Festivities and schedule
When and where will concerts and entertainment be put on?
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On Friday, 3 October 2025, the official ceremonies will take place. You can also watch proceedings from the city centre.
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On Saturday, 4 October 2025, concerts will be held on the Champ du Glacis, with a host of Luxembourg artists on stage, and a spectacular drone light show.
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On Sunday, 5 October 2025, the festivities will conclude with the solemn Te Deum, presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City.
More detailed information can be found under "Programme" on the page for each day.
What concerts and entertainment will be staged in the city?
The public can enjoy concerts by Luxembourg artists, various entertainment and a fabulous drone light show. Many of these celebrations will take place on the Champ du Glacis, which will be transformed into a huge open-air stage.
Are the concerts and events free and accessible without booking?
Yes, all the concerts, entertainment and shows organised in the capital are free of charge and free to access, with no need for booking.
Can I see the broadcasts of the ceremonies on-site or online?
Both. The official ceremonies will be streamed live on vdl.lu and broadcast on a giant screen installed in Place Guillaume II.
Where can I find public toilets and drinking fountains?
Numerous drinking fountains and free public toilets can be found in various spots around Luxembourg City. There will be additional public toilets, including ones accessible for persons with reduced mobility, at Champ du Glacis.
Accessibility
Are reserved spaces available for persons with reduced mobility?
Yes. The City of Luxembourg will set up an area reserved for people with special needs at Place Guillaume II, to ensure the livestream viewing of the official ceremonies is inclusive for all.
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Traffic, parking and municipal car parks
Which streets will be closed during the Trounwiessel weekend?
For safety reasons, and to ensure that the "Trounwiessel" festivities run smoothly, certain road closures, parking and car-park access restrictions are planned from Friday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October 2025.
For example: Certain streets in the city centre will be closed from 3 October, and Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte will be closed to traffic from 13:00 on 4 October. The Glacis car park will be completely closed beginning at 22:00 on 25 September.
More detailed information can be found under "Changes to traffic and parking" on the page for each day.
Which car parks are still open, and which will be closed?
The Glacis car park will be closed from 24 September. The other car parks will, in principle, remain open to the public, but access restrictions and altered opening hours may apply – in particular, for the Knuedler, Rond-Point Schuman, Place de l'Europe and Hall Victor Hugo car parks – from Friday, 3 October.
More detailed information can be found under "Car parks" on the page for each day:
N.B. As the Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte will be completely closed (including to cyclists and pedestrians) as of 13:00 and all tram service will be halted on this section of the line between 17:50 and 23:00, travel between Kirchberg and the Champ du Glacis will be greatly restricted on Saturday, 4 October.
Is it advisable to use the P+Rs, and are they served by the tram or bus?
Yes. Visitors are advised to use the P+R facilities, served by tram line T1 (departures every 5 to 10 minutes) and municipal buses.
More detailed information can be found under "Public transport services" on the page for each day.
N.B. As the Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte will be completely closed (including to cyclists and pedestrians) as of 13:00 and all tram service will be halted on this section of the line between 17:50 and 23:00, travel between Kirchberg and the Champ du Glacis will be greatly restricted on Saturday, 4 October.
Will the Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte remain open during the festivities?
No. From 13:00 on Saturday, 4 October, the bridge will be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists. In addition, tram service will be temporarily suspended between Kirchberg and the Champ du Glacis between 17:50 and 23:00. Therefore, there will be greatly restricted access between Kirchberg and the Champ du Glacis.
Looking for a hassle-free way to get to the city centre during the festivities?
It is highly recommended that visitors use public transport – that is, the tram and municipal buses, and the park-and-ride facilities (P+R), which will be offering regular service. This will avoid the disruption caused by road closures and parking restrictions.
N.B. As the Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte will be completely closed (including to cyclists and pedestrians) as of 13:00 and all tram service will be halted on this section of the line between 17:50 and 23:00, travel between Kirchberg and the Champ du Glacis will be greatly restricted on Saturday, 4 October.
Public transport services
Will the bus and tram services be running as normal?
For safety reasons, and to ensure that the "Trounwiessel" festivities run smoothly, various changes to public transport services are planned from 3 to 5 October 2025.
The following AVL bus lines are affected: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 30, 31 and 33, CN1, CN4, CN5, CN7.
More detailed information can be found under "Public transport services" on the page for each day:
Local residents
As a local resident, will I be impacted by the festivities?
Yes. Changes will be made to traffic flow, parking and bus services in the city. Additional information will be provided for residents in the Limpertsberg and Kirchberg districts: This information will be sent by email to every household, and can also be viewed at The capital is preparing for the celebrations.
Will City of Luxembourg municipal departments still be open during the festivities?
Our municipal departments and offices should be operating as normal, with a few exceptions (the Cityshopping.lu Info point, the Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque, and the Notre-Dame Cemetery).
