Watch a movie, a play, an opera
Reflecting its multicultural population, Luxembourg offers a wide variety of programs in its theaters and cinemas. Whether international or national productions, programs are available in different languages.
Going to see a movie or a play is very easy in Luxembourg. However, it may be useful to visit the website of the theater or cinema in question for more details about showtimes or for any specific requests.
What do you need to know about cinemas and theaters in Luxembourg?
Reserving seats in advance and purchasing movie and theater tickets
To secure your seat, we recommend booking in advance, especially for the theater. The choice of plays in your language may be limited, so be sure to book as soon as you find a play you like.
Check the websites of the various theaters or subscribe to their newsletters to find out about their programs.
Tickets can be purchased directly online or at the box office of cinemas and theaters. Your seats are assigned, and you must respect the reserved seats, including at the cinema.
Ticket prices vary depending on the program and the venue. Expect to pay between €8 and €15 for a cinema ticket. Theater tickets can be much more expensive, costing up to several dozen euros for major productions or operas.
You can find more information about booking tickets for shows here.
Arrival time at the cinema or theater and during the performance
Whether you are going to the cinema or the theater, plan to arrive in advance. This will give you time to buy or collect your tickets, grab a snack, and find your seat.
Cinemas offer snacks, popcorn, and drinks to moviegoers. Some theaters also offer alcoholic beverages and snacks to be consumed before or after the play, or during intermission.
At the cinema, you can buy snacks before entering the theater and enjoy them during the screening. However , everyone is asked to clean up after themselves when leaving the theater. There are recycling bins available for moviegoers at the theater exit.
During the film or performance, you must turn off your phone. If you need to leave the theater during the screening, try to do so discreetly so as not to disturb other audience members.
There is no specific dress code for the cinema or theater. However, appropriate attire is welcome.
Seeing a movie in Luxembourg
Multilingual and varied programming in Luxembourg cinemas
Luxembourg cinemas generally show films in their original language with subtitles in the country's official languages (German, French, and Luxembourgish).
Major international productions may also be translated directly into German or French.
The films shown are mostly American. For French films, such as comedies, you will have more choice at Kinepolis in Thionville. To watch German films, head to Trier.
Film events in Luxembourg
For movie buffs, don't miss the following film events:
- the Luxembourg City Film Festival in February/March, which brings together film lovers for an event lasting several days
- the City Open Air Cinema for open-air movie nights
- the Italian Film Festival in Villerupt in the fall
- the CinEast Film Festival, showcasing films from Eastern and Central Europe
- the British & Irish Film Festival BIFFL in spring and fall.
Cinemas also offerbirthday parties for your child and their friends. Ask for details at each cinema.
Where to see a movie? Movie theaters in Luxembourg
Luxembourg has a good selection of movie theaters. There are several theaters in Luxembourg City and in the country's main towns.
Overall, the movie theaters are very comfortable. The seats are comfortable and offer plenty of legroom. There are even spaces to put your drinks or popcorn. Some movie theaters offer cozy or oversized seats.
Some theaters specialize in big-budget films, while others focus on arthouse cinema. You can find all the information you need on the websites of the various theaters.
Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg
The Cinémathèque is a charming, traditional cinema (formerly Ciné Vox) located on Place du Théâtre in central Luxembourg.
Listed as a national cultural heritage site, the historic building will be renovated in 2026 to offer more space and accessibility. A new movie theater with over 180 seats will complement the current theater, which will also be refurbished.
In 2024, the Cinémathèque was awarded the honorary title of "Treasure of European Film Culture," recognizing nearly 50 years of cinema for the people of Luxembourg.
The Cinémathèque de Luxembourg offers a diverse program that highlights the history of cinema through classics and arthouse films. A special weekendprogram allows visitors to discover or rediscover films that represent the history of cinema.
The Cinémathèque also offers retrospectives and special film events. You can also attend conferences, round tables, and festivals. The Cinémathèque is a partner of the Luxembourg City Film Festival.
Every first Sunday of the month, enjoy the Ciné breakfast. The Cinémathèque's major annual event is "Live Cinema" (silent film with symphony orchestra).
Kinepolis cinema complex in Kirchberg
Kinepolis is a large cinema complex with several comfortable theaters. It mainly shows big-budget productions. This cinema is located in Kirchberg, next to the Auchan shopping center. This proximity is very convenient for parking, including on Sundays and public holidays.
Utopia Cinema in Limpertsberg
Utopia is a cinema located in Luxembourg-Limpertsberg. Parking is available at the Glacis car park.
The programming is focused on arthouse films. This cinema shows films from all over the world.
For cinema enthusiasts, Utopia screens films intended for a discerning audience, with a preference for arthouse cinema.
Both the Utopia cinema and Kinepolis Kirchberg participate in the Luxembourg City Film Festival.
Kinepolis Cinema in Esch-Belval
The Kinepolis Belval cinema is located in the BelvalPlaza shopping center in Esch/Alzette.
It offers seven state-of-the-art theaters, including the largest in the country with 537 seats.Oversized armchairs provide great comfort. The programming is varied and suitable for all audiences.
Le Paris cinema in Bettembourg
Le Paris cinema in Bettembourg has a 170-seat auditorium. It offers a diverse program of international films for all audiences.
CinéStarlight in Dudelange
CinéStarlight in Dudelange is a cinema managed by the Kinepolis.lu Group. It offers international programming.
Cinekursaal in Rumelange
Although CineKursaal in Rumelange is Luxembourg's oldest cinema, it now offers a high level of comfort following extensive renovations. You can stretch your legs with 140 cm between rows of seats! No programming in August. International programming for all ages.
Cinema Scala in Diekirch
This cinema is located on the site of the former wood industry.
Cinemaacher in Grevenmacher
International programming for all ages.
Cine Ermesinde in Mersch
Opened in 2014 on the premises of Lycée Ermesinde in Mersch, this cinema offers a program of international films.
Waasserhaus cinema in Mondorf-les-Bains
The Waasserhaus cinema is a small movie theater located in the Parc Thermal in Mondorf-les-Bains. It offers an international program.
Video-on-demand service with the digital media library
Do you prefer to watch movies on your tablet, computer, or smart TV? Subscribe to MéNuLu, Luxembourg's digital media library.
Access is free upon registration at participating libraries or online at bimu.lu. MéNuLu is also available on smart TVs via more traditional channels such as Apple TV or Chromecast.
Launched in April 2022, MéNuLu offers members a wide range of videos on demand. The National Library of Luxembourg, the City of Luxembourg Library, and the National Audiovisual Center Media Library give subscribers access to more than 20,000 audiovisual documents: documentaries, films, series, fiction, children's films, music, and more. Luxembourg's cinematic heritage has not been forgotten.
Treat yourself to movie nights at home and enjoy an eclectic selection!
Going to the theater in Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, you can see national plays written by local authors and performed by Luxembourgish actors. You can also book tickets for plays or operas performed by international troupes.
Theater programming in Luxembourg
There is a wide variety of theater performances in Luxembourg. Sign up for newsletters from different theaters to access their programs.
Don't hesitate to take out a season ticket at the theaters. This will allowyou to reserve your seat quickly and easily, especially for major international productions. Operas are very popular.
Luxembourg National Theater – TNL
Founded in 1996 as part of "Luxembourg – European City of Culture" in 1995, the Théâtre National de Luxembourg aims to be a showcase for Luxembourgish theater. It is located in the Luxembourg-Merl district.
As a national creative theater, the TNL presents itself as a theater of languages and literature. It showcases the three official languages of the Grand Duchy—French, German, and Luxembourgish—through a very modern program.
The National Theater also offers opera and contemporary musical creations, as well as dance performances.
Its aim is to promote Luxembourgish culture internationally. Foreign artists regularly participate in its theatrical and opera productions. National productions are also promoted abroad. It also carries out international projects.
Young audiences benefit from a specific program
Municipal theaters in the City of Luxembourg
The City of Luxembourg has two municipal theaters: the Grand Théâtre and the Théâtre des Capucins. Both present high-quality theater productions and performances in collaboration with their international partners. The programming is varied.
Grand Théâtre in Luxembourg-Limpertsberg
Built in the early 1960s, the Grand Théâtre is located in the Limpertsberg district of Luxembourg.
The Grand Théâtre offers and co-produces opera, musical theater, and classical and contemporary dance performances. It also hosted two Eurovision Song Contests in 1973 and 1984. It should be noted that after a thirty-year absence, Luxembourg will be returning to the competition in 2024.
Luxembourg has won the Eurovision Song Contest five times, notably in 1965 with the song "Poupée de cire, poupée de son" by Serge Gainsbourg, performed by France Gall.
The Grand Théâtre's main auditorium can seat up to 950 people. The studio can accommodate between 100 and 400 people.
For parking, we recommend the Robert Schuman car park, which has direct access to the theater.
Théâtre des Capucins in central Luxembourg
Located on Rue du Théâtre, the Théâtre des Capucins is housed in the former Capuchin monastery in the heart of Luxembourg City.
The municipality of Luxembourg acquired the Capuchin monastery in 1867. It used the monastery church as a municipal theater until 1964. After renovation, the theater was inaugurated in its current configuration in 1985. It offers an Italian-style auditorium with more than 260 seats.
The program is national and European, with a focus on dramatic theater.
Parking is available at the theater's nearby parking lot .
Esch-sur-Alzette Municipal Theater
The Municipal Theater ofEsch-sur-Alzette was built in 1962. It has two performance halls. The theater offers a dense and varied program of performances, balanced between French and German.
With a main auditorium seating over 500 and a more intimate second auditorium seating 100, the theater offers a wide range of theatrical and musical performances.
It hosts jazz concerts, dance performances, operas, café-theater, and literary evenings.
You can book your tickets at the theater box office, the Esch Conservatory of Music, or the City Tourist Office ticket office.
An art gallery on the second floor of the theater hosts exhibitions and aims to be a real meeting place.
Les Rotondes in the Gare district
In addition to Les Rotondes, a famous cultural center that offers many shows, other smaller theaters offer great opportunities for a night out.
Théâtre des Casemates in Luxembourg Bonnevoie
Located in the Bonnevoie district, this theater was founded in 1964 under the name "Centre Grand-Ducal d'Art Dramatique." Its founder, Tun Deutsch (1932-1977), wanted to attract a whole new audience by offering avant-garde theater.
To appeal to Luxembourg's youth, among others, Tun Deutsch organized a summer festival called "Kasematten." After its creator's death in 1977, the Kasemattentheater continued its work under the leadership of talented Luxembourgish directors.
The Théâtre des Casemates stages plays in German, thus preserving its founder's commitment to modernism and innovation.
Théâtre du Centaure in the Upper Town
The Théâtre du Centaure was founded in 1973 by Philippe Noesen, a former member of the Comédie Française.
Located in the Grand-Rue since 1985 , it offers an eclectic and ambitious program in a beautiful vaulted cellar called "am Dierfgen." The intimate nature of this 50-seat theater allows for close proximity to the actors.
The theater stages its own theatrical productions, including operas, in a contemporary style representative of national artistic creation, as well as more classical plays.
Its productions tour neighboring countries and have even won awards at festivals such as the Festival Off d'Avignon in France.
Its performances are offered in the country's three languages: French, Luxembourgish, and German.
Théâtre Ouvert Luxembourg – TOL
TOL is a small theater created in 1972 by actors who are passionate about their craft. Without a specific rehearsal or performance venue, the actors presented their creations throughout Luxembourg. TOL finally settled in a former spirits warehouse in the Bonnevoie district in 1985. Two small auditoriums with fifty and sixty-five seats provide an intimate setting for performances, similar to a pocket theater.
The Théâtre Ouvert de Luxembourg offers creative theater with four productions per season. The program is mainly in French and includes theater, café-theater, cabaret, one-man shows, and musical performances. Local actors tackle social issues to encourage the audience to reflect on contemporary society.
A bar upstairs allows you to end the evening in the company of the actors.
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