Easter weekend events in Luxembourg: music, tours and markets

It’s not all egg hunts at Easter – couples, singles and friends can kick back and enjoy the long weekend too.

We’ve put together a list of events to enjoy, from Chicago blues and a heavy metal festival to vintage cars, comedy dating confessions and the traditional Easter Emaischen bird whistle markets. There’s something to do from Thursday to Monday, 2-6 April.

Thursday, 2 April

Thompson Springs, 20.30
Liquid Bar

Live music at Liquid Bar in Grund from this five-piece blues and rock band originating from Chicago, with a musical style that is nostalgic yet adventurous, blending classic blues and rock influences.

Kit Sebastian and Bacao Rhythm & Steel, 19.30
Kulturfabrik, Esch-sur-Alzette

Pure pop bliss, timeless nostalgia and vintage synths from the London-based duo Kit Sebastian and the German funk ensemble Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, which has gained international cult status with mega hits and underground gems. You can buy tickets here.

Friday, 3 April

Paint your own ceramics, 9.00
Niederanven Kulturhaus

A fun and relaxed workshop where you can draw, stamp, scrape and speckle your favourite cup or plate, and it will be glazed and baked for collection approximately 14 days later. You can book a place here.

Blade Runner, the final cut, 20.30
Cinémathèque @ Théâtre des Capucins
The cult classic on a big screen, this time scanned frame by frame at ultra-high resolutions to bring Ridley Scott’s futurist film into the 21st century.

Saturday, 4 April

Petange is Metal IV, 17.30

Calling all headbangers to this festival organised by the Commune of Petange and Attitude Music asbl, which is free and hosted at Home St Hubert. The lineup includes Warfield, Praetor, Abstract Rapture, Full Throttle Baby and Serpent Bite.

Dating Confessions, 20.00
Rocas

Head to this with friends, your date, or solo, to hear some of the craziest dating stories. This interactive show, hosted by Fathers Richard and Sundeep, has sold out across Europe. Share a dating story on a confession slip and you might get an on-the-spot interview and see your dating escapades turned into instant comedy gold. You can buy tickets here.

Hold the mic! Karaoke, 22.00
Big Beer Company

Tune up your windpipes, grab a mic and belt out your favourite song at this Clausen establishment. Anyone can try it out. The same outfit are hosting an Easter eve party on 5 April from 10.00 to 03.00.

Sunday, 5 April

Yoga for attention and memory, 9.00
Merl

Join a classical Hatha yoga workshop to try Surya Kriya, Upa yoga and more, taught in a quiet focused setting that will help you to practise independently. You can register for this session here.

Check out vintage cars, motorbikes and tractors at Echternach market square. © Photo credit: Alain Piron

Vintage cars at the market square, 11.00-17.00
Echternach

Take a dander down to Echternach’s market square on Easter Sunday to see vintage cars, motorcycles and tractors from many different eras.

Easter brunch, 11.30-15.00
Taste Food Hall, Wickrange

Have a lazy Easter Sunday with brunch at GridX in Wickrange, costing €39, where you can enjoy seasonal flavours, sweet treats and festive favourites. Afterwards you can visit the automobile exhibition with vintage classics from Torino, or visit Giolabs for immersive experiences unlocking the power of art and imagination.

Guided tour, 15.00
Printing museum, Grevenmacher

Take a tour with a guide to discover the fascinating world of printing at the Gutenberg Revisited exhibition. Tours can be in English, and will cover the two floors of the museum. You’ll have the opportunity to print a souvenir on a historical hand press. The tour costs €5 and you can buy tickets here.

Discover the history and architecture of iconic gallery Mudam. © Photo credit: Chris Karaba

Guided tour on architecture, 16.00
MUDAM

A tour dedicated to this gallery’s stunning architecture from prize-winning IM Pei, and how the building has changed the landscape of Luxembourg. The tour is in English, and you can reserve tickets here.

Stand-up Sunday, 20.00-22.00
UpDown Bar

Fancy a few laughs? Then head to this Grund bar with friends, grab a drink and enjoy some comedy stand-up. They are also hosting a comedy open mic on Thursday, 2 April.

Afrobeach, 23.00
Encore, Hollerich

Afro urban culture and heritage is on show, with Afrobeach decorations, and music and drinks from around the world. With Wizkid, Rema, Davido, Burna Boy and more, and a fashion policy of ethnic, festival, wax touch. You can find out more here.

Monday, 6 April

Emaischen
Nospelt & Luxembourg City

The sleepy village of Nospelt, home to potters and little bird whistles, comes alive on Easter Monday. Buy a hand-crafted bird whistle, sample some traditional cuisine such as Judd mat gaardebounen, with live music, and plenty to eat and drink. Bus 824 will get you there from the city, and you can find out more here.

You can also head to the old town in Luxembourg City for a Péckvillerche market from 8.00 to 17.00, on the streets around Rue du Marché aux Herbes, Rue de la Reine and Rue Sigefroi.

Prefer to be in nature? Try these walks and gardens to see spring blooms.