Arts

Mélanie de Jamblinne, director of Luxembourg Art Week, outlines the ambitions, challenges and broader cultural impact of the country’s leading contemporary art fair. What defines the 2025 edition of Luxembourg Art Week? Luxembourg Art Week returns from 21 to 23 November 2025,…

CinEast is a film festival dedicated to works from Central and Eastern Europe. It has been running since 2008 and takes place every year in October in Luxembourg. The 2025 edition will mark the 18th occurrence of this cultural event.   CinEast:…

Mansfeldschlass, also known as La Fontaine Castle, was among the largest Renaissance residences in Northern Europe. Located in Clausen, it represents a vanished heritage now being revived through archaeological research and urban renewal efforts.   Construction and Renaissance Grandeur Built between 1563…

In 2024, City Harvest delivered 79 million pounds of high quality, nutritious food that would have otherwise gone to waste. It delivered it, free of charge to food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners and its own mobile markets in all 5 boroughs.…

The Flying Dutchman nightclub, founded in 1976, is one of Luxembourg’s longest-running nightlife venues. This article explores its origins, cultural influence, and how it has maintained its distinct identity over the decades. Origins and Early DevelopmentBefore becoming a nightclub, the venue hosted…

Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, established in July 2020, is dedicated to supporting creative professionals across disciplines. This article outlines its mission, operational tools, and how it structures cultural support in Luxembourg. Mission and Institutional FrameworkKultur | lx was created as part of the…

The United Nations marks its 80th anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its founding Charter on June 26, 1945. Across eight decades, the institution has confronted shifting global crises while being repeatedly challenged to uphold its original principles. Founding and Charter The United…

Luxembourg, though modest in size, has developed a distinctive brewing tradition. From centuries-old monastic origins to the rise of modern craft breweries, the country presents a multi-faceted beer culture shaped by consolidation, innovation, and growing public interest in local production. Monastic Origins…

Founded in 1340 by John I of Luxembourg, the Schueberfouer began as a major medieval market. Over time, it evolved into a large annual funfair held in Luxembourg City, blending historical tradition with contemporary amusement culture while retaining strong civic identity. Medieval Origins…

Jules Hoffmann, a Luxembourg-born biologist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2011 for groundbreaking research on innate immunity in insects, laying the foundation for understanding how early immune responses function in more complex organisms, including humans.   Early…