Friday · 23 October
Opening Day
- 12:00–16:00 · Masterclass with Amstel Quartet
- 19:00 · Opening Concert
- Amstel Quartet — 30th Anniversary programme
23–25 October 2026 · Groningen
Groningen Sax Fest
A meeting point for saxophonists, students, professionals, ensembles and audiences in the North of the Netherlands.
Concerts
Masterclasses
Workshops
Ensembles
Exhibition
Community
Groningen
Concerts
Masterclasses
Workshops
About the festival
Where saxophone culture meets in Groningen.
Groningen Sax Fest brings together professional saxophonists, conservatory students, young musicians, amateur players, ensembles and listeners for three days of concerts, masterclasses, workshops and exchange.
The festival connects the energy of the Prins Claus Conservatorium with the wider saxophone community of Groningen and the surrounding region.
Programme
Three days of sound, learning and meeting.
Full programme and ticket links will be announced soon.
Saturday · 24 October
Festival Day
- Masterclasses with guest artists
- Workshops and instrument exhibition
- 17:30 · Chamber music, teachers and students concert
Sunday · 25 October
Closing Day
- 10:00–14:00 · Masterclasses
- 15:00 · Closing Concert
- Groningen Saxophone Orchestra
Artists & participants
Click an artist to view biography.
Photos and final biographies can be added later. The modal system is already built.
Masterclasses
Learn, play, listen, connect.
Masterclasses are open to saxophone students, young professionals and motivated amateur players. Registration will be handled through Google Forms.
Participation
Individual and ensemble lessons will be available during the festival.
Participation details will be confirmed during registration.
Registration opens soonTickets
Tickets via VTicket.
Concert tickets will be available through VTicket. The final ticket link will be added here as soon as sales open.
Tickets coming soonLocation
Prins Claus Conservatorium
Meeuwerderweg 1, 9724 EM Groningen, The Netherlands
Open in Google MapsPartners
Prins Claus Conservatorium
Stichting Music Bridges
Amstel Quartet
Saxophone Orchestra Groningen
More partners to be announced
Contact
Questions, partnerships or press?
Contact the festival team by email.