After Time Out Cascais gave you the first scoop on Carminho playing at Festas do Mar 2025, the full lineup for the Portuguese music festival in Cascais has finally landed: from August 28 to September 7, D.A.M.A., Bárbara Bandeira, and the duo António Zambujo & Miguel Araújo will take to the stage by the Bay.
Other headliners already announced include Pedro Abrunhosa, Rui Veloso, and Richie Campbell.
This year, there’s plenty of fresh energy: the main stage, known as Palco Cascais, will host three concerts each night (at 7pm, 8pm, and 10pm) instead of the usual two from previous years.
Festas do Mar kicks off on Thursday, August 28, with local artist Latte, followed by HMB and Pedro Abrunhosa. On Friday the 29th, you can catch Duque Província, Carolina de Deus, and Rui Veloso. Saturday the 30th features Filipe Gonçalves, Capitão Fausto, and the duo António Zambujo with Miguel Araújo. The first weekend wraps up on Sunday, August 31st, with Sofia Hoffmann, Vizinhos, and Bárbara Bandeira taking the stage.
The following week, on September 4th, Bianca Barros, João Só, and Richie Campbell bring the free party back in full swing. Thursday the 5th is dedicated to fado, kicking off at 6.30pm with Diamantina and Tiago Correia, followed by Isabelinha, Ricardo Ribeiro, and Carminho. Saturday marks the return of D.A.M.A. to Cascais, but before them, catch Charli Elle and Santos & Pecadores.
As tradition goes, Festas do Mar conclude on Sunday with the moving procession (on land and at sea) honoring Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes. Later that evening, before the fireworks show, the Cascais Symphony Orchestra promises to perform “the best of Portuguese music”.
Residents, workers, and students of Cascais holding the Viver Cascais card can once again enjoy concerts from a prime spot right by the stage. Just remember to pick up your wristbands (maximum two per cardholder) at the designated kiosk – spaces are limited.
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Festas do Mar also features a second stage set up at the Cidadela for Portuguese music afternoons, starting daily at 6pm. This stage highlights new talents and local artists like Left, Manila, and Hera.
Children’s entertainment, which last year took place on the main stage, now moves to Jardim Visconde da Luz, with shows featuring various animated characters from Thursday to Saturday at 5pm.
And what about food and drinks? Of course! Every concert day, from noon until 1am, you can enjoy dozens of food and craft stalls spread across Praça 5 de Outubro and Passeio D. Luís I.
Festas do Mar, Baía de Cascais. Ago 28-Set 7. Free