The Service Événements, fêtes et marches (Department of Events, 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 Événements, 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.
Activities
Musical entertainment and rides at the Christmas markets, a "Wanterchalet" at the Lëtzebuerger Chrëschtmaart and a solidarity market on Grand-Rue.
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, organised in collaboration with Blues Club Lëtzebuerg, is one of Luxembourg City's most popular open…
Buergbrennen
The old Luxembourgish tradition of Buergbrennen (bonfire night) takes place on Buergsonnden, the Sunday after Carnival Sunday.
Christmas lights
Traditional festive lighting and fantastic decorations. While strolling through the city marvelling at the sights, go on and take a break and explore some of th…
Christmas markets
Culinary specialities, handicrafts and toys: come explore the Christmas markets and enjoy the festive season in Luxembourg City.
Christmas shopping
Sunday opening, Luxembourg City Markets, and Christmas trees for sale
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.
Cultural events
During the Christmas season, visitors will be treated to a rich programme of theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions and films. There'll be something for ev…
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.
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…
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.
Glacismaart
Monthly Sunday market for fruits and vegetables, foods of all kinds, flowers and plants, textiles, household items, other miscellaneous products and antiques.
How to get there
Find out the best way to get to the Winterlights festivities
Kinnekswiss loves…
During the annual "Kinnekswiss loves" festival, the iconic Kinnekswiss located in the municipal park in the city centre hosts a series of large open-air concert…
Kleeschen on tour
On Sunday, 1 December 2024, Saint Nicholas and his companion the Houseker, together with his troupe of angels, will go around Luxembourg City giving out traditi…
Lëtzebuerger Adventscircus
To mark its 20th anniversary, the "Cirque du Lux" is back with its "Lëtzebuerger Adventscircus", a fantastic show with spectacular performances featuring world-…
Lëtzebuerger Chrëschtmaart
Place d'Armes is the historic home of Luxembourg City's Christmas market. This year, it will feature 38 chalets offering a host of gift ideas and gourmet deligh…
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, …
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…
Niklosmaart
The market in Place de Paris features stalls selling food and Christmas items, as well as entertainment for the whole family.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
Wantermaart
At Place de la Constitution, 41 charming chalets are nestled around the "Gëlle Fra" selling food, drink and gift ideas, along with rides for big and small that …
Wanterpark
This year, the Kinnekswiss will be featuring an open-air ice skating rink and a gourmet-food village with musical entertainment right in the heart of the munici…
Winterkids
From 7 to 29 December 2024, the "Winterkids" Christmas market will take in Place Guillaume II, transforming this square with a warm and welcoming venue catering…
Winterlights
The Winterlights festival transforms Luxembourg City into a winter wonderland with Christmas markets all across the city, as well as live concerts, exhibitions, …
