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The sailboat departs this Wednesday for America and only returns on August 23rd. It carries two casks and several bottles of the 'nectar of the gods'.
In an interview with Lusa, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, spoke about the opening of the competition for the 2028 Portuguese Capital of Culture, which begins “in the coming days”, as well as support from the Directorate-General for the Arts and the revision of the Statute for Professionals in the Cultural Sector.
The jury will be chaired by the executive administrator of the Gulbenkian Foundation, Guilherme d’Oliveira Martins, and composed of Sara Brighenti, Álvaro Covões, and Carla Barros.
“Above all, Grândola has a historical obligation to promote this tribute,” said the mayor. The celebrations will begin in May 2028, commemorating his first visit to the Alentejo town.
The Portuguese tourism board is highlighting literary tourism initiatives during the international book event in Argentina.
Portugal and Brazil join forces to commemorate the official day dedicated to the Portuguese language.
The annual commemorative parade marking the Carnation Revolution returns to the streets of Lisbon.
Event created by Bahian entrepreneur Marco Lessa promotes Brazilian gastronomy, culture, and business between May 1st and 3rd at the Palácio da Bolsa, with free admission. Fifteen thousand people are expected.
Portugal will be represented at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, taking place from April 24 to May 9, 2026.
“The Choir — Democracy Mission” is a project by singer Beatriz Pessoa, who was given the 12 books from the “Democracy Mission” collection as part of the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April 1974 revolution.
The gardens of the official residences will open to the public on April 25th, but in different ways. Montenegro will have lunch with Ruy de Carvalho and pay tribute to the nearly centenarian actor; Seguro's programme includes a concert by Agir and Paulo de Carvalho, poetic performances, and a conversation with 25 young people about “Freedom, Democracy and the Future”.
Around 600 cultural agents accuse EGEAC of reducing the “major date” of democracy to a “spring festival”. The mayor counters with an investment of nearly one million in 2024.
The great challenge for the city, for the Government, and for all of us: ensuring that the Coimbra Biennial will continue to have its heart at the Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova. Opinion by Raquel Henriques da Silva
A conversation with Fernando Ribeiro, from the Lamego City Council, about the future of the Iberian Mask Interpretive Centre. A centre that wants to “take its exhibition outside its doors”.
Promoting the festivities as a celebration of the “return of the sun, flowers, good spirits, and the desire to leave the house and do things with friends” is seen as distorting the symbolism of the date.
In the petition, the signatories argue that “the 25th of April appears faded, diluted, and almost absent” from the April Festivities, which are part of the EGEAC-Lisboa Cultura programme.
In a year when Portugal was hit by violent storms, the International Day for Monuments and Sites, celebrated this Saturday, is dedicated to the theme 'Living Heritage: emergency response in contexts of conflict and disasters', and the works at the Mafra National Palace are an example of how to try to promote resistance to severe weather.
Portugal marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites with a wide range of events and activities taking place across the country this Saturday.
From the formal session to the show “A Step Towards Freedom”, the municipality of Loures has a cultural programme running until May 27th to mark the 1974 Revolution.
The exhibition will reveal a personal side of Lucio Costa, where one can discover photographs with friends and of his relationship with Portugal, as well as letters exchanged with his daughter and the architect Le Corbusier.
The Belém Cultural Centre (CCB) has unveiled its strategic plan for 2030, focusing on expanding its social base, enhancing international relevance, and diversifying income streams. Led by Nuno Vassallo e Silva, the institution aims to become more accessible and sustainable while maintaining its status as a cultural reference. The 'Re-visitar' plan prioritizes hospitality, diversity, and European cultural engagement. The CCB also plans to leverage the construction of new facilities to boost cultural tourism and strengthen ties with academic institutions, all while maintaining a commitment to democratic values in its operations.
Thirty-three projects submitted by cultural and artistic sector organisations in the Alentejo region have been selected for the European Capital of Culture (CEC) Évora_27, through the open call “A Nossa Vez” (Our Turn), it was announced today.
Family Jewels: The Edible Beauty will celebrate the food heritage of families, and anyone can submit their recipes until April 25th. During the exhibition, some “jewels” will be edible.
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Por um Mundu Nôbu features Calema, Deslandes, Dino D'Santiago, and the Orquestra Sem Fronteiras to celebrate diversity and break down 'prejudices'. The show has free admission and takes place on April 15th.
The presentation took place at the Church of São Sebastião in the village of Cem Soldos, which usually hosts the Carlos Paredes Stage, but will not be part of the venue this year due to roof renovation works.
The festival begins on Tuesday and will screen seven films until the end of June.
The cultural centre in the Aveiro district, opened in April 2025 with an investment of 3.8 million, marks its anniversary with a special programme until 18 April.
