Culture

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

Culture•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Confirms Cirque du Soleil's Ràdio Andorra Show for Summer 2026 and 2027

The nostalgic production honoring the principality's historic radio station features acrobatics, live music, and tap dancing, with tickets on sale soon amid plans for post-2027 flexibility.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 22:16

Ray Wins Inaugural Unnic Talent Contest in Andorra with Emotional Victory

A 30-year-old overcoming stage fright clinched victory in Unnic Andorra's first talent show, beating dancers and singers in a final packed with variety acts and charity support for rare diseases.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra Tourism Unveils Cirque du Soleil Show on Ràdio Andorra History

Andorra Tourism's 12th Cirque du Soleil show follows 1940s lovers Glòria and Lasso tied to Ràdio Andorra history, with 22 performances July 3-Aug 2.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 06:31

Correos Issues €3 Stamp Honoring Joan Xandri's Immersive 'Igni' Installation

The limited-edition stamp captures the Andorran artist's red rice paper strips from the 2025 Transitori exhibition, highlighting themes of nature's fragility and fire's threat.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 21:31

Andorra Awards Orde de Carlemany to Claret Brothers and Late Painter Galobardes

The Andorran government recognises violinist Gerard Claret Serra, cellist Lluís Claret Serra, and the late painter Francesc Galobardes with its Orde de Carlemany for advancing national culture abroad through music and art.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 14:16

Andorra la Vella Revives Codfish Festival Jornades del Bacallà After 15-Year Hiatus

The capital brings back its iconic codfish event, paused since 2009, to celebrate culinary roots and contemporary creativity. Cod, a preserved staple in mountain diets, pairs with local ingredients in Lent-inspired dishes across participating spots.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 06:46

Ull Nu Festival 13th Edition Kicks Off in Andorra with Record Local Films and Leticia Dolera

Running May 20-24 in Andorra la Vella, the event features 25 competing shorts including five Andorran works, Albania spotlight, pop Christianity talks, and open-air installations in Plaça del Poble.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Hosts Inaugural Mountain Gastronomy Young Talents Awards for Teens

20 finalists aged 16-20 from Andorra, Catalonia, and France compete in cooking and service using high-mountain ingredients, with winners earning paid restaurant training.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 06:16

Correos Issues Commemorative Stamp Honoring Andorran Autism Association Autea

The €2.10 stamp recognizes Autea's work since 2006 to advocate for ASD rights, promote inclusion, and enhance quality of life for affected individuals and families.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 07:31

Andorran Authors Launch Crime, Identity Novels for Sant Jordi

New releases from Andorran writers blend police intrigue, youth trauma, everyday resilience, and lost histories, set against local landmarks for the annual book festival.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 13, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Jazz Festival Offers 25% Discount Blind Passes for 42nd Edition Lineup

Escaldes-Engordany council sells €50 subscriptions until May 10 for five paid concerts featuring Nils Landgren, Joshua Redman, Paquito D’Rivera, Anat Cohen, Lizz Wright, and Maria Schneider Orchestra.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 20:31

Andorran Coral Rocafort Defies Heavy Rain for Full 3-Hour Street Caramelles Procession in Sant Julià de Lòria

Young singers and adults adapt to downpours by performing under cover while distributing flag brooches; nearby groups move indoors amid smaller crowds.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 20:01

Canillo Expands Social and Senior Gardens to 50 Plots in Sella for New Season

Registrations open until April 30, with 30 social plots on first-come basis and 20 for seniors via town hall ballots, promoting sustainability, cohesion, and elderly well-being.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 19:31

Running from 19 April to late June, the programme features international accordion ensembles, Catalan school

Andorra la Vella Conservatory's Spring Cycle 2026 runs from 19 April to late June with 11 music and dance events fostering community ties.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 16:46

Andorra Releases Over 30 New Books for Vibrant Sant Jordi Festival

Andorra's publishers unveil more than 30 diverse new titles for Sant Jordi on April 23, covering history, non-fiction, thrillers, poetry, and children's literature from multiple houses. Encamp library event connected authors and readers.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 19:46

Encamp Library Hosts Andorran Authors Roundtable Ahead of Sant Jordi

Encamp council and Associació d’Editors d’Andorra organised the event to spotlight local literature. Authors shared book overviews in a relaxed setting, fostering discussions and personal dedications before the key publishing date.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 11:16

World Press Photo Exhibition Debuts in Andorra at Sant Julià de Lòria in 2026

Andorra hosts the renowned World Press Photo exhibition for the first time, showcasing award-winning images on pressing global issues. Organisers prepared the venue meticulously after two years of effort, with entry fees creating a special atmosphere.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Writer Mariona Bessa's YA Novel Named Top Catalan Youth Book of 2024

Her work *L’ascens dels rebels* is featured in IBBYcat's 2025 anthology alongside five other standout titles, set for promotion at Bologna Children's Book Fair.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 21:01

Fire Destroys Marcel Chevalier Foundation's Fossil Collection and Archives in Arinsal

Fire at former Aigües d'Arinsal building likely destroyed Marcel Chevalier Foundation's 200 fossils and archives worth €200,000, threatening closure despite local support.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 15:16

Alfred Llahí Publishes Mother's Memoir of 1940s-1960s Life in Les Escaldes, Andorra

Self-edited book with 90 photos captures childhood memories of dirt roads, fiestas, refugees, and Prince Juan Carlos's local summers, framed as tribute to everyday builders of modern Andorra.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16

Faber Andorra Residency Opens with Historian on Europe's Tiny States

The programme kicks off with Jean-Michel Johnston's research on how Andorra and three other microstates persisted through nationalism and geopolitical upheavals. Selected from 124 applicants, residents will access archives and share work publicly while fostering cultural exchanges.