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Eurocities annual conference discusses sustainable development in Braga

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

São João de Braga praises national artistic creation in its year as Portuguese Capital of Culture

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

Braga celebrates the revolution with Carnation Revolution – 50 years of Freedom

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

Braga shows in Galicia how the Portuguese Capital of Culture was built

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

Braga em Risco heads to Bologna Book Fair after successful edition

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

Presentation of the 3rd edition of the Atlas

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

Alisson Orr, Sara Barros Leitão and the doors that April opened in a new cycle of Braga 25

Two festivals are born in the 2nd quarter of the Portuguese Capital of Culture: The Shape of Neighbourhood, dedicated to art and architecture, and Desejar, for participatory and community art. The city’s pipe organs and bells will be used to create contemporary music in the coming months. Agere’s rubbish collection workers become the protagonists in … Continued

Braga em Risco is back for its 9th edition

The 9th edition of Braga em Risco will take place from 15 to 28 March 2025 at the Tibães Monastery. This year, the initiative takes on a new lease of life as part of Braga’s official programme as the Portuguese Capital of Culture, reinforcing its identity as a meeting point for artists, illustrators and the … Continued

In 2025, all roads lead to Braga

The programme for the first three months includes names such as Kim Gordon, Kathryn Joseph, Tiago Rodrigues, Kara-Lis Coverdale, among many other shows, participatory actions and exhibitions. On 25 January, at the inauguration of the Portuguese Capital of Culture, Mariza, Dino d’Santiago, iolanda and various artistic collectives from Braga will put on a unique show. … Continued

Braga 25 unveils programme to the city

This Monday’s public session reveals the line-up for the Opening of the Portuguese Capital of Culture, which takes place on 25 January, and the initiatives planned for the first quarter. Theatro Circo opens its doors to the people of Braga in the late afternoon, inviting the population and the region’s cultural agents to get to … Continued