On stage
Glorious Bodies acrobatic performance
Choreographer Piet Van Dycke brings together six performers aged 58-70, who have all spent decades performing in classical circus arts. Glorious Bodies tells the tale of restraint, humour and quiet strength and shows how precision, the pleasure of play and the art of holding each other up cannot be erased by time. From ages 8 and above.
When: Friday 23 October, 20:00-21:00
Where: Kinneksbond, Mamer
Cost: €8-€30
Head to the CAPE in Ettelbruck for a beautiful rendition of some evergreen songs from across the decades. Under the guidance of Marion Michels, the LYRA men’s choir, will perform famous and popular songs such as “Are You Lonesome Tonight”, “Delilah”, “Green, Green Grass of Home”, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”.
When: Saturday 24 October, 19:00-21:00 and Sunday 25 October, 17:00-19:00
Where: CAPE, Ettelbruck
Cost: Free
Romeo and Juliet at the Philharmonie
Shakespeare’s tragic young couple inspired composer Sergeï Prokofiev to write what would become his magnum opus just before the Second World War. To honour Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte, the Philharmonie will perform these works alongside the Concerto pour piano N° 4 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Bear witness to a love story that has outlasted the centuries and inspired many artists.
When: Thursday 29 October, 19:30-21:10
Where: Philharmonie du Luxembourg, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Cost: €46-€82
Socials and going out
Whether you’ve been diligently attending screenings and events organised for the CinEast festival, or you completely missed out, there is a chance to enjoy this celebration of Central and Eastern European cinema. Closing the 19th edition of the film festival is a big party featuring musical powerhouse Taqsim Driver, a dynamic DJ set, drinks and delicious Eastern European dishes served throughout the evening.
When: Friday 23 October, 19:00
Where: Rotondes, Luxembourg-Gare
Cost: €19-€22
International comedians Xavi and Abdullah are bringing their show We Are Not From Here to Luxembourg! Hailing from Chile and Turkey respectively, the two stand-up performers have spent the past few years establishing Madrid’s first and only dedicated English-speaking comedy club, and built an international community around the sentiment of, well, not being from here.... A sentiment that might resonate within Luxembourg’s multicultural crowd.
When: Friday 23 October, 20:00-21:30 (doors at 19:30)
Where: Le Croque Bedaine, Luxembourg-Limbertsberg
Cost: €20-€25
Group activities
Every year on the last Sunday before All Saints Day, Luxembourg shops hold a big sale on winter clothing. The tradition is upheld by most big shopping malls - like the Belle Etoile or the Cloche d’Or - but also by smaller shops in smaller towns and cities, like the shopping street in Ettelbrück. Though it usually takes place on Sunday, some places stretch the special sales period across the entire weekend.
When: Sunday 25 October
Where: Various, all over Luxembourg
Cost: Free
The Musée Ephémère is bringing dinosaurs to the LuxExpo hall, or at least fully autonomous robotic models of dinosaurs. Plunge into an authentic journey nearly 70 million years in the past, and experience an immersive and unique experience.
When: Saturday 24 October-Sunday 25 October
Where: Luxexpo, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Cost: €10-€12
Art and culture
Dagoberto Rodriguez exhibition opening
Cuban artist Dagoberto Rodríguez is bringing terracotta satellites and a gym for the mind to the Château de Bourglinster and an old church in Roodt-sur-Syre, aiming to open discussions around the topics of education, communication and surveillance among others. This will be the first solo exhibition in Luxembourg for Rodríguez, whose work is held in the collections of the MoMA, the Tate Modern, the Centre Pompidou, the Guggenheim and the Museo Reina Sofia. The artist will be present at the opening on Saturday. The double-exhibition will run until 29 November.
When: Saturday 24 October, 11:00 (opening)
Where: Al Kierch, Roodt-sur-Syre, then Annexes of Château de Bourglinster
Cost: Free
Strictly business
Overwhelmed by AI CVs or, on the other side of the mirror, disappointed in the lack of responses to your applications? Head to the LuxExpo for a fintech recruiting event held by the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT). This fifth edition will bring together talent and employers from Luxembourg’s finance and technology sectors and allow you to meet people face-to-face, whether you’re looking for a job, an internship, a new challenge or a new employee! Note: the dress code is ‘smart casual’.
When: Friday 30 October, 10:00-19:00
Where: LuxExpo, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Cost: Free (but registration required ahead of time)
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