Halloween in Luxembourg: Where to go and what to see on All Saints' Day
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Halloween is rightly regarded as one of the most popular holidays of the year. On this unusual day (or rather night), the streets are filled with the most incredible creatures, many of which can cause real terror if the costume is extremely successful. But that is no reason to miss out on the fun in the capital and beyond.
What is All Saints' Day
Halloween coincides with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated around 2,500 years ago to mark the end of the agricultural year and the beginning of a new one. The Celts believed that on this day the spirits of the dead returned to earth and visited their loved ones to see how they were doing.
Over the past decade, Halloween has become increasingly popular in Luxembourg, with costume parties and celebrations lasting until the early hours of the morning. On the night of 31 October to 1 November, pubs, bars, cinemas, skating rinks and trampolines in the capital host themed events where fans of the holiday gather.
Halloween itself is not considered a public holiday. However, All Saints Day, which follows Halloween, is an official day-off.
How to celebrate Halloween
The tradition of celebrating the scariest day of the year goes back many years. The usual attributes of the holiday include pumpkin lanterns, spooky costumes, children begging for sweet bribes in exchange for their favours, and much more. However, it is important to remember that Halloween is a family day, which means that adults have to have fun too. And for them, many clubs and bars are already preparing parties in advance.
On 31 October, you can enter a world of dark music, horror and unforgettable experiences at the Lenox Club in Luxembourg. Enter the tunnel of terror with scary surprises, take photos in front of the spooky decor, listen to the best DJs and watch the fire and LED show. Come in costume and spend the night at a wild techno party!
Don't forget to purchase your tickets!
On 31 October from 6:30pm, immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the Haunted Ball in an old haunted maison! Dress in your spookiest costumes, enjoy magical music and a gourmet dinner by Chef Gaby Hontau. The evening will be full of surprises adding unexpected emotions to the celebration. Join us for a mesmerising night in the company of witches, ghosts and other creatures of the night!
Prices: - Champagne dinner - 69 € - Entrance and a glass of champagne - 25 €
The little participants of the celebration should not be forgotten in any case. Especially since Luxembourg has prepared a whole marathon of various events for them.
Of course, these are not all the events planned in the capital and other cities. There are so many that it would be impossible to list them all in one article. So we are sure that everyone will find something to their taste!
The candy raid
We can't forget the other fun activity of the evening we mentioned earlier. Sending the kids out for candy, or even better, taking them out to visit friends and family, is a great way to have fun if you're not too keen on noisy parties, bars or public events.
Keep safety in mind: don't let your child go out alone, stick to well-lit streets and dress for the weather. Reflective elements in clothing or costumes are also very important: they help drivers to see your child better and not to speed up.
It is also not advisable to eat opened sweets, even if you trust the people who gave them to you. If you receive opened sweets and chocolates from strangers, it is better to throw them away.
For more interesting facts about All Saints' Day, read on our website.
