The choice of FC Avenir Beggen as host club—an iconic club of the City of Luxembourg with a strong historical presence on the local scene—anchored the festival in a meaningful local context.
An expanded programme of workshops, discussions, exhibitions, concerts and an inclusive football tournament fostered encounters between local communities, international contributors and multi-generational audiences. Participatory activities included mural hand-painting by FC Cadrage, supporter banner-making with a local association, an upcycling workshop with Noémie Bach, an analog photography workshop led by Analog Football, and an exhibition on the history of FC Avenir Beggen developed by 352 members.
Panel discussions, led by Pit Arnold and Lamine Doumbouya with Tessy Troes, brought together contributors from across Europe to address supporter culture, football media, women’s football and grassroots movements. Additional roundtables focused on local football, including sessions on FC Avenir Beggen and Lux Football Femina, further strengthening ties to the Luxembourgish football landscape. Contributors included representatives from Culture Division, Futebol de Tostões, Mentalità, L’Arena, Fussballwoche and Fúria Azul.A match with Special Olympics and multilingual exchanges highlighted the festival’s commitment to inclusion.
The cultural programme featured live music, diverse food offerings and a retro jersey market, while 43 volunteers and 21 international contributors supported the event. Supported by key institutional partners, the festival continues to grow as a collaborative platform where football drives cultural production, dialogue and community-building.
EXHIBITIONS
Back to the Future:
Avenir Beggen
[see here]
Futebol de Tostões
[see here]
Interilhas
[see here]
Barragewoch 2025: 352 &
Lycée des Arts et Métiers
Workshops
Mural Painting by Cadrage
[see here]
Tifo Banner Painting
Upcycling by Noemie Bach
Activities
Table Rondes
Tournament
Walking Football