COOPERATIONS Asbl has announced its 2026 summer programme, featuring three events in Wiltz: the Wiltz Session, the Garden Sounds Festival and the Festival de Wiltz.
According to the organisers, the programme is characterised by cultural diversity, varied formats and unique venues such as the Jardin de Wiltz.
Wiltz Session on 13 May
The ninth edition of the Wiltz Session will kick off the programme on Wednesday 13 May 2026 - one day before the Ascension Day Fatima Pilgrimage - at Brandbau in Wiltz (2 Gruberbeerig).
Doors open at 18:00 for this afterwork event, described as a space "where worlds collide, electronic sounds weaving through the smell of merguez [sausages] on the grill, hypnotic sequences blooming alongside wildflowers, organic wines poured in a haze of colour and good vibes".
Lineup
- WaqWaq Kingdom (Japan)
- Borokov Borokov (Belgium)
- Patche (Canada)
- Leen - Dj set (France)
Further details are available at https://prabbeli.lu/de/programme-culturel/3307/wiltz-session-9
Garden Sounds on 5-6 June
The Garden Sounds festival is returning to the Jardin de Wiltz (8 Gruberbeerig) on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June 2026, with a Garden Sounds Family Day scheduled for Sunday 7 June.
According to the organisers, the festival "celebrates music, creativity and the harmony between art and nature". Each summer, the garden "transforms into a vibrant stage where sound, performance and artistic expression come together for an unforgettable experience". COOPERATIONS described Garden Sounds as "a feast for the senses - the air is filled not only with melodies but also with the aromas of regional specialties, fine wines and handcrafted cocktails".
The festival is being organised with the support of the Austrian Embassy in Luxembourg.
Lineup
5 June
- Gaïa Banfi (Italy; alternative pop)
- Josy Basar (France; electro pop)
- Barbicop (Switzerland; alternative pop)
- Friedberg (Austria; post-punk)
6 June
- Sprints (Ireland; punk)
- Mutiny On the Bounty (Luxembourg; indie)
- No Metal in this battle (Luxembourg; indie rock)
For further details, see (Day 1) https://prabbeli.lu/de/programme-culturel/3315/garden-sounds-day1 and (Day 2) https://prabbeli.lu/de/programme-culturel/3316/garden-sounds-day2
Garden Sounds Family Day on 7 June
On Sunday 7 June 2026, as part of the Garden Sounds Family Day, the Jardin de Wiltz will welcome visitors of all ages for a day combining music, nature and creativity.
The programme includes live music, interactive workshops and creative activities for children and adults alike. Regional specialities will also be available.
Music
- Musique de la Fanfare Jeunesse (Luxembourg; brass band)
- Anatole DJ (France; marionette DJ performing music ranging from Algerian rock to Thai pop)
- Guitari Baro (Guinea and Mali; traditional Mande music from West Africa)
- Nebensache (Agora Theatre, Belgium)
Workshops
- Well Muert – Manon Bissen's herbalism workshop (Luxembourg)
- Irina Moons' tattoo workshop for children (Luxembourg)
- John Happi's magic and juggling workshop (Luxembourg)
- Silent Disco
- Oasis
Festival de Wiltz
The Wiltz Festival will take place at the castle amphitheatre (1 Rue du Chateau) from Friday 26 June to Friday 17 July 2026.
Among the highlights of this year's edition are acts such as Einstürzende Neubauten, Dogstar and Goran Bregović - names that underscore the festival's international appeal, according to the organisers.
On Saturday 27 June, Goran Bregović and his Wedding & Funeral Orchestra will transform the amphitheatre into an open-air celebration with a mix of Balkan sounds, brass music and "cinematic sound poetry".
On Thursday 2 July, Dogstar - featuring actor Keanu Reeves - will perform in Wiltz. More than 20 years after their last performance, Keanu Reeves is returning to the stage as Dogstar's bassist, alongside his bandmates, for a series of reunion concerts.
On Thursday 9 July, the festival will welcome Einstürzende Neubauten, one of the most influential groups on the international avant-garde scene. Shaped by the West Berlin subculture of the early 1980s, the band led by Blixa Bargeld has been creating "unique soundscapes" for more than four decades using "self-made instruments, industrial sounds and poetic power".
This year also introduces a new "CloseUp" format designed to bring artists and audiences closer together in a more intimate concert setting. Featured performances include the Victor Kraus Group with "Canto Ostinato", Veda & The String Machine and the Shai Maestro Quartet.
Also new is a Family Day focused on children and families, featuring theatre, magic, juggling, music and a pasta party. Participants include the Junge Theater Bonn with The Jungle Book, KiKa star Herr Jan, Jonn Happi and other family-oriented acts.
Since 1953, the Wiltz Amphitheatre, set against the backdrop of the historic castle, has hosted the Festival de Wiltz. Over the past decades, artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, the Gipsy Kings, Element of Crime, Carminho, Skunk Anansie and Bilderbuch have performed there.
For more information, visit https://prabbeli.lu/de
