Summer festivals in Portugal are about to kick off in force, aren’t they? Welcoming the warmer season is synonymous with immersing yourself in beaches, swimming pools and getaways but also to experience the best of music up close. From the north to the south of the country, there is no shortage of musical events for all tastes.
From the classics Paredes de Coura and Vilar de Mouros to giants like the MEO KALORAMA there are several festivals to enjoy throughout the summer season. So, if you’re still in doubt about your next destination, take the opportunity to read this article. In the end, choose your favorite and ‘surf’ to the rhythm of your favorite song. Shall we take a look at the list?
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NOS Alive
In the list of summer festivals in Portugal, reference to the 16th edition of NOS Alive is practically obligatory. This year’s line-up features music legends such as Pearl Jam and The Smashing Pumpkins.
At the same time, there’s also room for the debut of global sensations on Portuguese soil, such as Dua Lipa, as well as performances by Arcade Fire and Benjamin Clementine, among many other big names.
Address: Algés seafront promenade
When: July 11-13
Tickets: daily admission (84,83€); two-day pass (169,66€); three-day pass (204€)
Super Bock Super Rock
Praia do Meco, in the Sesimbra area, is once again hosting another edition of Super Bock Super Rock.
The line-up has already been finalized and includes names such as Nina Kraviz, Maneskin, Tom Morello, 21 Savage, Anna Calvi and many others.
Address: Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta, Meco
When: july 18th to 20th
Tickets: daily tickets (72€); pass without camping (154€); pass with camping (164€)
Vodafone Paredes de Coura
In August, it’s time to head north to Minho. After all, this is where one of Portugal’s oldest summer festivals takes place.
Celebrating its 31st anniversary, Paredes de Coura presents a line-up that mixes well-known artists with others on the rise.
Idles, Cat Power, The Jesus and The Mary Chain are some of the names featured in the 2024 edition.
Address: Praia Fluvial do Taboão – Caminho do Agrelo 251, Romariz
When: august 14 to 17
Tickets: 60€ (daily tickets) and 120€ (four-day general pass)
Sol da Caparica
From August 15th to 18th, o Costa da Caparica Urban Park, in the municipality of Almada stage for Lusophone music.
In a poster with dozens of artists, some of the highlights include Calema, Rui Veloso, Diego Miranda, Os Quatro & Meia, Linda Martini, Cláudia Pascoal and many more.
Address: Costa da Caparica Urban Park
When: august 15 to 18
Tickets: 28€ (day ticket) and 78,50€ (general pass)
CA Vilar de Mouros
Back in the north of Portugal, more precisely in Minho, CA Vilar de Mouros returns with a lot of rock (and more).
Considered one of the oldest summer festivals on the Iberian Peninsula, the line-up features names such as: Queens of The Stone Age; Soulfly; The Legendary Tigerman; The Darkness, among others.
Address: Vilar de Mouros, municipality of Caminha
When: August 21-24
Tickets: 133,75€ (general pass); 53,50€ (daily)
MEO KALORAMA
To close the summer festival season on a high note, this year there’s another edition of MEO KALORAMA which is already one of the main destinations for many megalomaniacs.
From August 29th to 31st, a 3rd edition of the music festival returns even stronger with Massive Attack, Fever Ray, Sam Smith, Peggy Gou, Gossip, LCD Soundystem, The Smile, Jungle, The Kills, Ana Moura, and other big national and international names.
Address: Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon
When: August 29-31
Tickets: at Fever