Square – Mapping the Atlantic

Square – Mapping the Atlantic is a programme dedicated to celebrating independent music from the four continents bordering the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the development of a more diverse, representative, and interconnected music ecosystem. The project fosters dialogue between local scenes and international contexts, encouraging the circulation of artists, ideas, and audiences across the Atlantic space.

Its first edition took place within the framework of Braga 25 – Portuguese Capital of Culture, through a four-day festival held across the cities of Braga, Guimarães, Barcelos, and Vila Nova de Famalicão.

Featuring a programme designed both for the general public and for music industry professionals, Square established itself as a distinctive festival where each selected artist performed in unique venues across each city, exploring different scales of proximity and audience engagement.

Square is a legacy project of Braga 25 – Portuguese Capital of Culture.

Artists presented at Square 2025 included: ||ALA|MEDA||, Adelaida, Ale Hop, Antconstantino, Arianna Casellas y Kauê, Asmâa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou, Caamaño&Ameixeiras, Cantes Malditos, Comfort, De Schuurman, DJ Fucci, El Khat, EMMVR, Fantasmage, Fidju Kitxora, FVLCRVM, Gato Sapato, George Silver, Guedra Guedra, Gushes, Hetta, Housepainters, Huggen Luft, Isa Leen, Jadsa, Júlia Colom, Julián Mayorga, King Kami & João Parente, Liliane Chlela, Maggie Nicols, Maria Reis, Mynda Guevara, Noia, Planta Carnívora, Psudoku, Quadra, Retro Cassetta, Ricardo de León, Ricardo Martins, Rocío Guzmán, SJU, Skanderani, Susobrino, System Sophie, Tennaz, Tresor&Bosxh + Belladona&Lombwa, Unsafe Space Garden, Verde Prato, Yeri & Yeni, and Zancudo Berraco.

Curated by Lovers & Lollypops.

Follow the festival on the Website.

Partners

Município de Barcelos; Município de Braga; Município de Guimarães; Município de Vila Nova de Famalicão; Associação  Quadrilátero Urbano; Why Portugal;  Bazuuca;  Revolve;  GIG; Cosmic Burger; Triciclo; Ecos Culturais do Louro; Cantigas do Poço;  CTL Lisboa; Festival de Músicas do Mundo de Sines; Bantumen; Amplificasom; COSMOS; Sinsal;;  Novas Frequências;  Coquetel Molotov;  Buh Records;  Nyege Nyege; Atlantic Music Expo;  Moneky Week;   Sharpe;  NAAFI;  IWA FEST;;   Café Oto;;  Basilica Hudson;   River Down Records;  Antena 3