Philharmonie Luxembourg

Overview

Philharmonie Luxembourg is a world-class concert hall seating 1,500 in its Grand Auditorium, designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc. Its cluster of slender white columns has become an architectural icon of the Kirchberg plateau.

Highlights

• Grand Auditorium: Exceptional acoustics ranked among Europe's best, home to the OPL orchestra.
• Chamber Music Hall: Intimate 300-seat room for recitals and jazz.
• Columned Facade: 823 slim steel columns forming a luminous screen at night.

History

Inaugurated in June 2005 after seven years of construction, the building cost EUR 113 million. It was commissioned to mark Luxembourg's year as European Capital of Culture in 1995.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: Book tickets for Wednesday lunchtime concerts (free, 45 minutes) for a quick taste.
• Tip 2: The restaurant Tempo has good pre-concert dining with plateau views.
• Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours (including performance).