Practical information 

How to get to the festival?

 

BY TRAIN

• From Luxembourg: Esch-sur-Alzette station is regularly served by trains from Luxembourg City, Belval, Bettembourg, and Rodange (2 to 4 trains per hour). All public transport, including trains, is free in Luxembourg, and no ticket is required. Throughout the festival, train operating hours are extended and frequency is increased.
• From France: Trains arrive in Esch-sur-Alzette from Audun-le-Tiche and Bettembourg. If you are coming from Nancy, Metz, or Thionville, you will need to change at Bettembourg for a free train to Esch-sur-Alzette.
• CFL: Plan my journey online

BY BUS

• Special shuttles are organized by the festival departing from Nancy, Metz, Thionville, and Arlon. They will be available for sale soon.
• Several bus lines serve Esch-sur-Alzette from Luxembourg and France. You can find all bus information here: Mobiliteit Luxembourg

BY BIKE

3 Vël’OK stations are located near the festival site: Gaalgebierg, Esch-sur-Alzette CFL station, and Place de l’Hôtel de Ville. The festival will have a dedicated bike parking area.

BY CAR

The festival does not have an official or specifically reserved parking lot for festival-goers. Because we care about the planet and parking spaces are limited in Esch, we recommend using public transport or carpooling. However, if driving is your only option:

• It is recommended to park at P+R Belval and take a free 3-minute train ride to Esch-sur-Alzette station.
• Another option is the P+R Luxembourg-Sud in Hesperange, then take a free train from Howald station to Esch-sur-Alzette.
• There are several parking lots in Esch-sur-Alzette city center. You can find the list of parking lots and their real-time occupancy here: https://citylife.esch.lu/systeme-de-guidage-park/#panel-traffic (also available on the City of Esch smartphone app).

 

Where to sleep?

 

• Camping: Gaalgebierg campsite is close to the festival site. Dedicated spots for festival-goers will be on sale soon.
• Youth Hostel: Youth Hostel Esch-sur-Alzette, located near the train station.
• Hotels: Check the visitluxembourg.lu website to find a hotel.

 

Ticketing

Online

• Francofolies Esch/Alzette website
• Ticketmaster.com website
• Seetickets.com/fr website
• Fnacspectacles.com website

In stores

Physical points of sale: Tickets are available in stores such as Auchan, Carrefour, Cora, Cultura, Fnac, and Leclerc.

On site

On the day of the festival: If tickets are still available, you can buy them directly at the entrance located at 17 Dieswee Esch/Alzette.

Ticket Collection

E-tickets: After your online purchase, your tickets will be sent to you by email in PDF format. You can present them on your smartphone at the entrance or print them if you prefer.

Ticket Resale

If you can no longer attend the festival, don’t panic! A secure ticket resale platform is online.

 

Cashless Payment

All payments are made using your cashless wristband. This payment system is designed to simplify your life at the festival. With your wristband, you can pay for everything (snacks, drinks, and more). Please note that no credit cards or cash will be accepted on site.

You can top up your cashless account in several ways: via the Francofolies Esch/Alzette 2025 app, when purchasing your ticket, on the francofolies.lu website, or even at the festival’s cashless area.

More information at: https://francofolies.lu/faq/cashless/

 

Accessibility

Gaalgebierg Park, the highest point in Esch/Alzette, features sloping areas. We make every effort to ensure the site is accessible during the festival. You can find the measures implemented in 2025 in the document below. On May 1st, this document will be updated with information for the 2026 edition.

Download the information guide

 

 

Transport

Public Transport

All trains and buses in Luxembourg are free. Luxembourg Railways (CFL) offer national and international assistance, with access ramps available on every train. Train schedules are extended at night during the festival. For more information: Mobiliteit Luxembourg.

Car

A drop-off point is available at the PRM/PWD (People with Reduced Mobility/Disabilities) festival entrance, next to the youth hostel (17 Bd John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 4170 Esch-sur-Alzette). A reserved parking area is located on Rue Berwart in Esch-sur-Alzette, a 9-minute walk from the PRM/PWD entrance.

PRM/PWD Entrance

A dedicated entrance for you and your companion is located at the footbridge entrance of the Esch/Alzette station on the roundabout side. This exclusive entrance features an elevator and adapted security checks. There, you will receive a blue wristband, which serves as your pass and payment method, allowing you to avoid waiting lines at bars and food trucks. A cashless card will also be provided, allowing you to ask someone to purchase food or drinks for you if you cannot or do not wish to move around.

Enjoy!

The Francofolies Esch/Alzette app is your best ally for finding the park map, platform locations, accessible food stalls, disabled toilets, and the hour-by-hour schedule.

Where to watch a concert?

Raised platforms are set up for a better view of each stage. Volunteers will welcome you and manage access to these areas.

Feeling hungry or thirsty?

You have priority at food stalls and bars thanks to your blue wristband. Volunteers at the PRM platforms are also at your disposal.

Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing?

Volunteers trained in Sign Language are available. You can pick up a vibrating vest (Subpack) at the information point. Induction loops are installed at the stages.

Need some quiet time?

Green spaces near the fountain are available for rest. Platforms also remain open even when there are no concerts.