Events at Schluechthaus
From March to November, the City of Luxembourg hosts a series of events at the Schluechthaus as part of the pre-works programme to modernise and revitalise the Old Slaughterhouse. On the agenda are a range of cultural offerings featuring urban art, concerts, creative workshops and design and second-hand markets.
Events scheduled in October
17 October 2026: Kids Skate Jam – Skate Party
Skateboard Club Hollerech invites children and their families to an afternoon of skateboarding, beginning at 15:00 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Beginners and seasoned riders will be able to put their skills to the test with playful mini-challenges and compete in a "cash-for-tricks" contest. Featuring live DJs.
18 October 2026: Second Chance – Second-hand clothes market and Second Hand Book Market
Every year, thousands of tonnes of books and clothes in excellent condition are thrown out, contributing directly to climate change. To help tackle this problem, the City of Luxembourg will once again be holding its Second Chance market at the Schluechthaus on Sunday, 18 October 2026. From 10:00 to 17:00, the former slaughterhouse in Hollerich will be opening its doors for two events in one: one section will be hosting the Second Hand Book Market, organised by the Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque and bookstagrammers @Betweenthelines and @Idealistatheart, while the other will be transformed into the pre-loved clothes market.
If you love a bargain and are looking to add to your library or wardrobe, mark your calendar for this event and come and take part in an eco-friendly initiative that encourages waste reduction and supports the circular economy. There will be a wide selection of second-hand books – including novels, comic books, coffee table books, essays and children's books – along with stalls selling clothing for children, teens and adults, jewellery, fashion accessories and much more.
Admission is free
This year, the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the "Etape21" (Wunnengshëllef asbl) project, which helps young people (18–27 year olds) experiencing psychosocial distress and housing insecurity, often as a result of family conflicts that sometimes leads to homelessness.
24 October 2026: Schluechthaus Session by Attitude Music
On Saturday, 24 October 2026, the Schluechthaus Sessions return with an evening dedicated to hardcore, celebrating the raw energy of live music and the authenticity of a passionate alternative scene. Programme: Minus Youth, Tempers Fray, Bodybag, Scorn and Exhume.
In collaboration with Attitude Music ASBL.
Starts at 18:00.
Admission is free
25 October 2026: Creative Sunday – Textile Collage and Painting workshop
Creative Sundays are back again with a textile collage and painting workshop on Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00. In this creative workshop, which is open to anyone aged 15 and over, Julie Costentin (JÜdesigns) will guide participants in the use of techniques such as tufting, acrylic painting, textile collage and wax crayons as they create their own unique work on canvas.
Practical information
Address: 5, rue de l'Abattoir, L-1111 Luxembourg
How to get there:
- Salzhaff / Schluechthaus (AVL lines 10, 15 and 22)
- Hollerich, Kierfecht (AVL lines 10, 17, 22 and 24)
- Heentze Park (AVL line 17 / RGTR lines 601, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 801 and 802)
- vel'OH! station: "Schluechthaus"
- P+R Bouillon, served by AVL bus lines 10, 15, 17 and 22
