October 2025
Yes, fall is here, for better or worse. Fall as autumn of course, not yet as the fall of patriarchy, capitalism, fascism, and hegemonic systems of the like. But while we work on this, the change of season can also be accompanied by some creative and intellectual activities: that’s why the unmissables are here to let you know what you can do this month!
01.10.2025, 18h30 - 20h00
Mike Meiré : From subculture to strategy : tracing the emotional logic of design
Lecture @ Rotondes
© Mike Meiré
Design as Cultural Editing
Mike Meiré reflects on four decades of practice at the intersection of art, branding, and cultural production.
Drawing from his early influences in subculture and personal identity construction, Mike Meiré examines how emotional and aesthetic instincts evolve into strategic design methodologies. Through a series of case studies and personal insights, he explores branding not just as communication, but as a form of cultural authorship and self-invention.
Mike Meiré (born 1964) lives and works in Cologne with his wife and three children. In the mid-1980s, he co-founded the agency Meiré und Meiré with his brother Marc Meiré. In 2001, he launched the cultural production company NEO NOTO to further explore his fascination with the cultural dimensions of branding.
Since then, Meiré has collaborated with both national and international brands such as MINI, BMW, Telekom, Dornbracht, LAMY, and SPRIN‑D, as well as with magazines operating at the intersection of culture and design. His interdisciplinary approach — dissolving boundaries between art, branding, and design — allows him to work fluidly as an art director, brand director, designer, curator, and artist. As an art director, he has played a defining role in shaping the visual identity of numerous influential publications, including brand eins, 032c, ARCH+, BLAU International, GARAGE, and the NZZ. His projects reflect a deep engagement with aesthetic and cultural discourse, affirming his significance in the contemporary creative landscape. Meiré has received numerous awards for his work, including the Visual Lead Award in Germany in 2006. In 2015, he was appointed an honorary member of the German Designer Club (DDC) in recognition of his lifetime achievements.
Location: 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Free admission
No booking required
© Sam Erpelding
Building on the format of the CasinoBookClub, which has been running successfully for the past two years, we are excited to introduce the Casino____Club. In this new series of artist talks, artists will present some of their key influences through various forms such as music and/or video—not limited to books alone.
At the heart of this concept is the idea that artists come to share their creative work while also exploring different influences that have inspired or shaped their artistic journey.
Sam Erpelding is a sound engineer, sound artist, and ecoacoustician. He completed his studies in Sound Engineering, Computer Music and Digital Media Technologies in Austria. As an electric guitarist he performs in various formations, including the trio “ARGON“. Under the pseudonym „Dankwart“ Sam has been publishing his compositions since 2014.
He is co-founder of the Luxembourgish art collective „D’Kréiennascht“ and since 2021 member of the radio art network of the Greater Region „Radiôme“. He is currently doing his doctorate at the Anton-Bruckner Private University in Linz in cooperation with the Paris-London University Salzburg, the Donau-Auen and Kalkalpen National Park (Au). As part of his current research, he received a research grant from the Nationalpark Austria.
Location: Casino Display, 1, rue de la Loge, Luxembourg
Free admission
No booking required
04.10.2025, 10h00 - 12h30
From idea to series.
Creative Photo Workshop by Sana Murad & Laurent Sturm @ Rotondes
© Laurent Sturm
In this practical, hands-on workshop, participants will explore the creative process and learn the basics of building a cohesive photo series. They will then have the opportunity to create their own mini-series during a guided practical session.
No prior experience required — this workshop is open to anyone curious about photography and creative expression.
Location: 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Participation fee: 15€ / 1,5€ for Kulturpass
Booking required
Ideas, words, limits, borders… An evening & afterparty to celebrate the power of community. 𝐵𝐸𝑌𝑂𝑁𝐷 is first and foremost a shared moment. A call to push the limits of what’s possible, together. An evening celebrating the power of communities to create change. Where cultural diversity becomes a collective force, where ideas are transformed into concrete actions, and where music unites across.
𝑩𝑬𝒀𝑶𝑵𝑫
Ideas, words, limits, borders… An evening & afterparty to celebrate the power of community
𝐵𝐸𝑌𝑂𝑁𝐷 is first and foremost a shared moment. A call to push the limits of what’s possible, together. An evening celebrating the power of communities to create change. Where cultural diversity becomes a collective force, where ideas are transformed into concrete actions, and where music unites across all borders.
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
“𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒔: 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅”
Rakesh Rootsman Rak is a pioneering force in community transformation. As a Transition Town Initiator, Permaculture & Forest Garden Designer, Sociocracy Community Builder and DJ, he inspires people to live regeneratively. He will share his experience and show how grassroots communities are creating real, sustainable change across the world, building resilient, self-reliant communities that work in harmony with nature.
Afterwards, share your ideas with others and transform them into community projects during a brainstorming session. If you’ve ever wanted to create lasting change in your community, this evening is for you!
𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄
20:00 – 20:30 | Welcome & Vegetarian Buffet
Enjoy vegetarian specialties by Mesa Verde in a relaxed atmosphere (free)
20:30 – 21:15 | Interactive Conference: “𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑇𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑠: 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑” – presented by Rakesh Rootsman Rak, Transition Town Initiator (UK). In English
21:15 – 22:00 | BEYOND Brainstorming Transform your ideas into community projects in this brainstorming session. The best ideas will be offered personalised mentorship by CELL asbl.
22:00 – 23:00 | Live Set: BEYOND - Rakesh Rootsman Rak – Reggae / Roots
Location: Mesa Verde, 11 Rue du St Esprit, 1475 Ville-Haute Luxembourg
Free admission
Booking required
© Liliana Francisco
What if we could rebuild the world? What if we could challenge absurdities and reconstruct an utopian reality through art?
Join Liliana Francisco for a hands-on photo collage workshop where you’ll deconstruct and reimagine everyday moments from your own photographs. Lets create a surreal, alternative reality: a vision of a better world.
No previous experience needed – just bring your phone, an open mind and your creativity.
Location:
Saturday 04.10.2025: Musée Dräi Eechelen, 5, Park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg
Sunday 05.10.2025: Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart, Marché-aux-Poissons, 2345 Luxembourg
Participation fee: 8€
Booking required
08.10.2025, 18h30 - 21h30
Black History Month – African Glory.
Screening @ Rotondes
© Giovanni Quene
African memory and heritage on screen.
One hundred and eighty years before Christopher Columbus, Emperor Abu Bakr set sail with an armada of 2,000 ships to cross the Atlantic. He never returned. This little-known story, like so many others forgotten from African history, is at the heart of African Glory, a socially conscious film that restores Africa's place in the grand tapestry of world history.
Directed by Thierry Bugaud, African Glory immerses us in the explorations, struggles, independence movements, and pan-African figures that have shaped humanity but have often been overshadowed by official narratives. Through rare archival footage and passionate testimonies, this film invites us to deconstruct myths and rehabilitate a historical and universal heritage.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with director Thierry Bugaud, who will share his artistic and historical approach, behind-the-scenes stories from the shoot, and his vision of the role of cinema in building collective memory. This discussion will give the audience an opportunity to ask questions and reflect collectively on the significance of African narratives in our societies today.
Location: 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Free admission
Booking required
CinEast (ciné-East) is the Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg. Held annually in October since 2008, with 10,550 festival-goers attending the 2024 edition, 65 features and 50 short films by directors from 21 CEE countries* over 18 days, it offers over 120 screenings in several cinemas in the city of Luxembourg and other towns. A selection of outstanding fiction, documentary and animated films forms part of an official Competition with awards given by the International Jury, the Press Jury, the Young Talents Jury and the audience. The festival invites numerous guests (directors, actors, producers, etc.), and offers children's programmes, school screenings, mini-retrospectives, classics, as well as a variety of events: concerts, parties, exhibitions, debates, themed evenings, culinary events & more.
The 2025 edition of the festival will feature a special Focus on Poland that will feature some of the latest gems of Polish cinema, encounters with renowned guests, tributes, special programmes, musical events and culinary treats!
Location: various venues (Ciné Utopia, Neimënster, Cercle Cité, Kinepolis & others)
Participation fee: single screening 10 € / 35/45€ for a pass
Booking required https://cineast.eventive.org/schedule
A healing space by and for queer folks to confront disembodiment, reclaim agency, and build safety in a world that’s made us feel unsafe. Through movement and somatic practice, we transition from a state of survival to one of self-possession and care.
Programme:
– Yoga (45 min) with Maura
– Breathwork (45 min) with Anna T.
– Intro + Reflection Circle (30 min total)
Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket.
No experience needed—just come as you are, in this body.
Location: Rainbow Center, 19, Rue du St. Esprit, L-1475 Luxembourg City
Participation fee: by donation
Booking required
11.10.2025, 17h00 - 01h00
Nuit des Musées @ 7 museums
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Museum Night in Luxembourg City on 11 October 2025. From 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., enjoy an exceptional evening across the city’s seven museums: artistic and musical performances, DJ sets, interactive workshops, special guided tours, and culinary delights will light up your night. Free shuttle buses will run throughout the evening between the museums.
Locations:
Villa Vauban – Musée d’Art de la Ville de Luxembourg
Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art contemporain
Lëtzebuerg City Museum
Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart
Musée national d’histoire naturelle – Naturmusée
Musée Dräi Eechelen
Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean
Participation fee: 10/15€
Booking recommended
12.10.2025, 11h00 - 23h00
1535° Creative Day
A day dedicated to creativity and the talents of the 1535° community and their guests.
This year again, the city of Differdange is proud to open the doors of the 1535° Creative Hub to the public for a new edition of the Creative Day. What to expect: workshops, live music and DJ sets, immersive installations and experiences, a food village, as well as conferences dedicated to innovation exploring the new realities of creative professions and ultimate shopping spots to get your hands on exclusive pieces directly from the creators.
Residents of the 1535° are organising a variety of workshops to share their passions with you. You can create with your family, pose with your pets, discover the magic of the pen plotter, present the weather on a green screen, try your hand at knitting and crafting and much more.
For the younger public, a special Foley workshop for kids will take place at Sonotron. Explore the art of creating sound effects for film. At the Hangar, Church of Analogue will introduce you to sound creation with modular synthesizers.
Creative Day 2025 will also put the spotlight on ideas and exchange with a series of conferences dedicated to innovation and creative technologies. Residents, experts and guests will share their experiences and offer fresh, inspiring perspectives.
Get ready for a musical journey spanning vibrant rock, hypnotic electronic beats, raw industrial textures and modular sound explorations as part of the Creative Day’s program. Live performances and DJ sets will fill the day with a wide spectrum of sounds and genres.
Residents and their guests will transform their spaces into pop-up shops, where you can discover design objects, decorative creations, illustrations, textiles and accessories. A market that reflects the diversity and talent of the 1535° community.
Location: 1535° CREATIVE HUB, 115, rue Émile Mark, L-4620 Differdange
Free admission
No booking required
16.10.2025, 19h00 - 21h30
Who I Am Not.
In the framework of intersex sensibilization week
Screening @ KulturFabrik
As part of Intersex Awareness Week 2025.
How can one find their place in a binary society, divided between women and men, when neither category fits them? Who I Am Not, the documentary by Tünde Skovrán, gives voice to the still little-known reality of intersex people.
Through the intimate stories of Sharon-Rose Khumalo, a beauty queen, and Dimakatso Sebidi, a passionate activist, the film highlights the struggles and hopes of two individuals concerned. More than just a documentary, Who I Am Not is a personal journey, it is a quest for identity and belonging.
After the screening, an informal discussion with Dr. Erik Schneider from Intersex & Transgender Luxembourg and Ursula Rosen will give the audience the opportunity to explore the themes in greater depth. This discussion will take place in German, while the Film in English, with French subtitles.
Location: Kinosch, KulturFabrik, 116, RUE DE LUXEMBOURG, L-4221 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE
Free admission
Booking required
© Viktoria Vanyi
Join us for a new Cosy Season around bookbinding!
Cosy Season is a collaborative programme that promotes community involvement and cultural exchange. The goal is to offer opportunities for artistic exploration and encounters, while encouraging creativity and personal expression.
This edition offers local associations and the general public a guided tour of Eleanor Antin’s exhibition. This activity will be made in the presence of the artist Viktoria Vanyi, followed by a bookbinding workshop.
Participants will create a leporello; an accordion-fold book made out of paper, textile, polaroid photos and drawings. Everyone can create a personal object that can become a personal archive. Inspired by Eleanor Antin’s exploration of identity through self-transformation and storytelling, everyone can create a personal archive that can grow over time.
Everyone is free to join; we are happy to welcome you at the museum!
Biography.
Viktoria Vanyi is an interdisciplinary artist born in Hungary and based in Luxembourg since 2021. She studied industrial design in Brussels and her approach places lived experiences at the core of her work. She explores themes of rootedness, memory and cultural hybridity, focusing on the spaces between belonging and uprooting. Using analogue techniques such as cyanotype, photography and site-specific installations, she creates tactile narratives that reflect on what it means to feel at home, in a place, a language or a body. Her practice functions as both an archive and a dialogue, revealing subtle layers of identity, heritage, and collective memory, while inviting viewers to reflect on the fluid nature of belonging in today’s world.
Location: Mudam Luxembourg, 3, Park Dräi Eechelen L-1499 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Free admission
Booking required
