October 2026
Autumn is officially here, the all-too-familiar grey weather is back, but this is no reason to get blue! With this month’s selection of Unmissable events, everyone can find something to look forward to in October! And stay until the end, because a new déi aner event is cooking…
01.10.2026, 18h00 - 20h00
Grand Opening of hqLX
This new collective space in Luxembourg, described as an “artist space for research-in-practice”, is having its official opening, with Transatlantic inviting Bapari, Freestyler, and more performers to celebrate this special occasion.
Alongside the display of Jessica Diamond’s « I HATE BUSINESS », part of Dodeka by Mudam, the programme of ceremonies is as follows:
18h00: « Den Éischte Schlauch », open to all, with food and drinks offered by the house
19h00: Music programme, Transatlantic Berlin invites Bapari (live), i-vye (hybrid), Freestyler (dj)
Free tickets are required if the venue reaches full capacity.
Location: 50 Route d‘Arlon, 1140 Rollengergronn Luxembourg
Free admission
Booking required
05.10.2026, 18h00 - 21h00
Climate Justice Book Club @ CITIM
Climate change is a big issue: you can ignore it, downplay it, hate it, or try to understand it in order to tackle it.
Whether you are a casual reader or a real bookworm, come and join our book club where we will read a whole book together by sharing it (a collective reading method known as ‘arpentage’ in French). We will explain everythingwhen you arrive!
Choose from these three non-fiction books, all written by talented authors who address the issue of climate justice from very different angles (click on the links for a detailed description)
Dark Laboratory by Toa Leigh Goffe
In Dark Laboratory, her groundbreaking new book, Goffe argues that it was the colonisation of the America by Christopher Columbus that set off the chain of events that has led us to where we stand today, on the precipice of global catastrophe.
Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie
Data scientist Hannah Ritchie has written a good-hearted, generous book that tries its very best to reassure us about the various environmental crises we face. Which, obviously, is much appreciated: God knows we need all the optimism we can get.
Climate Justice: What Rich Nations Owe the World by Cass Sunstein
If you’re injuring someone, you should stop – and pay for the damage you’ve caused. Why, this book asks, does this simple proposition, generally accepted, not apply to climate change?
As a participant, You will choose the book to study by a vote with others readers.
We will provide snacks and drinks.
Location: Centre d'Information Tiers Monde. 136-138, rue Adolphe Fischer, L-1521 Luxembourg
Free admission
Booking required
07.10.2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Literary Baddies Book Club @ Rotondes
To kick off our autumn season, Literary Baddies turns to one of the most subversive novels ever written: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov.
One hot spring, the Devil arrives in Moscow. He brings with him a giant talking black cat with a fondness for vodka, and chaos for a city that has officially stopped believing in either God or Satan. But underneath the mayhem is a love story between the Master, a writer destroyed by the Soviet literary establishment for daring to write about Christ and Pontius Pilate, and Margarita, who loves him enough to make a deal with the Devil to get him back.
Written in Stalin’s Soviet Union and circulated in secret for 26 years after Bulgakov’s death, it remains a pillar of modern world literature. We will examine this through the lens of evil as revelation, for Bulgakov’s Devil is less a villain and more a mirror exposing greed, cowardice and society’s moral bankruptcy.
Anyone is welcome regardless of finishing the book but beware of spoilers. No age limit, and do not feel afraid to come alone!
Location: 3, Place des Rotondes — L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Free admission
No booking required
09-25.10.2026
CinEast Festival @ various locations
CinEast (ciné-East) − Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg
held annually in October since 2008, with 11,500 festival-goers attending the 2025 edition
65 features and 50 short films by directors from 21 CEE countries* over 17 days
over 120 screenings in several cinemas in the city of Luxembourg and other towns
selection of outstanding fiction, documentary and animated films
Official Competition with awards given by the International Jury, the Press Jury, the Young Talents Jury and the audience
numerous guests (directors, actors, producers, etc.)
children's programmes, school screenings, mini-retrospectives, classics, etc.
events: concerts, parties, exhibitions, debates, themed evenings, culinary events & more
Locations: Ciné Utopia, Théâtre des Capucins, Neimenster, Rotondes, Melusina, Mudam, hqLX, and nore
Admission: Single ticket: 10.50 € * (7.50 € - reduced ticket for people under 28 and above 65 years), passes available, and free screenings at specific venues
Booking required
10.10.2026, 17h00 - 01h00
Nuit des Musées @ various locations
One night, seven museums: On Saturday, October 10, the 25th Museum Night will transform the capital into an exceptional museum tour. From 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., the Museum Night wristband will grant access to seven museums: the Villa Vauban, the Casino Luxembourg – Forum for Contemporary Art, the Lëtzebuerg City Museum, the National Museum at Fëschmaart, the Luxembourg National Museum of Natural History – Naturmusée, the Dräi Eechelen Museum, and the Mudam Luxembourg.
Throughout the evening, permanent and temporary exhibitions will be experienced in a new light, accompanied by a program that takes the museums beyond their usual settings: artistic performances, concerts, DJ sets, creative workshops, and special guided tours will highlight this anniversary edition. The evening unfolds at each visitor’s own pace: an exhibition here, a performance there, a culinary break between two museums… Whether on foot or using the shuttle buses organized specifically for the occasion, everyone can create their own itinerary.
The detailed program and all practical information are available at nuit-des-musees.lu.
To celebrate this 25th edition, the seven museums have created a joint art project with illustrator Irina Moons. The tour thus becomes a work of art for you to complete yourself. Starting at the first museum you visit, you’ll receive a free notebook when you purchase a wristband. At each museum, a unique stamp can be added, gradually bringing to life the illustrations created by Irina Moons. Seven museums, seven stamps, and, as you make your way through the tour, a memento that becomes a personal keepsake of this special night.
Locations: Villa Vauban, Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art contemporain, Lëtzebuerg City Museum, Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart, Musée national d’histoire naturelle Luxembourg – Naturmusée, Musée Dräi Eechelen, Mudam Luxembourg.
Admission: Adults: 10€, 16-26: 3€ (presale)
Booking required
© photo: Britanie Lenga
ADN – Amour Des Noirs: Telling Our Stories Differently
As part of Black History Month Luxembourg 2026, One People is hosting a film screening and discussion centered on the ADN – Amour Des Noirs project, created by Britanie Lenga.
ADN stems from a simple desire: to create spaces where Afro-Black identities can tell their own stories, in all the diversity of their experiences, relationships, and life journeys.
Through personal accounts and intimate narratives, the project addresses issues such as identity, love, family, legacy, representation, and self-esteem. It also seeks to bring forth alternative media narratives, moving beyond representations that are all too often focused solely on suffering or exceptionality.
The screening will be followed by a discussion between Britanie Lenga and the audience, providing an opportunity to reflect on the creation of ADN, the stories it weaves together, and, more broadly, the importance of being able to construct and pass on one’s own representations.
Location: 3, Place des Rotondes, L‑2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Free admission
Booking required
16.10.2026, 16h00 - 21h00
Patrimoine en mouvement @ BananneFabrik
Revitalizing a Place, Reinventing Creativity
Once a fruit warehouse, then an industrial site, and now an iconic hub of contemporary creativity, the Banannefabrik is a prime example of how heritage can be transformed into a vibrant and active cultural space. As part of European Heritage Days, under the 2026 theme “Heritage in Peril: Revitalize, Resist, Reinvent,” as well as the celebration of its 15th anniversary as a creative hub (2011–2026), the project offers an immersive experience of this ever-evolving site through a participatory program open to all.
This edition highlights the continuity and evolution of a cultural project that has become iconic, while addressing current challenges related to urban transformation, the rehabilitation of brownfields, and the adaptation of contemporary uses. It thus helps raise public awareness of the dynamics of heritage transmission, reinvention, and promotion.
The program includes:
dramatized guided tours recounting the site’s history and its repurposing;
conversations with members of the Banannefabrik to learn about their activities, as well as meetings with artists and an exploration of various artistic practices (dance, theater);
participatory artistic workshops centered on movement and theatrical improvisation, open to all audiences and promoting intergenerational exchange;
reading sessions open to the public, offering a unique glimpse into the creative process;
a continuous video-dance installation and screenings reflecting the diversity of the artists featured.
On Friday, October 16, at 5:00 p.m., a welcome reception will be held for the public and guests, marking the launch of this program and providing a first opportunity for friendly interaction and exchange.
An after-work party hosted by a DJ will round out the program and foster a friendly atmosphere conducive to interaction among the public, artists-in-residence, and the venue’s staff, offering an opportunity to learn about the organization’s mission, its artistic programming, its events, and the various initiatives taking place at the venue.
On Saturday, a DJ will also take the stage following the open jam session—a blend of contemporary and urban dance designed as a space of freedom with no prerequisites—thereby extending the experience in a festive and inclusive atmosphere.
The full program can be found in the event calendars of the Banannefabrik members: TROIS C-L | Maison pour la danse, MASKéNADA, Théâtre du Centaure, and THEATERFEDERATIOUN. For some activities, reservations are recommended or required.
Location: Banannefabrik, rue du Puits, L-2359 Luxembourg
Free admission
No booking required
18.10.2026, 10h00 - 17h00
Second Hand Book Market @ Schluechthaus
It’s back! The Second Chance book market returns for its fourth edition, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Donate your pre-loved books, discover new favourites and help give every story a second chance.
Book drop-off: Saturday 10.10, 13h-17h + Sunday 11.10, 9h-13h.
Books we can accept:
content that is timeless or still relevant today (novels, comic books, coffee table books, etc.)
sturdy binding: no loose pages
Clean pages: no moisture stains, food stains or mould
neat interior
no unpleasant odour: tobacco, dampness or musty smell
Prepare your donation in three easy steps
flip through each book: remove any bookmarks, receipts or papers
group your books by language in a clean bag or box
drop off your books during the official collection hours
Reward and impact: for each donation,receive a voucher up to 5€ to use on the day of the book sale.
Proceeds will go to Etape21, who helps young adults in difficult situations find a home.
Location: Schluechthaus, L-1111 Hollerich Luxembourg
Free admission
No booking required
18.102026, 18h00 - 20h00
Let’s Tease. Burlesque Show @ Dorothy’s
Expect an entertaining rendezvous filled with glamour, laughter and a little bit of sparkle — the perfect antidote to the post-weekend blues.
A Sunday early evening to entertain you in Clausen.
Join the troupe of Burlesque Luxembourg for a casual but festive evening around the art of burlesque.
Location: Dorothy's, 5 Rives de Clausen, 2165 Grund Luxembourg
Admission: 20€
Booking required
26.10.2026, 19h00 - 20h00
Ich, Die Clitoris. Performed reading @ Rainbow Center
In honor of Intersex Visibility Day on October 26, we warmly invite you to join us for the premiere of “Ich, die Klitoris.”
Inspired by V’s “The Vagina Monologues” (1996) and with deep gratitude for the courage that paved the way for us, this (not quite) staged reading gives voice to what is rendered invisible in the operating room.
The reading offers new perspectives, breaks social taboos, and invites collective discussion.
The reading is in German. The text will also be available in French, and discussions can take place in multiple languages.
Location: Rainbow Center, 19 Rue du St Esprit, 1475 Ville-Haute Luxembourg
Free Admission
Booking required
31.10.2026, 19h00 - 22:00
déi aner Halloween pre-Party @ Rainbow Center
Sneak Peek from last year!
Planning to go out on Halloween but unsure about your outfit, your mood, your party crew?
Fear not! (or just about what’s expected on a spooky night).
déi aner has got your back with this Halloween pre-party at Rainbow Center!
Come get ready with us, put the finishing touches to your costume and make-up, and heighten up the vibes by singing a few songs at our Karaoke! After spending these hours with us, feel free to go home, or go out to one of the many parties happening that night in Luxembourg!
Since this is a house-party vibe, everyone is invited to bring food, drinks, make-up, and anything that could make this moment special for all involved!
For those who already know us, there will also be, as expected, a fundraiser! This time will be for the Watermelon Sisters.
Be ready for an evening of queerness, solidarity, laughs, shivers and iconic singing and dancing!
Location:Rainbow Center, 19 Rue du St Esprit, 1475 Ville-Haute Luxembourg
Free Admission
No booking required
