Saxophobia
The turn of January and February will traditionally belong to the saxophone event of the year in the capital – the SAXOPHOBIA BRATISLAVA festival. In addition to master classes, the 10th anniversary edition will also feature a competition for young composers and two public concerts dedicated to classical music on saxophones.
Saxophobia Bratislava is now an integral part of not only the Slovak but also the European music scene. In the 10 years since its inception, it has grown from a local masterclass to one of the largest and best in Europe.
The 10th edition of Saxophobia will be a record-breaking one! More than 100 saxophonists from all over Europe will gather in Bratislava to expand their skills during four-day master classes (January 29 – February 1) at the Academy of Performing Arts under the guidance of seven top lecturers from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and Slovakia. The organizers have also prepared two exceptional public concerts featuring a variety of styles from the Renaissance through the Baroque and Romantic periods to contemporary compositions and Slovak premieres.
Facebook page of the festival: https://www.facebook.com/saxophobiaBA/events/
Ticket sales on Ticketportal: https://www.ticketportal.sk/nevent/SAXOPHOBIA-2026
GALA CONCERT of saxophone masters
January 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Mirror Hall of the Primate’s Palace
The concert is dedicated to the saxophone as a classical music instrument. It will feature lecturers who have accepted invitations to teach at the Saxophobia Bratislava 2026 master classes. All performers are top-class, world-renowned artists who also work as teachers at conservatories and universities.
CONCERT BY A 100-PIECE SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA
February 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Slovak Radio, Studio 1
An orchestra composed of over 100 saxophonists from 11 countries – participants and lecturers of the Saxophobia Bratislava 2026 international saxophone master classes – will present almost all types of saxophones, from soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, and even the rare contrabass saxophone.
