Why would a property developer and urban planner support a festival?
IKO Real Estate x Francofolies Esch/Alzette: Culture at the Heart of the Territory 🎶
At IKO Real Estate, we believe a neighbourhood isn’t built with stone alone, it needs life, emotions, and social connections. Supporting the Francofolies Esch/Alzette means affirming our commitment to local culture, helping a city come alive, and imagining places where it feels good to live… and sing.
🎭 Supporting Culture in Esch-sur-Alzette: A Strong and Committed Choice
Francofolies is no ordinary festival , it’s one of Luxembourg’s major cultural events, transforming Esch-sur-Alzette into a vibrant stage for three days. Thousands of festivalgoers, a lineup blending international stars and local talents, a festive and inclusive atmosphere… everything comes together.
👉 IKO Real Estate is proudly contributing to the city’s strong cultural dynamic, right in the heart of Esch, home to our Rout Lëns neighbourhood.
An urban developer on stage? Not exactly… but almost!
As a committed developer and urban planner, IKO Real Estate envisions lasting, sustainable neighbourhoods that bring people together. Culture is a key driver of social cohesion, vibrancy, and quality of life. It gives purpose to urbanism, beyond architecture alone.
By supporting the Francofolies, we aim to:
Actively participate in Esch-sur-Alzette’s cultural energy
Help build a vibrant community around culture and urban innovation
Integrate culture into our vision of a lively and human-centred city
👉 For us, building a neighbourhood also means building its identity.
💥 A Concrete and Positive Momentum for Esch-sur-Alzette
Francofolies actively contributes to Esch-sur-Alzette’s cultural reach:
📍 The festival draws large crowds from Luxembourg and surrounding regions, reinforcing Esch’s image as a cultural hub in transformation.
📍 Its inclusive pricing policy ensures wide access to the event:
Reduced ticket prices are available under various conditions, making the festival more accessible.
👉 More info on ticketing at francofolies.lu
📍 Residents of Esch rediscover their city in a festive and communal spirit, strengthening local pride and new ways of living together.
🎉 Summer Rout Lëns in Esch-sur-Alzette by IKO
In summer 2022, IKO Real Estate launched the first edition of Summer Rout Lëns, a cultural and summer event at the heart of the district, on the former Terres-Rouges site. From 16 July to 11 September, a pop-up terrace brought the neighbourhood to life with DJ sets, after-work events, coworking spaces, sports games, creative workshops and citizen forums. This lively spot, at the foot of two heritage buildings, offered a real taste of the future neighbourhood — blending participatory urbanism, local culture, and cross-border conviviality. 🎉
A Total Immersion: When Real Estate Meets Music 📸🎪🐢
What can you expect from IKO Real Estate at the Francofolies Esch/Alzette 2025?
🎪 Tipis set up in our unmissable chill zone, perfect for relaxing, chatting or cooling off in the shade. This well-being break in the heart of the festival is brought to life with our partner D-Co.
📸 Photobooths tailor-made with Cheesebox, ready to capture your favourite memories. Each guest can either use the on-site photobooth or their own smartphone, allowing for more flexibility in angles and leave with an instant printed photo.
🐢 Turtles, eco-friendly, playful, and accessible soft-mobility vehicles supplied by Turtle (Paris). Back for their 3rd year, they’re also suitable for people with reduced mobility and will carry you up the Gaalgebierg… in style and to the rhythm of the music!
👜 Limited edition tote bag illustrated by the artist Cosmo, who also designed the exclusive Rout Lëns by IKO x Francofolies Esch/Alzette t-shirt. Created and produced in collaboration with Merschy and BC Design, this tote bag is offered to each guest and includes the t-shirt (also available for VIP pre-order), a set of coloured pencils, and the activity book “The New Adventures of Roudy in Rout Lëns.”
📘 This activity book, designed for 8-year-old children, is a fun and educational tool that invites young readers to explore the past, present, and future of the Rout Lëns district. The character Roudy was illustrated by the artist Orange K, and the book is enhanced with augmented reality technology developed by Virtual Rangers. It is part of a solidarity-based initiative: for every copy distributed, IKO Real Estate supports the association Roudy’s World, which works to improve the well-being of hospitalized children.
👉 IKO doesn’t just support the event — we participate fully, bringing our vision of the city and the human experience to life.
🎤 Big Names on Stage
The 2025 edition promises unforgettable moments with a stellar lineup:
🌟 Timmy Trumpet
🌟 Bigflo & Oli
🌟 Soprano
🌟 Hamza
🌟 Julien Doré
… plus incredible local artists like Tali, Maryana, Dori, Oke, Maehlia and Sixo, all shining a spotlight on Esch-sur-Alzette.
🎥 Want to feel the vibe? 🌞
📅 See you from 6 to 8 June 2025 at the Francofolies Esch/Alzette!
IKO Real Estate will be there again — ready to make the city sing with you!
📸 Stop by our tipis, strike a pose in the photobooth, hop on a Turtle… or take home your limited-edition illustrated tote bag.
🎶 Because culture is meant to be lived — and it starts here.
👉 Relive the best of the 2024 edition with our aftermovie!
🎬 Watch the Francofolies 2024 aftermovie