Lisbon Portuguese Guitar Festival 2025
🎶 Exploring the Enchanting World of Fado: The Lisbon Portuguese Guitar Festival 🎵
Lisbon honours one of its greatest musical legacies in March with a brand new festival dedicated to the Portuguese guitar. As part of the centenary celebrations of Carlos Paredes’ birth, the first edition of the Portuguese Guitar Festival brings together generations of musicians, wide styles, and deep cultural roots. EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
What & Why
The Portuguese guitar is a sound that defines Portugal — especially through the hands of Carlos Paredes, whose works became iconic and timeless. This festival seeks to explore that legacy, not just in retrospect, but in a living, evolving musical tradition. Over two days — 7 and 8 March — Lisbon will host concerts, workshops, and discussions that celebrate the instrument’s versatility, novelty, and its capacity to connect music across style and generations. EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
Artists & Programme Highlights
Some of the performers and activities you’ll see:
- Concerts featuring:
‒ Orquestra Sinfonietta de Lisboa (conducted by Vasco Pearce de Azevedo) & Paulo Soares EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ José Manuel Neto EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Entre Paredes – Sexteto Bernardo Moreira EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Pedro Caldeira Cabral EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Bernardo Couto & Martin Sued EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Daniel Freire EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Luísa Amaro EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Luís Coelho EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ MPex, Pedro de Castro ft. David Ribeiro and Eurico Machado EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Henrique Fraga EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
‒ Armindo Fernandes EGEAC Lisboa Cultura. - Workshops & Discussions: in addition to concerts, there will be spaces to explore technique, style, the history of the Portuguese guitar, and its contemporary applications. EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
Where & When
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 & 8 March, 2025 EGEAC Lisboa Cultura. |
| Locations / Venues | Teatro Capitólio; Teatro Variedades; Cinema São Jorge — various spots around Lisbon EGEAC Lisboa Cultura. |
| Organisers / Partners | Fado Museum; Lisbon Culture; Ghude; in partnership with Portugal’s Ministry of Culture and Lisbon City Council EGEAC Lisboa Cultura. |
Who Will Love This
This festival is for:
- Lovers of traditional Portuguese music and anyone interested in the Portuguese guitar.
- Fans of Carlos Paredes’ music, or those curious about his influence across modern and classical realms.
- Musicians and students looking to learn from established guitarists and experiment with style.
- Cultural explorers interested in Lisbon’s vibrant live music scene and heritage festivals.
Practical Info
Access: Venues are centrally located in Lisbon; public transport should serve most (São Jorge, Capitólio, etc.).
Tickets: Likely available through the venues (Teatro Variedades, Teatro Capitólio, Cinema São Jorge) and partner sellers. Check local listings or the EGEAC site for pricing. EGEAC Lisboa Cultura.
Schedule: Concerts, workshops and discussions spread over the two days — check times when ticketing is published.
