Latest news and stories about summer events in Portugal for expats and residents.
The stage breakdown for the Meo Kalorama festival lineup is now known. The event takes place at Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon on August 28, 29, and 30, headlined by Robbie Williams, Lauryn Hill, and Deftones, with artists such as Clipse, Grace Jones, Interpol, Turnstile, and Mind Enterprises distributed across the three stages.
Does sertanejo music go well with the beach, sun, and heat? For the O Sol da Caparica festival, it certainly does. The duo Maiara & Maraísa will be the main attraction on August 13, the opening day of the summer festival. Known for their emotional performances and powerful vocals, the duo continues to expand their presence in Portugal following recent successful shows in Lisbon and Porto. The festival, held on one of the country's most famous beaches, continues the trend of Portuguese events featuring prominent Brazilian artists, with tickets ranging from €28 to €82.
Kneecap, Wet Leg, Underworld, M.I.A., Bloc Party, and Amyl and The Sniffers headline this year's edition of the Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival, which today announces the daily schedule and puts daily tickets on sale.
The Sumol Summer Fest returns to the Costa da Caparica at the beginning of July and added more names to the lineup this Thursday, including that of Viana native Chico da Tina.
It promises to be one of the biggest literary events of the summer, bringing great writers from Portugal and around the world to Porto. Two Nobel laureates will attend Babell, which will also feature a unique concert bringing together Abrunhosa and GNR.
All the names for the 2026 edition of the Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival have now been announced.
The final names for the Vagos Metal Fest lineup have been announced, which takes place this year from August 5th to 9th.
The singer will present her project 'Ivete Clareou' in September, in Cascais. Other artists, such as Arnaldo Antunes and Maiara e Maraisa, will also take to the stage during the hottest season of the year in Europe.
The municipal council of Lagoa has announced there will be no second phase of applications for the town’s flagship summer event, Fatacil, after overwhelming demand filled most available spaces. The The post Fatacil 2026 almost fully booked appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The first names that will be part of the lineup for Bons Sons, a festival returning in August to the village of Cem Soldos in Tomar, are now known.
The Alentejo band Vizinhos and Brazilian rapper Veigh have also been confirmed. The festival takes place between August 13 and 16 at the Costa da Caparica Urban Park in Almada.
