Lomba neighborhood, Porto
22.08
Promoted by Cobrafuma and Lovers & Lollypops, Banho da Cobra returns to Porto on August 22nd, with a lineup showcasing independent Portuguese music. The Bairro da Lomba Sports Complex will host Unpace Safe Garden at 17 PM, Capela Mortuária at 18 PM, and Cobrafuma at 19 PM. The event concludes with a B2B DJ set by Ana Pacheco and DJ Lynce, starting at 20 PM.
Entry is free.
Moinhos Beach, Porto Formoso
28-29.08
Praia dos Moinhos, in Porto Formoso, will host the next edition of Açores Burning Summer on August 28th and 29th. With an eclectic program integrating different musical styles, the festival will feature concerts by artists such as Paulo Flores, Tabanla Djaz, and Zé Ibarra. Throughout the two days, the Eco Market fair will be present at the festival, promoting eco-design and sustainability. The festival focuses on promoting the territories of Ribeira Grande and the north coast of São Miguel, as well as local communities, having presented parallel community initiatives focused on the environment and culture throughout July and August. This complementary program is free of charge.
Arroios, Lisbon
10-13.09
The TODOS Festival arrives in Arroios on September 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, with a cultural and participatory program encompassing film, talks, music, theater, and much more. Between August 25th and September 9th, the "Next Stations" activities are scheduled, initiatives distributed throughout the neighborhood that precede the festival, such as the "Paths of Cloth" workshop and the screening of the film "Flow - Adrift". Starting on the 10th, under the official program, are the plays "This Street Could Have Another Name" and "Magnetic Grandmother" or the Switchdance performance in the Bombarda Gardens.
The activities are free to attend, but prior registration may be required.
Porto
11-13.09
Porto Pride arrives in the city between September 11th and 13th, with an edition featuring more than 20 confirmed artists. Promoting the freedom and diversity of the LGBTIA+ community, the festival is preparing three days of celebration with music, performances, and cultural activities. A highlight is the 12th, when Largo Amor de Perdição, in Cordoaria, transforms into a stage for music and free expression between 15 PM and 01 AM, hosting artists such as Kiko Is Hot, Suzy Guerra, Saint Caboclo, Pedro Zambone, Unickua, and many others. In addition to the musical events, Porto Pride will host the Porto Pride Summit, an initiative dedicated to reflecting on issues concerning the LGBTQIA+ community. Other parallel festival activities include a Drag Brunch, the Pride Drag Boat, and the Official After Party by Bybit.
Faculty of Fine Arts, Lisbon
24-27.09
The second edition of the Lisbon Street Photo Fest arrives at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon, with four days of activities dedicated to photography. Between September 24th and 27th, the festival will host exhibitions, lectures, photographic walks, and guests such as Mário Cruz (Narrativa) and Nikos Economopoulos and Sabiha Çimen (Magnum Photos).
To kick off the event on the 24th, there will be a special screening of the film I Annie Martin Parr, followed by a conversation with director Lee Shulman. Also noteworthy are the activities promoted in conjunction with the festival's partners, including the Camera Partners photowalks, with free camera and lens loans, and a program of activities presented by VSCO with the signature of American photographer Joe Greer.
