The festival, deeply rooted in Braga, emerges as a bridge between past and future: it honors 25 years of artistic and cultural legacy while challenging the city and its audiences to embrace new possibilities for artistic creation and expression. The 25th edition of Mimarte celebrates a historic milestone while projecting a bold and inspiring future. … Continued
From July onwards, the city will embrace a diverse summer programme with a focus on celebrating music in outdoor settings. Returning festivals will highlight various aspects of Minho culture: the Castro-Galaico Festival (10–12 July), with musical acts rooted in Celtic, Castro, and Galician traditions; Sons do Noroeste (23–25 July), showcasing three days of music from … Continued
Braga 25: Mid-year review highlights 728,000 spectators and over 1,000 events; Marco Martins, the National Ballet Company and Semibreve among the cultural highlights until the end of the year As part of a review of the first six months of Braga 25 – the Portuguese Capital of Culture – the initiative has released key figures … Continued
Due to the orange alert issued by the IPMA for the end of the day on Tuesday, the Wishing Celebration will change some of the timetables for the activities planned for the first few days. The inaugural 85 755 t. show will move to tomorrow, 11 June, at 21:30. It will continue to take place … Continued
Under the motto ‘Stronger Cities, Fairer Europe’, the conference will bring together hundreds of political leaders, decision-makers, experts and innovators from across the continent to reflect on the role of cities in tackling major European challenges such as the climate crisis, economic competitiveness and access to housing. The event takes place between 4 and 6 … Continued
From 17 to 24 June, Braga celebrates another edition of the centuries-old São João Festivities, a unique moment of collective expression. For eight days, the city offers more than 200 hours of programming, with around 365 organisations and 10,000 people involved. This celebration, with medieval roots, is today one of the country’s biggest cultural events, … Continued
The largest contemporary art exhibition dedicated to the 25th of April runs until 29th June. Carnation Revolution – 50 years of Freedom is a curatorial project by Paulo Mendes, part of Braga 25 Portuguese Capital of Culture. It’s an unprecedented exhibition that will be shown at the 6th Cavalry Regiment, the Nogueira da Silva Museum and … Continued
Relations with the Galician public are intensified with a photography exhibition that will be on display throughout April at the Porto and Northern Portugal Tourist Office in Santiago de Compostela. Braga 25 intensifies its relationship with the public in Galicia, starting today, by inaugurating a photography exhibition in Santiago de Compostela that unveils part of … Continued
The 9th edition of Braga em Risco, organised by the Municipality of Braga, closed its doors with a largely positive outcome, registering a record of more than 7500 visitors. The focus on concentrating the event in a single space, the Tibães Monastery, allowed for an immersive and cohesive experience, guaranteeing greater proximity between artists, the … Continued
On 19 March, the 3rd edition of Atlas, the cultural mediation programme of the Municipality of Braga, was presented. This programme returns with a new look, aligned with Braga’s Cultural Strategy 2020-2030 and with the mission of democratising access to culture for all audiences, regardless of age or social class. Inclusion and intercultural dialogue are … Continued