Lisbon is looking forward to a summer of festivals that covers everything from cool jazz to thrash metal, with world famous pop and rock on the bill too. Here, the team at Visit Lisboa (visitlisboa.com/en), details the festivals that will provide Lisbon's pulsating groove of summer sounds.

ROCK IN RIO LISBOA, 15-16 AND 22-23 JUNE

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Rock in Rio Lisboa 2024 is taking over Lisbon's Tejo Park for the first time with a spectacular four-day music and entertainment festival from 15-23 June. This year's edition promises to transform the park into a 'city of rock', with over 12 hours of daily performances across different stages. The line-up includes Ed Sheeran, Scorpions, Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Ne-Yo, Camila Cabello, and Calum Scott. Alongside the electrifying concerts, there are family-friendly activities such as a snowboarding track and a dedicated Kids Space. Tickets start at €84 per day, https://rockinriolisboa.pt.

LISB-ON, 28-30 JUNE

LISB-ON is a switched-on electronic festival that is known for its enchanting atmosphere with a set list that celebrates disco, house, and techno. Held at Jardim Keil do Amaral in the city's most iconic green park, Monsanto, the festival attracts an international audience and is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cultural diversity. Daily tickets from €60, https://lisb-on.seetickets.com.

EVIL LIVE, 29-30 JUNE

Evil Live Festival electrifies Lisbon's Altice Arena on 29th and 30th June with the second edition of this thrash, punk, and metal celebration. The festival prides itself on embracing a wide array of genres and subgenres, from the raw edges of mainstream to the nuances of alternative sounds. Headliners include thrash metal titans Megadeth, the dynamic Avenged Sevenfold, heavy hitters Machine Head, and Kerry King of Slayer fame, ensuring a line-up that resonates with both classic and contemporary metal fans. Tickets cost from €65 per day, https://evillive.rocks.

SUMOL SUMMER FEST, 5-6 JULY

Sumol Summer Fest ignites São João Beach on Lisbon's Costa da Caparica from 5-6 July, blending urban music with a cool summer experience. Celebrated since 2009, it kicks off the summer holidays with a mix of rap, hip hop, and international pop. The festival is a fusion of music, surf, skate, art, and dance, offering a unique festival vibe. This year's line-up features Morad, Teto, Offset, Wiu, Yendry, Lon3r Johny, and King Bigs, with Portuguese DJs setting the stage. Day tickets are available from €45, https://sumolsummerfest.com. 

FESTIVAL JARDINS DO MARQUÊS, 4-10 JULY

For a change of pace, Festival Jardins do Marquês promises a sophisticated blend of music, culture, and cuisine. This refined musical experience takes place over seven nights in July and is set against the picturesque backdrop of the Palácio do Marquês de Pombal's gardens in Oeiras. The event focuses on awakening all the senses and attendees can also enjoy a unique gastronomic experience, alongside a high-quality line-up of national and international artists across two stages. Day tickets start from €25, https://jardinsdomarques.pt.

COOLJAZZ, 9-31 JULY

Nestled among the heritage sites of Cascais on Lisbon's coast, COOLJAZZ offers a unique blend of music, nature, and comfort. With headliners including Air, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall and Jamie Cullum, this festival features three performances each night and is a soothing balm to the soul as visitors bask in the harmonious interplay of jazz, soul, and blues under the starlit Cascais sky. Tickets from €30 per night, https://www.cooljazz.pt. 

NOS ALIVE, 11-13 JULY

NOS Alive marks its triumphant return to Lisbon's Passeio Marítimo de Algés from 11-13 July, celebrating its 16th edition with a reputation as one of Europe's leading music festivals. Known for its eclectic line-ups, the three-day event features international icons including Dua Lipa, Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Jessie Ware, Gloria Groove, Tyla, and SOFI TUKKER. Since its inception in 2007, NOS Alive has been lauded for its outstanding contribution to the music scene, earning acclaim across the world. Tickets start from €79 per day, https://nosalive.com/en/.

SUPER BOCK SUPER ROCK, 18-20 JULY

A multi-genre celebration of the biggest and freshest international acts alongside Portugal's unique musical scene. This year's line-up at Super Bock Super Rock includes Italian rockers Måneskin, hip hop star 21 Savage, and former Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morrello. The festival takes place near the beach at Meco in Sesimbra, with direct transport available from the city. Day tickets from €72, https://superbocksuperrock.pt.

MEO KALORAMA, 29-31 AUGUST

Meo Kalorama in Lisbon rounds off Europe's summer festival season. Taking place in Parque da Bela Vista, one of the city's largest urban parks, the festival spans three nights and boasts more than 50 acts, with headliners including Yard Act, English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Massive Attack, Death Cab For Cutie and The Smile. Meo Kalorama isn't just about the music - it's also a celebration of sustainability, innovation, and inclusion, with the festival striving to use greener energies, promote local commerce, and implement reuse and recycle strategies, making it an eco-friendly option for environmentally conscious music lovers. Tickets cost from €145 for a three-day pass, https://meokalorama.pt/en

For more information, ideas, and inspiration on visiting Lisbon, please go to www.visitlisboa.com. 

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Notes to editors

About Turismo de Lisboa

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