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In a panel that brought together foreign musicians and promoters with work done in Portugal, Talkfest, in Lisbon, discussed the future of the live music industry and the generational changes also being felt in the ‘clubbing’ scene, the music danced to until dawn. Maintaining it, believes the co-founder of the MOGA festival, “is a matter of money and politics. There is [politically] an aversion to noise. That harms the scene more than the new generations not going to nightclubs as much.”
Brazilian DJ and producer Maz will be in Portugal on April 4th for a performance in Lisbon. The artist is one of the headliners at Bloom Fest, an event taking place at Pátio da Galé in Praça do Comércio, featuring various electronic music acts with a lively schedule running from 3 PM to 4 AM. Maz is a prominent figure in contemporary Brazilian electronic music, known for blending afro house with elements of Brazilian music, such as baião, samba, and MPB. He has topped the Beatport charts five times and gained international recognition with his remix of Luedji Luna's 'Banho de Folhas'. In 2024, he performed at Coachella alongside Ludmilla. Tickets for the Lisbon event are available online starting at €15.
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The compilation “Enchufada: A Lisbon Club Story” is released on April 24th and “brings together the artists who have contributed over two decades to building bridges between sounds.”
An operation carried out in the Santa Clara parish was supported by the PSP (Public Security Police).
In a world where we are constantly in the glare of screens and mobile phone cameras, nightclub dancefloors are now emptier. Does dance still survive?
For over two decades, Três Macacos has been a fixture of Ferragudo’s social life – a place where locals, expatriates and visitors of all ages gather on warm summer nights The post Beloved Ferragudo bar faces closure over noise dispute appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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A growing dislike of alcohol — especially among younger people — is reshaping celebrations and nightlife worldwide, leading to more sober events, expanded low- and no-alcohol options and shifting social norms.
The nightclub's extended opening hours are on a trial basis and the decision was taken based on reports from the authorities. The council wants to maintain the area's dynamism without compromising tranquillity.
The nightclub was recently authorised to extend its opening hours.
Moedas announced a ban on sales for street consumption from 11pm. But some say it will not prevent gatherings, so there are calls to ban drinking in public. “The law already allows it,” says Paula Teixeira da Cruz.
Home News Lisbon to impose limits on alcohol consumption Lisbon to impose limits on alcohol consumption The Lisbon City Council intends to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption outside establishments throughout the city.
It was one of the first venues to appear in what would become one of the most frequented nightlife areas of Porto.
An “unsustainable business model” has led the performance venue between Santos and Cais do Sodré to change how it operates. O Vago, the bar owned by the same partners on the same street, will remain open.
Municipalities are staging concerts featuring a range of Portuguese artists to enliven the night.
Ahead of the New Year's Eve festivities, the final weekend of the year will feature forró and samba events in Lisbon.
This exclusive event promises a night of sophistication, joy, and exceptional company, welcoming 2026 in style. The evening begins at 7.30pm with a welcome cocktail, offering the perfect opportunity for The post It’s TIME to be happy! New Year’s Eve at Four Seasons Fairways appeared first on Portugal Resident.
