Les Dimanches de Monsieur Sax
Zeven gratis zondagconcerten als eerbetoon aan Adolphe Sax, met saxofonisten uit jazz, klassiek, funk, brass en world.
Celebrate free Sunday saxophone concerts honoring Adolphe Sax to drive foot traffic and community engagement for venues and music-focused brands.
- Seven free Sunday concerts featuring jazz, classical, funk, brass & world music saxophonists
- Tribute to Adolphe Sax: discover the inventor's legacy through live performances
- Family-friendly weekend music events—no ticket required
- Genre-spanning saxophone showcase: from jazz to world music in one series
A free, family-friendly summer festival held annually in Dinant for over 25 years, featuring roving brass and saxophone bands performing every Sunday afternoon from 12 July to 23 August 2026 (7 Sundays total). The city celebrates Adolphe Sax (inventor of the saxophone) with a mix of saxophone styles from classical to jazz, funk, street fanfare and world music. Three hours of free concerts that encourage people to discover or rediscover Dinant on a Sunday afternoon, in the company of the town's famous inventor.
- Itinerant musical groups depart at 13:00 from Maison Sax (Place Collard), progress along the Meuse Promenade and conclude at 16:00 in the Saint-Nicolas quarter.
- Eclectic, all-audiences programming featuring invited saxophonists from jazz, classical, funk, street brass band, and world music styles.
- Dixieland music and New Orleans rhythm with recognisable festive standards performed in a family-friendly atmosphere.
- Free admission
- roving street performances throughout Dinant's historic centre and terraces along the Meuse River.
- Maison de Monsieur Sax museum open daily 09:00–19:00 (free entry, no reservation needed).
- Special opening concert 11 July (static, not roving) at the "Tour de Monsieur Sax" kiosk, featuring The Sax Ensemble on Tour with a varied, uplifting repertoire.
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