Théâtres de la Ville City theatres
Luxembourg City's municipal theatres will be putting on a number of shows during the Winterlights festival:
Grand Théâtre
Programme
| Date | Show | Performer/Author |
|---|---|---|
| 5 and 6 December 2025 | Commençons par faire l'amour | Laura Bachman |
| 14 to 23 December 2025 | Hänsel a Gréidel | Cosimo Suglia & Daliah Kentges |
| 16 to 23 December 2025 | Ce qui nous traverse | Nawal Aït Benalla |
| 19 and 20 December 2025 | INHALE DELIRIUM EXHALE | Miet Warlop |
| 30 December to 3 January 2025 | The Rocky Horror Show | Richard O'Brien's |
Cinémathèque @Théâtre des Capucins – Place du Théâtre
As part of the Winterlights festival, the Cinémathèque has scheduled a rich and varied programme of screenings for all ages, allowing viewers to gently embrace in the Christmas spirit. A programme featuring the best films of the festive season, on the big screen!
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City museums
Villa Vauban – Musée d'Art de la Ville de Luxembourg
- Permanent exhibition: "A stroll through art. European painting and sculpture, 17th to 19th century"
- Current temporary exhibitions:
"Welcome to the Villa!" (3) Luxembourg art of the 20th century (29 November 2025 to 17 May 2026)
Fun on the ice. Dutch winter landscapes, 17th to 19th centuries
"Villa Noël" at Villa Vauban
From 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, in keeping with the festive spirit, Villa Vauban will be putting on a special programme for families and adults.
Lëtzebuerg City Museum
- Permanent exhibition: "The Luxembourg Story. More than 1,000 years of urban history"
- Current temporary exhibitions:
"Et leeft. The exhibition on menstruation" (until 19 July 2026)
"City Visions. A fresh look at Luxembourg - as it was, is and will be" (until 17 January 2027)
"Winterwonderland" at the Lëtzebuerg City Museum
From 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, in keeping with the festive spirit, Lëtzebuerg City Museum will be putting on a special programme for families and adults.
Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque
"Mardis littéraires" series during Winterlights
| Date | Time | Where | Presenters/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 December 2025 | 18:30 | Cercle Cité | Tom Hillenbrand – Verhängnisvoller Champagner (event already sold out) |
| 16 December 2025 | 18:30 | Cercle Cité | Jean Portante – La panthère parfumée |
Children's programming during Winterlights
| Date | Time | Where | Activity/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 November 2025 | 10:30 | Villa Vauban | Tuffi workshop (ages 5 to 10; advance booking required) – Storytime: "Krixkrax" |
| 6 December 2025 | 10:30 | Lëtzebuerg City Museum | Tuffi Workshop (ages 4 to 6; advance booking required) – Christmas stories: "Le dernier sapin" |
| 13 December 2025 | 10:30 | Villa Vauban | Tuffi workshop (ages 4 to 10; advance booking required) – "L'arbre qui pleure" |
| 20 December 2025 | 10:30 | Lëtzebuerg City Museum | Tuffi Workshop (ages 8+; advance booking required) – Christmas stories: "Le Noël de Monsieur Scrooge" |
| 27 December 2025 | 10:30 | Cercle Cité | Tuffi Workshop (ages 6+; advance booking required) – "Wollefszant" |
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Cercle Cité
CeCiL's Box – Window display in Rue du Curé – Visible 24/7
- Suzan Noesen – Deep Veil
until 30 November 2026 - Henri Schoetter – DBC – Do, Be, Continue it
Exhibition from 11 december 2025 to 15 March 2026
Exhibit "La forêt. Solitudes et solidarités."
This exhibition explores the complex relationships between urban and forest environments, and the place of the forest in the contemporary imagination.
Until 18 January 2026 – Ratskeller exhibition space, Rue du Curé
Open every day from 11:00 to 19:00*
*Special holiday hours: 24 and 31 December 2025: 11:00–15:00 / closed on 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026
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Luxembourg City Conservatoire
The Conservatoire is staging a series of Christmas concerts.
Luxembourg City Tourist Office
Guided tours available from 22 November 2025 to 1 January 2026
During the festive season, Luxembourg City simply brims with winter and festive cheer. Guided tours are one of the best ways for visitors to explore this winter wonderland!
On 6 December, Saint Nicholas will be dropping by the visitor centre of the Luxembourg City Tourist Office (LCTO). Children will be able to meet Saint Nicholas himself, and receive a delicious chocolate treat.
In addition to guided tours for children, the LCTO also organises a "Winterlights by Night" walking tour at dusk. You'll be enchanted by the magical atmosphere as you discover the city's highlights under the spell of Christmas.
Luxembourg City Underground
Deep in the heart of Luxembourg City lies an extraordinary network of underground galleries stretching for several kilometres. These are the Casemates, one of Luxembourg's main sights!
Built under various foreign rulers, the Bock and the Pétrusse Casemates are closely entwined with the history of Luxembourg City. In the Casemates, in addition to breathtaking views, light and sound effects bring to life the fascinating history of the ancient fortified city, offering visitors an unforgettable experience.
The Casemates are now open all year round, 7 days a week, except 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.
