AGP Executive Report

CinEast Opens in Luxembourg: The Central and Eastern European film festival runs until October 25, with a Bulgarian spotlight featuring seven feature films, two shorts, concerts and an October 16 screening at Neimënster. Local TV Award: Luxembourg science show Take Off won the Cross Platform prize at the Venice TV Awards, earning international recognition for its lively approach to science. Luxembourg on the Baltic Screen: Tallinn Black Nights’ competition includes How to Divorce During the War, a Lithuania-Luxembourg co-production. Upcoming Art: Bulgarian artist Kamen Bonev’s exhibition opens in Luxembourg on October 17. Culture Draws a Crowd: Luxembourg City Museum Night set a new record, welcoming more than 29,000 visitors. On Tour: Luxembourg Eurovision star TALI is set to open for Duran Duran in Brussels.

Luxembourg on Screen: The science show Take Off won the Cross Platform prize at the Venice TV Awards, bringing international recognition to Luxembourg’s media talent. Film Co-productions: Luxembourg-backed Dora director July Jung received France’s Order of Arts and Letters. Another Luxembourg co-production, How to Get a Divorce During the Wartime, won a screenplay prize at Belgrade’s FEST and is headed to Tallinn’s Black Nights festival. What’s On: An exhibition by Bulgarian artist Kamen Bonev opens in Luxembourg on October 17. Luxembourg City Museum Night also set a record, drawing more than 29,000 visitors; Eurovision star TALI is set to open for Duran Duran in Brussels on her first international tour.

Visual Arts: Bulgarian artist Kamen Bonev’s exhibition opens in Luxembourg on 17 October. Museums: Luxembourg City Museum Night drew a record crowd of more than 29,000 for its 25th edition. Music: Luxembourg Eurovision singer TALI is set to open for Duran Duran in Brussels on her first international tour. Culture: Dasara and Bathukamma celebrations brought Indian traditions, food and community events to Luxembourg.

Museum Night: Luxembourg City’s 25th Museum Night set a new record, drawing more than 29,000 visitors to the city’s museums. Coming Up: Bulgarian artist Kamen Bonev’s exhibition is due to open in Luxembourg on October 17. Culture & Music: Luxembourg Eurovision star TALI is heading out on her first international tour, opening for Duran Duran in Brussels; Dasara and Bathukamma celebrations also bring colour, culture and cuisine to Luxembourg.

On Screen: Samsung TV Plus is bringing BBC Lifestyle to Luxembourg, with food, travel, home and design shows; BBC Studios’ EastEnders channel is also launching here. Museum Highlights: Luxembourg City Museum Night drew a record 29,000 visitors for its 25th edition. Coming Up: A new exhibition by Bulgarian artist Kamen Bonev opens in Luxembourg on October 17. Music: Luxembourg Eurovision star TALI is set to open for Duran Duran in Brussels on their international tour. Community & Culture: Dasara and Bathukamma celebrations in Luxembourg offer a showcase of colour, culture and cuisine.

Art in Luxembourg: Bulgarian artist Kamen Bonev’s exhibition opens at Foyer Europeen on October 17, with a musical programme, and runs until November 3. Museum Milestone: Luxembourg City’s 25th Museum Night set a record, drawing 29,282 visits across seven museums for art, music and late-night events. Coming Up: The Dasara and Bathukamma Festival brings music, dance, food and youth-led games to Hall O in Differdange on October 25. On Screen: Samsung TV Plus is adding BBC Lifestyle in Luxembourg, alongside the EastEnders channel in Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Luxembourg Talent Abroad: Eurovision star TALI is heading out on her first international tour and is set to open for Duran Duran in Brussels. At Mudam: “Kaihō: Japanese Women Artists after 1945” explores radical artistic expression from 1945 to the millennium and runs until February 14, 2027. Film News: Bong Joon-ho’s first animated feature, “Ally,” is planned for a July release, with Luxembourg among the territories targeted for distribution.

Coming Up in Art: Bulgarian artist Kamen Bonev’s exhibition opens at Foyer Europeen on October 17, with a musical programme at the launch. It runs through November 3. Museum Night Record: Luxembourg City’s 25th Museum Night drew 29,282 visits across seven museums, which stayed open late for exhibitions, concerts, performances and workshops. At Mudam: “Kaihō: Japanese Women Artists after 1945” explores radical work by women artists from 1945 to the turn of the century; it remains on view until February 14, 2027. Luxembourg on Tour: Eurovision star TALI is taking her music abroad on her first international tour, including a support slot for Duran Duran in Brussels. Film Spotlight: “Julián,” a Luxembourg co-production, is among nine films selected for the Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival’s feature competition.

Art at Mudam: “Kaihō: Japanese Women Artists after 1945” explores radical work by women artists from Japan and its global communities; the exhibition runs through February 14, 2027. Halloween for Kids: Artup’s “Trick or Treat” workshops in Junglinster pair storytelling, sensory play and crafts, with English-language sessions on October 25. Luxembourg on Tour: Eurovision star TALI is taking her first international tour abroad and is set to open for Duran Duran in Brussels, bringing Luxembourg music to new audiences. Animation Spotlight: “Julián,” a Luxembourg co-production, is among nine films selected for the Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival’s feature competition.

Luxembourg Music Abroad: Eurovision star TALI is setting out on her first international tour and will open for Duran Duran in Brussels, bringing Luxembourg music to new audiences. On the Arts Calendar: A weekend guide rounds up seven things to do in and around Luxembourg from October 8 to 11. Film: Julián, a co-production involving Luxembourg, is among nine titles selected for the Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival’s feature competition. Design: Luxembourg’s creative scene is in the spotlight at Vienna Design Week 2026. Music: Luxembourg’s Steve Castile earned 26 points at the OGAE Second Chance Contest; mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli is also due to perform in Luxembourg during her current season.

Music: Luxembourg Eurovision star TALI is heading out on her first international tour, with a major opening slot for Duran Duran in Brussels among the highlights. She says she grew up listening to the band and is excited to bring her music to new audiences. Film: Luxembourg is represented in the Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival’s feature competition through Julián, a co-production with Ireland, Canada and Denmark. Nine films were selected from 67 entries spanning 33 countries. Visual Art: Artist Christine Sun Kim, whose work explores sound, language and power, has recently exhibited in Luxembourg and is celebrating a new book, Deaf Material. Opera: World-renowned mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli is set to perform in Luxembourg this season after receiving a major Italian state honour for her contribution to culture. Eurovision: Luxembourg’s Steve Castile placed 15th with “Sweet Tooth” in the fan-run OGAE Second Chance Contest, won by Italy’s Ditonellapiaga.

Night of Museums: Luxembourg City’s event returns Saturday for its 25th edition, with seven museums offering exhibitions, performances, DJ sets and workshops until 1am. Free shuttles connect the venues. Luxembourg Music: Local entry Steve Castile earned 26 points at the OGAE Second Chance Contest, where Italy’s Ditonellapiaga took the win. Design Spotlight: Luxembourg’s creative scene featured at Vienna Design Week 2026.

Weekend Culture: Luxembourg City’s Night of Museums returns Saturday for its 25th edition, with seven museums offering exhibitions, performances, DJ sets, workshops and tours until 1am. Free shuttles connect the venues, and visitors can collect stamps to create an artistic souvenir. Opera: Luxembourg-bound mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli has received Italy’s Order of Merit, recognizing her contribution to Italian culture. She is due to perform in Luxembourg this season. Eurovision Fans: Luxembourg’s Steve Castile finished 15th among 22 entries in the OGAE Second Chance Contest with “Sweet Tooth.” Design: Luxembourg’s creative scene was also in the spotlight at Vienna Design Week 2026.

This Weekend: Luxembourg City’s Night of Museums returns Saturday for its 25th edition, with seven museums offering exhibitions, performances, DJ sets and workshops until 1 a.m.; free shuttles connect the venues. Local MMA: Luxembourg-based fighter Rivaldo Pereira is aiming for a knockout in PFL Africa after building his career from jiu-jitsu, where he became a European champion in 2020. At Mudam: “Kaihō: Japanese Women Artists after 1945” brings together more than 120 works by 39 artists, spotlighting a generation that challenged social expectations through art. Coming to Luxembourg: Lego’s first live-action musical, “Heartlake the Musical,” is set to arrive on VTM Go on October 19.

MMA: Luxembourg-based fighter Rivaldo Pereira is targeting a knockout of unbeaten David Samuel as he pursues a breakthrough with the Professional Fighters League. Art: Mudam’s “Kaihō: Japanese Women Artists after 1945” brings together more than 120 works by 39 artists, revisiting a major chapter of postwar Japanese art. Streaming: “Lego Friends: Heartlake the Musical” is set to arrive on Luxembourg’s VTM Go on October 19. Design: Luxembourg’s creative scene also took the spotlight at Vienna Design Week 2026. Football: Luxembourg’s Nations League hopes took a hit with a 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria, leaving the team needing a late turnaround.

Screen & Streaming: Lego’s first live-action musical, Lego Friends: Heartlake the Musical, arrives on Netflix and YouTube on 16 October; Luxembourg viewers can stream it on VTM Go from 19 October. At Mudam: “Kaihō: Japanese Women Artists after 1945” brings more than 120 works by 39 artists to the Luxembourg museum, spotlighting creators whose work has rarely been seen outside Japan. Luxembourg talent: Luxembourgish actress Vicky Krieps plays Bridget Sullivan in Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. Film & Festivals: CinEast’s programme puts Bulgaria and Ukrainian cinema in focus, while Luxembourg’s creative scene was recently showcased at Vienna Design Week.

Plug&Charge Expansion: Powerdot has teamed up with Hubject to roll Plug&Charge across 7,000+ of its European charging points, letting compatible EVs start charging automatically via vehicle-to-charger communication. Luxembourg Politics: After summer recess, déi Lénk says it will back the government’s tax reform in parliament, framing it as individualised tax class changes while still pushing for faster inflation indexing. EU/Tech & Education: Open Assessment Technologies launched TAO Studio in Luxembourg, aiming to speed up trusted digital exam creation with AI-assisted authoring and item validation. Music Spotlight: French metal act Alcest announced the live album “Live at Hellfest 2022” for December 4, with a first single released. Film & Culture: Luxembourg’s presence continues abroad as “A Place To Heal” won big at the Namur Francophone Film Festival, while “Truly Naked” swept the Netherlands’ Golden Calves. On Screen (Netflix): Vicky Krieps talks about playing Bridget Sullivan in “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” a feminist, punk-leaning retelling of the murders. Sports (Luxembourg-linked): Estonia held Iceland 0-0 in Nations League action; Luxembourg’s campaign context remains in focus as the group standings shift.