Music
Alice Merton at den Atelier
Alice Merton is returning to Luxembourg to enchant you with a mix of pop, rock and indie music. Whether you know her for her 2016 hit song ‘No Roots’ or not, you’re in for a treat as this German-Canadian musician signs about and celebrates her life as a nomad.
When: Saturday 14 March, 19:00
Where: Den Atelier, Luxembourg Hollerich
Cost: €35.60
Dub Inc at the Rockhal
Iconic French Reggae band Dub Inc is coming to the Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette for a live performance. Combining dancehall, dub, ska, rap, multiple languages and a strong heart for human rights, they’re ready to get you dancing. Go see for yourself why this band from a small French city has been touring internationally since 1997.
When: Thursday 19 March, 20:00
Where: Rockhal Box, Esch-Alzette
Cost: €33
Theatre and cinema
A play on morality and the power of ideas
In Elizabeth Costello. Seven Lectures and Five Moral Tales, acclaimed theatre and opera director Krzysztof Warlikowski places Nobel-winning author J.M.Coetzee’s fictional protagonist and artistic alter ego Elizabeth Costello at the centre of a visually striking production, blending theatre, philosophy and video imagery to explore the many layers of her existence. A play on literature, morality and the enduring power of ideas that continues to resonate long after the curtain drops. Note: the play is in Polish, with French and English supertitles.
When: Saturday 14 March, 18:30, and Sunday 15 March, 17:00 (4 hours with intermission included)
Where: Grand Théâtre, Luxembourg City
Cost: €20-€25 for an adult
I Swear screening
Kirk Jones’ award-winning film I Swear is being shown in Luxembourg for the Luxembourg Film Festival. Follow the true story of Scotsman John Davidson after his Tourette syndrome diagnosis in the 1980s – a time where the condition was still vastly misunderstood. Read our review here. Note: bring tissues. If you’re missing out on this one, make sure to catch one of the many incredible films shown during the festival before it ends on 15 March.
When: Saturday 14 March, 18:45
Where: Ciné Utopia, Luxembourg-Limpertsberg
Cost: €10.50
Exhibitions and tours
Immersive Pavilion in three locations
The Immersive Pavilion is back to enchant XR and VR amateurs and professionals. Experience imaginative and ground-breaking projects centred around social issues, innovation and poetic explorations in virtual and augmented reality. Expect virtual, augmented and mixed reality works as well as sonic installations where dreams meet technology.
When: Until Sunday 22 March
Where: Neimënster, Luxembourg City/Mudam, Luxembourg-Kirchberg/Villa Louvigny, Luxembourg Centre
Cost: Free
Expo on humanitarian crisis and work
Médecins Sans Frontières Luxembourg has been around for 40 years and is marking the anniversary with an exhibition that invites Luxembourg residents into the heart of humanitarian crises around the world. “La Grande Expo” is about showing what it is like to respond to global and local emergencies and to step up with solidarity in a concrete way. The exhibition will give visitors an insight into the everyday life of MSF’s teams on the ground, whether they are organising treatment for victims of epidemics or providing access to medicine.
When: Tuesday 17 March to Sunday 29 March
Where: Neimënster, Luxembourg City
Cost: Free
Simon Fujiwara exhibition launch
Luxembourg’s modern art museum is opening its doors to a new exhibition, Simon Fujiwara: A Whole New World. The expo covers nearly two decades of the British-Japanese artist’s career and transforms the museum into an immersive space inspired by theme parks.
When: Thursday 19 March, 19:00-22:00
Where: Mudam, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Cost: Free
Living in Luxembourg
How to get involved in Luxembourg life
Want to be more involved in Luxembourg? Come down to the European Convention Center in Kirchberg for an orientation day dedicated to the matter. With more than 50 stands to visit, you will be able to meet representatives from cultural, political and citizens’ organisations as well as ministries to get practical information and workshops on living in Luxembourg and being an involved player in the country’s political and volunteer landscapes. A speech by Family Minister Max Hahn is also planned.
When: Saturday 14 March, 13:00-17:15
Where: European Convention Center, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Cost: Free
A Caribbean Carnival
No need to leave Luxembourg to travel to the other side of the world. Attend the Caribbean Carnival organised by the Luxembourg Caribbean Carnival Association over the weekend. Supported by the ministry of culture, this two-day event will bring together a costume party, a costume building workshop, delicious foods and dancing. There will also be a steelpan concert and workshop. Note: every ticket comes with a drink and every guest will receive a special memento of the celebrations.
Where: Batiment 4, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cost: €10 for adults, €5 for kids
