerts.
A concert at the Rockhal. Archive photo: Claude Piscitelli (2021)
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Myles Kennedy is coming to Luxembourg in November. Pictured is Kennedy performing at the Rock im Park on 3 June 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany. Photo: Shutterstock
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Alice Cooper: The hard rock pioneer will visit Luxembourg with all the dark horror-themed theatrics he’s internationally known for. Saturday 12 October.
Kaleo: The alternative rock group from Iceland performs at the Rockhal in what is sure to be a great night of music. Saturday 9 November.
Myles Kennedy: The prolific songwriter and powerful vocalist takes the stage in Luxembourg with Black River Delta as special guests. Sunday 17 November.
Den Atelier
This smaller concert venue located near the city centre is perfect for more intimate concerts.
At den Atelier.Archive photo: Romain Gamba
Fred Armisen: The American comedian brings a special blend of music and comedy to Luxembourg. Thursday 26 September.
Yung Gravy: The internet sensation will perform his unique combination of rap and melody. Thursday 31 October.
Mudam
Luxembourg’s modern art museum is the place to go if you’re looking for contemporary art. Enjoy exhibitions, tours, workshops and more.
The Mudam is located in Kirchberg.Archive photo: Matic Zorman
Visit with kids: Aiming to connect children and art, the Mudamini programme offers guided tours, workshops and activities for youngsters aged 6 and up. Year round.
Artistic lunch break: Explore an exhibition, learn about a specific artwork and enjoy lunch in the Mudam café--all for €20. First and last Friday of the month, until September.
Agnieszka Kurant: The Polish artist’s exhibition is “inspired by new technologies that attempt to predict, simulate and monetise possible futures.” Read our .Until Sunday 5 January.
Philharmonie
The Philharmonie is Luxembourg’s main classical music concert hall and hosts around 400 performances per year.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform in Luxembourg on 7 September 2024. Pictured is the musician playing in Istanbul on 4 February 2009. Photo: Shutterstock
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The Philharmonie in Kirchberg. Archive photo: Matic Zorman
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Evening with Beethoven: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Leonidas Kavakos and pianist Emmanuel Ax perform an evening of Beethoven. Saturday 7 September.
Face-à-Face Mozart: This concert features the music of Mozart and commentary on the composer’s life. Sunday 6 October.
Festival atlântico: Pays homage to Portuguese-speaking artists with four days of high-quality music. Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 October.
Luxembourg Philharmonic Academy: The young talents of the Luxembourg Philharmonic Academy perform a showcase of classical music. Sunday 8 December.
Ratatouille in concert:Enjoy music from the animated film. Great for both kids and adults. Saturday 14 December.
Opderschmelz
The cultural centre in Dudelange has something for everyone, from jazz concerts and theatre to shows for children.
A musical featuring Peppa Pig is coming to Opderschmelz in Dudelange in November. Photo: Shutterstock
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The Fête de la Musique takes place around June every year, with a highlight in Dudelange. Photo: Shutterstock
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Peppa Pig Live: The famous children’s programme has been adapted into a musical and is coming to the grand duchy. Sunday 17 November.
Usina festival: Collaborative annual festival that features music, cultural activities, theatrical performances and more. June.
Fête de la Musique: The country-wide music festival takes place every year, with a highlight in Dudelange. Mid-June.
MNAHA
The Musée nationale d’archéologie, d’histoire et d’art (MNAHA) runs two museums in Luxembourg City--the Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart and the Musée Dräi Eechelen--and the Réimervilla in Echternach.
The restored Fort Thüngen will hold an exhibition on 19th century military and society. Archive photo: Matic Zorman
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Fort Thüngen, located in the park Dräi Eechelen in Luxembourg Ville. Archive photo: Matic Zorman
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Revolution of 1974: The overthrow of dictatorship in Portugal in 1974 is the focus of this exhibition, accompanied by talks and activities. Until Sunday 5 January.
Marc Henri Reckinger: This expo will highlight the Lëtzebuerger Konschtpräis winner’s “commitment to art and politics.” Friday 11 October to Sunday 16 March.
Blast to the past: Located in the restored Fort Thüngen, this exhibition will showcase military and society in the 19th century. From Thursday 5 December.
CAPE
The Centre des Arts Pluriels Ettelbruck (CAPE) is a regional cultural centre that offers a variety of programming, from chamber music to jazz, ballet and more.
Pictured is theBlu Infinito show, which was performed at theCentre des Arts Pluriels Ettelbruck in March 2023 and merged dance, special effects and light. Photo: Rolando Paolo Guerzon
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French composer Maurice Ravel will be in the spotlight for the Cape’s piano festival, 30 January to 2 February 2025. Photo: Shutterstock
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World Music: Celebrate Cape Verdean culture and communities with a concert by the Cesária Évora orchestra. Friday 18 October.
Dance performance: The Evoluation Dance Theater is back with a show called “Cosmos,” which will take you on a journey through galaxies. Friday 17 January.
Piano festival: The French composer Maurice Ravel will be in the spotlight for the festival’s fifth edition. Thursday 30 January to Sunday 2 February.
Casino Luxembourg
Check out contemporary art exhibitions, conferences, workshops and other activities focused on the latest trends in the art world.
The Casino Luxembourg is a venue for contemporary art exhibitions and related activities.Archive photo: Christophe Lemaire
Tours and workshops: Guided tours and workshops in various languages--for both adults and children--are held throughout the year. Year round.
Black Air: “Visitors will be invited to adapt their sensorial perceptions” and increase their “awareness of the immaterial.” Saturday 5 October to Sunday 5 January.
Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg
In the heart of the capital, the Lëtzebuerg City Museum spotlights the history of Luxembourg City while the Villa Vauban hosts art expos. /
The Villa Vauban displays paintings, sculptures, engravings and drawings from the 17th to 21st century. Archive photo: Maison Moderne
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Learn about Luxembourg’s 1000+ year history and its evolution through original objects, films and more at the Lëtzebuerg City Museum. Archive photo: Matic Zorman
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Luxembourg’s story: Learn about the grand duchy’s 1000+ year history and its evolution through original objects, films and more at the Lëtzebuerg City Museum. Year round.
Walk through art: The Villa Vauban displays paintings, sculptures, engravings and drawings from the 17th to 21st century. Also hosts cultural and educational activities. Year round.
Under a golden light: See Italy through the paintings of 17th century Dutch artist. The works are part of a private collection and have never before been exhibited in public. Until Sunday 13 October.
Babel Heureuse: Luxembourg is a laboratory of “living multilingualism.” This exhibition explores polyglossia and the art of translation. Wednesday 9 October to Sunday 13 July.
Jean-Pierre Beckius: On the occasion of the painter’s 125th birthday, this exhibition will present his artworks and tell his life’s story through photos. Saturday 30 November to Sunday 1 June.
Grand Théâtre
One of Luxembourg’s largest performing arts venues, located in Limpertsberg, its ‘grande salle’ can accommodate 943 spectators.
A performance of “Peaky Blinders” will take place at Luxembourg’s Grand Théâtre in November. Photo: Johan Persson
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Enjoy a performance of the timeless Broadway show “Gypsy” at the Grand Théâtre, 30 April to 3 May 2025. Photo: Shutterstock
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The single-act opera “Picture a day like this” premiered to critical acclaim at the 2023 Aix-en-Provence Festival. Photo: Jean-Louis Fernandez
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Peaky dance: Rambert Dance Company’s “Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby” takes the British TV crime drama to the stage. Wednesday 6 November to Saturday 9 November.
Princely musical: A contemporary take on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s fantasy novella “The Little Prince.” In French. Saturday 27 December to Sunday 5 January.
Poignant opera: The single-act opera “Picture a day like this” premiered to critical acclaim at the 2023 Aix-en-Provence Festival. Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 March.
British comedy: Director Douglas Rintoul returns to Luxembourg with “Noises Off,” the “perennially popular” play-within-a-play farce. Friday 13 June to Sunday 15 June.
Musical fable: This magical performance of the timeless Broadway show “Gypsy” has “a distinct concert hall arrangement.” Wednesday 30 April to Saturday 3 May.
Rotondes
Located next to Luxembourg’s central train station, the Rotondes hosts concerts, shows, workshops, exhibitions and more.
The Rotondes hosts concerts, shows, workshops, festivals, exhibitions and more. The Buvette is also the perfect place for an afterwork drink.Archive photo: Olivier Anbergen/Melting Prod
Super Maart: The best of what the Greater Region has to offer in terms of design, fashion, gastronomy and accessories. Saturday 28 September to Sunday 29 September.
Art and animations: Drawing students will bring stories to life with animated short films and music on the theme of games. Thursday 13 March to Saturday 15 March.
Trifolion
Cultural and conference centre, with a 700-capacity concert hall and gallery, in the centre of Echternach’s charming old town.
The 12 Tenors return to Echternach on their 15th anniversary tour: “classic traditions meet modern boy band feeling.”Photo: Astrid Mohren
Get dancing: “Express yourself” features an introductory dance course, an “intensive” house dance workshop and a tea dance event. Sunday 10 October.
Soul singer: Grammy award-winner Judith Hill, who’s worked with Michael Jackson and Prince, performs her hit single “Runaway train.” Saturday 16 November.
Crossover singers: The 12 Tenors return to Echternach on their 15th anniversary tour: “classic traditions meet modern boy band feeling.” Thursday 30 January.
Théâtre d’Esch
The 520-capacity Escher Theater hosts theatre, dance and music performances by Luxembourg artists and touring companies.
The Stephany Ortega Trio and dancers share “Tango Passion” on Friday 9 November, followed by tango workshops on Saturday 10 November. Photo: Dyod
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The Circus Baobab--13 acrobats from Conakry, Guinea--shows us the importance of “Yé” (water in Soussou). They’ll perform at the Théâtre d’Esch in January 2025. Photo: Metlili.net
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It takes two…: The Stephany Ortega Trio and dancers share “Tango Passion” on Friday night, followed by tango workshops on Saturday. Friday 9 November and Saturday 10 November.
Intense dance: “Ima” (”the present moment” in Japanese and “mother” in Hebrew) speaks to “the sweet idea that age is just a number!” Sunday 17 November.
Acrobatic show: The Circus Baobab--13 acrobats from Conakry, Guinea--shows us the importance of “Yé” (water in Soussou). Saturday 4 January to Sunday 5 January.
Neimënster Abbey
The former prison and abbey has a nice theatre space and hosts compelling exhibitions. Larger concerts are held in the magnificent courtyard.
The abbey co-hosts some of Luxembourg’s big summer festivals, like the Blues’n’Jazz Rallye and Siren’s Call. Photo: Steve Eastwood
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The abbey co-hosts some of Luxembourg’s big summer festivals, like the Blues’n’Jazz Rallye and Siren’s Call. Photo: Steve Eastwood
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Larger concerts can be held in the courtyard ofNeimënster Abbey. Archive photo: Romain Gamba
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Outdoor music: The abbey co-hosts some of Luxembourg’s big summer festivals, like the Blues’n’Jazz Rallye and Siren’s Call. June to September.
Sculpture exposition: See works by Lucien Wercollier, who was imprisoned in the abbey during WWII for refusing to collaborate with the Nazis. Permanent collection.
Jazz brunch: Top-notch international and local jazz acts perform at the venue’s cool bistro throughout the year. Free entry. Sundays.
Kulturfabrik
The cultural centre in Esch-sur-Alzette has two performance halls, a gallery, cinema, brasserie, bar (with a large summer terrace) and rehearsal space.
Copenhagen-based musician Trentemøller “mesmerises his live audiences with his unique soundscapes and memorable melodies.” At the Kulturfabrik on 17 November. Photo: Krists Luhaers
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The annual “De Läbbel” festival features rap performances, DJ sets, beatboxing, a graffiti jam and open mic session. Photo: Shutterstock
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Hip hop: The annual “De Läbbel” festival features rap performances, DJ sets, beatboxing, a graffiti jam and open mic session. Saturday 14 September.
Chamber rock: The influential, nearly mythic, Canadian post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor “redefined what protest music can be.” Saturday 5 October.
Indie/electronica: Copenhagen-based musician Trentemøller “mesmerises his live audiences with his unique soundscapes and memorable melodies.” Sunday 17 November.
Reggae night: JLB Riddim, Tony Nephtali and Road to Zion perform at this Belgian-French-Luxembourg reggae soirée. Thursday 12 December.
Singer/songwriter: Alternative pop vocalist C’est Karma (Karma Catena) hosts a release party for her debut album “How to peel an orange.” Friday 20 December.
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