Events calendar : the appointments not to be missed

In Luxembourg, many traditional, sporting, musical or cultural events punctuate the year. Residents have many opportunities to participate in festivities.

Some events are real institutions. They are an integral part of the life of the many communities present in Luxembourg, whatever their origin and the time spent in Luxembourg.
Taking part is an opportunity to meet new people and integrate into Luxembourg life more quickly.

 

Dates Event
02 – 28/01/2023 Winter sales for fashionistas and shopping at a lower price
27 – 29/01/2023 EuromeetSwimming event at the Coque Luxembourg Kirchberg
February 2 Candlemas – Liichtmessdag Luxembourg tradition
February 14 Valentine’s Day – Lovers’ Day
25 – 26/02/2023 Festival of Migrations, Cultures and Citizenship Multicultural event at LuxExpo and Carré Rotondes
February/March Cavalcades of the Carnival period.Take part in the most famous street parties: Diekirch, Esch /Alzette, Schifflange, Remich, Kayl, Wasserbillig, Pétange
02 – 12/03/2023 Luxembourg City film festival – Film festival inLuxembourg
25 – 26/02/2023 Buergbrennen, traditional event at the end of the winter season. Street party in all municipalities
1st Sunday of the month Flea markets and yard sales – yard sale season opens and lasts until fall
Garage sale on the Champ du Glacis Luxembourg-Limpertsberg
09 – 12 /03/2023 Springbreak fair: stands for gastronomy, home furnishings, household appliances, well-being and services – LuxExpo Luxembourg Kirchberg
12 /03/2023 Postlaf, 10km race organized by Post.
25 – 26/03/2023 Relay for Life: support for people who are or have been affected by cancer. Relay of 25 hours at the Coque in Luxembourg. Charity event
26/03/2023 Freijoersshopping – Sunday opening
March / April Aktioun Grouss Botz – cleaning action in Luxembourg’s cities and villages to take care of our planet. Contact your local municipality for more information
09 – 10/03/2023 Klibberen and Easter / Eimaischen Traditional Christian event in Luxembourg and whistling bird festival
29/04/2023 Duck Race Luxembourg – 16.000 ducks released in the Petrusse for a crazy race! Street party in the Petrusse valley in Luxembourg
22 – 23/04/2023 DKV Urban Trail: 4 courses of race from 13 to 34 km to furrow and discover the various districts of Luxembourg under another aspect. Friendly and sporting event.
To be specified Marché des Créateurs at MUDAM – modern art
May 1st Labor Day / Meekranz – Day off
29/04 – 14/05/2023 Oktav pilgrimage & Oktavmaërtchen – traditional event – Mary’s Day, Christian event at Luxembourg Cathedral
May Opening of the Mullerthal Trail – for lovers of walking and beautiful landscapes
18/05/2023 Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage in Wiltz – traditional event –
20 – 21/05/2023 Luxembourg Museum Days: in 44 museums and cultural centers, free admission and guided tours, workshops for children and meetings with artists in the museums.
20/05/2023 ING Night Marathon – running in Luxembourg. The biggest sporting event of the year and a real street party for all
26/05/2023 Nopeschfest – Neighbors’ Day Get to know your neighbors
30/05/2023 Sprangsprecessioun – Dancing procession in Echternach – traditional event – Inscribed in the intangible heritage of Unesco
11/06/2023 Mother’s Day / Mammendag
16 – 21/06/2023 Fête de la Musique in Luxembourg. Cultural and musical activitiesin the open air
June to September Summer in the City and My Urban Piano, outdoor concerts and projections, street theater, exhibitions, etc.

Festival and street animations in Luxembourg with several events : Rock Um Knuedler, Blues’N Jazz Rallye, Festival MeYouZik, …

23 June Luxembourg National Day
24/06 – 22/07/2023 Summer sales – shopping at low prices
24/06/2023 Siren’s call Festival open air music
06/30 to 07/15/ 2023 Wiltz Festival: open-air festival in an exceptional setting, meeting of artists, theatrical and musical ensembles of international scope. TheaterFestival . Don’t be afraid of bad weather, a removable roof protects the spectators.
01 to 02/07/2023 Fête des Hauts-Fourneaux, an encounter with southern Luxembourg’s steelmaking past: concerts, dance, music and a host of attractions around the Belval blast furnaces – Street festival
02/07/2023 JP Morgan City Jogging – Sports event in Kirchberg
07 – 08/07/2023 Night of Wonders in Bettembourg: street artists, musicians, … for the greatest joy of young and old. 10th anniversary in 2019
15 – 16/07/2023 International Comics Festival in Contern
07/21 to 07/28/2023 City Open Air Cinema with Orange – Open air cinema in several locations: Courtyard of the Grand Ducal Palace, Courtyard of the Capuchins, Rotundas
15/08/2023 Leiffrawëschdag” or Harvest Festival in Greiveldange
23/08 – 11/09/2023 Schueberfouer/ Fun um Glacis. the most famous funfair in the Greater Region. Don’t miss it! Parking du Glacis in Luxembourg
03/09/2023 Expat Day at Neumunster Abbey
04/09/2023 Grande braderie de rentrée – shopping event in Luxembourg, low prices in stores
09 – 10/09/2023 Butschebuerger Buergfest – Medieval festival in Dudelange
23 – 24/09/2023 Anno 1900 – Steampunk convention: back to the 1900s in the streets of Petange
24/09/2023 ING Route du Vin – Half-marathon along the Moselle. Departure to Remich
01/10/2023 Father’s Day / Pappendag – 1st Sunday in October
07/10/2023 Broschtkriibslaf Sports and solidarity race against breast cancer in Luxembourg
05 – 08/10/2023 Home&Living: exhibition dedicated to housing and living at LuxExpo Luxembourg Kirchberg
14/10/2023 Night of the Museums – Museum Smile: night opening of museums and other permanent galleries or permanent exhibitions with various animations
22/10/2023 Mantelsonndeg Traditional shopping event in Luxmebourg with Sunday opening
November 1st All Saints / Allerhellgendag & Trauliicht. Luxembourgish Halloween tradition
08 – 12/11/2023 Luxembourg Art Week – International Fair of Contemporary Art
18 – 19/11/2023 Red Cross Bazaar Charity flea market for the benefit of the Red Cross Halle Victor Hugo Luxembourg
24/11/2023 to 01/01/2024 Advent markets and Winterlights – street parties in Luxembourg and elsewhere
24 – 26/11/2023 Bazar International Multicultural Fair at Lux Expo
December 6 De Kleeschen – St Nicholas Traditional children’s festival
To be specified Creators’ Market at MUDAM
December 25 Christmas, a traditional Christian holiday