Overview
For the annual "Kinnekswiss loves" event, the municipal park's iconic "Kinnekswiss" is transformed into a huge open-air concert. This truly unique event sees the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg as well as international musicians and singers take to the stage in a picturesque setting.
Where and when
Dates
The 2027 dates will be announced shortly.
Where
Kinnekswiss meadow (municipal park).
Gallery
2026 programme
The opening day of the 2026 festival placed the spotlight on electronic music, with a line-up showcasing artists based in Luxembourg. The highlight of the evening was the Luxembourg premiere of Symphony of Unity, the spectacular orchestral project created by the team behind the Tomorrowland festival. Blending electronic and symphonic music, the production combined sound, lighting and video projections in a captivating multimedia performance.
The musical programme continued on Saturday with the traditional concert by the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra. This flagship event marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Orchestra, as Music Director Martin Rajna made his Kinnekswiss debut.
The third day of "Kinnekswiss loves…" came to a memorable close with a concert by Belgian singer-songwriter Milow, who performed songs from his latest studio album, Boy Made Out of Stars. The artist first gained international recognition in 2009 with his acoustic cover of "Ayo Technology", originally recorded by 50 Cent in collaboration with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.
2025 programme
The 2025 edition kicked off on Friday, 4 July 2025, with an electro warm-up by DJ Bisi, transforming the Kinnekswiss into an open-air dancefloor. The evening continued with a premiere: under the baton of Gast Walzing, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra took to the stage with a selection of Luxembourg artists (OKE, MAZ Univerze, Francis of Delirium, Schëppe Siwen, ROME, Jackie Moontan, Nosi, Mutiny on the Bounty, Daniel Migliosi and Jean-Jacques Maillet).
On Saturday, 5 July 2025, the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gustavo Gimeno, took over the open-air stage in the City Park. Joined by soprano Chelsea Zurflüh and internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, the orchestra transported audiences with a selection of captivating melodies.
On Sunday, 6 July 2025, Mr Goldhand kicked off the evening with his groovy tunes, before giving way to Candy Dulfer and Shelby Johnson. These two performers gave an energetic concert blending jazz, funk and soul, creating a festive and unforgettable end to the evening.
2024 programme
The headliner was world-famous Irish singer Ronan Keating, who performed with the support of the Aachen Symphony Orchestra on the Kinnekswiss stage on Friday, 5 July 2024. The evening began with a performance by Josh Island, offering visitors an unforgettable musical experience in the green setting of the municipal park.
The musical programme continued on Saturday, 6 July 2024 with the "Summer Concert op der Kinnekswiss" by the Philharmonie Luxembourg, lead by Gustavo Gimeno, with soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Rolando Villazón. This was followed by a concert by Fondation EME, with TRHs Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie in attendance.
On the last day of the 2024 "Kinnekswiss loves" festival on Sunday, 7 July 2024, various ensembles from the Luxembourg City Conservatoire performed throughout the day. The day began with a performance by the Conservatoire's student concert band, conducted by Jean Thill, followed that evening by EDSUN and final act Róisín Murphy.
