Eric Thill Presented the Results of the Survey on Cultural Life in Luxembourg

On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Minister of Culture, Eric Thill, presented the results of the survey on the cultural life of residents of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

© Press release from 19.05.2025 by the Ministry of Culture

Translated by ILRES from French into English.

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and conducted by ILRES, the survey highlights the importance of culture in residents’ lives, as well as the challenges related to cultural access and participation. A representative sample of 1,981 people aged 16 and over responded to various questions about the presence of culture in their lives, their cultural practices, and access to culture in their region of residence. The survey thus made it possible to more precisely identify potential regional differences in terms of the attractiveness of the cultural offering and access to culture.

A Strong Connection: 82% of Residents Affirm the Importance of Culture in Their Lives

The results show that culture holds an important place for most respondents, with variations depending on region of residence, level of education, and socio-economic situation. Overall, the attractiveness of the cultural offering is perceived positively across the country, although some regions face accessibility challenges.

According to the respondents, the challenges to address include promoting the existing cultural offering and the history of the local area, as well as strengthening the presence of artists. One key factor linked to the importance people place on culture is the proximity of cultural venues and events. Cultural activities such as concerts, festivals, and traditional local celebrations prove to be important means of reinforcing cultural life and participation in Luxembourg.

“Culture is an integral part of our daily lives. This survey highlights not only its presence in residents’ lives, but also the areas where it deserves to be strengthened. As a true vector of social connection, identity, and creativity, culture must be accessible to everyone, everywhere across the country. The data collected offers us a clearer picture of cultural realities, enabling us to better guide public policy—especially at the regional level—to concretely respond to the needs and expectations of the population,” emphasized Eric Thill.

The Minister announced that the results and insights gathered will serve as a valuable foundation for the development of an “Access to Culture” action plan. The next step in this process will be a dialogue with stakeholders in the sector during the “Cultural Forum,” scheduled for June 25.

The cultural life survey in Luxembourg is part of Recommendation No. 47 (“conduct a survey on the country’s cultural practices every 10 years”) from the Kulturentwécklungsplang 2018–2028, as well as broader efforts to promote access to culture and civic participation across the country, as outlined in the coalition agreement.

Published as part of the “Ministry of Culture Studies” series, the document is now

available for download on the ministry’s website.