It provides an extensive overview of Luxembourg’s major festivals and events — from music and culture to food and traditions — helping visitors explore what’s on and when across the country.

It provides a curated list of Luxembourg’s traditional and popular festivals, offering insights into regional celebrations, seasonal events and cultural highlights.

Luxembourgers celebrate Epiphany, or Dräikinneksdag, by sharing a frangipane-filled cake called a Dräikinnekskuch, which hides a small bean or figurine inside — the lucky finder becomes king or queen for the day. More information: luxembourg.public.lu

On Liichtmëssdag, children walk from door to door with lanterns, singing ‘Léiwer Härgottsblieschen’ and receiving sweets — a cherished tradition celebrating light and Saint Blaise. More details: luxembourg.public.lu

​Buergbrennen is a centuries-old Luxembourgish tradition where communities light great bonfires to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. Check luxembourg.public.lu for more information.

On Pretzel Sunday, men traditionally offer a sweet puff-pastry pretzel covered in icing and almonds to the woman they love; if she accepts, he receives an egg on Easter, otherwise he ‘gets the basket’ — and the custom is reversed in leap years. More details: luxembourg.public.lu

Folk pottery fair held in Luxembourg City and Nospelt; famous for clay bird whistles (peckvillercher). Visit vdl.lu for details.

The Oktav is a two-week pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin Mary, patron saint of Luxembourg, where thousands of faithful and visitors gather at the Notre‑Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg and enjoy the adjoining ‘Mäertchen’ market in the city centre. More details: luxembourg.public.lu

In the abbey town of Echternach, thousands of pilgrims join the Hopping Procession — a rhythmic hop-step through the streets in honour of Saint Willibrord. More details: luxembourg.public.lu

Discover Luxembourg’s fascinating medieval festivals, where history comes alive through knights, crafts, and music in authentic castle settings. You can check the full calendar of events on luxembourg.public.lu

Celebrates the Grand Duke’s official birthday with fireworks, concerts, and city-wide festivities. Check visitluxembourg.com and vdl.lu for detailed programs and parade routes.

The International Comics Festival in Contern transforms the town into a vibrant comic-village in July. More information: luxembourg.public.lu

Centuries-old funfair and cultural highlight with rides, food stalls, and local crafts. See vdl.lu/schueberfouer for history, maps, and schedules.

From spring to autumn, Moselle villages host wine tastings, concerts, and vineyard tours. Visit visitmoselle.lu or luxembourg.public.lu for more details.

On All Saints’ Day families remember their departed by lighting candles at graves, while the Trauliicht tradition in northern Luxembourg sees carved turnip lanterns placed outside homes to protect against spirits. More details: luxembourg.public.lu

On Kleeschen Day, children leave out slippers overnight and wake to find sweets from Kleeschen (St Nicholas), while his stern companion Houseker leaves twigs for those who’ve misbehaved. More details: luxembourg.public.lu

Luxembourg’s Christmas markets sparkle across the city. Check vdl.lu/winterlights for market maps, hours, and festive events.

Luxembourg.public.lu lists all public holidays and observances, including religious festivals and local fairs.