Culture Plays Important Role in Lives of 82% of Luxembourg Residents

On Monday 19 May 2025, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Culture presented a survey on the cultural life of Luxembourg residents at the Ministry of Culture premises in Luxembourg-Ville.

The presentation, commissioned by the ministry and conducted by market research and polling organisation, ILRES, highlighted the cultural practices of Luxembourg residents, the importance given to culture in their daily lives as well as the obstacles to accessing cultural activities and events.

Speakers at the presentation included Luxembourg’s Minister for Culture, Eric Thill, Coordinator of the Culture Observatory at the Ministry of Culture, Laurence Brasseur, and Manon Breden from ILRES.

A total of 1,981 residents from Luxembourg City and the four electoral districts of the country, aged sixteen and over, were surveyed between 16 September and 9 October 2024. 82% of respondents stated that culture played an important role in their lives, with 34% of them saying it had a very important role. 74% declared that they found the cultural aspect of the country attractive. This ranged from 81% in Luxembourg City to 60% in the north of the country. Traditional festivals and street performances were the most frequently visited cultural attractions or events, followed by historical sites or monuments and music concerts, with the majority of respondents doing so at weekends.

The greatest obstacles to attending events included a lack of information, the cost involved and inconvenient hours. 6% of respondents cited lack of transport and 5% noted accessibility difficulties. The proximity of events was also highlighted as a factor affecting attendance.

Social media, word of mouth and public posters were the three most mentioned areas for finding out about cultural events in the Grand Duchy.

The most popular online cultural activities were reported to be listening to music (streaming), watching a film on a free or subscription platform, catching up on the news and watching a series on a free or subscription platform.

Minister Thill noted that “culture is an integral part of our daily lives. This survey highlights not only its presence in the lives of residents, but also the areas where it deserves to be strengthened. A true vector of social connection, identity and creativity, culture must be accessible to everyone, throughout the region. The data collected provides us with a more precise vision of cultural realities, allowing us to better guide public policies, particularly at the regional level, in order to concretely respond to the needs and expectations of the population”.
 
The minister also stated that the results will form part of an “Access to Culture” action plan that will be discussed at a Cultural Conference (“Assises Culturelles”) to be held in June 2025.