Latest news and stories about music festivals in Portugal for expats and residents.
The new World Stage was one of the main attractions of Rock in Rio in the Brazilian city. A structure that took the show beyond music and transformed each performance into a visual experience.
An overview of the musical connection between Portugal and Brazil through the Rock in Rio festival, highlighting the artists who perform in both countries.
Ten years after his performance at Rock in Rio Lisboa in 2016, Mika returns to Portuguese stages on September 18th as the headliner for the inaugural Rock & Dão festival in Viseu. The Lebanese-born British singer, known for hits like 'Grace Kelly', 'Relax, Take It Easy', and 'Love Today', will present his new album, 'Hyperlove', released this January. Another highlight is the concert by UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, one of the most successful reggae bands ever, with over 70 million records sold and hits such as 'Red Red Wine', 'Kingston Town', and '(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You', taking the main stage on September 19th. The event, supported by the Viseu municipality, the Dão Regional Wine Commission, and Turismo do Centro, will also feature performances by David Bruno, Delfins, Samuel Úria, Cassete Pirata (a band featuring João Firmino, Margarida Campelo, Joana Espadinha, António Quintino, and João Pinheiro), Ganso, and Os Pontos Negros. Beyond music, the festival will include gastronomic areas, social zones, and experiences dedicated to promoting Dão wines, with the ambition of establishing this region as a reference destination for cultural events. Meanwhile, Festival F begins next week in Faro, featuring performances by Ricardo Ribeiro and Carminho with an orchestra.
About to turn 60, but still true to herself, Peaches delivered one of the most sexual, libertarian and political performances of this edition of the Meo Kalorama festival. Between a “Gay for Palestine” and a “screw fascism”, she walked and rolled over the crowd, invited a trio of drag queens to the stage and sang 'Fuck the Pain Away' with the lead singer of Turnstile.
The festival was held for the first time in 2022, between September 1st and 3rd. The 2nd and 3rd editions took place on the last weekend of August, but last year, Kalorama took place in June.
Robbie Williams made a comeback to the Portuguese stage at the Meo Kalorama festival, demonstrating his ability to command a crowd.
There is a last-minute substitution in the Meo Kalorama festival lineup, which begins this Friday at Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon. Dry Cleaning is the new confirmation.
There is a last-minute change to the Meo Kalorama festival lineup, which begins this Friday at Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon. Dry Cleaning are the new addition.
From August 28th to 30th, Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon hosts the Meo Kalorama festival, featuring concerts by Robbie Williams, Lauryn Hill, Deftones, Interpol, Grace Jones, Turnstile, and MARO. BLITZ has prepared a complete guide for you with all the information, from schedules to weather conditions, including prices and transport details.
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The festival season is about to close, but there is still plenty of music to hear (and see) live. In Lisbon, Robbie Williams, Lauryn Hill and Deftones headline the Meo Kalorama lineup, which will also bring the legendary Grace Jones back to Portugal; in Faro, Bárbara Tinoco, The Gift and Carminho are the top names at Festival F; in São Miguel, Paulo Flores and Zé Ibarra warm up the atmosphere at the Azores Burning Summer.
Earlier this year, they performed at the MEO Arena in Lisbon and the Pavilhão Rosa Mota in Porto in April.
There is already one confirmed name on the lineup for next year's NOS Alive, which will take place as usual in Algés
It was with a heavy, fast-paced night, punctuated by rain, that the Vilar de Mouros Festival concluded its longest edition this Saturday.
The dean of Portuguese festivals has not yet announced dates for its 2027 edition, due to the dates for the same year of another neighbouring festival, Vodafone Paredes de Coura
NOS Alive 2027 will take place at the Passeio Marítimo de Algés on July 8, 9, and 10: tickets go on sale this Friday and the promoter Everything Is New has announced the prices. There are no artists on the lineup yet.
Canadian musician Patrick Watson reflects on his deep connection to Portugal during his performance at the Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival.
In their fourth concert in Portugal, Wet Leg gave, arguably, their best performance: as a quintet, adding three gentlemen to the female duo, the British group's bubbling indie rock sounds more powerful, more confident, and even more convincing. On the first day of Vodafone Paredes de Coura, one thing is certain: this band already commands crowds.
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson – CMAT, for short – is the first shining star of the 2026 edition of the Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival. In the sunny Alto Minho region, on the day of an eclipse, the Irish artist gave an intense performance with her heart on her sleeve. We will be hearing more about her.
The Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival begins this Wednesday, bringing names such as Wet Leg, Kneecap, Benjamin Clementine, Underworld, M.I.A., and Amyl and the Sniffers to the Taboão River Beach in the Minho town over four days. A guest on the Posto Emissor podcast at the end of July, event organizer João Carvalho recalled the edition where newcomers Coldplay made their debut in Portugal.
Unusual competition with Scandinavian festivals complicated the creation of the lineup. “I don't feel it's the best edition ever,” admits João Carvalho, who is already working on the 2027 schedule.
The full lineup for CA Vilar de Mouros has been announced, which takes place over five days starting from August 18th
João Carvalho, the head of the Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival, argues that politics does not have to be left out of music festivals: “Artists are free to express their opinions, as long as they do not undermine the essential values of living in society.”
João Carvalho, the head of Vodafone Paredes de Coura, revealed to BLITZ the artist he most regrets bringing to the festival, though not due to any backstage complications: “Everything is very peaceful. We have 33 years of history and there is no record of a serious incident.”
The 'Falar Global' team went to the 'Meo Marés Vivas' festival in Matosinhos to learn about the 'Música com Sentido' initiative, which helps the deaf community enjoy concerts.
Sillyseason bring Macbeth to the present day and the rest is music, with Porto Blues Fest, Cerveira ao Piano, Loulé Jazz and the Marvão International Music Festival.
In 2025, the Belgian festival saw its main stage completely destroyed by a massive fire. Now, in an edition that once again features several Portuguese artists on the lineup, such as Diego Miranda, MXGPU, and Xinobi, pyrotechnics are excluded.
Following their performance at Rock in Rio Lisboa, the Kaiser Chiefs return to Portugal for CA Vilar de Mouros; President, a rising name in the English metal scene, are also on the bill, as are Cabaret Voltaire, a cult name in British post-punk, and Marky Ramone, the longest-serving drummer of the historic Ramones.
Following their performance at Rock in Rio Lisboa, the Kaiser Chiefs return to Portugal for CA Vilar de Mouros; President, a rising name in the English metal scene, are also on the bill. The Minho festival will announce more new names this Wednesday: find them here.
Buraka Som Sistema, Pixies, and Lorde performances at NOS Alive 2026.
