Marvila, Lisbon
17-20.09
Between September 17th and 20th, Iminente returns to Marvila in festival format with a program that brings together more than 100 initiatives, from concerts to exhibitions and performances. This year's edition celebrates 10 years of activity of the festival which, in addition to an eclectic musical curation, promotes the connection of different neighborhoods and communities to artistic creation. It is in this sense that the Bairros program, developed in conjunction with collectives from the city of Lisbon, takes place throughout the months leading up to the festival, culminating in live presentations of the work developed with the communities. A highlight is the show "Noite da Lisa", the return of Original Kappa (Allen Halloween), a retrospective of his career, with special guests. The program also includes performances by Mind Da Gap, Sam the Kid with Orchestra and Orelha Negra, Dino D'Santiago, AJULIACOSTA, Bia Soull, Fidju Kitxora, Prétu, and Scúru Fitchadu.
D. Maria II National Theater
18-20.09
The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens to the public after being closed for renovation works, with a free admission program over three days. September 18th marks the premiere of Macbeth, Shakespeare's emblematic work, directed and translated by Pedro Penim, with its run extending until October 31st. Also on the same day, Praça D. Pedro IV becomes an extension of the Theatre to host a videomapping show by United VJs, with creative direction by Pedro Zaz, as well as sets by ZenGxrl, Beathnombers, and Marfox. On the 19th and 20th, the renovated building is open to the public between 11 am and 15 pm, with guided tours of the institution's different spaces. On the 19th, the new edition of Macbeth is presented, within the context of the "Textos de Teatro" collection, and on the 20th, the Coro do Recomeço brings its latest work in music and performance to different corners of the theatre.
Leiria Castle
18-20.09
From September 18th to 20th, ÁGORA transforms Leiria Castle into an artistic meeting space, where “music, words, the body, and matter become ways of creating new relationships with this heritage.” With the aim of activating the space through artistic creation, the event develops a program that oscillates between tradition, contemporaneity, and the crossing of generations and borders. Among the invited artists are Juana Azurduy, Asmâa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou, Israa Shalaby, and Margaret Hermant. In addition to performances, from music to performing arts, activities are presented that foster encounters and interaction among different audiences, such as “Breaking Bread, Breaking Stone,” a community picnic on the castle balconies, inviting participants to bring food to share at a common table.
Lisbon
18-26.09
Queer Lisboa returns to the Cinema São Jorge and Cinemateca Portuguesa from September 18th to 26th, celebrating the festival's 30th anniversary and the "strength of cinema and queer identity." Ninety-four films will be screened, featuring works by national and international filmmakers, including a new digital version by the Cinemateca Portuguesa of a classic of Portuguese underground cinema. The opening night features the feature film "The Man I Love" by Ira Sachs, and the animated film "Tangles" by Leah Nelso closes the festival program on the 26th. The usual sections remain in this edition: the Feature Film Competition, the Documentary Competition, and the Queer Art Competition. Discover all the sessions here.
Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Vila Verde, Avintes
18.09 - 01.11
Between September 18th and November 1st, Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Vila Verde, and Avintes will host the Encontros da Imagem - International Photography and Visual Arts Festival, featuring over 30 exhibitions by photographers and visual artists. This year's edition develops its curatorial theme "Territories of the Imaginary | Enchanted Places," highlighting imagination as the central axis of artistic reflection. Exhibitions by artists such as Ciril Jazbec and Tânia Dinis will be complemented by portfolio reviews, talks, and film screenings. Also noteworthy is the regular program "Memories of the City," an initiative that invites different photographers to explore and photograph the city of Braga, fostering a synergy between artist, image, and territory.
Quinta Magnólia, Funchal
25.09
On September 25th, Quinta Magnólia in Funchal will host Carvão em Brasa, a festival featuring concerts, games, and artistic activities for all ages. The program includes national and international artists, with performances by Libra, High Fade, Margarida Campelo, Eugénia Contente, and DirtyShufflers, as well as activities designed for younger audiences, ranging from painting and puppetry to traditional games. With a focus on inclusion, the festival presents the "No Espectro Criativo" project, promoting the participation and artistic expression of young people with developmental disorders.
