Top 10 Summer Festivals
Looking for the best music festivals in Portugal? We have prepared the ultimate bucket list with summer music festivals from North to South of Portugal. And if you don’t know where to stay yet, you will find our suggestions so you can start planning your trip right away!
June
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Rock in Rio Lisboa
Lisbon , 18th to 26th of June
One of the largest music and entertainment festivals in the world takes place this year in Lisbon.
Where to stay: Hotel 3K Europa & Hall Chiado
One of the largest music and entertainment festivals in the world takes place this year in Lisbon.
Where to stay: Hotel 3K Europa & Hall Chiado
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NOS Privamera Sound
Porto, 9th to 11th June
The younger sibling of Spain's alternative music festival, held each summer in the city of Porto.
Where to stay: Vila Foz Hotel and Spa & Baumhaus Serviced Apartments
The younger sibling of Spain's alternative music festival, held each summer in the city of Porto.
Where to stay: Vila Foz Hotel and Spa & Baumhaus Serviced Apartments
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Secret Project Festival
Algarve, 17th to 19th June
A two-day festival dedicated to underground dance music, street and digital art.
Where to stay: Hello Villas & Baía da Luz
A two-day festival dedicated to underground dance music, street and digital art.
Where to stay: Hello Villas & Baía da Luz
July
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NOS Alive
Lisbon, 6th to 9th July
The best line-up ever for a music and arts festival on the riverfront in Oeiras, right at the gates of Lisbon.
Where to stay: Famous Crows & LX Boutique Hotel
The best line-up ever for a music and arts festival on the riverfront in Oeiras, right at the gates of Lisbon.
Where to stay: Famous Crows & LX Boutique Hotel
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EDP Cool Jazz
Cascais, 2nd to 30th of July
In an intimate setting near Lisbon, Cascais hosts a festival that brings together a range of genres including jazz, blues and soul.
Where to stay: Villa Cascais & Hotel Inglaterra Estoril
In an intimate setting near Lisbon, Cascais hosts a festival that brings together a range of genres including jazz, blues and soul.
Where to stay: Villa Cascais & Hotel Inglaterra Estoril
August
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Meo Sudoeste
Alentejo, 2nd to 6th August
A dance and pop music festival that is held in Zambujeira do Mar, a picturesque coastal town in the south of the country.
Where to stay: Monte da Estrela & Hotel Rural Moita Mar
A dance and pop music festival that is held in Zambujeira do Mar, a picturesque coastal town in the south of the country.
Where to stay: Monte da Estrela & Hotel Rural Moita Mar
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Bons Sons
Center, 12 to 15 August
A unique experience in the village of Cem Soldos, which hosts several stages integrated throughout its streets, squares, and churches.
Where to stay: Cooking and Nature & Hotel Villa Batalha
A unique experience in the village of Cem Soldos, which hosts several stages integrated throughout its streets, squares, and churches.
Where to stay: Cooking and Nature & Hotel Villa Batalha
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Vodafone Paredes de Coura
North, August 16th to 20th
An alternative music festival situated on the river bank of the beach of Taboão.
Where to stay: Quinta do Monteverde
An alternative music festival situated on the river bank of the beach of Taboão.
Where to stay: Quinta do Monteverde
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EDP Vilar de Mouros
North, August 16th to 20th
One of Portugal's most iconic music festivals with a main focus on indie and alternative acts.
Where to stay: Quinta do Monteverde
One of Portugal's most iconic music festivals with a main focus on indie and alternative acts.
Where to stay: Quinta do Monteverde