May 2026
IT’S GONNA BE MAY! Spring is fully here, the sun is back, and so is our will to go out, meet new people and try new things! This month’s selection of unmissable events is focused on collectives and artistic practices, to get you inspired and build community together!
07.05.2026, 18h30 - 21h30
Transwhatever. Allyship Workshop @ Familljen-Center
“Allyship – A Stance Without Applause” is a practical workshop that shows people how they can support diversity in a spirit of solidarity without overlooking marginalised individuals, draining resources or unintentionally reinforcing power dynamics.
The focus is on the idea that allyship is an attitude and a commitment to diversity – not a label or a stage. Participants learn how to make space rather than take it up, what genuine support looks like, and what risks arise when well-meaning help turns into substitution or profit.
Diversity encompasses, on the one hand, human diversity, and on the other, making resources accessible to marginalised people to empower them to advocate effectively for their own interests.
Diversity encompasses, on the one hand, the spectrum of human differences – such as gender, skin colour, physical and mental abilities, or age. On the other hand, it involves providing resources to marginalised people so that they are empowered to effectively advocate for their own concerns.
The workshop combines brief insights into typical issues (e.g. resource displacement, performative allyship) with positive examples, such as organisations that consciously make space, donate fees or pass on donations. Through short reflection and scenario exercises, participants develop concrete ways in which supportive behaviour can be discreet, show solidarity and be power-conscious.
For whom: Anyone interested in the topic of allyship
With: Dr Erik Schneider, Antony Fecchi
Languages: FR, DE
Location: Familljen-Center, 4 Rue George C. Marshall, 2181 Bonnevoie-Nord-Verlorenkost Luxembourg
Free Admission
Booking required
08.05.2026, 18h30 - 01h00
Summer Bar Opening @ KulturFabrik
KUFA IS GOING SUMMER!
Every year, from May to September, Ratelach switches to summer mode and becomes the Kufa Summer Bar!
This year, we’re kicking things off again on Friday, May 8th, starting at 6:30 PM with our launch party.
To celebrate the return of sunny days and our spacious terrace, we’ve planned an unforgettable evening:
Participatory Bike Workshop with D’Haus vum Vëlo from 4 PM: Learn the basics of bike mechanics, give your bike a second life, and enjoy expert advice in a friendly atmosphere.
Live Concert by an internationally acclaimed band known for their unique blend of Anatolian folk, psychedelia, pop, and soul… Stay tuned! Announcement on Tuesday, April 21st at 2 PM
DJ Set by Riga Disco Blitz: A musical journey through world grooves, vinyl gems, and tropical sounds.
It’ll also be your chance to discover Ratelach’s brand-new menu and enjoy what we objectively believe is the coolest terrace in Esch-sur-Alzette!
Location: KulturFabrik, 116, rue de Luxembourg. L-4221 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Free Admission
No booking required
09.05.2026, 10h00 - 17h00
Bourse aux Plantes @ Kinneksgaart
Organic plants grown by our local farmers.
On this day, you can:
Buy local plants and get all the advice you need
Find traditional seeds (adapted to our environment)
Participate in workshops for all ages
Swap your plants
Enjoy a meal on site
Take advantage of Europe Day to discover the Mamer community garden!
Location: Kinneksgaart, 4 Um Kinneksbond, 8210 Mamer
Free Admission
No booking required
09-10.05.2026, 14h00 - 18h00
Ways of Looking. Writing workshop @ Casino
© Photo: Nedko Solakov, A Wise Thought in a Circle, 2003. Part of Casino Luxembourg's permanent collection
A two-day creative writing workshop curated by author Aga Lesiewicz
Ways of Looking is a two-day creative writing workshop that treats contemporary art as a narrative system rather than a subject to describe. Instead of focusing on interpretation, the workshop asks how we look, what we notice, what we ignore, and how these choices influence the stories we tell.
Through a combination of practical teaching, guided looking, and writing exercises, participants develop short fictional texts that respond to the gallery environment as a source of inspiration.
Open to all levels, the sessions focus on how attention and perception shape storytelling. No prior knowledge of creative writing or art theory is required — curiosity and attentiveness are our tools!
Aga Lesiewicz is a writer, screenwriter, and creative-writing mentor working across fiction, film, and cross-disciplinary narrative practices.
Alongside her literary work, she has an extensive background in screenwriting and narrative development for film, television, and radio. She regularly leads creative-writing workshops and retreats across Europe, working with participants at different stages of their writing practice.
Her workshops blend rigorous craft with experimental methods, often drawing on visual art and everyday observation to expand how fiction is generated and experienced.
Location: Casino Luxembourg, 41 Rue Notre Dame, 2240 Luxembourg
Admission: 50€ for two days
Booking required
14-17.05.2026
Light Leaks Festival @ Rotondes
© photo : Viktor Wittal
From May 14 to 17, 2026, the Light Leaks Festival returns to Rotondes for its 10th edition, a special milestone that invites both celebration and reflection.
Since its creation in 2016, the festival has followed an evolving path. What began as a platform dedicated to urban photography has gradually expanded to embrace documentary practices and more experimental approaches that question the nature of the photographic medium itself.
Over the years, Light Leaks has welcomed outstanding international photographers whose presence has left lasting memories and meaningful insights, helping to inspire a new generation of image-makers. Each May, this gathering continues to nurture dialogue, curiosity and creative exchange.
From the beginning, the public has been at the heart of the festival. Visitors are invited not only to experience exhibitions, but also to actively engage through workshops, talks, portfolio reviews, and direct encounters with the invited artists.
This anniversary edition remains true to that spirit, bringing together a new selection of compelling voices navigating between boldness, reflection and sensitivity. In urban and documentary photography, there is room for countless ways of seeing, from storytelling rooted in reality to critical explorations of the image itself.
Location: 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Admission: depending on the activities
Booking required
16.05.2026, 19h30 - 00h00
Night Streets. Photography Workshop @ Gasperich
Curious about film photography? Already shooting analog and want to go deeper? You’re in the right place.
These Analog photo-workshops are open to all levels and is all about learning together, sharing knowledge, and building a community around analog photography.
This year our workshops will cycle around the themes of: "Routines"
And we will have the following workshops:
workshop 01: "Analog image-sequencing" -> 07.03 & 28.03
workshop 02: "Night shoot & cinematic series" -> 16.05 & 13.06
workshop 03: "Black & white darkroom-printing" -> 26.09 & 24.10
workshop 04: "Logbook" by Miguel Rodrigues -> 06.06. & 25.07.
Workshops include: 1film roll , development, scan, 2 fine art prints A3 or 2 b&w prints.
All workshop participants are automatically included in the end of the year expo and publication.
Don’t own an analog camera?
No problem, camera rental is available for the period between the two workshop dates (approx. 3–4 weeks).
Location: 144, Millewee Gasperich
Admission: 80 to 250€
Booking required
16-17.05.2026, 10h00 - 18h00
Luxembourg Museum Days @ all museums
HOP HOP AN DE MUSÉE !
Luxembourg Museum Days 2026: 36 museums, one free weekend, endless discoveries.
On 16 and 17 May 2026, the Luxembourg Museum Days return for their 29th edition dedicated to the joy of experiencing museums in a different way.
For an entire weekend, 36 museums across the country will open their doors free of charge, inviting the public to explore their permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as to take part in specially designed experiences.
On the programme: participatory workshops, special guided tours, performances, concerts, and many more experiences for all ages. A unique opportunity to (re)discover the richness and diversity of Luxembourg’s museum landscape in a friendly and accessible atmosphere for everyone.
The Luxembourg Museum Days are organised annually in the framework of the International Museum Day of ICOM (International Council of Museums), which this year highlights the theme Museums Uniting a Divided World. This powerful theme focuses on how museums can act as bridges across cultural, social, and geopolitical divides, fostering dialogue, understanding, inclusion, and peace within and between communities worldwide.
Location: All museums of Luxembourg
Free Admission
No booking required
20.05.2026, 18h30 - 20h30
Wednesday Night Fever - Queer Quizz @ Mudam
© Photo: Gilles Kayser © Mudam Luxembourg
On these very special Wednesday evenings, Mudam invites its visitors to reclaim the museum in fun, convivial and joyful ways, and rediscover its building by taking part in our Night Fever activities. Through collaborations with local collectives, Mudam connects with Luxembourg’s communities, inviting them to co-host unique events. Free and open to the public, everyone is invited to join and engage in these communal and interactive gatherings and expand their museum experience!
This time, Mudam collaborates with the Rainbow Center (Rosa Lëtzebuerg) to host an engaging and thought-provoking Queer Quiz. This event invites participants to explore a wide range of topics in a setting that is both stimulating and convivial.
The quiz has five rounds, each composed of questions designed to challenge and inspire you. Participants will navigate general culture, revisit key moments in queer history, engaging with influential figures and movements in queer culture and art.
A special round will focus on the museum’s current Simon Fujiwara’s and Ighsaan Adams’s exhibitions.
Whether you join individually or as part of a team, the Queer Quiz offers you an opportunity to learn, exchange and connect. No prior expertise is required – only curiosity and an open mind. Expect a lively evening shaped by discovery, dialogue and a shared sense of community. Join us for an evening where knowledge meets celebration and where each question opens new perspectives.
Rosa Lëtzebuerg is the national organisation representing and supporting LGBTIQ+ people in Luxembourg. Since its establishment, it has been committed to promoting equal rights, social inclusion and the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer individuals. The organisation implements an integrated approach that combines policy advocacy with the delivery of services for the community. Its activities include raising public awareness, promoting inclusive practices and contributing to societal developments as well as national public policies. A key area of its work is the development and support of safe and inclusive community spaces. In this context, Rosa Lëtzebuerg manages the Rainbow Center Luxembourg, a central hub dedicated to information, support and community building, offering a programme of events, guidance services and community activities. Rosa Lëtzebuerg also initiates a range of projects and publications aimed at strengthening the visibility of LGBTIQ+ issues, notably through the magazine queer.lu, which highlights both key topics and community voices. The organisation works in close collaboration with public institutions, professionals and civil society stakeholders to develop sustainable structures and to actively combat discrimination. Rosa Lëtzebuerg stands for an open, inclusive and supportive Luxembourg where everyone can live equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Location: Mudam Luxembourg, 3, Park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Free Admission
No booking required
23.05.2026, 20h00 - 01h00
Rouxphoria Party @ Café Saga
ROUX presents ROUXPHORIA: FANTASYCORE EDITION
Leave the world behind.
Step into a night woven from whispered spells.
Whether you are a witch, mermaid, knight, mage, or fairy - come.
We will play: alternative pop/rock, psychedelic, frolicking vibes.
DRESSCODE: FAIRYTALE / DARK FANTASY
Mystical creatures, fallen angels, knights, witches, forest spirits, lost souls…
Come embody magic.
And let the story choose who you become…
Location: Café Saga, 6 Ënnert den Héichiewen, 4362 Frichë vun Esch-Belval Esch-Uelzecht
Free Admission
No booking required
30.05.2026, 14h30 - 01h00
Block Party @ Rotondes
© Pictures by Aimgraphy
A CELEBRATION OF HIP HOP
A collective of associations representing Hip Hop in Luxembourg have joined forces to organize a major Hip Hop festival to be enjoyed by the most passionate Hip Hop lover to the curious passerby.
Already at its 4th edition, a day where rappers, DJs, dancers, graffiti artists, and beatboxers will join forces to build connections, push the boundaries of creativity, and deliver a unique experience.
Open to everyone: This event aims to be inclusive, regardless of age, gender, or whether you are familiar with Hip Hop or not.
Programme:
15h – 18h30: Block Party Games : A fun participative performance in which rappers, dancers, beatboxers, graffiti artists and DJs will be challenged with improvisation games. Free entry.
19h – 1h: Party : Dance, music and graffiti.
From 14h30 onwards, the courtyard will offer a market, music and food.
Location: 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Admission: Free entry 15h - 18h30 / 16€ for the party
Booking required
