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
2 October 2026: Quiz Night (full)
On Friday, 2 October 2026 at 19:00, the City of Luxembourg will be hosting a fun-filled, entertainingly challenging quiz night at the Old Slaughterhouse in Hollerich. Putting your knowledge to the test, while enjoying a fun night out with friends that promises to be full of surprises: that's what the "Quiz Night" is all about.
3 October 2026: Schluechthaus Session – Pachamama Family
Saturday, 3 October 2026 sees the return of the Schluechthaus Sessions, featuring: Pachamama Family, the Luxembourg-based multilingual hip-hop collective, is celebrating the release of its new EP, which was recorded entirely in Luxembourg with different producers. Guests from the local scene will be stopping by to fire up the crowd. In the afternoon, a graffiti jam featuring freestyle and warm-up sessions will set the mood before the show begins.
Doors open at 16:30.
Admission: €10
4 October 2026: Together We Groove – Music workshops for the whole family
On Sunday, 4 October 2026, children and adults will get to learn about rhythms and musical improvisation in playful, interactive workshops run by DJ Brave. Bring along the entire family! Find out how sounds are created, and let yourself be transported by the music in a friendly, festive setting that promises lots of surprises. This immersion in sound will spark individual creativity, while at the same time bringing different generations together to experience the joy of making music together.
Three sessions are scheduled: 13:00–14:00, 14:00–15:00, and 15:00–16:00
Participation is free, but advance booking is required. To register, send an email to schluechthaus@vdl.lu and specify which session you would like to attend and how many people are in your party.
9 October and 11 October 2026: Malentendus – Independent Little Lies
On Friday, 9 October and Sunday, 11 October 2026, the Independent Little Lies collective invites audiences to experience Malentendus, a play exploring our longing for harmony in a world that seems increasingly out of tune. "Malentendus" is a play about our yearning for harmony in a discordant world. In this one-woman show, Elsa Rauchs plays an actress grappling with the misunderstandings that have led to her isolation. The sudden appearance of Kornél Esti, a mischievous character from Hungarian literature, disrupts her introspection. A mirror effect is created between the flesh-and-blood actress and this elusive being. An unexpected bond forms through an unsettling dialogue between two sides of the same coin. This intimate conversation, by turns tender and brash, inspires us to profoundly question our own ambivalences. Language: FR
Friday, 9 October 2026: 20:00
Sunday, 11 October 2026: 17:00
Booking required by email to: tickets@ill.lu
10 October 2026: Urban Harmonies – A choir for one day
From 14:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, 10 October 2026, the Schluechthaus will be welcoming the public to a one-of-a-kind choral experience, open to both beginners and experienced singers alike. After a fun-filled set of vocal and physical warm-up exercises, participants of all levels – from experienced singers to complete beginners – will experience the delight of singing together in a group as they learn a whole piece in just a few hours. Partner: INECC Luxembourg
Participation is free / Booking required by email to: schluechthaus@vdl.lu
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.
Participants must bring their own skateboard and helmet.
Admission is free
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 the venue for two events in one: one section will be hosting the Second Hand Book Market, organised by the Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque and the bookstagrammers @Betweenthelines and @Idealistatheart, while the other will be transformed into a second-hand 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
Practical information:
- Second-hand clothes market – vendors: to register as a vendor, please send an email to schluechthaus@vdl.lu by 8 October 2026.
- Second-Hand Book Market – book drop-off: if you would like to donate books to sell, you can drop them off at the Schluechthaus on Saturday, 10 October 2026 between 13:00 and 17:00, and on Sunday, 11 October 2026 between 9:00 and 13:00.In exchange for your books, you will be given a voucher worth up to €5 depending on the number of books donated. You can then use this voucher to buy books at the Second Hand Book Market on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
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.
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
