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A popular Brazilian comedy show is set to perform in Portugal for the first time after achieving sold-out success in its home country.
Catalan singer Rosalía performs this Wednesday, April 8, in Lisbon, the first of two concerts on the Portuguese leg of her “Lux” album tour, which was recently released and includes a duet with fado singer Carminho. The “Lux” tour includes two concerts in Lisbon, on Wednesday and Thursday at the MEO Arena, as announced by the singer on social media in December. The 18 tracks that make up Rosalía's latest album, “Lux”, were recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daníel Bjarnason, and feature collaborations with artists such as Carminho, Björk, Estrella Morente, Silvia Pérez Cruz, the Escolania de Montserrat, the Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música Catalana, Yahritza, and Yves Tumor. Rosalía first performed in Portugal in 2017 at the Theatro Circo in Braga, where she showcased her debut album, “Los Angeles”, with guitarist and producer Raül Refree. At the time, the press praised Rosalía for her new approach to flamenco and classic Spanish song, inspired by the Andalusian Camarón de la Isla. The singer returned to Portugal in 2019 for the Primavera Sound festival in Porto with her new album, “El Mal Querer” (2018), featuring El Guincho on composition and production, which not only deepened the connection between flamenco and pop music but also achieved international recognition, including collaborations with names like Bad Bunny, Arca, J. Balvin, and James Blake. This album, which included tracks like “Malamente” and “Pienso en tu mirá”, also earned her Grammy and Latin Grammy awards. In 2022, she released “Motomami”, a conceptual pop and experimental reggaeton album, described by her label Sony as “expansive, outside the box”, showcasing “a deeply modern musical self-portrait” of the Catalan artist. “Motomami”, presented live in Portugal in 2022 in Lisbon and Braga, earned Rosalía a Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album. The singer returned to Portugal in 2023 for a concert at Porto Primavera Sound. The “Lux” tour, which began in France with concerts in Lyon and Paris, also includes dates in Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Puerto Rico. Rosalía previously interrupted a concert in Milan due to food poisoning. The singer is set to perform in Lisbon in April.
Almost ten years after her first performance in Portugal, Rosalía returns with a new status: that of a pop star. The Meo Arena in Lisbon will host her this Wednesday and Thursday (April 8 and 9) for two concerts as part of the tour for 'Lux', her acclaimed fourth album, in which the musical fabric is made of various patches, all of them eminently European — and Catholic, with the Spanish press describing it as a 'pop symphony of spirituality'. Find out what to expect and see the likely setlist.
Incandescent songs, lasers, bathroom breaks, vows of love to Portugal, and even a fainting spell. 2 hours and 20 minutes were enough for Tame Impala, the main vehicle for Kevin Parker, to show why they are one of the biggest bands in the world today. “Deadbeat”, the rave-toned album, was the theme, and there were plenty of reasons to dance at the Meo Arena in Lisbon on Sunday night. But it was above all to the vast rainbow of psychedelic pop that the audience dedicated their affection, receiving vows of love from the Australian.
Brazilian actress and comedian Dadá Coelho returns to Portugal next month for a series of performances. The show, which blends stand-up with autobiographical elements, features a unique premise: preparing couscous live on stage while sharing stories, reflections, and everyday situations. The tour begins on May 2nd in Lisbon and continues through Porto, Almada, Leiria, and Alverca do Ribatejo. Known for her work in television and theatre, Coelho's solo show explores themes such as family relationships and the contradictions of adult life through a direct and interactive approach. Tickets are priced at €20.
The Australians Tame Impala kicked off the European leg of their 'Deadbeat' tour this Saturday with a concert at the Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota, in Porto. Fans documented the night in the city, which began with 'Apocalypse Dreams' and ended with 'End of Summer', featuring a total of 23 songs performed. Lisbon hosts them on Sunday night.
The Brazilian group Sambaiana, composed entirely of women, will perform at Casa Capitão in Lisbon on Sunday, April 12. Originating from Salvador, Bahia, the collective is gaining prominence in the Brazilian music scene by blending traditional and contemporary samba. The show will feature guest artist Karla da Silva, a Brazilian singer-songwriter based in Portugal. Tickets are available for €22.
Cat Power returns to Portugal in November for a performance at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, where she will celebrate two decades since the release of 'The Greatest'.
Tickets for the show, the prices of which have not yet been disclosed, will be on sale from March 26.
“Side-Eye III+” unfolds in a stunning panorama in which Pat Metheny remains in great form. Something that can be verified on July 27th at the Coliseu dos Recreios, in Lisbon.
In Lyon (France), on the opening night of the 'Lux' tour, Rosalía performed songs from her new album, as well as past hits and even a version of 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'. The Catalan artist, accompanied by an orchestra, performed ballet, mingled with fans, and balanced between flamenco, reggaeton, and rave: we tell you how it went and show you videos, photos, and the setlist. Everything you can expect in three weeks' time, in a double dose at the Meo Arena in Lisbon.
The Spanish musician, one of the most exciting names in contemporary flamenco, presents the show Guitarra Coral in Lisbon, Lousã, Braga, and Ponta Delgada.
One of the leading names in contemporary Brazilian music, singer Marina Sena is the latest artist confirmed for Coala Festival Portugal, scheduled for 30 and 31 May at the Manuel Possolo Hippodrome in Cascais. The artist reacted to the announcement on the festival's social media on Monday afternoon (9), with the phrase “I'm coming, Portugal!”, anticipating her reunion with the public in the country. Tickets for the event are still available for purchase. One of the most popular names of the new generation of Brazilian music, Marina Sena gained national prominence with the album 'De Primeira', released in 2021, and expanded her reach in the following years with works that mix pop, MPB, and influences from rhythms such as samba, reggae, and axé. In 2025, she presented 'Coisas Naturais', an album in which she explores themes such as connection, desire, and self-knowledge. In recent months, the singer has once again gained strong repercussions with the success of the song “Carnaval”, which went viral on social media during the carnival period and further boosted her presence on the concert circuit. In Portugal, Marina Sena had a highlight in 2022 when she performed one of the most talked-about shows at the Músicas do Mundo Festival in Porto Covo. Created in Brazil and with a Portuguese edition since 2024, the Coala Festival brings together artists from different Portuguese-speaking countries. For the 2026 edition, Caetano Veloso, Lulu Santos, João Gomes, Bonga, and Slow J have also been confirmed. Tickets are currently in the fourth sales phase, now priced at €105 for both days of the festival. Tickets can be purchased via this link. DN Brasil is a section of Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to live in Portugal. The texts are written in Brazilian Portuguese. Caetano Veloso replaces Maria Bethânia at the Coala Festival in Cascais. Djavan returns to Portugal in 2026 with a tour celebrating 50 years of his career.
Adam Rowe sells out theatres and arenas across the UK but decided to perform in Portugal for about 40 people. He is one of the UK's leading emerging comedians and made his debut in Portugal on 30 August 2025 at Worten Mock Fest. In this episode of Humor À Primeira Vista, with Gustavo Carvalho, the conversation is in English.
Treats for the days ahead: an exhibition at MUDE – Museum of Design, Cirque du Soleil, two French troupes, a festival of new music and another to mark “The Shortest Day”.
