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MEO Marés Vivas - 2025 Edition
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MEO Marés Vivas - 2025 Edition

19 JUL, 2025

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.

MEO Marés Vivas is around the corner! (last info)

MEO Marés Vivas is around the corner! (last info)

13 JUL, 2025
Porto’s Municipal Gallery: Free Primavera Sound Warm-Up Concerts

Porto’s Municipal Gallery: Free Primavera Sound Warm-Up Concerts

08 JUN, 2025
Casa da Música Celebrates 20 Years with Citywide Flash Concerts

Casa da Música Celebrates 20 Years with Citywide Flash Concerts

19 APR, 2025
MEO Marés Vivas 2025: Festival Unveils Full Lineup
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MEO Marés Vivas 2025: Festival Unveils Full Lineup

06 APR, 2025

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!

International Festival of Organ and Sacred Music Brings 38 Free Concerts to Northern Portugal
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International Festival of Organ and Sacred Music Brings 38 Free Concerts to Northern Portugal

20 OCT, 2024

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.

Gaia World Music 2024 at Serra do Pilar
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Gaia World Music 2024 at Serra do Pilar

08 SEP, 2024

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.

Monumental Lapa Organ Anniversary concert with Shin-Young Lee
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Monumental Lapa Organ Anniversary concert with Shin-Young Lee

11 AUG, 2024

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.

MEO Marés Vivas '24 - Last Day
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MEO Marés Vivas '24 - Last Day

22 JUL, 2024

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.