September
Braderie
Several streets in Luxembourg City are turned into an open-air market, usually the first Monday of September. Shops are open (with special sales) the Sunday afternoon before.
Wine festivals
Vintners and towns across Luxembourg’s Moselle valley host several events around the grape harvest. Photo: Maja Petric/Unsplash
Tour de Luxembourg
Annual professional road cycling stage race, which attracts top-notch local and international teams. Library picture: Steve Eastwood
Back to school
The first day of class at Luxembourg state schools is typically around 15 September. Library picture: Lala La Photo
Steampunk Convention
Enter a Victorianesque world at the Minett Park Fond-de-Gras. Photo: Claude Piscitelli/Steampunk Convention
Steel-Run Differdange
A 10km course through the former industrial town, usually mid-September.
Kick Cancer Into Touch
Volunteers organise an annual touch rugby tournament, to raise funds for local cancer support groups, in August or September. All levels of sporting skills can enter, or turn up to enjoy the atmosphere and meet some of Luxembourg’s outstanding international residents. Library picture: Lala La Photo
British & Irish Film Season
Films from the isles are featured at Luxembourg City cinemas. The festival also has a spring edition.
Route du Vin Half-Marathon
Popular run along the scenic Moselle river, late September.
Nuit des Lampions
The “Night of the Lanterns” in Wiltz features luminous installations and cultural performances.
Rock Against Cancer
Big charity concert held at the Rockhal.
Kropemannsfest
Folk festival in Redange celebrating “Kropemann” (a swampy boogeyman with a giant hook), last Sunday of September.
Broschtkriibslaf
The 4km “breast cancer run” raises money for the fight against breast cancer.
October
Cineast
The Eastern and Central European film and culture festival.
Red Rock Challenge
Trail running, mountain biking and decathlon over a weekend in and around Belval.
Nut festival
Celebrate the nut harvest and all things nuts at the Veiner Nëssmoort in Vianden, second Sunday of October. Family fun.
Museum Night
Museums across the country are open till after midnight and feature special cultural programmes. Library picture: Lala La Photo
Mantelsonndeg
Shops are open on “Coat Sunday”, traditionally when you’d pick up a new winter wardrobe, usually the third Sunday of October. Library picture: Romain Gamba
Home & Living Expo
If you’re thinking about renovating or redecorating, check out this autumn fair.
Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters
The international professional women’s tennis tournament is one of the largest sporting events held in the country.
Trauliicht
Essentially Halloween; several groups organise children’s events. Photo: Miguel Teirlinck/Unsplash
November
Luxembourg Art Week
Local and international contemporary artists and galleries exhibit. Library picture: Mike Zenari
Run in the Dark
Late evening charity run in support of a paralysis research charity, usually mid-November.
Walferdange book days
The “Walfer Bicherdeeg” is Luxembourg’s biggest book festival, held on the third weekend of November or so. Library picture: Guy Wolff
Bazar International de Luxembourg
Winter tyres
Don’t forget to switch from summer tyres ahead of the change in weather; you can get fined for driving in the snow without them.
Clear snow
Residents are generally responsible for clearing snow from the pavement in front of their building. Photo: Johny Goerend/Unsplash
This article first appeared in the 2024-2025 Paperjam Expat Guide
