Festival season in Portugal – good music and vibes

When the summer starts to make is way into Europe, so does the music festivals in Portugal, not only in Lisbon and Porto but all around the country. The people here are usually very welcoming and friendly… but, yes, they do get even friendly during the festival season!

Here is a list of the main concerts and music festivals around the country. Check those great bands! Come along and, if you need any help and a few more tips, feel free to contact me.

Rock in Rio
Shakira, John Mayer, Elton John, Snow Patrol, Amy McDonald, Rammstein, Megadeth and more
21-30 May, Lisbon http://rockinrio-lisboa.sapo.pt

The XX
25 May, Porto http://www.casadamusica.com

Grizzly Bear
27 May, Porto http://www.coliseudoporto.pt

Alice Russel
3 June, Porto http://www.teatrosadabandeira.com

Son of Dave
10 June, Porto http://www.teatrosadabandeira.com

Air
20 June, Porto http://www.coliseudoporto.pt

Sumol Summer Fest
25-26 June, Ericeira http://www.sumolsummerfest.com

Optimus Alive
Faith No More, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Moonspell, Manic Street Preachers, Skunk Anansie and more
8-10 July, Lisboa http://www.optimusalive.com

Festival Marés Vivas
Placebo, Ben Harper, Morcheeba, David Fonseca, Editors, Goldfrapp
15-17 July, Porto http://www.festivalmaresvivas.com

Super Bock Super Rock
Pet Shop Boys, Keane, Left Field, Vampire Weekend, Empire of the Sun, Spoon and more
16-18 July, Meco (south of Lisbon) http://www.superbock.pt

Festival Paredes de Coura
Best Coast, Enter Shikari, Gallows, Vivian Girls, Klaxons, White Lies, The Tallest Man on Earth, The Specials, The Dandy Warhols
28-31 July, Paredes de Coura (north of Porto) http://www.paredesdecoura.com

Caetano Veloso
29 July, Porto http://www.coliseudoporto.pt

Festival Sudoeste
M.I.A., James Morrison, Jamiroquai, Mika, Massive Attack, Beirut and more
4-8 August, Zambujeira do Mar (south of Lisbon) http://www.tmn.pt/swtmn2010.html

André is a Tripod in Porto, Portugal. He is an experienced traveller and runs is own travel website and a hospitality business in Algarve. Find out more about André and Porto.