Luxembourg events
National Day of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Due to the fact the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has long been under foreign occupation, the national day was set no sooner than the period when Grand Duchess Charlotte reigned...
National Day of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
ING Europe Marathon Luxembourg
Held each year on June the 4th, the ING Europe Marathon Luxembourg is an increasingly popular event. It benefits from an excellent course into the very heart of the city...
ING Europe Marathon Luxembourg
Echternach Sprangpressessioun
As the legend goes, this holiday dates back to the 8th century and it has pagan origins. It is held each year, on the first Tuesday after the Whitsunday, and...
Echternach Sprangpressessioun
Octava
Octava is one of the most important holidays in Luxembourg, and it is held in the latter half of April, filling a 14-day interval. During this holiday dedicated to Virgin...
Octava
Easter
In Luxembourg, Easter is the most important religious holiday, just as it is in plenty other Christian countries. This holiday begins with the Lent and ends in the first Tuesday...
Easter
Burning of the Luxembourg Castle
Locally referred to as Buergbrennen, this holiday is an old tradition. It is held on the first Sunday of the Lent, and it symbolizes the victory of heat over the...
Burning of the Luxembourg Castle
Saint Blasiu
This holiday is held each year on February the 2nd, and children in particular live it to the full. They go from door to door holding lanterns and they sing...
Saint Blasiu
New Year
New Year is held in great respect in Luxembourg. Countless theme balls and parties are thrown on New Year’s Eve, and the midnight is marked by a spectacular fireworks show.
New Year
Christmas
In the Grand Duchy, gifts are said to be brought by the baby Jesus, and not by Santa Claus, but traditions tend to vary from one family to another. On...
Christmas
Saint Nicholas
Nicholas is a saint who lived in the 4th century, and it is considered throughout the world children’s patron. On the night of December the 5th, the saint together with...
Saint Nicholas
Live at Vauban
This festival is held between October and November, and it manages to appeal to an increasingly larger number of tourists each year. Rock, pop, jazz and blues enthusiasts should not...
Live at Vauban
Grape Festival and Wine Festival
These two festivals held in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are of great significance and are celebrated in virtually throughout the country.
The Grape Festival is held in October and...
Grape Festival and Wine Festival
Summer in the City
As from June to September, a range of open air manifestations take place in Luxembourg. The festival consists of music shows, theater performances, open air cinemas and modern art and...
Summer in the City