Queer music takes centre stage with 'Rainbow Center Live'
A new live music night is hitting Luxembourg's queer scene, and it's bringing some seriously good local talent along for the ride. Rainbow Center Live kicks off on 6 November with ÆM and cherry red, with ambitions to turn it into a regular fixture on the Grand Duchy's music calendar.
Luxembourg's music scene is bursting with creativity, and there's no shortage of artists deserving of a spotlight. But finding the right stages and opportunities to get their music heard can still be a challenge. Enter Rainbow Center Live: a brand-new concert initiative from the Rainbow Center, managed by LGBTQIA+ organisation Rosa Lëtzebuerg, which wants to turn up the volume on the country's queer musical talent.
The idea is to bring queer musicians based in Luxembourg together, give them a platform to perform, and give audiences an opportunity to discover some of the incredible music being created right here at home. And it's completely free!
Two acts, one stage, plenty of musical personality
The inaugural Rainbow Center Live takes place on Friday 6 November, welcoming two very different acts to the Rainbow Center stage: ÆM and cherry red.
First up is cherry red, the indie folk singer-songwriter who makes music for those who feel everything just a little more intensely. Drawing inspiration from artists such as The Last Dinner Party, Folk Bitch Trio and Beth Gibbons, her songs explore the emotional territory between heartbreak, disappointment and hope. Expect heartfelt songwriting and plenty of feeling.
Then comes ÆM, an experimental pop artist who isn't afraid to push boundaries. Blending the rougher edges of contemporary pop with an adventurous musical approach, she's certainly not one to play it safe. She won the Screaming Fields song contest in 2018, while her track Seraphim was nominated for Luxembourg Song of the Year by Radio 100.7 in 2025.
Two artists, two different musical worlds. Sounds like a pretty good Friday evening!
Not just another concert night
Rainbow Center Live is more than simply an opportunity to catch a couple of local acts. It is also about creating space for queer artists to be heard, celebrated and discovered.
The original idea came from Mia Vale, aka cherry red, one of the artists performing at the launch event. When the Rainbow Center embraced the proposal, it took responsibility for the event's logistics, while Mia took the lead on communications and promotion.
The intention is for Rainbow Center Live to become a recurring concert series, with early discussions pointing towards two to four events per year. The exact frequency will depend on audience interest and the availability of artists, but the organisers are keen to make it a regular meeting point for musicians and music lovers alike.
For now, the focus is firmly on Luxembourg-based talent. With the local music scene experiencing something of a boom, the organisers believe there is a real need for more platforms where homegrown artists can showcase their creativity.
There is, however, one important distinction: this is specifically a platform for queer musicians. Whether gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, asexual or identifying elsewhere under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, artists must be queer to be invited to perform.
The ambition is to make Rainbow Center Live an important event in Luxembourg's music calendar, a place where audiences can discover new artists, explore different sounds and experience the creativity of the country's queer music community.
A space where music and community meet
The initiative is a natural fit for the Rainbow Center, which is much more than just a venue. Managed by Rosa Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg's oldest LGBTIQ+ organisation, founded in 1996, it was created as a cultural and community space dedicated to queer life in Luxembourg.
From exhibitions and workshops to discussions, screenings, social gatherings and concerts, the centre offers a welcoming space for people to meet, exchange ideas, express themselves and connect with the wider community.
Rainbow Center Live adds another musical dimension to that mission, bringing artists and audiences together, and there could be plenty more to come.
Whether you're already familiar with Luxembourg's queer music scene or simply curious to discover something new, this is a chance to show some love to local talent and help give a promising new concert series its first big cheer.
When: Friday 6 November 2026, 19:00–21:30
Where: Rainbow Center, 19 rue du Saint-Esprit, Luxembourg City
Performing: ÆM and cherry red
Admission: Free!
Registration: Not required
Find out more: on the scene.lu event listing
And at the Rosa Lëtzebuerg event page
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