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Radio ARA

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Radio ARA is the independent, non-commercial Radio Station of Luxembourg.

Active since 1992, Radio ARA is the oldest Community Radio in the country

and has always been identified as an alternative in the Luxembourgish media landscape.

The program of Radio ARA is as colourful and diverse

as the opinions, culture and music of the people living in the Grand Duchy.

The Radio For All Voices

Discover the diversity of our shows...

A Mad Tea Party

Day is over, Night has come. Today is gone, what’s done is done. Embrace my Music, ride through the Night, and Tomorrow comes with a whole new Light!

AFRIKULTURE mix

AFRIKULTURE mix is a fortnightly show that celebrates African cultures in Luxembourg

Am Bistro mat der woxx

All Woch bitt d’woxx Iech an hirem Podcast en Abléck an hir journalistesch Aarbecht a beliicht d’Hannergrënn vun engem Artikel.

ARA Russia for Peace

The first Russian-language radio show in the Benelux countries invites guests from the countries of the former Soviet Union and around the world who speak Russian.

Architecture Then And Now

Together, we’ll explore the rich tapestry of architectural history, from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces. This series would delve into various architectura

Balkan Rock Radio Show

Balkan Rock Radio Show is based on the best Yugoslavia and post-Yugoslavia rock & pop & all the best music from the Balkans

Bistro

Le Bistro est le magazine socio-culturel sur les ondes de Radio ARA.

Bordertown

Alternative Roots-/Country Rock, Americana, No Depression, Desert Rock, Lo-Fi, Twang, Tex-Mex…

Breakfast Show

The ARA City Radio Breakfast Show is hosted by Simon Claridge. With tons of chat with newsreaders and co-hosts news, laughs, competitions and new music, make it a part of your morning routine. Catch his Daily Interviews here Weekdays, 6.30am to 9.30am About Simon Simon made his debut on the breakfast show at ARA as newsreader, but he soon set his mark on a Saturday evening with his own show Eclectica. As he puts it : “From the dawn of time (well… the early 20th century) until this very day, fearless men and women have been creating weird electronic noises

Ça s’écoute près de chez vous

Découvrez la musique lusophone avec Orlando et Carlos, dans l’émission «Ça s’écoute près de chez vous» tous les 4ème mardi du mois, entre 20h00 et 22h00

Campus Radio – Stories by Edgar Allan Poe

Master Theaterwissenschaft und Interkulturalität Universite du Luxembourg Seminar  winter semester: Radio-Theater,  Words that play Adjoint teacher : Natalia Sanchez 4 Classic Horror Stories   “The Black Cat” with Joschua Seiler Tuesday 21 February at 16:00   “The Mask of the Red Death” with Maria Binica Tuesday 28 February at 16:00   “The Tell-Tale Heart” with Hannah Strauchmann Tuesday 07 March at 16:00   “Das Fass Amontillado” with Nuran Atis Tuesday 14 March at 16:00   directed by Natalia Sanchez   Broadcast on CAMPUS RADIO by Graffiti the youth shows on Radio ARA on 87,8 * 102,9 * 105,2 FM or

Chervona Kalyna

“Chervona Kalyna” is the first Ukrainian show in the Ukrainian language in Luxembourg. It is devoted to the Ukrainian culture and music, also it is for interviewing people who are related to the Ukrainian community in Luxembourg as well. It is to be aired twice a month on Mondays, at 13:10, after Local & International News in the Ukrainian language. The show is running for an hour. The host of the show is Iryna Skrypak, who started on the 21st of March, 2022. Listen to the show to learn the Ukrainian language, discover the culture and music, to keep in

Come Together

Come Together is an English language integration show that aims to provide a “soft landing” in Luxembourg for newcomers and long-term residents alike. Luxembourg is full of interesting and unique experiences and Come Together provides a combination of short interviews, music, and a dollop of What’s On every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Come Together is hosted by Djulieta Andovan. If you have something to contribute to our show, or have a suggestion, get in touch: cometogether@ara.lu We also host monthly events for Associations and not for profit organisations that would like support with community building and promoting

Country Café

Nei an net méi ganz esou nei Country Musik fir den Dag gudd unzefänken.

Desi Vibes

An eclectic music mix from the Indian Subcontinent and beyond

Deviations

Deviations, the alternative music show for Indie, Rock, Punk and Folk!
We broadcast every first and third Saturday of the month at 16:00 CET.

Dive in with (e)ME

‘DIVE IN WITH (e)ME’ is produced by Fondation EME to show the diversity of music and how music can be a big influence on any individual from any social group. If you are eager to listen to the interesting interviews from the different experts, tune in TODAY at 19h30 And listen to the new episodes every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 19h30.

Eclectica

Welcome to “Eclectica,” the radio show that takes you on a sonic journey through the vast and diverse world of electronic music

Electronic Emotions

Each month, enjoy a one-hour mix featuring electronic music from national and international artists. Hosted by Andrea aka Irregular Disco Workers.

Expat Stories

Join us for our show, as we welcome prominent representatives of the Luxembourgish expat community onto our stage every second and fourth Saturday of each month at 15:00. Through their personal anecdotes and insights, we aim to showcase the diversity of backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of our guests. We will explore their experiences of living in Luxembourg, focusing on the most interesting milestones and unique approaches that make each guest special. In the second half of our show, we will turn our attention to life in Luxembourg. Our guests will share their personal preferences, offer helpful hints and provide insider

Frame of Mind

Frame of Mind ass eng Self-Reflection Show, fir dei eege Liewensastellung zu spezifeschen Themen ze iwwerdenken

Fridays

Regular host of this show is Djulieta, from Moldova, by way of London. Enjoy indie vibes at their fines  on Fridays 10-1pm Expect These Regular Features  Say Yes to the Conversation 10.30-11.30 with Djulieta: this is a round table discussion format. Regular interviews and Features from our journalists Franziska and Tracy

GA GA GARAGE

Sixties, Garage Rock, Pop Punk, Powerpop, Indie Rock, Rock’n’Roll

Graffiti Talks

GRAFFITI TALKS ass Informatiounssendung am Graffiti Programm. Hei fannt der e ganzen Koup Interviews, Berichter a Rubricken mat interessanten Themen…lauschtert eran 😉

Happy Hour

This lively English-language weekly show with host Wendy Winn gives local people a showcase to talk about their activities, events and interests. You never know exactly what to expect, except a good mood, lots of talk and a little music that usually fits

Head In The Clouds

A monthly show focused on new, rare, and rediscovered underground music, 100% on vinyl records from our own collections

ItsallGreekToMe

#ItsallGreekToMe Show is hosted by Evangalos. As young Greeks in Luxembourg his journey and experiences are different; what he share is their love for his home and host countries. His enthusiasm is infectious as they explore all things Greek, in Luxembourg and beyond…to make the show as accessible as possible to as many as possible, this show is in English with all the flavours of Greece. Contacts: itsallgreektome@ara.lu #Itsallgreektome is supported by Oeuvre National de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte

Iwwer Gott an d’Welt

An dëser Sendung gëtt “iwwer Gott an d’Welt” geschwat. De Lex an de Bob vun AHA Lëtzebuerg beliichte verschidden Themen duerch de Brëll vum weltleche Humanismus.

Iwwert d’Maueren ewech

Eng Sendung, déi sech géint d’Vergiesse riicht, vergiessen, datt et och hei zu Lëtzebuerg Mënsche ginn, déi hannert Mauere liewen

Kachkéis Kultur

  Kachkéis Kultur – en lëtzebuergesche Podcast iwwert déi national Museksszen. Kënschtler a Bands am Interview! Vum Charel

L’Accord Parfait

L’Accord Parfait” vous présente sa version de la pop et du rock du milieu des seventies à aujourd’hui.

Lauschter Mol!

All Mount diskutéiere mir iwwert gesellschaftspolitesch Themen un Hand vun aktuelle Beispiller an Evenementer.

Lazy Sunday

The perfect Indie Soundtrack for your (Lazy) Sunday afternoon

Lët’z Hack

Show in english, from the luxembourg hackerspace Level2, about a wide area of topics around computers and science.

Let’z Party

Let’z Party can be best described as a blend of melodic, sometimes melancholic, techno, trance, and dance floor beats.

Lidderhanes

Local and international Folk, Ethnic, World, Traditional music with Marco Uhres and Aloyse Harles from Folk-Clupp Lëtzebuerg

Lilisbox

In favor of more inclusion and diversity in the music landscape, the show Lilisbox opens its airwaves for… Ladies first!

Local Matters

On Local Matters, journalist Franziska Peschel explores what’s moving people in all the corners of Luxembourg

MALINYé

Since December 1992 Roga’s Sunday programme MALINYE presents what was formerly known as «world music». The kind of music featured in MALINYé is not ethnic music, but rather «Universal Pop». It embraces pop, rock, chanson, jazz, hip-hop, folk, etc.

Metal Mayhem

Eng Sendung fir Leit mat Oueren an engem Radio. Rock vu Metal bis Mayhem

Mondays

Aljaz at the desk on a Monday …keeping things real…oh, and you can call him Al…

Mondophon

Weltmusik ohne Grenzen – World Music without Limits

Off Beat

Off Beat….the show which doesn’t stay on track !

Open Pop

Open Pop est un programme à la recherche de la beauté à travers toutes les musiques

Ouereschlëffer

“Ouereschlëffer” ass eng Zesummenaarbecht vum Radio ARA, dem IFEN (Institut de Formation de l’Education nationale) an dem SCRIPT (Service de Coordination de la Recherche et de l’Innovation pédagogiques et technologiques) fir d’Mediekompetenzen ze fërderen. Fir e Projet “Ouereschlëffer” mat enger Schoulklass ze realiséiere geet en I-CN, Instituteur spécialisé en compétences numériques, zesumme mat engem radioerfuerene Mataarbechter vum Radio ARA an/oder dem SCRIPT an d’Schoulklass an erkläert wat Radio ass, wéi ee Radio mécht, an op wat e sollt oppassen. Mam “Ouereschlëffer” gi verschidde Kompetenze geschoult, wéi d’Recherche no Informatiounen, d’Verschaffe vun Informatiounen an Daten an d’Kommunikatioun vun deem, wat ee recherchéiert huet. Dëst setzt viraus, dass een driwwer nodenkt, wat ee wëll um Radio

Perspectives

A programme delving into viewpoints and projections on life and the future, catering to Ukrainians in Luxembourg and around the globe, from the heart of Europe. (Broadcast monthly on Radio ARA) Програма про погляди і проекції на життя та майбутнє, для українців в Люксембурзі і світі, з серця Європи. (В ефірі щомісяця на Radio ARA)

Polish my English

A unique recipe to infect you with good radio vibes and give you the possibility to Polish your English

Psycho Circus

Psycho Circus is not a band!
It’s a Radio Show which is broadcasted every second Monday on Radio ARA on 87.8/102.9/105.2 FM and of course on the internet as a live stream on www.ara.lu

Raagamalika

” Raagamalika on ARA – your bouquet of ragas, playing traditional and folk tunes from South Asia on the station of all colour” Raagamalika  is a music program presenting Indian classical music from the sub continent. It covers both Hindustani and Carnatic music which are the two major genres  in addition to folk music  which is an integral part of Indian music. Kavitha Ramachandran, the host hails from Chennai in India and has been living in Luxembourg for many years. She is passionate about  bringing the richness of Indian music to a wider audience. Started in March 2009, through the

Radio Aktiv

Radio Aktiv ass eng Sendung fir Jonker vun Esch zum Deel och vun hinne selwer produzéiert. Niewent der Musek gitt Dir gewuer wat zu Esch fir Jonker lass ass, wat Jonker zu Esch kenne maachen a wou Hëllef, Berodung oder Aktivitéit ugebuede gëtt. All Jonker vun Esch kenne ganz einfach mat maachen an esou Erfarungen am Radio maache sammelen. Niewent der Recherche fir Bäiträg, der Technik beim Ophuelen an dem Knowhow fir d‘Benotze vu Mikroen, gëtt och d‘Postproduktioun vun de Jonke begleet. LISTEN BACK TO OUR ARCHIVE HERE

Radio ART

Bringing new and forgotten ways of making radio to the listeners

Radioracconti

Radioracconti: storie in musica. Un tema, un racconto e una playlist. Scoperte letterarie, amore per la musica, cura per la lingua italiana,

Sci-Fan

Sci-Fan, the radio show for the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Community

Sentieri Sonori

In onda ogni sabato dal 1997, Sentieri Sonori è stata la prima trasmissione italiana nell’etere lussemburghese.

Shqip nLux Show

Shqip nlux Show is a dynamic radio program catering to the Albanian community in Luxembourg and surrounding areas

SOUND FICTION

SOUND FICTION – Luxembourg’s electronic music radio show on Radio ARA

Sportslight

The goal of Sportslight is to inform, in a few minutes, about the main local and international sports events of the week

südnordfunk

Die iz3w-Magazinsendung – jeden Monat – kritisch – vielstimmig – überzeugend – Perspektiven aus dem Globalen Süden

The Enchanted Playlist

Magic out of the Sleeve: A whimsical MixTape of mystical melodies curated by The WizzARAd, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of music between other shows

The House Is Rockin’

Keeping the music of Mods & Rockers from the 1950´s to today alive. Cool background info to the music and anecdotes about well-known musicians

The House Party

Strictly dedicated to all kinds of HOUSE Music, this is the first and longest-running house music radio show out of Luxembourg.

Thursdays

Some call her prodigy, some call her FoD…we call her Jana…aka Francis of Delirium…if not at the ARA mixing desk, local artist Jana is creating a fascinating mix of 90s grunge and millennial DIY, as part of the Luxembourg-based duo Francis of Delirium. Following the success of debut single ‘Quit Fucking Around’, Jana Bahrich, and Chris Hewett, 30 years Jana’s senior, make songs that communicate Jana’s intense passion to connect with people intimately. Listening to Jana’s weekly shows will offers insight into what inspires her. You can check out FoD’s music here 

Tuesdays

Enjoy swingtastic moments on The Daily Show with Aljaz every Tuesday…and just between us …”You can Call him Al” But make sure you are ready for the Balkan Express that takes weekly trips into contemporary musical production of, you guessed it, the Balkans. Forget the gusle and tamburice, this show is about rock, pop and a sense of humour. Well, at least there’s guitars. Usually. Your train conductor is Aljaž (aka @pengovsky) who once did the world a solid and decided never to sign again in public. Which is why he ended up doing radio.

Valeur d’Afrique

Valeur d’Afrique est une émission créée et diffusée par Wilfried Steve Ghomsi sur radio ARA Luxembourg. Elle est la toute première émission au Luxembourg en langue française consacrée à l’Afrique, aux immigrés africains, à la cohésion sociale au Luxembourg et aux cultures africaines. Elle a pour but de promouvoir le vivre-ensemble au Luxembourg, valoriser les cultures africaines au Luxembourg, mettre en avant les modèles de réussite africains du Luxembourg, débattre sur les faits sociaux et la situation sociale politique ici et en afrique dans l’optique de voir la pleine jouissance de la communauté africaine et afro-descendante, réveiller les consciences et

Voices by PassaParola

Voices by PassaParola is an Italian language broadcast on air from March 2008 every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30

Wednesdays

Wednesdays is a weekly live transmission where Maximilien takes a deep dive into the global underground scene, curating a unique selection of genre-bending oddities. Celebrating all that’s raw and rough, Max offers a sonic palette that includes the dreggy remnants of rock ‘n’ roll, synth-pop, new wave, and early electronics. And anything in a similar vein.    (check out previous shows by scrolling down)