The ten must-see events
1. LuxCon. This festival brings together fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror and features exhibitors, conferences, screenings, role-playing games, signings, cosplay and more… the 2025 edition marks the 12th anniversary of the event.
Where? Forum Geesseknäppchen. When? Saturday-Sunday, 12-13 April, 7pm onwards. How much? €5 per day, €9 for the weekend.
2. Easter safari. This playful guided tour through Luxembourg city centre invites children to discover animals hidden in the urban architecture--lions, lizards and even a unicorn. As it’s Easter, they will also have to find Péckvillercher, traditional little clay birds. Each tour offers a sensory experience, with anecdotes, observation games and an integrated treasure hunt.
Where: Departure from Luxembourg City Tourist Office. Where? Saturday and Sunday, 12-13 April, 2:30pm and 3:00pm. How much? €18 for adults, €9 for kids.
3. Foxfinder. (Note: this play is in French.) In a fictional rural England, a detective tasked with eliminating foxes--supposed enemies of the state--gets bogged down in an investigation that turns into an obsession. Dawn King’s play explores the workings of social control, the excesses of collective fear and the loss of bearings in a paranoid society.
Where? Théâtre Ouvert Luxembourg. When? Thursday and Friday, 10-11 April, 8pm. How much? €20 for adults, €8 for students.
4. La Femme. The French band with their quirky electro-rock universe are back with their album Rock Machine, tinged with Anglo-Saxon sounds and touches of surf, disco and new wave. Their live performances are high-energy, visually striking and driven by a unique sound.
Where? Rockhal. When? Thursday 10 April, 8pm. How much? €36.30.
5. Altrimenti Jazz Band. Altrimenti Jazz Club’s resident ensemble returns to the stage for an evening of intuition and creativity. Made up of talented musicians from the Grande Région, the band offers a varied repertoire blending swing, rhythm ‘n’ blues and soul. Expect classics by legends such as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and John Coltrane.
Where? Altrimenti Jazz Club. When? Saturday, 12 April, 8pm. How much? €30 for adults, €25 for students.
6. Lang Lang. The celebrated pianist performs works by Chopin, Schumann and Fauré, including the “Kreisleriana” cycle. A moment high on virtuosity and emotion, in a programme that combines lyricism, technique and expressive depth. As a prelude to the concert, a film retracing his Carnegie Hall debut will be shown.
Where? Philharmonie. When? Thursday, 10 April, 7:30pm. How much? From €76 to €154.
Bert Theis has practised collage for many years, including during the Isola project in Milan. Photo: Archives Bert Theis
7. Bert Theis, for a Collage Philosophy. We know Bert Theis for his monumental, committed installations. Here we discover him from another, more intimate and fragmentary angle: that of collage. The exhibition brings together for the first time more than 200 works produced between the 1980s and the 2000s, revealing the richness of a hitherto little-known side of his creation. The works include collages made from newspaper cuttings, found objects, torn magazine pages and watercolour paper, in an aesthetic that is both precise and abundant.
Where? Konschthal, Esch-sur-Alzette. Where? Until Sunday, 21 September 2025.
8. Wolfgang Müller: Galerie Requisite. The Konschthal presents the first major exhibition by German artist Wolfgang Müller outside Germany, bringing together visual works, installations, performances and sound archives. Founder of the punk art group Die Tödliche Doris, Müller blurs the lines between art and reality, irony and criticism, music and Nordic mythology.
Where? Konschthal, Esch-sur-Alzette. When? Ongoing until Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Jil Lahr, winner of Leap 2025, in front of her installation “Inherent Vagueness.” Photo: Emile Hengen, Ville d'Esch-sur-Alzette
9. Leap 2025: Luxembourg Encouragement for Artists Prize. The prestigious Leap 2025 prize has been awarded to Luxembourg artist Jil Lahr for her installation “Inherent Vagueness,” a dystopian mini-market on the border between the real and the fictional. Behind shelves of banal products with disturbing details lies a secret bar, accessible through a small hidden door, where visitors are invited to play Russian roulette… for a drink.
Where? Konschthal, Esch-sur-Alzette. When? Ongoing until Sunday, 27 April 2025. How much? Free.
10. Samira Hodaei: Headless Palms. Valerius Gallery is hosting the first solo exhibition in Luxembourg by Iranian artist Samira Hodaei. Through her series Headless Palms of Arvand Kenar, she evokes the ravages of the Iran-Iraq war and their traces in the landscapes of her childhood. The decapitated palm trees become silent symbols of a collective memory marked by destruction and resilience.
Where? Valerius Gallery, Luxembourg. When? Ongoing until 10 May 2025.
Thursday, 10 April
Áron Tálas Trio. Hungarian pianist Áron Tálas, a rising star on the European jazz scene, offers an evening of original compositions, complex rhythms and melodic flights of fancy. His trio is renowned for its energy and creativity, oscillating between contemporary jazz, folk music and classical elements.
Where? Neimënster. When? Thursday, 10 April, 7pm. How much? Free.
MC Solaar. The French rap icon returns with his album Triptyque: Lueurs Célestes and a tour full of poetry, wordplay and rhythm. A mix of cult tracks and new compositions, MC Solaar offers a concert at the crossroads of spoken word and urban music.
Where? Chapito, Casino 2000. When? Thursday, 10 April, 8:30pm.
Friday, 11 April
Aquatransmute: Pirates Rave. For its first anniversary, the Aquatransmute collective is organising an alternative party at the Kulturfabrik. On the programme: DJ-sets, live performances, ritual tattoos, tarot, poetry and an after-party until dawn. The evening aims to be inclusive, experimental and committed, combining electronic music, militant art and festive wellbeing.
Where? Kulturfabrik. When? Friday, 11 April, 9pm-3am. How much? €10 in advance.
Exhibition: The Mindful Hand. Belgian artist Eva L’Hoest explores the relationship between new technologies and human perception through works in which digital images enter into dialogue with craft. Combining sculpture, artificial intelligence and immersive audiovisual installations, this exhibition questions the boundary between the real and the virtual, between human gesture and algorithmic intervention.
Where? Casino Luxembourg. When? Ongoing until 11 May. How much? Free.
Saturday, 12 April
Kids, meet the Belvalosaurus. The Belval Plaza shopping centre is being transformed into a prehistoric exploration area until 19 April. Visitors can discover six life-size dinosaurs dotted around the centre, take part in an interactive digital animation, meet the “Belvalosaurus” or take part in archaeological dig workshops. On Saturdays, the atmosphere is enhanced by costumed walks and chocolate surprises.
Where? Belval Plaza, Esch-sur-Alzette. Where? Ongoing until 19 April.
Marché de la Ville. On the Place Guillaume II, you’ll find regional produce, flowers, cheese, bread, meat and homemade pasta. This market is a not-to-be-missed fixture on Saturday mornings, bringing together local producers, local regulars and curious passers-by in a friendly, gourmet atmosphere.
Where? Place Guillaume II. Where? Saturday, 12 April, 7:30am-2pm.
Participatory Saturday. The DKollektiv collective is opening the doors of its VeWa space for a day of workshops: carpentry, gardening, screen printing, sewing… it’s an opportunity to meet, create together and discover a variety of skills. Lunch is provided on site.
Where? VeWa, Dudelange. Where? Saturday, 12 April, 9:30am-5pm.
Workshop: L’enjeu du Vide: Support ou Sujet? (The challenge of the void: support or subject?). This artistic workshop at Villa Vauban explores the place of the void in pictorial composition. Using oil paint, sketches and contrasts, participants experiment with space, light and the unspoken in visual creation. Inspired by the work of artist Jean-Pierre Beckius.
Where? Villa Vauban. Where? Saturday, 12 April, 10:15 am. How much? €18.
Nashville Live. This show, straight from the United States, traces the history of country music through the greatest classics by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. Live vocals, narration, meticulous sets and a guaranteed Western atmosphere.
Where? Machera, Grevenmacher Cultural Centre. When? Saturday, 12 April, 8pm. How much? €9, €6 concessions.
Sunday, 13 April
Flea market. Antiques, vintage objects and more are to be discovered in Remich at this flea market. Spend the day bargain hunting on the banks of the Moselle.
Where? Esplanade, Remich. When? Sunday, 13 April, 10am-6pm. How much? Free.
Iguana. The Luxembourg fusion band Iguana return to the stage with their electric jazz blending rock, funk and improvisation. This group of experienced musicians electrify the stage with their original compositions, wild solos and infectious groove. After making their mark on the local scene in the late 1990s, Iguana are back in the public eye with a new line-up and an enriched sound. Their latest live album, due out this month, promises to capture all the energy and richness of their performances.
Where? Neimënster. When? Sunday, 13 April at 11am. How much? €9, 6€ concessions.
Art to Share. This intergenerational project at Mudam gives senior citizens the chance to express themselves through art workshops. Drawing, painting, observation… artist Walid El Masri accompanies the participants on this sensitive adventure that combines memory and creativity. The works created will be the subject of a collective exhibition in June 2025.
Where: Mudam. When? Sunday, 13 April, 2-5pm.
Legoprint: Easter edition. A fun workshop for children who can create colourful prints using Lego bricks. An original activity combining art, games, graphics and DIY, ideal for the holidays.
Where? Kulturhuef, Grevenmacher. Where? Ongoing until 18 April, 2-4pm. How much? €15 per child.
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Currently at Mudam
The Mudam is unveiling a new exhibition focusing on women artists from Europe and the United States, combining engaged pieces, videos and monumental installations. (Photo: Mudam)
Radio Luxembourg: echoes across borders. The Mudam presents of a collection focusing on female artists from Europe and the United States born between 1930 and 1991. See monumental installations, videos and photographs, including Fiona Banner’s impressive “Nude Wing.”
Where: Mudam. When? Ongoing until 11 January 2026. How much? Free.
Mr Steichen. Lisa Oppenheim revisits the legacy of photographer Edward Steichen through a series of works that question his influences and his view of nature and textiles. Known for her ability to divert photographic processes, the artist offers an immersion into the world of the Luxembourg master, highlighting little-known aspects of his work.
When? Ongoing until 24 August 2025. How much? Free.
Ho Tzu Nyen's installation Hotel Aporia has been included in the exhibition at Mudam. Photo: Ho Tzu Nyen and Kiang Malingue
Time & the Tiger: an exhibition by Ho Tzu Nyen. Mudam is devoting a solo exhibition to Ho Tzu Nyen, a Singaporean artist who questions the perception of time and the writing of history through immersive video installations. Presented for the first time in Europe, the exhibition explores two major themes in his work: time, represented as a fragmented flow in perpetual reconfiguration, and the tiger, an ancestral symbol and witness to historical transformations in Southeast Asia. Through monumental projections and polyphonic narratives, the artist revisits collective memory and the tensions between tradition and modernity.
When? Ongoing until 24 August 2025.
In Maizières-les-Metz
Walygator Grand Est. The theme park reopens its doors this Saturday for a new season packed with new attractions. For 2025, the “Anaconda” attraction has a new train while new buoys will also enhance the “Dino Raft” experience. Visitors will also get their first glimpse of “The Monster,” planned for 2026. While the highlight of the season will be the “Pirate Bay” show (from 21 June), the park is also planning several other highlights: Western Days, Waly Summer and the unmissable Walloween. Where: Walygator Grand Est, Maizières-lès-Metz. When? Ongoing from Saturday, 12 April, 10:30am.
In Thionville
Careers forum. (Note: this event is likely mostly in French.) Organised by D-Clic Moselle, this forum is aimed at students, people changing careers or looking for work. It offers a unique opportunity to talk to experts from a range of sectors, explore a variety of careers and receive personalised advice on how to steer your professional future. There will also be practical workshops and themed conferences to help you learn more about training paths and job market opportunities.
Where? 16, rue de l’Étoile, Florange. Where? Saturday, 12 April, 9:30am-12pm and 2:30-5pm. How much? Free.
In Paris
Musée de l’illusion. This interactive exhibition is a fun way to delve into the world of trompe-l'œil, perspective games and astonishing visual phenomena. In each room, visitors are invited to test their perception and have fun while discovering the cognitive mechanisms that influence our view of the world. Suitable for young and old alike, the tour alternates between sensory experiences, optical illusions and immersive installations.
Where? 98, rue St Denis. How much? €19 for adults, €13 for kids.
In Brussels
AI shakes things up at Le Hangar. The peaceful Châtelain gallery has gone wild before spring… by abandoning “academic” photography in favour of photography generated or fed by artificial intelligence. It’s a bold move, bringing together 18 photographers to work on projects that are very different from each other, and that illustrate the potential of algorithms in photographers’ creativity. From Belgian Pascal Sgro’s retro-futuristic “Cherry Airlines,” born from a database of 15,000 images, to “Protomaton” by France’s François Bellabas, which takes your portrait at the pleasure of the algorithm.
Where: Hangar, Brussels. When? Ongoing until 15 June, Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-6pm.
This article in French.