The LUGA - Luxembourg Urban Garden open-air exhibition, launched in May 2025, is coming to a close this weekend.
The LUGA Closing Festival will take place in Luxembourg City on Saturday 18 October 2025 and in Ettelbruck on Sunday 19 October 2025.
LUGA Lab, Luxembourg-Ville
Throughout the day, from 12:00 to 22:00, a series of concerts and performances will enliven the LUGA Lab, including Trioman Orchestri, Cie Bakhus, Cirkus BarBar, Waxwing, LAAKE, Luc Amoros, MISSIV and Sun Glitters.
From 12:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, the LUGA urban gardens will come alive with performances by several collectives and artists: Collectif Primavez, Koplabunz, Benoît Martiny, Ampersand Collective, Jill Crovisier / JC Movement, Finestra Kollektiv and the Junior Company of CND Luxembourg. Various workshops and activities are also planned during this time (reading areas, printmaking, essential oils, plant printing, embroidery and collage workshops, among others).
From 12:00 to 15:00, three orchestras will perform on stage, as part of a partnership between LUGA and UGDA (music school in Strassen): the Harmonie des Mineurs Esch-sur-Alzette, the Harmonie Municipale de Pétange and the Harmonie Clemency.
Official speeches by government, city and LUGA officials are scheduled for 17:00.
Ettelbruck (Nordstad)
The LUGA Nordstad Closing Festival will take place in Ettelbruck from 12:00 to 22:00 on Sunday. The programme kicks off with lunch at the Däichhal (spit-roasted piglet menu for €35 or grilled cheese and vegetable menu for €15; reservation required) at noon, followed by the "Bauerecortège" farmers' parade at 14:00.
Throughout the day, the Däichwisen will host entertainment, concerts and installations, such as a carousel theatre, wooden games and children's workshops - all accompanied by music from DJ Dee, The Cookies, DJ Davi-D and Fanatic 5.
For more information, visit https://luga.lu/en/experience/luga-closing-festival/
