Latest news and stories about music in Portugal for expats and residents.
CantoFest brought together some of the best opera singers in the world
As he prepares for a unique performance of the opera-song 'Amor Azul' at the Coliseu dos Recreios on October 10th, legendary musician Gilberto Gil reflects on his deep, enduring connection with Portugal. Despite his 'Tempo Rei' tour marking a farewell to large-scale arena concerts, the 84-year-old artist emphasizes that he will continue to perform in more intimate settings, fostering the growing cultural integration between Brazil and Portugal.
Friends and collaborators in Portugal have paid tribute to Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, remembering him not only as an acclaimed musician but as an exceptionally generous man whose kindness left The post Portuguese friends pay tribute to Ireland’s Glen Hansard following tragic death appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Born and raised in Paris, with a magnetic raspy voice discovered in Portugal, she released her debut album, 'Poi Beat', where she explores contemporary R&B that draws from hip hop and Creole tradition.
Booed in Rio for having 'returned Americanised', Carmen Miranda became the highest-paid woman in the United States in 1945 and died at 46. Anitta rescues the artist's legacy and revisits the price of fame.
The event saw an 18.97% drop in ticket sales at the Castle. The local authority promises to keep concerts in Porto Covo until the end of the CDU mandate, which began in 2025, and will decide by September whether the FMM will take place in Sines.
Notes from Chet Faker, Miramar, the Portuguese Youth Orchestra, and Kimmo Pohjonen with the Espinho Classical Orchestra. Plus scenes from Blind Justice and outdoor screenings.
Melão, Kapinha and Gato form 'The Boys of the Bands', the new Portuguese band that already has a single.
He started playing on the streets of Dublin, and life led him to the company of his compatriot Bono, from U2, or the transatlantic Eddie Vedder, from Pearl Jam. He distinguished himself in The Frames, Swell Season, his solo career, and the Oscar he won in 2008, but also through the generosity and detachment he mirrored on both large and small stages. In Portugal, Chaves remembers him: “No stardom. No artifice. Only true connections.”
The Thursday cultural agenda from DN Brasil for Lisbon and its surroundings is here. The first weekend of August brings music for all tastes: on Saturday (1), the historic Brazilian band Ratos de Porão plays at LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, and the Argentine orchestra La Delio Valdez presents their captivating cumbia at Casa Capitão. On Sunday (2), David Guetta brings 'The Monolith Tour' to Parque Papa Francisco in Loures, one of the most anticipated shows of the European summer.
The Thursday cultural agenda from DN Brasil for Lisbon and its surroundings is here. The first weekend of August brings music for all tastes: on Saturday (1), the historic Brazilian band Ratos de Porão plays at LAV - Lisboa ao Vivo, and the Argentine orchestra La Delio Valdez presents their captivating cumbia at Casa Capitão. On Sunday (2), David Guetta brings 'The Monolith Tour' to Parque Papa Francisco in Loures, one of the most anticipated shows of the European summer.
The indomitable debut album from the Porto trio is an essential piece of the Portuguese punk-hardcore continuum.
The development of cultural initiatives evoking the musician's memory at the Bar Xafarix, to which he was closely linked, and a commemorative programme dedicated to his life and work have been approved.
A comprehensive list of all musical performances and concerts confirmed to take place in Portugal throughout the year 2026.
The musician Ibrahim Maalouf is set to perform in Portugal again following his sold-out concert at the Coliseu dos Recreios earlier this year.
All nominees across the seven categories of the 30th edition of the Golden Globes have been announced: in the music field, the highlight is Maro, with three nominations. The ceremony is scheduled for September 26th.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the DJ's death
You went with me, on a cassette tape, on an Erasmus trip to Ghent, dear Luís Represas, your melodious voice and magical words being listened to by students who did not know our language. Chronicle by Vânia Mesquita Machado
Following the death of Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter who passed away this Wednesday at 56, several Portuguese friends mourn his departure and pay tribute to his generosity.
Ibrahim Maalouf's '20 Years of Live!' tour will visit Lisbon on 4 June 2027 at Campo Pequeno. The show celebrates two decades of the Franco-Lebanese musician's career and revisits the most significant moments of his journey, blending jazz, world music, pop, and improvisation in an intense live experience. This marks Maalouf's return to the Portuguese capital and the Sagres Campo Pequeno stage. The trumpeter previously performed 'Trumpets of Michel-Ange' (T.O.M.A) at the Coliseu dos Recreios on 4 April this year. With twenty albums released and over a million records sold, Maalouf is a two-time Grammy nominee and a multi-award winner in France. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, 31 July. Additionally, the Brazilian Music Cycle brings Oswaldo Amorim and guests to Lisbon, Almada, and Barreiro this week, and Gilberto Gil returns to Lisbon for a symphonic show at the Coliseu dos Recreios in October.
Contemporary music from Rio de Janeiro will be the highlight at Fábrica Braço de Prata in Lisbon this week. On Friday, July 31, at 9:30 PM, artists Júlia Vargas and Felipe Fernandes will perform at the Foucault room, showcasing the creative energy of the current Rio music scene. Tickets are available for 10 euros.
Ibrahim Maalouf will perform at the Campo Pequeno stage on June 4, 2027. He was the first Lebanese musician to be nominated for a Grammy and has composed over 15 works for various ensembles.
The biographical film about Carlos Paião, 'Playback', premieres on the upcoming August 6th.
The artist reflects on a near-drowning experience in Portugal and how it impacted the band Fischer-Z's exit.
At the Portela de Sintra high school I was always alone, looking indifferent: on Posto Emissor, Xana recalls her adolescence, a time when she became friends with Flak and Alex Cortez and, with them, started making music in what would years later become Rádio Macau
An analysis of the rise and popularity of K-Pop music and culture within Portugal.
38 years after his tragic death, Carlos Paião arrives in cinemas on August 6th in the biopic 'Playback'. Expresso spoke with director Sérgio Graciano, lead actor Rafael Ferreira, and soundtrack mentor Legendary Tigerman. We also followed the rehearsals of the tribute band that is taking shape in parallel, ahead of their stage debut at the NOS Alive festival in Algés at the beginning of July.
“A flor do recomeço” will be released on October 16th. Lisbon (CCB) and Porto (Casa da Música) will host the singer in March 2027. Tickets range from 15 to 40 euros.
The festival brings to the town “a musical journey through different artistic and cultural expressions” for all ages. The concerts highlight the traditions and sociocultural identity of the territory.
Everything you need to know about the concerts and festivals scheduled for the coming months: an agenda that is constantly being updated
