Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu
On Monday 7 September 2026, the Luxembourg City Business Association (UCVL) held the 97th edition of the Grande Braderie of Luxembourg City, one of the Grand Duchy’s largest annual shopping events.
The Braderie took place from 09:00 to 19:00 across the Ville-Haute and Gare districts, with more than 190 retailers displaying their products outdoors. Streets in the affected areas were largely closed to traffic, creating an extensive pedestrian zone with shopping stands, food stalls and activities for visitors.
Chronicle.lu visited the Braderie during the first half of the day, when the city centre was already drawing a steady flow of visitors between the outdoor stalls, activities and information stands. Clothes racks, market tables and promotional stands lined the pedestrianised streets, while terraces and food stalls added to the busy atmosphere.
Alongside the traditional shopping element, the Braderie once again brought together a wide range of organisations and institutions. Political parties had stands in the city centre, while local associations, service providers and community organisations presented their activities to visitors.
At Place Guillaume II, the Luxembourg Army and the Grand Ducal Police were among those present. Visitors were able to view military equipment and vehicles up close, while information stands gave members of the public an opportunity to learn more about their activities.
At Place de Paris in Luxembourg-Gare, Ludoland Asbl offered a range of construction, role-playing, wooden and oversized games for children, while Bricks 4 Kidz organised Lego workshops. The non-profit organisation I Love Graffiti invited visitors to take part in a graffiti workshop, contributing to a large collaborative graffiti installation during the day.
Throughout the morning, visitors moved between shopping stands, institutional displays and family activities, as the pedestrianised streets gradually filled up. The mix of retail, food, public services and entertainment once again turned the city centre into a large open-air marketplace.
