Esquella Incles Walking Music Festival Draws Crowds in Andorra's Vall d’Incles

The Esquella Incles Walking Music Festival filled Vall d’Incles with live music on Saturday, attracting strong crowds through its blend of hiking, nature, and performances at three valley locations.

Organised in Canillo parish, the event maintained its itinerant format, with attendees walking trails between stages amid stunning landscapes. A free minibus service supported participation, and organisers recommended headlamps or lanterns for the evening finale.

The day opened at 5pm at Borda Puigcernal, where around 100 people watched folk performers Joan Pau Cumellas and Àlex Bagaria. The second act followed at 6.30pm at Camping Font de Ferrossins, with Antònies Darkness drawing 250 attendees and building the festival’s vibrant mood.

Canillo’s major consellera, Jordi Alcobé, praised the event’s success ahead of the closing show. He noted that last year it grew in scale and audience, and this edition proved its appeal. “Walking through Vall d’Incles, discovering its landscapes, and enjoying live music makes it a very special experience,” he said. Alcobé added that such activities highlight Canillo’s natural spaces, combining culture, nature, and parish dynamism for residents and visitors alike.

Organisers anticipated the largest turnout for Sara Roy’s performance at the valley’s far end, scheduled after the second act. The Catalan singer’s set capped a lineup spanning folk to rock in a privileged natural setting.