« Zempia, pile ou face », une création chorégraphique et musicale afro-contemporaine, a réuni des danseurs.euses professionnels et des jeunes des écoles secondaires EIMAB (École internationale Anne Beffort) et EIDE (École internationale de Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette). Dans le cadre d’ateliers pédagogiques et de cinq représentations, les élèves ont exploré le thème de la résilience à travers la danse et la musique. La projet orchestré par l’asbl AlterCadence interrogeait principalement l’injustice, le traumatisme et la transformation des émotions négatives en forces positives.

Artelier est un projet imaginé et porté par le collectif de jeunes F.O.M.O. (Friends Who Organize Magical Occasions), accompagné par Stayfou asbl. Pensé par des jeunes pour des jeunes, le projet visait à rendre la culture locale plus accessible, à valoriser les artistes et initiatives du territoire, et à renforcer le lien social durant la période hivernale. La programmation a rencontré un vif succès : plus de 190 participant.es ont pris part à l’événement.

À l’occasion des 10 ans de la Reboredo’s Music School à Differdange, son fondateur João Reboredo a mené un projet artistique et pédagogique réunissant 40 élèves autour de l’histoire d’un petit garçon rêvant de créer une école de musique. Accompagné·es par cinq pédagogues, les jeunes participant·e·s se sont impliqué·e·s dans toutes les étapes de la création, de l’écriture des textes à la réalisation des illustrations, en passant par les répétitions et l’enregistrement des chansons interprétées lors des cours de musique. Cette aventure collective a donné lieu à la publication d’un livre illustré et d’un CD, témoins durables de cette expérience.

Ce projet mené par l’asbl Club Créatif pour Jeunes Actifs en collaboration avec Sofiya Kudryavtseva, la créatrice de la plateforme acting.lu, a eu pour ambition de réunir 8 jeunes participant.es âgées de 16 à 25 ans dans la création de 3 courts-métrages. De l’idéation, à l’écriture du script, jusqu’à l’interprétation devant la caméra, les participant.es ont été impliqué.es dans chaque étape du projet.

A l’issue des ateliers et du tournage, une projection a été organisée au Cercle Cité, l’occasion pour les jeunes de monter sur le tapis rouge et de présenter fièrement l’aboutissement de plusieurs mois de travail.

“Whatever It Takes” is the result of an intercultural, youth-led creative journey, created in partnership with Luxembourgish artist Matthew Philip De Cae.

Young people aged 12 to 26, from diverse cultural backgrounds, took the lead in designing, directing, and performing the official video. The song — written and performed in 110 languages — celebrates self-confidence, identity, and perseverance. This project gave young talents the chance to drive the full creative process, expressing themselves through music, movement, and video. More than a video, it’s a celebration of collaboration across cultures and a testament to the power of creativity, unity, and resilience.

“Bäerbelendag mat de Kanner” is a school-based and intergenerational project by the National Centre for Industrial Culture (CNCI), which enabled primary school pupils from Esch-sur-Alzette to discover the traditions of Saint Barbara as well as Luxembourg’s mining heritage.

From 24 November to 3 December 2025, creative and educational workshops introduced children to the meaning and symbols of this celebration, ahead of their participation in the procession held on 4 December in the streets of the city. By engaging with the history and symbolism of Saint Barbara through various artistic practices, the children were able to express their ideas, make creative choices, and give meaning to a national tradition that is often little known. Discussions sometimes arose from their observations and questions. The story of Saint Barbara also provided an opportunity to address contemporary themes such as youth empowerment, freedom of thought, and the development of critical thinking.

The project thus fostered cultural transmission and strengthened intergenerational ties around this tradition, which has been included since 30 November 2022 in the national inventory of intangible cultural heritage under the category of social practices.

The multidisciplinary project based on Maurice Ravel’s opera “L’Enfant et les sortilèges” brought together students, teachers, professional artists, and local partners in an ambitious artistic creation blending music, theater, and dance. Led by the Conservatoire du Nord in collaboration with the Centre des Arts Pluriels, this educational and cultural project aimed to make opera accessible to all while promoting inclusion and professional development for the participants.

Three public performances, including one for schools, reached a wide audience, with the participation of students aged 8 to 65. Guided by performing arts professionals, the young artists experienced the realities of stage production and developed essential artistic and interpersonal skills.

“Mat Iech” is the title of a project launched in 2022, which embodies Elisabeth Schilling & Company’s passion for outreach and awareness-building. Today, this project has become an essential programme within the company Making Dances asbl, aiming to create a more flexible format that focuses on mediation and interaction, while preserving the performative aspect. It enables the presentation of Elisabeth’s larger-scale works to a different audience — one that does not have access to performances held in theatres or cultural institutions where these works are usually staged. The goal is to make dance accessible to a wide audience in diverse ways.

The ‘Locked Out, Youth Lens on Housing’ project is a creative documentary initiative by Youth Work Synergie asbl that brings together young people living in Luxembourg to explore the housing crisis through their own eyes. The young people learnt the basics of documentary filmmaking, ranging from storytelling to camerawork, cinematography, lighting and editing. Through practical workshops, they acquired technical skills whilst developing their ability to tell personal and socially engaged stories.

The project went beyond mere technical training: it established itself as a genuine space for expression, enabling young people to take ownership of their stories and actively participate in public debate. The final documentary, enriched with interviews with experts and young people directly affected, was screened publicly, followed by in-depth discussions with the audience.

These discussions, which were often in-depth and enriching, brought together key figures from the housing sector, offering participants the opportunity to share their perspectives directly with those involved in this issue.

Led by the non-profit organization Muse, “Studio Lokal” is an educational project designed to support young people in discovering careers in the creative and artistic fields. Through a series of hands-on workshops (photography, graphic design, filmmaking, calligraphy, interior design), guided by professionals in the sector, participants gain practical skills and benefit from personalized mentoring.

The project primarily targets young people aged 16 to 30 and also includes guidance sessions focused on academic and career orientation, with particular emphasis on helping participants prepare applications for artistic studies.

In collaboration with cultural institutions in Luxembourg, “Studio Lokal” aims to improve access to arts education, promote local talent, and foster cultural inclusion.