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

Culture•3 Sources•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•4 Sources•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:47

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

The 95-minute *Remember the Future: 2320*, blending autobiography and warnings on tech reliance, wowed a sold-out crowd at Cinemes Illa Carlemany, with Shangti hailing AI as an extension of human creativity.

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

Sergi Mas, Andorra's Defining Sculptor and Polymath, Dies at 95

Tributes pour in as his monumental artworks, including a massive ceramic mosaic and bronze sculpture miraculously spared from recent Arinsal factory fire, endure as symbols of national identity.

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

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

Open to residents and library members aged 5+, the contest commemorates the centenary of the Catalan architect's death with prizes and public printing of winning designs. Entries due May 15 at local libraries.

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

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

Directed by Jhoanna Sierralta, the 18 April 2026 program in Ordino features Tchaikovsky, Glass, Reich, Ligeti, Pärt, and contemporary works by Okpebholo and Kidane, blending mechanical rhythms with emotional depth.

Culture•3 Sources•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 bring audiovisual innovation to Plaça del Poble on May 22, backed by Spanish embassy. Albania as guest of honour features Tirana Film Festival films celebrating 30 years of diplomatic ties with Andorra.

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

Cold Winds and Snow Force Palm Sunday Adaptations Across Andorra Parishes

Hundreds brave harsh weather in Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, and Sant Julià de Lòria for relocated blessings and processions, marking Holy Week's start with chants and reflections on Jesus's humble entry.

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

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

Visitors prefer general admission tickets combining education, VR, and projections over immersive-only options, with entrepreneur Francesc Camp praising the flawless technology and broad appeal from children to seniors.

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

Hundreds Brave Snow and Winds for Palm Sunday in Central Andorra

Celebrations in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany adapted to harsh weather with relocated processions, blessings, and messages on faith and renewal, drawing 300-400 and 250 faithful respectively.

Culture•2 Sources•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•5 Sources•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 Sources•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 Sources•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•3 Sources•Mar 24, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Approves €30,000 Subsidy for Catalan-Language Films at Cinemes Illa Carlemany

Spectators pay €4 per ticket as the Culture Ministry covers the rest, down from an unspent €37,500 in 2025 amid declining attendance for 21 premieres drawing 5,517 viewers.

Culture•3 Sources•Mar 24, 2026 • 00:01

Andorran Society of Sciences Launches Book Marking 40 Years of Conferences

Volume compiles four decades of talks on biology, technology, medicine, and society, unveiled by president Àngels Mach alongside Catalan medical academy leader amid reflections on generational renewal and future ambitions.

Culture•4 Sources•Mar 23, 2026 • 22:46

Bici Lab Andorra Launches 'Un negoci sobre rodes' Exhibition on Bicycles and Work

Non-linear display from March 2026 to April 2027 features 15 global stories, artifacts, interviews, and interactive zones highlighting trades from fading knife sharpeners to modern gig workers and innovators.

Culture•2 Sources•Mar 21, 2026 • 17:46

Comedians Corbacho and Fernández Pack Andorra Venue with Improv Show

The duo reunited for *David y Jose, no somos Estopa*, sharing career anecdotes and a wild La Cubana police detention story from Andorra, vowing to return despite the chaos.

Culture•1 Source•Mar 21, 2026 • 06:46

HBO and BBC Announce April Premiere of Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' Limited Series

The six-episode drama stars Gadd alongside Jamie Bell and explores the evolving bond between two brothers-from-another-mother across three decades, from the 1980s to the present.

Culture•1 Source•Mar 21, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Music Teacher Santi Casas Publishes 13 Unsettling Horror Stories

After multiple wins in Encamp's fiction prize, including this year's top award, Casas crafts tales from everyday life into psychological nightmares, priced symbolically at 13 euros.

Culture•1 Source•Mar 20, 2026 • 16:15

Middle East Conflict Forces Withdrawal from Andorra Sax Fest

Organisers cite safety risks for the international contestant's cancellation amid ongoing regional tensions, marking the fifth absence and prompting case-by-case refund reviews despite financial strains.

Culture•1 Source•Mar 19, 2026 • 22:16

Comedians Corbacho and Fernández Sell Out Andorra Show with David y Jose, no somos Estopa

The duo reunited for an improvised mix of career anecdotes and generational banter, drawing 180 fans and touching on local politics and Eurovision memories.

Culture•1 Source•Mar 19, 2026 • 20:51

Third Season of Catalan Series 'Jo Mai Mai' Launches on 3CAT with Clàudia Riera

Starring Andorran actress Clàudia Riera as camp monitor Mai, all eight episodes explore jealousy, intercultural love, and mental health, sparking intergenerational discussions amid enthusiastic fan reception.

Culture•2 Sources•Mar 19, 2026 • 07:01

Rotary Club of Andorra Awards Premi Servir to Projecte Vida's Chisvert and Tenorio

The Rotary Club honoured Mossèn Pepe Chisvert and Eva Tenorio for their selfless service to vulnerable groups through Projecte Vida, embodying.

Culture•1 Source•Mar 19, 2026 • 06:31

11-Year-Old Actress Urges Critical Thinking in Andorran Satire

Inés Abrantes stars in Teen Project's 'La novel·la', a play critiquing power and housing woes, calling for questioning root causes over symptoms.