Mainstream not found: First 404 FEST hits Melusina this March

Luxembourg’s alternative scene is getting a brand-new playground. On 20 March, 404 FEST launches its first-ever edition at Melusina Club in Clausen, and it’s aiming straight for the underground.

Created as a platform for artists operating outside the mainstream, 404 FEST is all about discovery, connection, and giving space to sounds that don’t always fit neatly into festival boxes. It's all about dark corners, pulsing lights, raw live energy, and a crowd that actually came to listen.

A line-up built for the night

The debut edition brings together a tight but powerful mix of local and international acts:

• MAZ UNIVERZE (LU)

• ULTRA WORLD (LU)

• SHOSTA (DE)

• BLAME EMERAUDE (LU)

You can expect a collision of electro-punk, EBM, darkwave and cutting-edge electronic textures that give a cohesive, immersive ride rather than a random playlist of genres.

And when the bands wrap up, the party doesn’t.

Upstairs, the Techno Lounge keeps things moving into the early hours with DJ sets from Ana Johrs and Steve K, stretching the experience all the way to 3am.

More than just a festival

404 FEST isn’t trying to be the biggest event on the calendar. It’s trying to be one of the most essential. By focusing on alternative and underground artists, it strengthens the bridge between performers and audiences, something Luxembourg’s scene thrives on.

If you’ve ever felt like the best nights happen slightly off-grid, this one’s for you.

404 FEST takes place at the Melusina Club in Clausen, Luxembourg, on 20 March.

Doors open at 7:30pm, with the festival running through until 3:00am.

Pre-sale tickets are priced at €24 and can already be bought online or €28 at the door on the night.

For more information, visit the official website at 404festival.eu or follow the festival on Instagram via @404f.estival.