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icon_when 8 July icon_where Lasauvage and Fond-de-Gras icon_website www.bluesexpress.lu
ROCK UM KNUEDLER Luxembourg music This year’s outdoor rock festival shines a light on the Luxembourg music scene, featuring over 20 home-grown acts. Among the more well-known are jazz musician Pascal Schumacher, folk band The Tame & The Wild, four-piece rock band Tuys and folk musician and songwriter Lata Gouveia. icon_when 16 July icon_where P lace Guillaume II, Luxembourg-Centre icon_website festivals.lcto.lu Summer 2017
AL DIKKRICH Local fair You have not seen real Luxembourg until you have visited a “Kiermes” or village fair, and Diekirch’s is one of the oldest. Given that the town has its own brewery, there is no risk this party will run out of beer. The parade begins on Thursday. icon_when 13-18 July icon_where Diekirch, several venues icon_website www.aldikkrich.lu
ALT-J Alt rock Alt-J garnered critical acclaim for albums An Awesome Wave and This Is All Yours. Now a trio, the band from Leeds bring their individualistic alternative rock act to the stunning courtyard of the abbey as part of a series of outdoor gigs. icon_when 13 July icon_where Abbaye de Neumünster, Luxembourg-Grund icon_website www.atelier.lu
WILTZ FESTIVAL Eclectic programme The 65th edition of this festival brings a diverse programme of classical, flamenco, tango, jazz, hip hop and acoustic acts to the Luxembourg Ardennes. Don’t miss the closing night featuring José González (pictured), Dillon, Monophona and Joy Wellboy. icon_when Until 23 July icon_where Amphithéâtre, 1 rue du Château, Wiltz icon_website www.festivalwiltz.lu
MEYOUZIK World music festival Experience the diversity of world music over four outdoor stages at this free, one-day festival featuring artists from everywhere. Festivities kick off at 2:45 p.m. with children’s workshops in place de la Constitution while concerts continue until 1 a.m. icon_when 15 July icon_where Luxembourg-Centre icon_website festivals.lcto.lu
CONGÉS ANNULÉS Off-season music Rotondes continues its summer season of concerts for people who stick around for the holidays. This year welcomes emerging bands La Jungle and Hyperculte (pictured), Douglas Dare, Cigarettes After Sex, and Parquet Courts, among others. icon_when 28 July-25 August icon_where Rotondes, Luxembourg-Bonnevoie icon_website www.rotondes.lu
José González Jay Blakesberg Photography Gabriel Green Warner Music Spain Claude Piscitelli LCTO Les Amis du Vieux Diekirch
BLUES EXPRESS Steam and stars Over two sites connected by a restored steam railway, visitors can see and hear 40 international groups across 11 stages. Headliners include The Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band (USA) (pictured), Samantha Fish (USA), Kid Colling Cartel (Luxembourg), and more.