1. The partial solar eclipse. We’re making a one-off exception to our usual weekend schedule for an event that won’t be happening again any time soon. In the early evening of Wednesday 12 August, the Moon will block out nearly 90% of the Sun’s disc as seen from the Grand Duchy. In Ettelbruck, the Däichhal is hosting Solar Eclipse Day 2026: family workshops and solar science from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., guided observation of the visible phase from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by telescopes and the Perseids until the middle of the night. The peak of the eclipse will be shown via a live stream on a screen. Certified eclipse glasses will be distributed free of charge on site.
Where? Däichhal, Ettelbruck. When? Wednesday 12 August 2026. How much? Free, no registration required.
2. Sunset Cinema. Every evening, Kirchberg Central Park is transformed into an open-air cinema, complete with deckchairs. The sixth edition features a double bill every day: a family screening at 6 p.m. and a feature film at 9 p.m., each preceded by a Luxembourgish short film selected in collaboration with the Film Fund. On Thursday, Mr Bean goes on holiday before Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman tick items off their list. On Friday, it’s time for “How to Train Your Dragon”, followed by “Barbie”. On Saturday, “Madagascar 2” and “Indiana Jones”. On Sunday, “Shaun the Sheep” and “The Intouchables” bring the weekend to a gentle close. Doors open at 5 p.m.; food trucks on site; feel free to bring your own folding chair.
Where? Kirchberg Central Park, Luxembourg. When? From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August 2026. How much? Free.
3. Congés Annulés. It’s the final stretch for the Rotondes Summer Festival, which wraps up a month of events on 20 August. The weekend kicks off on Thursday with “We Have Bands”, an indie rock line-up featuring Full Course Yellow and Daily Vacation, with free entry. On Friday, the Luster Club takes to the forecourt for its Summer Madness. On Saturday, Beast and Konektis present Adriano Selva and dori, with Alberto Stocco headlining the after-party. On Sunday, British artist Joshua Idehen brings the programme to a close with his electronic spoken word, supported by Napoleon Gold.
Where? Rotondes, Luxembourg-Bonnevoie. When? From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August 2026. How much? Free entry to “We Have Bands”, free terrace and outdoor entertainment; concerts require a ticket – prices available at the ticket office.
4. Léiffrawëschdag. On 15 August, Greiveldange does what it has always done: weave the “Wësch”, a bouquet made up of herbs, cereals and vegetables from the kitchen garden, comprising up to 35 different varieties. There is a blessing during Mass, followed by a procession in honour of the Virgin Mary, after which the celebrations turn into a village festival with a traditional Luxembourgish meal and a craft market in the narrow streets.
Where? Klappegaass, Greiveldange. When? Saturday 15 August 2026. How much? Free.
5. Bacchus festival. On the same day, a different atmosphere, 20 kilometres away. Remich hosts its annual flea market along the Esplanade and up to Place du Dr F. Kons, with over 250 stalls surrounding the fountain dedicated to Bacchus. Second-hand goods, collectables and antiques sit side by side with stalls run by Moselle winegrowers and local produce.
Where? Esplanade and Place du Dr F. Kons, Remich. When? Saturday 15 August 2026. How much? Free.
6. Cirque Nouveau. Maskénada’s first new circus production, this creation by Laetitia Lang depicts a dying big top: no audience, no music, two managers looking for a way out. Then a troupe of strangers arrives, trampoline and guitar under their arms, and the show takes a dramatic turn. Blurring the lines between circus, music and performance, the piece explores isolation in a hyper-connected society.
Where? 21 Rue Edward Steichen, Luxembourg-Kirchberg. When? Friday 14 August at 7 p.m., Saturday 15 August at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday 16 August at 4 p.m. How much? €20.
7. Tours of the Grand Ducal Palace. The reception rooms, the dining room and the corridors usually reserved for heads of state: the Luxembourg City Tourist Office (LCTO) is opening the Palace to the public until 30 August, with ten guided tours a day in several languages. Allow 75 minutes with an official guide, who will explain the building’s history, its architecture and the role of the Grand Ducal family. Most of the proceeds are donated to the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess’s Foundation.
Where? Visit the LCTO information office on Place Guillaume II, Luxembourg. When? Until Sunday 30 August. How much? €18.
8. VëloViaNorden. The Vëlosummer comes to a close this weekend for its seventh edition, and it’s doing so in the north. On Saturday and Sunday, a temporary route stretching over 30 kilometres will be closed to motorised traffic through the municipalities of Troisvierges, Weiswampach, Clervaux, Kiischpelt and Wincrange. On the itinerary: the Vennbahn along a former railway line, the two lakes at Weiswampach for a refreshing dip, and a cultural stop at Clervaux Castle to see the “The Family of Man” exhibition.
Where? We recommend setting off from Troisvierges station. When? Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August. How much? Free.
9. Movements and styles: the dances of the 1980s. The Luxembourgish dancer, choreographer and teacher Diogo Dos Santos Canais, with nearly 20 years’ experience in hip-hop culture behind him and having made regular trips to Los Angeles since 2015, is leading a three-hour workshop on breakdancing and hip-hop. Echoing the exhibition “Video Killed the Radio Star”, the session places these dance forms in their original context and explores their influence on today’s choreographic vocabulary.
Where? Park Dräi Eechelen, Mudam Luxembourg. When? Saturday 15 August, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. How much? Free, booking essential.
10. The magic of lines. The Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart is entrusting its Sunday family workshop to the artist Tania Kremer, who draws inspiration from the works of the Luxembourgish artist Berthe Brincour to explore line as a means of expression and movement. The workshop is designed so that three generations can draw side by side without anyone comparing their results.
Where? National Museum at Fëschmaart, Luxembourg. When? Sunday 16 August. How much? €12.
In Brussels
The Flower Carpet. Brussels is reviving its biennial tradition and this year is staging it under the Japanese flag. Spanning 70 metres in length and 24 metres in width, more than 500,000 dahlias form a reinterpretation of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”, created by the artist Hiro Sugiyama and his collective Enlightenment, to mark 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan. New for 2026, a second display is being installed at the Bourse, inspired by hops.
Where? Grand-Place and Bourse, Brussels. When? From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August. How much? Free.
Picture Perfect. This is the final weekend of Bozar’s manifesto exhibition, which brings five months of programming to a close on Sunday. Sixty-five artists of all generations and from every continent explore how photography, film and video have shaped Western standards of beauty since the 1970s: how these standards are constructed, how they circulate, and how artists subvert them. Among the featured artists are Juno Calypso and Rineke Dijkstra.
Where? Bozar, Brussels. When? Until Sunday 16 August. How much? From €18.
In Paris
Fragile beauté. The Jeu de Paume is exhibiting the photographic collection of Elton John and his husband David Furnish – 7,000 prints amassed over three decades, of which more than 300 are on display here. More than 90 photographers, from the 1950s to the present day, are featured across five thematic sections exploring desire, fashion, celebrity and photojournalism. Mapplethorpe, Irving Penn, Diane Arbus, Ai Weiwei, Harley Weir, and a monumental installation of 149 prints by Nan Goldin from her “Thanksgiving” series. The exhibition is an adaptation of the show presented at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2024.
Where? Jeu de Paume, Paris. When? Until 27 September. How much? €14.
Paris Plages. This marks the twenty-fourth edition of the Parisian summer event, spread across two venues. At the Parc des Rives de Seine, from the Tuileries Tunnel to the Pont de Sully, sun loungers and pétanque courts line the new swimming area on the Bras Marie, open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the foot of the Pont Louis-Philippe. At the Bassin de la Villette, the water sports centre offers stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, a zip line and a kids’ club.
Where? Parc des Rives de Seine (central Paris) and the Bassin de la Villette. When? Until Sunday 30 August. How much? Free.
