- Rock in Rio Lisboa
Where: Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon
When: 18,19,25 & 26 June 2022
Line up: Liam Gallagher, The National, Foo Fighters, Ivete Sangalo, Ellie Goulding, Black Eyed Peas, Bush, A-Ha, Duran Duran, Post Mallone, Anitta, Jason Derulo.
Price: €74 for a day pass, €121 weekend pass
About: Rock in Rio Lisboa has been around since 2004 and is held every other year usually. As one of the biggest festivals in Portugal, this festival always attracts big name acts. Held over two weekends, if you want to see all of the acts you are going to need to stay in Lisbon for over a week but that shouldn’t put you off, it just means you get to enjoy the city and a world class festival in one go!
More info: https://rockinriolisboa.sapo.pt/en/
- VOA Heavy Rock Festival
Where: National Stadium, Lisbon
When: 30 June – 2 July 2022
Line up: Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me The Horizon, Sabaton, Megadeath, Mastodon, Rise Against, Kreator, Killswitch Engage, Crossfaith, Sylosis
Price: €50 for a day pass
About: This festival has grown from being held in a small village in the north to moving to a massive stadium in the capital city. What was once an intimate affair with mainly Portuguese acts has become a haven for heavy rock fans with international names gracing the line up.
More info: https://www.voa.rocks/index_en.html#home-section
- Meo Marés Vivas
Where: Vila Nova de Gaia
When: 15, 16, 17 July 2022
Line up: Bryan Adams, Anitta, Jessie J, Bárbara Tinoco, Diogo Piçarra
Price: €40 for a day pass, €80 for general pass
About: This festival has hosted big names such as Placebo and Moby in the past and is a great option for anyone looking to base themselves in the North of Portugal for a festival.
More info: https://maresvivas.meo.pt/pt
- Secret Project Festival
Where: Portimão beach, Algarve
When: 17 – 19 June 2022
Line up: Andy C, Chris Stussy, DJ Hype, Holy Goof, Jackmaster, Loco Dice, Metrik, Netsky, Shy FX, Wilkinson
Price: 200.48€ full pass
About: Dance until 4am on the beach to house, techno and DnB artists in this new edition to the festival calendar in Portugal. With acts over three stages this promises to be a new summer favourite.
More info: https://portugal.secretproject.com/
- Afro Nation
Where: Portimão beach, Algarve
When: 1- 3 July 2022
Line up: Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Wizkid, Megan Thee Stallion, P-Square, Beenie Man, Small Doctor, Diamond Platnumz, Tekno
Price: From 307.14€ for 3 day pass
About: The world’s biggest Afrobeat festival returns to the Algarve. Look out for the extra beach parties and boat parties over the weekend and there are also a number of VIP experiences available.
More info: https://afronation.com/
- edp cooljazz
Where: Cascais
When: Throughout July
Line up: John Legend, Murta, Yann Tiersen, Miguel Araújo, Diana Krall
Price: From €25 and varying for each concert
About: This is less of a traditional festival and more of a collection of gigs over the month, all with a jazz lean. These are generally more intimate concerts and have over the years attracted some big names. Covid-19 has seen some headliners pull out but there is still plenty to enjoy with this one.
More info: https://www.edpcooljazz.com/
NOS Alive'22
- Nos Alive
When: 6, 7, 8 and 9 July 2022
Where: Oeiras, Lisbon
Line up: The Strokes, The War on Drugs, Florence + The Machine, Jorga Smith, Alt-J, Glass Animals, Metallica, Royal Blood, Imagine Dragons, Haim, Two Door Cinema Club
Price: €69 one day pass, €159 for a 3 day pass, €189 for a 4 day pass
About: This is one of the biggest festivals in Portugal and is held on the riverside in Lisbon. Each day always has a different feel and there is generally something for everyone to enjoy, no matter what their age or musical preferences. If you want to see some big names then this is a must.
More info: https://nosalive.com/
- Rolling Loud Portugal
When: 6- 8 July 2022
Where: Portimão beach, Algarve
Line up: J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Future, Jack Harlow, K. Charles, Shenseea, Lancey Foux, DDG, Central Cee.
Price: 339.90€ for a 3 day pass
About: A new edition to the festival scene and another big one for the Algarve with festival goers from around the world expected to join this hug beach party with big name acts.
More info: https://www.rollingloud.com/portugal
- Super Bock Super Rock
When: 14 – 16 July 2022
Where: Meco beach, Sesimbra
Line up: A$AP Rocky, Foals, C. Tangana, Jaime XX Hot Chip, Flume, Woodkid, Leon Bridgesm Kevin Morby
Price: €115 for festival pass, €58 for day pass
About: Back to the beach again for this long running festival that used to focus on rock acts but has diversified to include more genres and encourage everyone to leave Lisbon for a festival outside of the city.
More info: https://www.superbocksuperrock.pt/
- Boom Festival
When: 22 – 29 July 2022
Where: Idanha–a-Nova lake
Line up – This one is less about the line-up and far more about the festival experience
Price: Sold out
About: Boom is designed to be an experience, this is a gathering of people from around the globe, coming together to enjoy music, arts, dance and culture in the spectacular setting by the lake. A strong focus is placed on the environment and anyone attending needs to follow their very specific rules. A truly unique festival experience in Portugal.
- MEO Sudeoeste
When: 2-6 August 2022
Where: Zambujeira do Mar, southwest coast of Portugal
Line up: Lewis Capaldi, Major Lazer, Deejay Telio, Timmy Trumpet, Giulia Be, Morat
Price: €110 full festival pass, €50 day pass
About: More names are usually announced closer to the date of this one that you can either enjoy on a daily basis or sign up for the complete camping experience in the woods and by the river. A firm favourite with younger festival goers who take advantage of the very competitive pricing and camping options.
More info: https://sudoeste.meo.pt/en
- Vodafone Paredes de Coura
When: 16 – 20 August 2022
Where: Paredes de Coura
Line up: Pixies, Beach House, The Blaze, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Idles, Slow Thai, Arlo Parks, Beanadoobee
Price: €120 full festival pass
About: The oldest festival in Portugal, this is an alternative festival located along an inland beach, making it perfect for a summer festival in the sunshine. In the past the festival has hosted massive names including Arcade Fire, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey and Coldplay.
More info: https://www.paredesdecoura.com/
- Kalorama
When: 1 – 3 September 2022
Where: Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon
Line up: Arctic Monkeys, The Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk, Blossoms, Peaches
Price: From €119 for 3 day pass, from €52 for a single day pass
About: Another new edition to the festival calendar in Portugal, this festival promises to promote smiles and likes instead of comments and “being present”. The initial line up looks good and more names are expected to be announced soon.
More info: https://www.kalorama.pt/en/
Originally from the UK, Daisy has been living and working in Portugal for more than 20 years. She has worked in PR, marketing and journalism, and has been the editor of The Portugal News since 2019. Jornalista 7920