LOA Festival / © Aleksander Cano
Welcome to the weekend! See American rockabilly, discover Lux on capital for charity, see Iran exhibition, get second-hand clothes or party at LOA.
What: Photography exhibition
Where: National History and Art Museum, Marché-aux-Poissons, 2345 Luxembourg – Google Maps
When: Until Sunday, 11 September – info & tickets
This weekend is your last chance to see photography exhibition Iran Between Times, which has been running at the national history museum for about a year now. Alfred Seiland, a well-known Austrian photographer, is exhibiting 60 photographs from his Iran series, which he began in 2017. Iran Between Times draws on the interplay between past and present and the ways in which people relate to it. The selection encompasses landscape photographs, illustrating the rich and complex history of Iran, as well as photographs of unadulterated scenes from everyday Iranian life. With this project, the photographer aims to challenge the viewer to critically think about how Western media oftentimes fail to represent an unprejudiced and unbiased view of the former Persian Empire, and to reflect at the same time on the major socio-political topics that are at the forefront of Iran’s society today. Definitely worth a visit.
© Iran Between Times – Alfred Seiland
What: Impact on wallet & environment
Where: Pl. de Paris 1931 Luxembourg – Google Maps
When: Saturday, 10 September between 11am-5pm – more info here
Local organisations Lët’z Refashion and Rethink Your Clothes are organising a second-hand clothing market at Place de Paris on Saturday. By buying second-hand clothing, you’re not only helping reduce fast fashion consumption (and other things such as cheap labour in Asia or reducing carbon emissions), but also finding lovely items for a cool price. The market runs between 11am-5pm, so come early to find one or two gems.
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What: Massive party
Where: Pl. de l’Europe 2728 Luxembourg – Google Maps
When: Friday, 9 September and Saturday, 10 September – info & tickets
The LOA Festival behind the Philharmonie has got a solid line-up for all dance, house and EDM fans out there: Felix Jaehn, Hugel, Dannic, YVES V, Pretty Pink, KREAM and more. Spread across two nights, you’ll have a great vibe with some serious top-notch DJs behind the table. Electronic fans, grab your tickets now.
What: Hundreds of stores in one place
Where: LuxExpo, 10 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1347 Luxembourg – Google Maps
When: Friday, 9 September at 5pm until Sunday, 11 September 7pm – more info here
Head over to LuxExpo this weekend for the Long Live The Summer Fair, a combined indoor and outdoor event that brings together hundreds of stores in sports, gastronomy, agriculture, skin care, fashion, travel and books. There are DJ sets, live performances and competitions. There’s also an English comedy night taking place, you don’t want to miss out on shaking those laughing muscles. Entrance is free but reservation is required.
What: Support local charities by exploring town
Where: Luxembourg City, route info upon registration
When: Saturday, 10 September between 1-6pm – info & registration here
The Discover Luxembourg (by foot) event is a unique way to get to know the capital while also taking home prizes upon completion of the 5-8km tour. All participants must sign up in advance, and teams may consist of max 4 team members. A 5th member is only allowed if they are under 12 years old. The event commences at 1pm and finishes around 6pm. Along the course – planned to take teams through Luxembourg city centre and its suburbs), participants will be able to discover different aspects of Luxembourg (cultural, historical, gastronomical, technical) as well as undertaking various challenges where they can earn points to win prizes. Entry is €60 per team, which goes to local charities.
© Cedric Letsch / Unsplash
What: First time in Luxembourg
Where: Altrimenti, 5 Av. Marie-Thérèse, 2132 Luxembourg – Google Maps
When: Sunday, 11 September at 5pm – info & tickets
Portuguese pianist and composer Gerardo Rodrigues is set to perform his music at the Altrimenti cultural centre on Sunday. His latest album, Estado de Alma, is his second record release since the start of the pandemic, a period which Rodrigues describes as a moment of self-reflection and change for himself. With time on his hands, he translated feelings and thoughts into notes, creating an honest musical mood.
What: Music, bikes and food
Where: Place John F. Kennedy, 4760 Pétange, Luxembourg – Google Maps
When: Saturday, 10 September as of 11am – more info here
If you love Rockabilly, Petange is the place to be. The free Rockabilly Deluxe festival is back on Saturday, featuring Slim Jim Phantom, Linda Gail Lewis, Danny B. Harvey & Annie Marie Lewis and The Ferocious Few. Get grooving, get shaking, this is about to get good. Not only is there music, but also American food, cars and bikes – all of it!
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