Kulturfabrik – A Cultural Center in the Heart of the Greater Region
Located in Esch-sur-Alzette, in southern Luxembourg, the Kulturfabrik (KuFa) is a cultural center housed in the former municipal slaughterhouse. Covering 4,500 m², it brings together two performance venues, an art gallery, a cinema, a brewery, a bistro, and several rehearsal spaces.
Kulturfabrik is a space for encounter, creation, and exchange, committed to openness and inclusion. It welcomes audiences, artists, collectives, and associations from all backgrounds. Its programming is diverse and inclusive, reflecting a wide range of contemporary cultural practices: concerts, festivals, theatre, cinema, educational projects, literature, and artist residencies.
Among its flagship projects:
- Kufa’s Urban Art Esch
- FlamencoFestival Esch
- Italian Film Festival of Villerupt
- Out of the Crowd Festival
- Clowns in Progress Festival
A Non-Profit Organization Serving the Community
Kulturfabrik is a non-profit association (ASBL) officially recognized as being of public interest. It is supported by the Ministry of Culture of Luxembourg and the City of Esch-sur-Alzette.
Facilities Designed for Creation and Community Use
Across its 4,500 m², Kulturfabrik offers flexible, inclusive spaces suited for artistic creation, rehearsal, performance, and community gatherings:
- Main performance hall: 850 standing / 274 seated
- Small performance hall: 250 standing
- Le Ratelach: a cozy bistro for literary evenings and small concerts (35 seats)
- Kinosch cinema
- Artist residency facilities
- 6 rehearsal studios for contemporary music groups
- 3 multipurpose spaces for workshops, training sessions, and theatre company rehearsals
- On-site restaurant: Brasserie K116 (Tel: +352 26 17 59 74)
A Place with a Rich History
- 1885/86 – 1979: Operated as the municipal slaughterhouse of Esch-sur-Alzette
- From 1982: Artist occupation led by the non-profit "Theater GmbH", converting the site into rehearsal and performance spaces
- 1983: Founding of the non-profit association Kulturfabrik
- 1984 – 1995: Diverse artistic and socio-cultural activities
- Late 1996: Official agreement signed between the State, the City of Esch-sur-Alzette, and Kulturfabrik
- October 2, 1998: Official opening of the cultural center