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Music Festivals in Portugal You Must Attend At Least Once in Life!

Rhythm Khanna

Last updated: Sep 24, 2019

If music is your #FoodForSoul, Portugal is the most LIT place for you to be at, this summer! A fascinating combination of sun, sand and beach – It’s  time to put on your dancing shoes and have the time of your life (and of course, some good tan too) at the top music festivals in Portugal!

1. NOS Primavera Sound

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When: 06th June-08th June 2019

Where: Porto, Portugal

A glorious part of the European festival family, NOS Primavera Sound is the Portuguese equivalent of Barcelona's Primavera Sound mega-festival. Get set to experience the uniqueness and diversity of straddling between the city and the sea and lose yourself in the midst of music. It is indeed a paradise for music lovers!

2. NOS Alive

When: 11th July-13th July 2019

Where: Passeio Maritimo de Alges, Portugal

A 3-day long musical bonanza, NOS Alive is Europe’s most respected indie, rock and alternative music festival held near the capital city of Lisbon. Also known for its pop, hip-hop, RnB, disco and house performances, it treats you to a backdrop of River Tagus. What else is do you need to attain musical nirvana?

3. Super Bock Super Rock

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When: 18th July-21st July 2019

Where: Parque das Nações, Portugal

The Super Bock Super Rock music festival has been entertaining people since 1994 and how! Known for its rock music, here you get to witness some of the world’s biggest artists performing right in front of you for a total of 3 days! Also playing pop, hip hop and electronic music, this power-packed music festival in Portugal is definitely not for the faint-hearted!

4. MEO Sudoeste

When: 6th August- 10th August

Where: Zambujeira Do Mar, Portugal

A five-day super gala event that takes place in Odemira, southern Portugal, MEO Sudoeste brings to you rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic dance music at their best. With top heads like Marshmello, Shawn Mendes and Hardwell performing right in front of your eyes, it’s all you need for the perfect musical high. With the Alentejo coast nearby, all you have to do is swim around, relax and enjoy legends performing their best!

5. Vodafone Paredes de Coura:

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When: 14th August-17th August

Where: Paredes de Coura, Portugal

The river beach of Taboão in Paredes de Coura is the place where this insane festival has been going on for 25 years now! This four-day action-packed festival is where you can kick back at the riverside and enjoy artists like Arcade Fire, Pixies, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Coldplay and Morrisey performing LIVE. With the most renowned names in the music industry worldwide coming together under one roof, fun is an understatement here!

So, unleash your wild side and attend these amazing music festivals in Portugal this summer.

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