Official Events Announced for the 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Grand Duke Henri

Luxembourg’s Ministry of State has announced the official programme of festivities and events which will mark the 25^th anniversary of the reign of Grand Duke Henri.

As reported by the ministry, the events, which will take place on Saturday June 21, Sunday June 22 and Monday June 23 2025, include an official tribute on Place Guillaume II to mark Grand Duke Henri’s 25-year reign, an official ceremony at Philharmonie Luxembourg themed around the 25^th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a sound and light show entitled "25 Years of Reign” and a series of concerts throughout the city.

The anniversary celebrations will begin on Saturday June 21 2025 at Place Guillaume II, where the Grand Ducal couple will be welcomed by the Mayor of the City of Luxembourg, Lydie Polfer, for an official tribute to mark the 25th anniversary of his reign in front of the City Hall. This will be followed by a concert featuring American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, who will be accompanied by the Orchestre National de Jazz Luxembourg (ONJL).

On Sunday June 22 2025, the Grand Ducal couple will travel to Esch-sur-Alzette in the late afternoon and will visit the commune of Mondercange. In the evening, the Grand Ducal Couple and the Grand Ducal Family will attend the customary events in the City of Luxembourg, where they will follow the torchlight procession before admiring the traditional fireworks display with locals. 

Monday June 23 2025, the National Day programme will begin with the official ceremony, organised by the Government in honour of Grand Duke Henri, at the Philharmonie Luxembourg and in the presence of the Grand Ducal Family. This year, the ceremony will be themed around the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne. After the ceremony, the Grand Ducal couple and Prince Sebastian will attend the military and non-military parades. Grand Duke Henri and Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume will review the troops. At the invitation of Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich, the solemn Te Deum will be celebrated in the afternoon at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg, in the presence of the Grand Ducal couple and the Grand Ducal Family. 

Official programme of events

Saturday June 21 2025

Place Guillaume II:

⁃             17:45: Concert by soul-jazz singer China Moses;

⁃             19:30: Welcome of Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess by Mrs. Lydie Polfer, Mayor of the City of Luxembourg; cake cutting;

⁃             21:00: Concert by American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, with the National Jazz Orchestra Luxembourg and conducted by Gast Waltzing;

⁃             23:00: DJ Don Simon.

Grand Ducal Palace:

⁃             22:45: Sound & Light Show "25 Years of Reign" (15 minutes). A projection of this event will be broadcast continuously until 23:45 onto the façade of the Grand Ducal Palace on Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes.

Place d’Armes:

⁃             23:00 to 01:00: Concert by Choco y sus Cómplices

Place de Clairefontaine:

⁃             23:00 to 01:00: Concert by Schaman.

Rue du St Esprit:

⁃             23:00: Various DJs will perform.

Sunday June 22 2025

Champ du Glacis:

⁃             20:30 to 02:30: City Sounds. In keeping with the City Sounds tradition, this event will be dedicated to electronic music, with a lineup of leading international artists including Klingande, BJones and Oliver Heldens, as well as renowned Luxembourg DJs.

Monday June 23 2025

Champ du Glacis:

⁃             17:00 to 23:30 - City Sounds. For its second day, City Sounds will showcase pop in all its forms, featuring renowned Luxembourg talents and international stars such as James Bay and Train.