Andorra Sax Fest returns with a new edition and offers a programme of concerts open to the public featuring international artists, guest professors and winners of the festival competitions. During these days, Andorra la Vella becomes a meeting point for saxophone lovers and live music enthusiasts.
The festival combines high-quality performances with the participation of young talents and established musicians from the international scene, creating a varied programme that showcases different musical styles and formats. The performances will take place in Andorra la Vella from 28 March to 4 April 2026, offering a unique opportunity to discover the talent and energy of one of Europe’s most outstanding saxophone festivals.
Sunday, March 29 – 8:30 PM
Grandvalira Resorts Prize
Wataru Hirai – Winner Solo Competition 2025
Concert featuring saxophonist Wataru Hirai, winner of the Solo Competition 2025, presenting the programme with which he obtained the first prize of the competition.
Monday, March 30 – 8:30 PM
Teachers Concert
Concert performed by the festival’s guest professors, presenting a repertoire of outstanding works for saxophone.
Tuesday, March 31
- 8:30 PM
Effel Quartet Concert
Performance by the Effel Quartet, featuring a chamber music repertoire for saxophones.
- 10:15 PM
Sax Party – Arthotel
A musical and social gathering of the festival with live performances.
Wednesday, April 1 – 8:30 PM
Grandvalira Resorts Prize
Arsenii Budanov – Winner Youth Competition 2025
Concert by the winner of the Youth Competition 2025, featuring a programme dedicated to the solo saxophone repertoire.
Thursday, April 2
- 8:30 PM
Congé Spatial Concert
With the collaboration of the French Embassy in Andorra.
- 10:45 PM
Jam Session – Arthotel
Free entry
Friday, April 3 – 9:00 PM
ONCA Concert
Concert with the participation of the Orquestra Nacional Clàssica d’Andorra (ONCA).
Saturday, April 4
- 3:00 PM
Solo Competition Final
Final of the international saxophone competition with the finalists of the contest.
- 8:00 PM
Sax Awards and Solo Competition Awards & Closing Ceremony
Closing event of the festival with the prize ceremony for the participants of the Sax Fest 2026.