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Arts, heritage, festivals, and lifestyle in Catalan communities.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:17

Spain's Juan David Toro Martín Wins Solo Sax Competition at Andorra Sax Fest 2026

Spain's 25-year-old Juan David Toro Martín won the Solo Sax Competition 2026 at Andorra Sax Fest, topping six finalists and earning €8,000, a Selmer saxophone, and performance slots.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 04, 2026 • 17:16

FEDA Revamps MW Museu de l’Electricitat into Immersive Electricity Experience Hub

Andorra's public utility transforms the Encamp museum with hands-on exhibits, sensory rooms, and technician simulations to engage visitors in energy history and sustainability.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 03, 2026 • 18:31

Six International Finalists Set for 12th Solo Sax Competition at Andorra Sax Fest

Competitors from Hungary, Spain, Russia, and Japan vie for top honors Saturday at 3 p.m. in Andorra la Vella, following record 130 entrants from 37 nations.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra to Host Cirque du Soleil Show with 22 Performances in July-August

Andorra Turisme and Andorra la Vella council partner to host Cirque du Soleil's 22 performances at Centre Ciutat bus park, with free site, operations covered, 300 tickets, and local festival.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:47

Philippe Shangti Premieres France's First Fully AI-Produced Sci-Fi Film in Andorra

French artist Philippe Shangti premiered *Remember the Future: 2320*, France's first fully AI-produced 95-minute sci-fi film, to a sold-out Andorra crowd.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 22:16

Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Dies at 95 After Storied Career

Influential sculptor and polymath Sergi Mas passed away in Sant Julià de Lòria after decades enriching Andorran culture with carvings, mosaics, books, and ethnographic works. Leaders hail his enduring vision of Pyrenean life.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 15:16

Encamp Parish Council Launches 15th Gaudí-Themed Bookmark Design Contest

Encamp Parish Council opens 15th Gaudí-themed Bookmark Design Contest for the centenary of his death, open to ages 5+ with entries due May 15.

Culture•5 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 16:31

La Massana Councillors Rescue Bronze Sculpture and Ceramic Mural from Fire-Damaged Arinsal Bottling Plant

Works by late artist Sergi Mas, including the 110cm *L'Excursionista* and a 15m-wide mural, confirmed intact amid demolition, offering tribute after his death at 95.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 08:01

Three candidates aged 16-30 with Carnet Jove cards can apply by submitting a Catalan review of an

Applicants must submit via carnetjove.ad a motivation response, Catalan-language review (written 1,600-3,200 characters or 1-minute video) of any audiovisual work, and confirm in-person availability.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 08:01

ONCA Presents 'Tecnologia i Humanitat' Concert Exploring Tech vs. Humanity

Directed by Jhoanna Sierralta, ONCA's 18 April 2026 'Tecnologia i Humanitat' concert in Ordino contrasts technological rhythms in Glass, Reich, Ligeti with Tchaikovsky, Pärt, Okpebholo, and Kidane.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 08:01

Ull Nu Festival 13th Edition Headlines Los Voluble's Flamenco-Electronic Jaleo is a Crime

Seville brothers Benito and Pedro Jiménez of Los Voluble headline the 13th Ull Nu Festival with flamenco-electronic *Jaleo is a Crime* on May 22, backed by Spanish embassy, while Albania celebrates.

Culture•4 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

Cold Winds and Snow Force Palm Sunday Adaptations Across Andorra Parishes

Hundreds braved cold winds, squalls, and snow for adapted Palm Sunday blessings and processions in Andorra's parishes, starting Holy Week.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

'Van Gogh Alive' Exhibition in Andorra Draws Strong Crowds for Full Experience Ahead of April 6 Close

Visitors favor general admission tickets with education, VR, and projections over immersive-only; Francesc Camp praises flawless tech and appeal from kids to seniors.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

Andorra Catalan Cinema Attendance Drops 30% in 2025 Amid Poor Film Slate and Scheduling

Minister blames acquired titles and inconvenient slots for low turnout of 5,517 viewers on 21 premieres, with subsidy cut to €30,000 for 2026. Children's films and better timing eyed to boost demand.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 20:46

Casa d’Areny-Plandolit Marks 40 Years as Public Museum with Modernisme Festival

Despite rain, crowds filled guided tours, a 'Modernisme rave,' and tastings of Pyrenean dishes, spotlighting rediscovered taxidermy star Mariano amid €135,000 renovations.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 19:01

Hundreds Brave Snow and Winds for Palm Sunday in Central Andorra

Hundreds braved snow and winds for Palm Sunday in central Andorra, with Andorra la Vella (300-400) and Escaldes-Engordany (250) adapting events for safety.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:46

Escaldes-Engordany Launches Ràmio Events Season with 10 Activities Through July

Family survival workshops, plein air sketching, wild foraging, retro markets, yoga retreats and a free festival promote the site's natural heritage via participatory experiences.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:01

Spanish Comedian Carlös Areces Slams Humour Limits as Censorship in Andorra Exhibition

Defending unrestricted creative freedom in fiction, Areces admits his black humour cartoons on abortion, corruption and gore would be 'cancellable' by today's standards amid social media backlash.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 10:01

13th Andorra Sax Festival Opens with 185 Competitors from 37 Countries

Prestigious event features Solo Sax competition, innovative VR workshops, surging masterclasses, and performances by global rising stars through April 4.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:31

Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra Visits University of Andorra

Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat tours nursing labs, AI research, and new health and political science units before signing the Golden Book and receiving the university medal.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Hosts 19th Humanities Activities Day on Friendship and Critical Thinking

Over 100 students and teachers from four schools engaged in workshops on empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships, followed by lectures from writer Sara Desirée.

Culture•5 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 06:32

MW Museu de l’Electricitat in Andorra Closes Temporarily for Major Renovation Starting April 2

Free open days offered March 31-April 2 before 17th anniversary shutdown; FEDA Cultura to maintain workshops and launch summer tours.

Culture•4 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 21:46

Andorra la Vella Hosts Third 'Troc' Fashion Swap Market on April 24-25 with Streamlined Token System

Organizers introduce fixed valuations per clothing category to speed exchanges and ensure no one leaves empty-handed, prioritizing spring-summer items amid growing popularity.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Finalizes Revamped Premi Principat Research Award with €10,000 Fund

New rules split prize into €7,000 for original Catalan papers on Andorran history and social sciences, plus €3,000 for local publishers; shifts to annual cycle to boost submissions.

Culture•4 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 06:17

Orgue&nd Festival Announces 27th Edition: 11 Free Concerts Across Andorra in 2026

Themed 'Constellations: voices in dialogue', the series pairs historic organs with rare instruments like horn, accordion and modular organ, starting Good Friday in Sant Esteve church.