Ten must-see events
Jazzorwhatever!? festival: three days of jazz without borders. The Jazzorwhatever! festival returns to Wiltz for a second edition, where styles intermingle in a joyous musical melting pot. The event highlights artists from near and far, like Luxembourg trio Reis Demuth Wiltgen or Dutch saxophonist Kika Sprangers, whose notes oscillate between fragility and intensity. As a bonus, a jazz lunch with the Eran Har Even Trio combines gourmet delights with live music in the Beim Schlass restaurant.
Where? Prabbeli, Wiltz. When? Friday and Saturday, 4-5 April, 7pm.
3 du Trois: 30 years of Le Trois C-L. Enjoy a panoramic vision of contemporary dance in Luxembourg: Le Trois C-L continues its celebration with the second evening of its anniversary programme. Discover 30 miniatures by 30 local choreographers in a free, festive and accessible atmosphere. Each series combines styles, generations and artistic approaches.
Where? Trois C-L. When? Thursday and Friday, 3-4 April, 7-11pm. How much? Free (reservation required).
Bert Theis’s collages have a special quality. Above: the Isola project in Milan. Photo: Archives Bert Theis
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. When? Ongoing until Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Alexandre Kominek: stand-up comedy. (Note: in French.) Swiss comedian Alexandre Kominek is bringing his raw, introspective humour to Chapito. He tackles the intimate and the absurd, from sexuality to tenderness, via the paradoxes of masculinity.
Where: Chapito, Casino 2000. When? Friday, 4 April, 8pm. How much? From €32.
Josef Nadj: Full Moon. Choreographer Josef Nadj returns to the Grand Théâtre with Full Moon, a creation inspired by African dance and Afro-American jazz. Seven dancers from his previous show Omma explore memory, mask and movement in a physical and poetic performance.
Where? Grand Théâtre. When? Thursday, 3 April, 8pm. How much? €20 or €8 (youth rate).
Jil Lahr, winner of Leap 2025, in front of her installation “Inherent Vagueness.” Photo: Emile Hengen, Ville d’Esch-sur-Alzette
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.
Foxfinder. (Note: 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. With four actors on stage, this psychological thriller exudes constant tension.
Where? Théâtre Ouvert Luxembourg. When? Thursday and Friday, 3-4 April, 8pm. How much? €20 or €8 (for students).
Une rose plus rouge. (Note: in French.) Inspired by Liv Strömquist’s cult comic strip, this Luxembourg creation navigates between performance, theatre and pop culture to talk about love in the age of capitalism. Two women dissect modern love relationships through references to dating apps, yoga and Beyoncé. The tone is funny, piquant, sometimes absurd, but always enlightening.
Where? Théâtre National du Luxembourg (TNL). When? Saturday, 5 April, 7:30pm; and Sunday, 6 April, 5pm.
Mudam unveils a new exhibition focusing on female artists from Europe and the United States, mixing engaged pieces, videos and monumental installations. Photo: Mudam
Opening: Radio Luxembourg: echoes across borders. Mudam is inaugurating a new presentation 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? Thursday, 3 April, 7-11pm. How much? Free.
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.
In Luxembourg
Thursday, 3 April
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? 3 April to 10 May.
Kamellebuttek “afterwork.” The Kamellebuttek gallery is organising a convivial gathering combining art and music in an industrial setting in Esch. Discover the exhibitions of four artists while enjoying a drink with colleagues or friends. The warm, alternative venue has become a meeting place for urban art lovers, the curious and the locals alike.
Where? 14, Rue Marcel Reuland, Esch-sur-Alzette. When? Thursday, 3 April, 5pm. How much? Free.
Create your own gin! An Atelier distillation. Wanna make your own gin? In this three-hour workshop led by distiller Inès from Entre Nous Gin, you will design your recipe, distil, taste and leave with your own personalised bottle. It’s a fun, sensory immersion in the world of traditional distillation.
Where? 7, Rue Aloyse Kayser, Oberkorn (Differdange). When? Thursday, 3 April, 6pm. How much? From €100.
Projection of the Argentinian film “Los delincuentes,” an absurd and poetic fable about the quest for freedom. Photo: Aalt Stadhaus
Special screening of “Los delincuentes.” (Note: in French.) This Argentinian dramatic comedy, directed by Rodrigo Moreno, tackles the notion of freedom in the face of the constraints of modern work. A bank employee organises a ‘moderate’ robbery to afford a peaceful retirement, then voluntarily turns himself in to the police. An absurd and poetic plot set against a backdrop of criticism of capitalism.
Where? Aalt Stadhaus, Differdange. When? Thursday, 3 April, 7pm. How much? €7 or €1.50 with Kulturpass.
Catch Your Breath: Temple of Metal. The Rockhal is hosting the “Temple of Metal” tour with Texan band Catch Your Breath, who blend hard rock sounds, synths and raw emotion. Supporting acts Until I Wake and Of Virtue add a healthy dose of adrenaline.
Where? Rockhal. When? Thursday, 3 April, 7pm. How much? €31.90.
Bärenklau (Bear Claw). (Note: in German.) With Bärenklau, Guy Rewenig delivers a biting monologue on censorship and the excesses of political correctness in contemporary publishing. Performed by Barbara Ullmann, the play takes the form of a mock lecture that turns into an acid charge.
Where? Théâtre National du Luxembourg (TNL). When? Thursday, 3 April, 7:30pm. How much? €25.
Beethoven & Berlioz. The Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gabriel Bebeșelea, explores the musical link between Beethoven and Berlioz in a dense and lyrical programme. Baritone Michael Spyres performs “Les Nuits d’Été” with intensity, while Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 closes the concert on a dramatic note.
Where? Philharmonie. When? Thursday, 3 April, 7:30pm. How much? From €30 to €78.
Feste: Familie Flöz. The renowned German wordless theatre company returns with a bittersweet fable set in a seaside house where social roles vacillate. In a world where body language replaces text, masks become powerful vectors of emotion. Funny, subtle, moving, appropriate for all ages.
Where? Escher Theater. When? Thursday 3 April at 8pm. How much? From €8 to €20.
Friday, 4 April
Echoräume. This concert/performance blends contemporary music and poetic texts in an original exploration of slow speech. Two pieces are proposed that combine spoken and sung voices, instrumental ensemble and electronics: “Dunst” and “Was wird hier eigentlich gespielt?” An artist talk will follow the show.
Where? Philharmonie. When? Friday, 4 April, 7:30pm. How much? €22.
The Legacy of Wayne Shorter. Three former members of the late Wayne Shorter’s quartet pay tribute to his musical legacy, accompanied by saxophonist Ravi Coltrane. Together, they revisit the great pages of the American composer’s spiritual and innovative jazz.
Where? Philharmonie. When? Friday, 4 April, 7:30pm. How much? From €26 to €64.
Saturday, 5 April
Fit for your bike. Before taking your motorbike out again in spring, the Driver Training Centre (Centre de Formation pour Conducteurs) is offering a half-day safety and warmup course. The aim: to get back into reflexes, control of the machine and road hazards after the winter break. The event is supported by several institutions and also offers the chance to test ride Triumph motorbikes.
Where? Driver Training Centre, Colmar-Berg. When? Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 April.
Women in Community’s vegetable gardening workshop. This monthly programme dedicated to women creates a caring space to explore themes of identity, solidarity and diversity. This session features a vegetable workshop, combining introspection and creativity through gardening.
Where? VeWa, Dudelange. When? Saturday, 5 April, 5pm. How much? Free (register via Google Forms).
Schëppe Siwen and the Feelgood McLouds. After a five-year hiatus, Luxembourg band Schëppe Siwen are back with a new album--and they’re more energetic than ever. Co-headlining the show are Germany’s The Feelgood McLouds, a mix of Celtic punk and raw energy. Opening the show are the Waffle Killers, followed by a ska-folk punk DJ set.
Where? Kulturfabrik, Esch-sur-Alzette. When? Saturday, 5 April, 8pm. How much? €32 in advance.
Pensaci, Giacomino! (Note: in Italian with French subtitles). In this play by Pirandello, Professor Toti defies social hypocrisy to defend the values of family love. By denouncing the norms imposed by school, church and society, he embodies a form of bittersweet rebellion against convention. A hard-hitting classic, true to the sharp pen of the Nobel Prize winner.
Where? Neumünster Abbey. When? Saturday, 5 April, 8pm. How much? €15 or €12 (under-26s).
A short monologue about a long time. (Note: in Luxembourgish.) In this satirical solo show, a lone man attacks the notion of collective identity, politics, his memories--and himself. The monologue navigates between caustic introspection and social criticism, in a fragmented and absurd staging. The audience is treated to a sort of identity puzzle, where the pieces never quite fit together.
Where? Théâtre des Casemates. When? Saturday, 5 April, 8pm.
Sunday, 6 April
Obradovic-Tixier Duo: electro-acoustic jazz. The duo formed by drummer Lada Obradovic and pianist David Tixier return to Neimënster with their new album Jiggled Juggler. Combining acoustic and electronic sounds, their music creates a universe rich in contrasts, between percussive rhythms and poetic harmonies.
Where? Neimënster. When? Sunday, 6 April, 11am. How much? €9 or €6 (under-26s).
Kassie Krut & the Night FM. New York duo Kassie Krut take up residence at Les Rotondes for an immersive, sensory performance. They transform everyday sounds--alarms, machine noises, notifications--into multi-textured electronic compositions. Opening the evening are the Night FM, a duo from Luxembourg and Venezuela, with a house-techno set with hypnotic visuals.
Where? Les Rotondes. When? Sunday, 6 April, 8:30pm. How much? €14 in advance, €15 at the door.
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Currently at Mudam
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 Metz
Le Livre à Metz: literature and journalism. The Le Livre à Metz festival returns for its 38th edition, transforming the Place de la République into a veritable literary crossroads. Under the theme tenir tête, (“stand your ground”), the event brings together around 200 guests, including novelists, journalists, essayists, photographers, illustrators and screenwriters. The guests of honour include writer and journalist Leïla Slimani, children’s illustrator Aurore Petit and comic book illustrator Benoît Feroumont.
Where? Place de la République, Metz. When? Friday-Sunday, 4-6 April. How much? Free.
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.