Calendar of the Principalty of Andorra's main cultural and traditional event
January
1st: NEW YEAR’S CONCERT (ORDINO)
At 7:00 p.m. at the National Auditorium,concert performed by the Valley Symphonic Orchestra.
from 1st to 19th february: JOSEP ALSINA, PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDORRA, THE COUNTRY OF MY DREAMS (1940-1986) (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Exhibition of 16 000 negatives showing during a period of more than 40 years, the social life in Andorra. Josep Alsina has succeeded in holding with his camera the improvised images of the transformation and social and economical changes of the country. At the exhibition room of the Govern, Carrer Bonaventura Riberaygua, 5 in Andorra la Vella.
5: THREE WISE MEN PROCESSION (in all parishes)
The Three Wise Men welcome all children with sweets and await their letters.
12, 13 and 14: 10th INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE COMPETITION (PAS DE LA CASA)
Free competition open to professional and amateur sculptors. More than 60 sculptors to hand-pack 30
snow-contoured lines inspired by the talent of the master Dalí. Infomation at the Encamp Tourist Office T - 00.376.731.000 or the Pas de la Casa Tourist Office
T - 00.376.855.292. Contact in France : Stéphane 00.33. 5.45.93.91.77
14 and 15: GV FREESTYLE SERIES (PAS DE LA CASA)
17: SAINT-ANTONY’S DAY (in all parishes)
Visitors and locals are invited to taste the "Escudella" (typical marinated meat) served with wine drunk from the « Porro » (typical Catalan glass drinking vessel with a thin spout used for pouring wine into the mouth).
from january, 21st to february, 4th: PIRENA (PAS DE LA CASA, SOLDEU - EL TARTER and LA RABASSA)
Famous Husky Competition that gathers together 500 dogs and the best European Mushers (50 teams!) in three different races. www.pirena.com
25: 12th MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
First concert of the season at 10:00 p.m., at the Congress and Exhibition Centre.
29: CONCERT OF THE PERPIGNAN LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON ORCHESTRA (ORDINO)
At 7 p.m. at the National Auditorium of Andorra.
29: PAVAND TROPHEE (ORDINO - ARCALIS)
This competition, organised by the ECOA (Ski Club Ordino-Arcalís) and consisting of a giant slalom for the infant categories I and II, will be played in the “Les Canals” slope. It scores for the Andorra Cup and will classify the Andorran runners for the Borrufa Trophee.
SAAB SALOMON CROSSMAX SERIES (PAS DE LA CASA)
February
from january, 21st to february, 4th: PIRENA (PAS DE LA CASA, SOLDEU - EL TARTER and LA RABASSA)
Famous Husky Competition that gathers together 500 dogs and the best European Mushers (50 teams!) in three different races. www.pirena.com
from 1st to 4th: 14th BORRUFA COMPETITION (ORDINO - ARCALIS)
International Ski championship for teenagers, including more than 26 teams each year (300 members aged 11 to 14). www.borrufa.ad
11: GV FREESTYLE SERIES: AUDI SPINE EXPRESSION (EL TARTER)
11 and 12 : SALOMON TROPHEE FRANCESC VILADOMAT (PAS DE LA CASA)
12: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPCOUNTRY CROSS SKIING (LA RABASSA)
The “Andorfons”, organised by the Rabassa Ski Resort, invite you to participate (between 10.00 and 12.00). Reservation needed.
18: FIS TROPHEE SOLDEU EL TARTER (SOLDEU-EL TARTER)
Giant Slalom tournament organised by the Ski International Federation www.fis-ski.com
23: 12th MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
Helen Sung Jazz Quartet at 10 p.m. at the Congress and Exhibition Center.
25: ORDINO-ARCALIS TROPHEE (ARCALIS)
26: ANDORRA SNOWBOARD BOARDERCROSS CUP (SOLDEU-EL TARTER)
March
from 5 to 9: CARNIVAL (in all parishes)
The Carnival arrives in all parishes, specilly in Encamp with the performance of the Bear Dance, the pantomine of smugglers, the "Carnestoltes", symbol of the carnival, and many more.
5: SNOWRUNNING (GRAU ROIG)
11 and 12: SAN MIGUEL SNOWBIKE (EL TARTER)
The circuit for the snowgames has been especially arranged for this event that lasts for four days. Large quantities of snow are moved and stocked in the circuit, in order to create big jumps and cambers. As a result we will enjoy a 500-meter-long route with and a slope of 100 m.
CONCERT OF THE JONCA (LA MASSANA)
The JONCA (Joung National Chamber Orquestra of Andorra) had their first performance in the National Auditorium of Andorra on september of the year 2000. It is composed by young enthusiastic and motivated musicians directed by Gerard Claret. They meet frequently at the National Auditorium to practise their repertory with the solists of the ONCA and their director.
Program : Johann S. Bach and Gustav Holst. Free entrance. At the parish church of la Massana.
14: CONSTITUTION DAY (in all parishes)
Major festivity and day off in Andorra.
30: GRANDVALIRA TOTAL FIGHT INTERNATIONAL (SOLDEU-EL TARTER)
12th MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
Program : Robert Galsper Trio, jazz concert. At the Congress and Exhibition Centre.
SARDANES AND CARAMELLES (ORDINO and SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
The "Sardanes", traditional Catalan dancing, will be taking place at the Plaça de la Germandat. The "Caramelles", famous folk singing tradition, will be performed on the streets of the village.
April
From 30th march to 2nd april: GRANDVALIRA TOTAL FIGHT INTERNATIONAL (SOLDEU-EL TARTER)
1st and 2nd: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF ANDORRA (ARCALIS and PAL)
8 and 9: FREESTYLE SERIES: FREESTYLE GRAU CONCEPT (GRAU ROIG)
14: 12th MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
Program: National Ballet of Pekin, at 22h at the Congress and Exhibition Centre.
23: SAINT GEORGE’S DAY (in all parishes)
Tradition has it, it’s the right time to offer a book or a rose…
Literary trip to the museums : To celebrate Saint Georges' day we invite you to visit freely three museums in the Principality: Rull's House in Sispony, Areny Plandolit Museum-House and the Postal Museum of Ordino, and you will have the chance to play a game to learn a little bit more about Andorran litterature, and maybe you will win a lot of books. The people interested in free tickets for the museums can collect them at the Public Library of Govern. More information calling at 00.376.828.750.
“ LA MASSANA COMIC ” (LA MASSANA)
The world of comics through exhibitions, workshops, lectures…
For any further information about the exhibition: www.lamassanacomic.ad
May
27: ANDORRA CLASSIC TOUR (in all parishes)
Tour of the Principality of Andorra with classic vehicles and those belonging to E, F and G class. Information and registration: Andorran Association of Classic Vehicles (T - 00.376.861.797) www.aava.ad
INTERNATIONAL MONTSERRAT CABALLE SINGING COMPETITION (SANT JULIA DE LORIA and LA SEU D'URGELL - SPAIN)
International competition for young opera singers. For any further information www.concurscaballe.com
GRAND CIRCUIT OF CATALUNYA (ARAVELL - LLEIDA - SPAIN)
International Golf Championship.
DANSAND - 2nd SEASON OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE (ORDINO and ENCAMP)
THE NIGHT OF MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS (MERITXELL - CANILLO)
SARDANES (ENCAMP)
At 5:30 p.m. on the square "Plaça dels Arinsols".
INTERNATIONAL CLASSES OF MONTSERRAT CABALLE (SANT JULIA DE LORIA and LA SEU D'URGELL - SPAIN)
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MUSEUMS (in all parishes)
Free admission to the national museums of Andorra, the Tobacco Museum and the Perfume Museum.
VOLTA A CATALUNYA (VALLNORD)
ANDOFLORA 2006 (LA MASSANA)
12th Floral Festival.
2nd LA RABASSA GRAND PRIX: SHOOTING COMPETITION (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At the Rabassa Olympic rifle range.
INTERNATIONAL SINGERS (ANDORRA LA VELLA and LA MASSANA)
The International Singers of the International Club of Andorra presents a joyful concert melting classical, folk, gospel and comedy musicals. At the Santa Maria del Fener Church and La Massana Church.
SPRING CONCERT (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At 6 p.m. at the National Auditorium of Andorra.
12th MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
At the Congress and Exhibition Centre, with “Tango Pasión” in concert.
CANOLICH CONCERT (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Canòlich Concert, performed by the Young Lauredian Singers and the Rocafort Choir, at the Sant Julià i Sant Germà church. Free entrance.
28 : FISHING COMPETITION ON THE OS RIVER (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Registration at Cadí Pub (tel: 00.376.842.766) during the week before the competition,… Meet at dawn on Sunday, for an early start!
16th PAINTING COMPETITION (ORDINO)
Ordino Tourist Office presents this competition. Participants will choose between oil painting with imposed theme about the Principality of Andorra or free theme and technique. Last chance to submit your masterpiece to the Ordino Tourist Office: August ,16 at 7:00 p.m. Deliberation of the jury on 23th august and exhibition at the Ordino Sports Centre from the 1st to the 19th september. For further information: Ordino Tourist Office, Tel 00.376.737.080.
June
15th PAINTING COMPETITION (ORDINO)
Ordino Tourist Office presents this competition. Participants will choose between oil painting with imposed theme about the Principality of Andorra or free theme and technique. Last chance to submit your masterpiece to the Ordino Tourist Office in August ,16 at 7:00 p.m. Deliberation of the jury on 23th august and exhibition at the Ordino Sports Centre from 1st to 19th september. For further information: Ordino Tourist Office, Tel 00.376.737.080
PIANO CONCERT (ORDINO)
At 10 p.m. at the Auditori Nacional d'Andorra
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 : SUMMER MARKET (CANILLO)
SECOND-HAND CAR FAIR (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
250 cars exhibited in 5000 m2 at the Prat Gran car-park, on the plaça Laurèdia, plaça de la Germandat and Avinguda Verge de Canòlich.
DANSAND - 1st SEASON OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE (ORDINO and ENCAMP)
MAXIAVALANCHE (LA MASSANA)
In this 5th edition of Maxiavalanche in Andorra, the Pal-Arinsal (Vallnord) resort presents its brand new ski lift that connects the village of La Massana (1.300 m) with the departure platform at Pic de Cubil (2.358 m). The Andorran track is particularly interesting for its configuration of high-speed bends, circuits throughout forests and technical stages.
LA RABASSA GRAND PRIX: SHOOTING COMPETITION – F. Universals (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At the Rabassa rifle range.
5th HORSE FESTIVAL (ORDINO)
Horse riding, training, games, horseball match... And do not miss the Country Night and the Cross at the Col d’Ordino the day after.
SOLOBICI FESTIVAL (VALLNORD)
Mountain bike competition gathering more than 1500 experts of all around the world.
TRIAL WORLD CUP (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
LA VOLTA A CATALUNYA = CYCLIST TOUR OF CATALUNYA” (PAL - LA MASSANA)
SARDANA SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA and SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
21 : MUSIC FESTIVAL (in all parishes)
23 : MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S EVE (in all parishes)
Summer solstice: Fire, music and dance from dust till dawn!
Local Festivities (SISPONY - LA MASSANA)
Local Festivities (PAL - LA MASSANA)
Local Festivities (PAS DE LA CASA - ENCAMP)
July
All along the month of july : COLORS DE LA MUSICA - SUMMER FESTIVAL (ESCALDES-ENGORDANY)
Three evenings at the Escaldes marquee around the Colors of the Music, from 10:30 p.m.:
Information and reservation at the City Hall of Escaldes-Engordany T-00.376.890.890, or visiting their website www.escaldes-engordany.ad
24th INTERNATIONAL CHESS OPEN (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
For any further information: www.feva.ad
2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 : ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
Every Sunday, in the Central Park.
SUMMER MUSICAL EVENINGS (SANT JULIÀ DE LÒRIA)
At the Plaça Sant Roc.
DANCING EVENINGS (SANT JULIÀ DE LÒRIA)
At the Plaça Laurèdia.
7, 14, 21 and 28: SUMMER MARKET (CANILLO)
Opposite the Tourist Office of Canillo every friday.
7, 14, 21 and 28 : MODERN MUSIC CONCERTS - ROCKTHURSDAYS (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
Local Festivities (SOLDEU)
Local Festivities (ANYOS - LA MASSANA)
OPEN NIGHTS (ORDINO)
Summer night concerts at the Plaça Major of Ordino.
Local Festivities (CANILLO)
STREET THEATRE (ORDINO)
On the Main Ordino Square.
Local Festivities (ERTS - LA MASSANA)
RAID SALOMON (GRANDVALIRA)
Parish Day (ESCALDES - ENGORDANY)
Sardanas, entertainment for children and concerts in the afternoon.
Local Festivities (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Illuminations of the village at night.
BIKE TRIAL WORLDCUP VALLNORD/ANDORRA 2006 (VALLNORD- PAL ARINSAL)
18th SHEEP DOG TRIAL (CANILLO)
This annual event takes place at the Prat de la Renyeta, at 11.00.
16th PAINTING COMPETITION (ORDINO)
Ordino Tourist Office presents this competition. Participants will choose between oil painting with imposed theme about the Principality of Andorra or free theme and technique. Last chance to submit your masterpiece to the Ordino Tourist Office: August ,16 at 7:00 p.m. Deliberation of the jury on 23th august and exhibition at the Ordino Sports Centre from the 1st to the 19th september. For further information: Ordino Tourist Office, Tel 00.376.737.080
FIART (ENCAMP)
Art fair at the exhibition hall of the Encamp Sport Conplex.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION (ORDINO)
“ Objectif Ordino ” : 10 Exhibitions on various themes in 10 different sites throughout the village (sports centre, restaurants…).
DISCOVERING THE OLD QUARTERS OF ENCAMP (ENCAMP)
Guided city tour of Encamp and the village of les Bons throughout their history and tradition. Robert Lizarte will be pleased to accompany you from the Plaça dela Arínsols of Encamp. Reservation: 00.376.808.780. Limited places.
NATIONAL CHAMBER ORQUESTRA OF ANDORRA (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
In the gardens of the Andorran Parliament (Casa de la Vall). Program information will be forthcoming.
FOLK FESTIVAL (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At 5 p.m. on the "Plaça de la Germandat", with the group "Asociaçao Cultural do Alto Minho" from the "House of Galice"
4th SAND CASTLES COMPETITION (ENCAMP)
Information: T - 00.376.731.000
CANOE KAYAK EXTREME (ORDINO)
IRON SIGHTSEEING TOUR (LA MASSANA)
Guided tour of the Ordino Valley from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the Pyrenean landscape following the iron sculptures placed all along the valley. Stop at the iron pit in Llorts and visit of the Rosell iron forge, meeting point for the day.l Reservation: T - 00.376.808.780. Limited places.
August
All along the month of july : COLORS DE LA MUSICA - SUMMER FESTIVAL (ESCALDES-ENGORDANY)
Three evenings at the Escaldes marquee around the Colors of the Music, from 10:30 p.m.:
Information and reservation at the City Hall of Escaldes-Engordany T-00.376.890.890, or on the website www.escaldes-engordany.ad
THE GREAT WEEK OF SHOOTING (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At the Rabassa rifle range…
4, 11, 18 and 25 : SUMMER MARKET (CANILLO)
Opposite the Tourist Office of Canillo each friday.
4, 11, 18 and 25 : MODERN MUSIC CONCERTS - ROCKTHURSDAYS (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
LOCAL FESTIVITIES AND MEDIEVAL MARKET (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
23rd MOUNTAIN CROSSING (ORDINO - LA MASSANA)
Departure from Ordino…Arrival at La Massana…For the whole family.
Local Festivities (L’ALDOSA - LA MASSANA)
SUMMER MUSICAL EVENINGS (SANT JULIÀ DE LÒRIA)
At the Plaça Sant Roc.
DANCING EVENINGS (SANT JULIÀ DE LÒRIA)
At the Plaça Laurèdia.
OPEN NIGHTS (ORDINO)
On the Main Square ("Plaça Major") of Ordino.
8th “BUNERS” GATHERING (ORDINO)
Buner? That-is-to-say... Bagpipes, from all around Europe: France, Italy, Slovaquia, Portugal and Spain. With exhibitions, concerts, parades... Legend of the piper of Ordino.
Local Festivities (ENCAMP)
Local Festivities (LA MASSANA)
Saint Roch Day (CANILLO)
16th PAINTING COMPETITION (ORDINO)
Ordino Tourist Office presents this competition. Participants will choose between oil painting with imposed theme about the Principality of Andorra or free theme and technique. Last chance to submit your masterpiece to the Ordino Tourist Office in August ,16 at 7:00 p.m. Deliberation of the jury on 23th august and exhibition at the Ordino Sports Centre from 1st to 19th september. For further information: Ordino Tourist Office, Tel 00.376.737.080
SUMMER CONCERTS (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Summer evenings enjoying music at the "Plaça Sant Roc" Square, at 10:00 p.m.
Local Festivities (SANTA COLOMA)
LA RABASSA GRAND PRIX: SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Championship taking place at the Rabassa rifle range…
STREET THEATRE (ORDINO)
On the Square of Ordino.
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW FESTIVAL (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Local Festivities (ARINSAL)
SARDANA SEASON (in all parishes)
For any further information please contact the different tourist offices in the Principality of Andorra.
COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL (CANILLO)
At the Hall of the telecabine. Typical American country dance and meals.
September
EXHIBITION OF PICTURES OF THE PAINTING COMPETITION (ORDINO)
Exhitibion of works from the Painting Competition at the Ordino Sports Centre.
3: TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (LA RABASSA)
7, 14, 21 AND 28: SUMMER MARKET (CANILLO)
Opposite the Tourist Office of Canillo each friday.
MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL ANDORRA (VALLNORD)
VUELTA A ESPAÑA (CYCLIST TOUR OF SPAIN) (in all parishes)
7: EXHIBITION IN THE CLOISTER: MERITXELL-LOURDES/LOURDES-MERITXELL (CANILLO)
Mass, exhibition, procession until the sacturary and ball.
7, 14, 21 and 28: SARDANA SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
8: OUR LADY OF MERITXELL DAY (CANILLO)
Many concerts, exhibitions, fireworks and dances all along the month. Legend of Our Lady of Mertixell.
LA RABASSA GRAND PRIX: SHOOTING COMPETITION – F. Universals (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At the Rabassa rifle range…
Local Festivities (ORDINO)
CLASSICAL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING (in all parishes)
Program: www.aava.ad
YOUTH TALENTS CONCERT (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At 22.00h at the Claror Auditorium. Free Admission.
MEDIEVAL HISTORY OF ANDORRA (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At the "Plaça de la Germandat" square. Information and booking at Sant Julià Tourist Office or calling at 00.376.844.345.
20th GASTRONOMIC FAIR OF ANDORRA (ORDINO)
Ordino celebrates the Andorran cuisine with a wine tasting and an exhibition of delicious tradicional dishes and products. All the conferences will take place at the Sports Centre of Ordino.
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM DAY (in all parishes)
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS (in all parishes)
Program information will be forthcoming.
Local Festivities (Ansalonga - ORDINO)
5th INTERNATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITION (ESCALDES - ENGORDANY)
Concert at 10:00 p.m. at the "plaça Copríncep" square.
20th MOSTRA OF ART (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
The evolution of art in the Principality of Andorra.
October
GREAT “ ROSER ” FESTIVAL (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
On the Germanat Square …Art, wood sculptures, craftsmanship and pastry-making…
24th INTERNATIONAL NARCISO YEPES FESTIVAL (ORDINO)
At the Auditori Nacional d'Andorra. For any further information: www.vallordino.com
CATALAN COUNTRIES CONCERT (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Every Friday from 10 p.m. listen to the performance of catalan composers.
31: CASTANYADA (in all parishes)
Free grilled chestnuts.
“GANGA” SUNDAY MARKET (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Great trading and shopping opportunities.
27th FAIR (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
20th MOSTRA OF ART (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
The evolution of art in the Principality of Andorra.
MODEL-MAKING MINI-EXHIBITION 2006 (LA MASSANA)
At La Closeta (more than 1000 m2 of exhibition)
POPULAR FAIR (CANILLO)
Registration at the Canillo Tourist Office : 00.376.851.002
5th GLASS ARTS MEETING (ESCALDES-ENGORDANY)
November
INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (ESCALDES-ENGORDANY)
ANDORRA NATIONAL CHAMBER ORQUESTRA (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
At the Claror Auditorium of the Lauredià Cultural and Congress Center.
AUTUMN ANDORRAN CUISINE DAYS (in all parishes)
The best time to taste typical dishes in all the “ bordas ” of the Principality…
12th VTT CROSS (LA MASSANA)
Departure at 10.00 a.m. (Pal Ski resort) … Lunch at the Resort. Free admission.
SANT ASSISCLE AND SANTA VICTORIA'S CONCERT (LA MASSANA)
Concert and ball on Saturday, games on Sunday.
13th MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
At 10:00 p.m., at the Congress and Exhibition Centre. Program information will be forthcoming.
20th MOSTRA OF ART (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
The evolution of art in the Principality of Andorra.
December
1: GIANT CHRISTMAS CALENDAR (ESCALDES-ENGORDANY)
ST LUCY’S MARKET (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
CHRISTMAS CONCERT (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Performed by the Chorus "Coral Rocafort" and the "Petits Cantaires Lauredians" at the Parish Church of Sant Julià i Sant Germà.
24 : SANTACLAUS PARADE (in all parishes)
Once the midnight Mass finished, we will celebrate Christmas in a get-together around hot wine, chocolate and pastries.
“ ELS PASTORETS ” PERFORMANCE (SANT JULIA DE LORIA)
Scenes of the life of Jesus and the Nativity, directed by Josep M. Folch and Torres, at the Lauredià Cultural and Congress Center.
31 : NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL (Encamp)
AUTUMN ANDORRAN CUISINE DAYS (in all parishes)
The best time to taste typical dishes in all the “ bordas ” of the Principality
ST LUCY’S MARKET (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
Craftsmanship and traditional market.
TROPHEE ANDROS (PAS DE LA CASA - ENCAMP)
For any further information : www.tropheeandros.com
13th MUSIC AND DANCE SEASON (ANDORRA LA VELLA)
At 22.00, at the Congress and Exhibition Centre.
HOME MADE CRIB COMPETITION (CANILLO)