In fact, although the season won’t officially start until September, subscription and ticket sales are already in full swing. With nearly 200 events on the bill this coming artistic year (excluding young audiences), there’s plenty to be excited about … albeit perhaps a little overwhelmed too! Where should? How does one dive into this extensive , identify its highlights and choose the right experience? In this article, the Philharmonie team presents four ingredients that lend the 2025/26 season its special flavour…
At a crossroads of cultures
The 2025/26 programme is above all a full-bodied blend of musical colours from all over the world. Starting, of course, with the , Luxembourg’s annual celebration of musicians from across the Portuguese-speaking world. The will also be in the spotlight, with a series of concerts ranging from sacred Hindu music to symphony, from indie jazz and a silent movie accompanied by a superstar of the sitar. Speaking of cultures crossing paths, we are especially looking forward to watching Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko perform together. These two musicians with a knack for poetry and storytelling recently released a critically-acclaimed album, “Our Calling”.
Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko (Photo: Sandra Mehl)
Speaking of stories, fans of suspense are in for a treat with no less than three evenings dedicated to at the Grand Auditorium! Later in the season, the Orchestre de Paris will pay tribute to Alexandre Desplat, the mastermind behind many of your favourite films’ music (Harry Potter, The Imitation Game, The King’s Speech, to name but a few).
Strong artistic personalities
What shapes the identity of an artistic season is not so much its musical programme as the men and women who bring it to life. In 2025/26, the Philharmonie is proud to welcome artists celebrated as much for their technical virtuosity as for their personality, their freedom of spirit and their interpretive creativity. From classical to jazz, many of them are familiar faces that audiences will be delighted to see again. Sir Simon Rattle, for one, who celebrated his 70th birthday at the Philharmonie last January, but also the young maestro prodigy Klaus Mäkelä, piano maverick and Ibrahim Maalouf. Others, like rock legend and jazzwoman Hiromi, will be appearing on the Grand Auditorium stage for the first time.
Hiromi (Photo: Muga Miyahara)
A unique challenge
You will no doubt have heard the news in the media or on the Philharmonie’s socials: the Luxembourg Philharmonic is about to open an exciting new chapter as young Martin Rajna becomes its next Musical Director in October 2026! In the interim, the musicians face a unique situation, as they will be without a “captain” at their helm for an entire season. It’s a challenge they are evidently looking forward to, especially as it will give them the opportunity to partner with guest maestros from all over the world! special season include an all-Mendelssohn programme under Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s lead, Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony N° 6 in December, and a contemporary project around the festival of Holi with Vijay Iyer.
Luxembourg Philharmonic (Photo: C. G. Watkins)
A culture of open arms
Finally, it would be pointless to plan a musical season at the Philharmonie without doubling down on our efforts to make it accessible to as many people as possible. First and foremost, let us remind all readers that Kulturpass holders are always welcome. Additionally, last-minute €10 tickets continue to be made available to those aged 30 and under for every concert organised by the Philharmonie, via the .
For even younger listeners, our is expanding, with a wide range of concerts, participatory experiences and themed weekends for budding music lovers and their families in 2025/26. Subscriptions for younger audiences have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they allow children – whether babies or teenagers – to enjoy regular encounters with music.
Peter and the Wolf (Illustration: Estella Carregalo)
The Philharmonie is also launching a community music project in 2025/26, in partnership with Lantern Collective. From October onwards, local artists will be offering casual workshops open to all, which will culminate in a performance (aka street party) in the spring!
Looks like you’ll be spoilt for choice in ! So, take time to browse through our Musical Diary or to visit the Philharmonie website to find out more. We’d also like to remind all the curious minds out there that is the best way to enjoy a wide variety of musical genres all year round at a discounted price. For more information, visit philharmonie.lu or contact our team on (+352) 26 32 26 32. See you soon at the Philharmonie!