Peter Sadlo Percussion Week

05/08/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝!

Following the video round, the jury has selected the finalists for the live rounds of the Peter Sadlo Percussion Competition 2026.

Congratulations to all selected candidates. We look forward to welcoming you to the Peter Sadlo Percussion Week this November.

29/07/2026

Today marks 10 years since Peter Sadlo passed away. 🕯

Peter’s musical legacy continues to inspire percussionists around the world. Former colleagues and students honour his memory through the Peter Sadlo Percussion Week.

23/07/2026

So far, the response to the Peter Sadlo Percussion Week 2026 has been overwhelming!

Following an exceptionally strong response from percussionists around the world, the jury now faces the difficult task of selecting the candidates who will advance to the live rounds this November.

At the same time, Active Academy places are filling up rapidly, with only a handful of spots remaining. If you are considering joining the Academy as an active participant, we encourage you to secure your place soon.

Academy Auditor registration remains open and offers full access to the masterclasses, competition rounds and concerts throughout the week.

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18/06/2026

Meet the faculty of the Peter Sadlo Percussion Week.

An exceptional group of internationally renowned soloists, principal timpanists, orchestral percussionists and educators, brought together to honour Peter Sadlo's artistic legacy and inspire the next generation of percussionists.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!

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2–6 November 2026 | Adams Percussion, The Netherlands

An extraordinary gathering of leading soloists and percussionists from the foremost international orchestras. Through concerts, competition and academy former s

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19/10/2015

The annual Percussion Friends Day of Percussion will be held during our festival.

On Sunday November 1st there will be open lessons and demonstrations from 10:30 till 15:00.

01/10/2015

May we have your attention please!

We are proud to announce that Ramon Lormans will teach and perform at our festival. Ramon is one of the founders of the succesful concept Percussion Friends and professor at the conservatories of both Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

More info via www.adams.nl/aipf

23/09/2015

Edith Habraken, a true specialist in Basler Drumming, is coming to the festival to give two workshops about this technique.

More info and subscribing via: www.adams.nl/aipf

18/09/2015

Percussionist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mark Braafhart, will teach at our festival on Saturday October 31.

The complete festival program and subscriptions via www.adams.nl/aipf