Festivals, concerts, theatre, classical music, and everything in between - discover the cultural life that defines Porto and its surroundings.
MEO Marés Vivas 2025 is affirmed as a comprehensive cultural experience that surpasses a musical event, turning into a true celebration of Portuguese and international artistic diversity. With established stars, emerging talents, top-quality humor, and modern, inclusive infrastructure, the festival sets the benchmark for national events and underscores how culture can foster social cohesion and cultural promotion.
Scorpions, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Ozuna, and top Portuguese artists headline three days of music in Vila Nova de Gaia. We’ve reported from Marés Vivas in recent years and can confirm: this is a summer event you don’t want to miss!
The 4th edition of the International Festival of Organ and Sacred Music (FIOMS) runs from October 19 to December 1, featuring 38 free concerts in 33 churches across 11 municipalities in the Greater Porto and Northern Portugal regions. Over 400 musicians from 10 countries will perform, with renowned organists and choirs showcasing sacred music in historic venues.
Moonlight Benjamin delivered a dynamic performance at Gaia World Music, blending Haitian rhythms with rock. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Serra do Pilar, the festival showcased diverse musical traditions from across the globe.
Internationally recognised concert organist, Shin-Young Lee, found herself in Porto on July 7th to perform a recital for the full house of guests hungry for music at Igreja da Lapa.
The festival thrilled attendees with diverse activities, including the debut of the FC Porto booth, a varied food court, and lively performances. With over 30 artists like Take That and Snow Patrol, the event reached its 40,000-person capacity on the second and third days.