Our Lady of Meritxell Day, which honors the country's patron saint, is the most important of Andorra's festivals. The festival of Our Lady of Meritxell takes place on September 8th, which is also called Andorra's national day. Every year on this day, since 1873, the event commemorates the saint by worshiping a replica of Our Lady of Meritxell, which is housed in the Meritxell Church. All stores and businesses close on Our Lady of Meritxell Day.

The Lady of Meritxell legend originated in the late 12th century when locals from Meritxell noticed a wild rose to bloom in January on their journey to Mass in Canillo, with a statue of the Virgin and Child at its base. After that, the statue was moved to Encamp's church. But, surprisingly, it was located under the same wild rose as previously on the next day. As in similar legends elsewhere, the residents of Meritxell regarded this as a sign and decided to build a new chapel in their town after discovering an open space miraculously untouched by the winter snows.

Thousands of pilgrims from all over the country flock to the Sanctuary at Meritxell. Following a solemn Mass, the faithful return to their homes for family feasts and to prepare for celebrations in all parishes, which may include a massive torch procession, performances, exhibitions, fireworks, and dances on Our Lady of Meritxell Day.

Time: September 8.

Place: Sanctuary at Meritxell.

The Sant Julià de Lòria Festa Major is one of the most famous festivals in Andorra, held on the last weekend of July. There are diverse events that take place in the city during the last days of July, but dances have a particular significance as representations of the city's most vibrant folklore. Dances and their music are the products of community imagination, and as a result, they have significant social and identity importance. In the case of Sant Julià de Loria, La Passa, the Ball Cerdà, and La Marratxa stand out as activities that occur on the Monday of Festa Major.

La Passa is the first traditional demonstration of the Festa Major. It's a parade of young couples that marches through the local streets. The first of the couples planning to marry during the year stands in front of the procession, followed by the rest of the couples, starting with the elder ones and finishing with the younger ones. The tour finishes at the Major square, where each couple's boy offers the girl to vermouth and the girl invites him to lunch at her home.

The cobla (traditional music group) performs the music of the Ball Cerdà after the La Passa dancers arrive in the Major square. The dance is initiated by older couples or young singles, and the females ask the boys to dance with a barretina (traditional red hat). The approach is that of a dance performed in couples, similar to those that were danced in medieval times and documented since the 18th century.

The dance La Marratxa is the most solemn of the Festa Major's folk and traditional events. It takes place on a festive Monday afternoon in the Major Square. This dance also evokes the Andorran identity of all those participating in the Sant Julià de Lòria Festa Major.

Time: last weekend of July.

Horizon Festival is evolving to be an amazing event with diverse and eclectic music, breathtaking scenery, fantastic skiing and snowboarding terrain, and cheerful late-night parties, which makes it become one of the most famous festivals in Andorra. Festival-goers may dive into the celebrated Horizon program, which features a diverse musical selection of artists, DJs, and lives performers from across the musical spectrum in the village of Arinsal, near the French and Spanish borders.

Two mountain top stages, a host of clubs and pubs, and secret forest parties are filled with the sounds of house, funk, techno, soul, drum, bass, garage, reggae, grime, and more at Horizon Festival. There is also an acoustic chill-out arena and even a music production lab that hosts workshops for producers and DJs looking to improve their skills. All of this comes in addition to the magnificent slopes and snow park that are available for skiers and boarders of all abilities throughout the week.

Time: in late March

Place: Ski resort of Arinsal.

Andorra la Vella Festa Major is one of the most expected events in Andorra. Beginning on the first Saturday in August, this traditional and much-loved event is celebrated in the capital city for three days with a vast array of fun activities for both adults and children.

The Festa Major is celebrated in the capital of Andorra de la Vella and is the top summer event in the country. The festival encompasses everything from street parades and concerts to traditional folk dances, a circus, and lots of feasting. One of the major attractions of the festivities is music. There will be entertainment and a diversity of musical types throughout the streets and squares. The circus, parades, and many more delights await you in Andorra la Vella Festa Major.

Time: first Saturday in August.

Place: capital of Andorra de la Vella.

From 19th February to 12nd March comes to the Andorra Mountain Music Festival. An electronic music event with a top-level line-up from the music scene.

The festival brings together several of the best DJs all over the world to this event that combines music, nature, and gastronomy in a unique location. The concerts will be open-air and will celebrate at the Joan Samarra Vila football stadium in Andorra la Vella, near the main shopping streets and the bus station. The festival's location is a secure space in accordance with sanitary measures and includes a covered stage, an outdoor space where spectators can dance freely while enjoying music, and a restaurant area.

The venue will open its doors at 6 p.m., with renowned DJs performing as openers. The headline DJ will then take the stage and grab attention with their most iconic songs and mixes. This occasion will undoubtedly provide musical evenings that you will not want to miss. The evenings of the Mountain Music Festival will be brought to a close from 10 p.m onwards with DJs from Andorra.

Time: From 19th February to 12nd March.

Place: Joan Samarra Vila football stadium in Andorra la Vella.

The festival is held from 6th to 11th September in Andorra. Over six days, the mornings of the Andorra Walking Festival will take the participants along some of the most iconic routes in the nation's geography, including the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Casamanya Mountain, and Vall del Riu (river valley), the Pessons cirque glacier or the Incles Valley.

The guided outings will have diverse difficulty levels. The Andorra Walking Festival is divided into two primary elements: hiking in the morning and early afternoon, and complementary activities (Romanesque art, museums, local gastronomy and tastings, conferences, etc … ) in the late afternoon and evening.

The Andorra Walking Festival aims to propagate respect for nature, the environment, culture, and traditions of the nation. This walking and culture festival promises to let you discover, know, and appreciate this wonderful country with the support of expert mountain and cultural guides from the area.

Time: From 6th to 11th September.

Place: Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Casamanya Mountain, and Vall del Riu (river valley), the Pessons cirque glacier or the Incles Valley.

Hibernation Festival is an international electronic music and snow sports festival held over two days, on the 18th and 19th of March, hosted in Pas de la Casa, Grandvalira, Andorra. Enjoy the facilities, benefits, and comforts of the Grandvalira Pas de la Casa sector while letting yourself go to the latest trends in electronic music. The Hibernation Festival offers attendees a weekend filled with house, underground, and techno in the heart of nature.

Hit the slopes during the day and take over the dance floor at night to the sounds of a lineup of house and techno greats. Its always superb music line-up, coupled with a thrilling venue known for its après-ski parties and slopes, has earned it an unequaled reputation.

Time: from 18th to 19th March.

Place: Grandvalira - Pas de la Casa.