Buy a souvenir for your loved ones at one of the local shops selling handicrafts.
While the festival promotes well-known names, there is also a focus on providing a platform for lesser-known Portuguese artists. The festival has brought on stage nearly 500 artists since it started. If you have had your fill of art installations and concerts, head to one of the street displays such as Carnaval Fora D’horas, a parade led by samba musicians and dancers in colourful, feathery outfits; or make your way over to the ‘Gathering of Human Statues,’ where numerous artists stand eerily still to resemble mannequins. Buy a souvenir for your loved ones at one of the local shops selling handicrafts. This unique festival will be held from July 1 to July 23 in 2023.