The Service Espace public, fêtes et marches (Department of Public Spaces, Festivals and Markets) is tasked with coordinating the planning, design, facilities and use of public spaces, and organising or helping to organise events held in Luxembourg City's public spaces.
The department consists of three units:
- Planning and design of public spaces
- Planning and scheduling of events
- Use of public spaces
Over the course of a year, the Service Espace public, fêtes et marches deals with nearly 2,000 requests to hold events or use public spaces, and organises or co-organises more than 100 markets, 7 flea markets, and 50 different events in the city, including the Éimaischen, the Oktavmäertchen, National Day festivities, the Schueberfouer and the Winterlights festival with its Christmas markets.
In terms of the design and planning of public spaces, the department is involved in more than 60 projects and participates in various working groups such as the Comité d'art urbain (urban art committee), the UNESCO Management Committee, and retailer associations.
"Summer op der Gëlle Fra"
Place de la Constitution will host the "Summer op der Gëlle Fra" entertainment programme, with a series of events planned between July and September.
Add your event to the "What's on" page
If you want your event listed on the "What's on" page of this website, on the cityapp – VDL or in City magazine, enter your event information into the echo.lu d…
Antique market
Market held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at Place d'Armes selling curios, collector's items and other treasures
Become a vendor at festivals and markets
Operating a stall at one of the City's markets: what you need to get set up
Blues'n'Jazz Rallye
Every year, this celebrated, urban blues and jazz marathon is one of Luxembourg City's most popular open-air summer events!
Buergbrennen
The old Luxembourgish tradition of Buergbrennen (bonfire night) takes place on Buergsonnden, the Sunday after Carnival Sunday.
Cafés and bistros
Gaasserockbluesband ; Bottlenecks ; Ramblin' South ; Bo & The Sox ; Sneaky Pete ; Johanna Red ; Carl Wyatt ; LIGHTNIN’ BUG.
City Sounds
Music lovers will be able to get their groove on to popular modern music at the "City Sounds" events.
Concerts de midi
Classical music enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a midday musical interlude on selected Fridays at different venues.
Construction site hoardings
Construction site hoardings are an ideal space for exhibiting ephemeral art, as the built-in end date perfectly reflects the nature of this art form.
D'Stad liest
An outdoor library beckoning book lovers to get out, sit back and enjoy a book, magazine or newspaper in a peaceful setting.
Development of public spaces through civic engagement – Placemaking
Public spaces are supposed to be for all to use. Therefore, everyone should have the opportunity to contribute to discussions on the development of these spaces…
Eco-friendly events
We are committed to ensuring events held in Luxembourg City are eco-friendly, by investing in reusable containers, promoting public transport and reducing energ…
EDSUN
EDSUN is a multitalented artist from Luxembourg combining his personal brand of R&B with contemporary dance and alluring visuals, resulting in highly entertaini…
Éimaischen
The iconic Éimaischen market is a craft fair that mainly features pottery and ceramics.
Fête de la Musique
At the Fête de la Musique, amateur and professional musicians give free concerts in public spaces across the city.
Flea market
The Luxembourg City flea market is a second-hand market held at Place Guillaume II. It takes place on the first Sunday of each month from April to October.
Gare grooves
Series of outdoor concerts in Rue du Fort Neipperg. Get your groove at these summer evening music sessions!
Glacismaart
Monthly Sunday market for fruits and vegetables, foods of all kinds, flowers and plants, textiles, household items, other miscellaneous products and antiques.
Josh Island
Josh Island is a true European. Born in the British roundabout town of Milton Keynes to a Dutch family, he moved to Germany and the Netherlands before eventuall…
Kinnekswiss loves
For the annual "Kinnekswiss loves" event, the municipal park's iconic "Kinnekswiss" is transformed into a huge open-air concert venue.
Local fairs
Luxembourg City’s local fairs (known as "kermesses") offer a friendly and fun environment for people to come together and socialise.
Mäertchen
A traditional 16-day market rooted in the Octave of Pentecost – a religious holiday held to honour the Virgin Mary, who is the patron saint of both the City and…
Markets in Luxembourg City
Vast selection of products: regional, seasonal and organic products, flowers and plants, fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, baked goods, roast chickens, pasta, …
Melusina (Clausen)
Cats & Breakkies ; Pol Belardi Quartet ; Mathieu Clement ; Rico Querin ; Daniel Migliosi ; LINQ ; Léon Phal.
National Day
On National Day, Luxembourg celebrates the birthday of its reigning monarch. This tradition started with Grand Duchess Charlotte, whose birthday was on 23 Janua…
Neimënster (Grund)
Kraak & Smaak ; Orchestre International du Vetex ; Kennedy Administration.
Occupation of public spaces
The holding of an event, a protest, or any other gathering must be authorised by the mayor. To obtain such authorisation, an application must be sent to the col…
Operating a food truck
List and locations of food trucks currently in operation, instructions for operators, rental fee, and application form.
Organise an event
Permit application, all-nights permits, amusement tax, eco-friendly events and adding your event to our calendars.
Parc Mansfeld (Clausen)
Corinne Bailey Rae presents Black Rainbows ; Gustavo Morales aka Ghost ; ENGLBRT ; Joel Culpepper.
Parc Odendahl (Pfaffenthal)
Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin Band ; Ivan Paduart 4-tet ; Marriage Material.
Performing activities in public spaces
Anyone wishing to perform an activity in a public space must have a permit.
Performing artistic activities in public spaces
Subject to certain conditions, the City allows individuals/groups to perform artistic activities in public.
Pilot projects
To cater to the growing number of artists and the diversity of styles, Luxembourg City provides local artists with various platforms for a limited time.
Place Auguste Engel (Grund)
KLANGPHONICS ; DJ Headmasta & Wilczynski ; Jambal & Culture the Kid ; NORLYZ ; Ciao Kennedy.
Plëss in Concert
Every summer, the pavilion in Place d'Armes serves as a stage for performances by brass bands, woodwind ensembles, jazz and classical music acts, big bands and …
Rives de Clausen (Clausen)
Dock In Absolute ; Maxime Bender ; Radwan & Les Hirondelles ; The Minor Majors.
Róisín Murphy
Over the last three decades, Róisín Murphy has established herself as one of electronic pop’s most ingenious and forward-thinking voices, with a fearless sense …
Ronan Keating
When Ronan Keating answered a newspaper advert to audition for a brand-new Irish boyband in 1993, he would have been hard pressed to believe that nearly 30 year…
Sang a Klang (Pfaffenthal)
Fred Barreto Group ; San-Ho-Zay ; Heavy Petrol.
Schueberfouer
The Schueberfouer is the largest funfair in Luxembourg and the Greater Region. From late August to early September, visitors flock to the fairground at Champ du…
Selling in public spaces
Occupying a public space to sell products (food bikes, food trucks, etc.)
Summer an der Stad
The City of Luxembourg has planned an incredible array of events for this summer.
Summerstreets
Vibrant decorations will adorn the streets and public squares of the city to delight visitors and shoppers.
Théiwesbuer (Pfaffenthal)
My Baby ; Jimmy Reiter Band ; Ben Poole.
Winterlights
The Winterlights festival transforms Luxembourg City into a winter wonderland with Christmas markets all across the city, as well as live concerts, exhibitions, …
