Celebrating the revolution in Cascais

The Resistance and Freedom Route in Cascais will introduce citizens to the history of some of the emblematic locations for the resistance against the Estado Novo regime. With a free itinerary of 7.5 km, participants will be able to explore the network of clandestine houses of the Portuguese Communist Party and the Armed Forces Movement, located in Cascais, Estoril, and Parede.

The route begins in the village of Cascais, passes through Monte Estoril, Estoril, the Galiza neighbourhood, S. João do Estoril, S. Pedro do Estoril, and extends to the well-known Casa das Pedras, near Avencas Beach.

Some of the houses included in the route are Vila Arriaga (on Rua do Pinheiro, Monte Estoril), where the 3rd Congress of the Portuguese Communist Party took place from November 10th to 13th, 1943; and a house in Cascais (the studio of architect Braula Reis, at number 13 Rua Visconde da Luz), where 197 officers from the three branches of the armed forces gathered on March 5th, 1974, to approve the basic text of the program "The Movement, the Armed Forces, and the Nation."

"Life took to the streets on a day like this" Exhibition of photographs by Jorge Castro, taken on April 25th and May 1st, 1974.
S. Domingos de Rana Municipal Library. Tue-Sat, 10:00-18:00 (except holidays). Until May 4th.

"Paula Rego: Manifesto", featuring works by artist Paula Rego that challenged the dictatorship.
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego. Tue-Sun, 10:00-18:00. April 18th - October 6th. €5

"Blackout". Exhibition of contemporary photography.
Casa Sommer, Cascais Municipal Historical Archive. Mon-Fri, 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00. Sat, Sun, and holidays 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00. May 24th - October 13th.

"A Noite". A play by José Saramago about the night of April 25th within the newsroom of a Lisbon newspaper. Featuring Diogo Morgado, Jorge Corrula, and João Didelet.
Casino Estoril Auditorium. April 24th and 25th, 21:00. €20-30.

"Freedom Took to the Streets". On the 50th anniversary of the revolution, the Cultural and Educational Service concludes the trilogy of this improvised village, which takes place between the exhibition rooms of the House of Stories and the garden of this iconic space in Cascais. The first question that marks this creation is rescued: What can we do when freedom seems to be at risk? A sensory spectacle for all ages.
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego. April 25th, 11:00 and 15:30. Free entry (reservations until April 23rd, at envolvete@fdl.pt or +351 214 826 970).

On April 25th, starting at 10:00, the Cascais Bay will be the stage for performances by seven philharmonic bands from the Cultural and Recreational Associative Movement of the municipality. They are: Alvide Musical and Sports Society Philharmonic Band; Janes and Malveira Instruction and Recreation Society Band; Malveira da Serra Family and Recreation Society Philharmonic Band; Paredense Musical Union Philharmonic Band (SMUP); Carcavelos Recreational and Musical Society Philharmonic Band; Talaíde Musical and Sports Solidarity Group Philharmonic Band; and Tires 1st of May Recreational Dramatic Group Band.

"O 25 de abril contado às crianças." Exhibition of children's books about April 25th and the values it upholds. Cascais Municipal Library, Casa da Horta da Quinta de Santa Clara. Tue-Sat, 10:00-18:00 (except holidays). Registrations at bchqsc@@cm-cascais.pt. Until May 4th.

"De 1974 a 2024: a evolução do livro infantil." Exhibition of children's books. Children and Youth Library of Parque Marechal Carmona. Tue-Sat, 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 (except holidays). Until April 30th.

Story Time - "Ninguém podia imaginar…". Staged reading by Ana Ventura inspired by the books "O Tesouro" by Manuel António Pina and "Era uma vez um cravo" by José Jorge Letria. Registrations here. Cascais Municipal Library and Casa da Horta da Quinta de Santa Clara. Apr 27th, 15:30-16:20.

April Revolution recreated for young audiences by the Byfurcação theater group. Children and Youth Library of Parque Marechal Carmona. Apr 23rd, 10:30-14:00. Registrations for 1st and 2nd cycle Basic Education students through bij@cm-cascais.pt