1. Schueberfouer. Open since 21 August, the biggest funfair in the Greater Region is entering its final stretch ahead of the closing day on 9 September. More than 210 fairground stalls line the Champ du Glacis, ranging from thrill rides and games of skill to food stalls. On Friday 4 September, the fairground workers gather for their traditional mass, followed by a floral tribute to Jean l’Aveugle, who founded the fair in 1340.
Where? Champ du Glacis, Luxembourg. When? Every day from 12 noon to 1 a.m.; food available from 11 a.m. How much? Free entry.
2. Ultraschall Festival 2026. Following a successful inaugural event in 2025, the Luxembourg-based collective returns to the Kirchberg amphitheatre for what it describes as its final summer venue. Maxi Meraki, Samm, Nosi, Shania, Iza and E[nv]y will take turns on the decks under a 20-metre-wide Skyliner marquee, complete with an accessible DJ booth, an art corner, a food village and a chill-out area. The evening continues at Melusina from 11 p.m.
Where? Kirchberg Amphitheatre, Luxembourg. When? 5 September 2026. How much? €37.
3. Street markets. The first weekend in September is traditionally a time for bargains, and the three major shopping centres are each playing their own cards. City Concorde is hosting five days of disco-themed fun with DJ sets, face painting for children and a drawing competition. La Belle Étoile is offering coffee and marbled cake every morning until 11 a.m. Belval Plaza is putting its own spin on the event by setting up a pop-up clothes swap in the heart of the shopping centre, alongside a vinyl fair and a comic and manga fair, with any unsold items going to the charity Stëmm vun der Strooss. All three centres will be open exceptionally on Sunday. The capital, meanwhile, is keeping its Grande Braderie for Monday.
Where? City Concorde (Bertrange), Belle Etoile (Mamer), Belval Plaza (Esch-sur-Alzette); Ville-Haute and the Gare district for the Grande Braderie. When? City Concorde and Belle Etoile from 3 to 7 September; Belval Plaza from 4 to 6 September; Grande Braderie on 7 September. How much? Free.
4. Schwebsange Wine Festival. For one day, the village fountain no longer spouts water but rivaner, and everyone gets a taste. The Schwéidsbenger Wäifescht is one of the oldest wine festivals in the Luxembourg Moselle region, featuring tastings of wines, crémants and local cheeses, regional specialities, a craft market and live music. The tapping of the barrel remains the highlight that nobody wants to miss.
Where? Augustinshaus and the village fountain, Schwebsange. When? 6 September 2026. How much? Free entry.
5. Maryam Najd. The Nosbaum Reding gallery is kicking off the new season with “Rhapsody of the Unseen”, a solo exhibition by the artist, running until 3 October. Thursday evening’s opening marks the start of a busy autumn for the capital’s galleries.
Where? Nosbaum Reding Gallery, Luxembourg. When? Opening on 3 September 2026; the exhibition runs until 3 October 2026. How much? Free entry.
6. Jazz Break x Knowedge Meetup. At the Schluechthaus, Jazz Break and the Knowedge association are staging the first collaboration of its kind in Luxembourg: two days exploring the continuity between African-American dance styles, from the Charleston of the 1920s to house music of the 2000s. Guest artist Diego, alias Odd Sweet – trained at the Juste Debout School and having worked with the Difé Kako company and on the Caravan Palace tour – will lead mixed-level workshops and host a talk on Saturday evening on the history of urban dance, which is also open to non-dancers. The evening concludes with a jazz-house fusion set at the Vantage.
Where? Schluechthaus/Hollerich Skatepark during the day, Vantage House of Music on Saturday evening. When? 5 and 6 September 2026. How much? From €15.
7. “Persepolis”. As part of its Iranian film programme, the Théâtre des Capucins is re-screening “Persepolis”, the black-and-white animated film that Marjane Satrapi co-directed with Vincent Paronnaud in 2007, based on her graphic novel. The story of her childhood in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, followed by her exile in Europe, is being screened in the original French version with English subtitles.
Where? Théâtre des Capucins, Luxembourg. When? 5 September 2026. How much? €3.70.
8. Kufa Summer Bar. The Kulturfabrik is extending the summer season a little further with its Friday evening outdoor event. On the decks, LeGenco will be spinning an electro-funk set where ambient meets film music, using vinyl as his sole source material. In the event of changeable weather, everyone will head inside to the Ratelach bar.
Where? Kulturfabrik, Esch-sur-Alzette. When? 4 September 2026. How much? Free entry.
9. “Little Plaster Birds”. The Casino Luxembourg is hosting a short workshop on making plaster birds, as part of its Sunday short-format programme. It’s a simple introduction to exploring materials and form, and a good reason to pop in and see the current exhibitions whilst you’re there.
Where? Casino Luxembourg – Forum for Contemporary Art, Luxembourg. When? 6 September 2026. How much? €6.
10. Nikos Pantelis. Carlitos Comedy Club, the country’s only club dedicated to stand-up comedy, is hosting the Greek comedian for an evening featuring his new season’s programme. The venue on Rue du Fort Neipperg operates on the New York model, with professional shows and open mic nights, and a largely international line-up.
Where? Carlitos Comedy Club, Luxembourg. When? 5 September 2026. How much? €19.50.
In Brussels
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. At the Théâtre Royal du Parc, Thierry Debroux opens the Brussels season with Shakespeare’s most enchanting comedy, brought to life by 13 actors in a production designed by Patrick De Longrée. Thwarted romances, misunderstandings and ill-conceived spells: the play runs until 10 October, less than three hours from Luxembourg, and some dates already have a waiting list. Suitable for ages 8 and over.
Where? Théâtre Royal du Parc, Brussels. When? Until 10 October 2026. How much? €34.
Jean-Michel Othoniel. The Boghossian Foundation is dedicating its first major exhibition in Brussels to the French artist, “Diary of Happiness”, featuring over 100 works: sculptures, monumental installations and rarely seen watercolours that trace 30 years of travels and encounters. The guided tour on Sunday morning offers a more in-depth look, and the ticket also grants access to the “Shape of Absence” exhibition.
Where? Villa Empain, Brussels. When? 6 September 2026. How much? €25.
In Paris
Ronnie Wood. The Rolling Stones’ guitarist since 1975, inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – first with the Faces and then with the Stones – is returning to the stage as a solo artist at the Olympia for the first time in 16 years. He is joined by Irish singer Imelda May for this Paris gig, one of the rare opportunities to see him outside the context of the Stones.
Where? L’Olympia, Paris. When? 5 September 2026. How much? From €176.
Florian Krewer. At the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, the painter Florian Krewer is presenting his first solo exhibition in France, organised at the heart of the permanent collection following the donation of several of his works to the museum. Sixteen recent monumental canvases, including some never before exhibited, are hung in close proximity: dancers, performers, animals and solitary figures traverse changing urban landscapes, as if freed from gravity and social constraints.
Where? Musée d’art moderne de Paris, Paris. When? Until 4 January 2027. How much? Free admission.
