The Immersive Pavilion2025 exhibits a curated selection of award-winning, international works highlighting the most innovative immersive art projects of the last years. Previously known as the “VR Pavilion” since 2016, the 8th edition now places immersion at the heart of its mission. Hosted across two venues in Luxembourg-city, this year’s exhibition includes immersive light projections, AI installations, and interactive, virtual and augment realities that immerse visitors into new spheres.
As always, the pavilion remains dedicated to imaginative worlds, groundbreaking stories, and social justice. This edition showcases testimonies of resistance from Taiwan, France, and war-torn Ukraine, explores human encounters on Earth and in space and follows transforming bodies seeking new forms of connection. It also reflects on the social impact and possibilities offered by AI interfaces and gives a glimpse into ADHD minds brought to life through virtual images accompanied by the iconic voice of Tilda Swinton.
In collaboration with the Luxembourg City Film Festival, Film Fund Luxembourg organises the “Best Immersive Experience” award honoring the best work presented at this year’s Immersive Pavilion. The jury for the 2025 competition consists of three international experts which will award the “Best Immersive Experience” Prize, worth 4.000 euros.
The Pavilion’s 7th edition of the Immersive Days (formerly known under the title “VR Day”) will bring together international experts, professionals, and artists active in the XR industry to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the field.
Spanning two days at Cercle Cité and Neumünster, the conference will feature panels, presentations, and discussions on a range of topics, including funding opportunities for XR works, the challenges of archiving immersive art, and the impact of AI technology. A special panel will present projects in development, as well as the artists featured in this year’s Immersive Pavilion.
On Day 1, the Immersive Days will be open to the public, featuring a keynote address and presentations on immersive art practices and technologies. Day 2 will focus on industry professionals with in-depth discussions on the industry’s future and international exchanges promoting peer networking.
Convenors: Myriam Achard (Chief for New Media Partnerships and PR, PHI Montréal) et Guy Daleiden (CEO, Film Fund Luxembourg)
