10 Must-Attend Festivals in Lisbon in 2025

• Sónar Lisboa – April
• MOGA Festival – May / June
• Festas de Santo António – June
• MEO Kalorama – June
• Lisb-ON Jardim Sonoro – June
• Ageas Cooljazz – July
• Sumol Summer Fest July
• NOS Alive – July
• Jazz em Agosto – August
• Festival Iminente – October ?

1. Sónar Lisboa

Best time to party in Lisbon – Festival Edition

• Dates: April 11, 12 & 13, 2025
• Description: Sónar is a leading electronic music, art, and technology festival. Expect immersive performances in some of Lisbon’s most iconic venues. A global reference for electronic culture.
• Official website: Sónar Lisboa
• Entry: 3-day pass from €100

2. MOGA Festival

• Dates: May 28 – June 1, 2025
• Location: Costa da Caparica (20 min from Lisbon)
• Description: This beachside festival blends bohemian vibes with quality electronic music. MOGA attracts international artists and a cosmopolitan crowd. One of our favorite moments of the year.
• Official website: MOGA Festival

3. Festas de Santo António

Best time to party in Lisbon – Local Style

• Date: June 13, 2025 (festivities throughout June)
• Location: Across Lisbon, especially in Alfama and Mouraria
• Description: Lisbon celebrates its patron saint with street parties, traditional dancing, grilled sardines, and colorful parades. The “Marchas Populares” and “Saint Anthony Weddings” are iconic and not to be missed.
• Learn more: See our dedicated article
• Entry: Free

4. MEO Kalorama – 4th Edition

Top Music Festivals in Lisbon 2025

• Dates: 19, 20 and 21 June 2025
• Location: Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon
• Description: A multi-genre festival combining music, art installations, and an immersive atmosphere in an urban green park.
• Official website: MEO Kalorama

5. Lisb-ON Jardim Sonoro

• Dates: June 27, 28 & 29, 2025
• Location: Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon
• Description: One of Lisbon’s most refined electronic open-air festivals. Friendly atmosphere, boutique lineup – a perfect way to kick off the summer season.
• Official website: Lisb-ON Jardim Sonoro
• Entry: 3-day pass from €110.

6. Ageas Cooljazz

Lisbon Jazz & Soul Festival 2025

• Dates: July 1–31, 2025
• Location: Cascais (40 min from Lisbon by train)
• Description: Also known as EDP Cool Jazz, this open-air festival mixes jazz, soul, blues, and contemporary music in a relaxed setting under the stars.
• Official website: www.ageascooljazz.pt

7. Sumol Summer Fest

• Dates: July 4 & 5, 2025
• Location: Costa da Caparica (20 min from Lisbon)
• Description: This beachside urban music festival is a hit with young crowds. Expect hip-hop, rap, Afrobeat, and Brazilian funk. It’s the perfect mix of sun, music, and sea.
• Official website: www.sumolsummerfest.com
• Entry: 2-day pass from €55 (includes camping)

8. NOS Alive

Major Music Festival in Lisbon 2025

• Dates: July 10–12, 2025
• Location: Passeio Marítimo de Algés, Oeiras (near Lisbon)
• Description: A heavyweight in the Portuguese music scene, NOS Alive features rock, indie, and electronic acts, all set by the riverside with a vibrant summer vibe.
• Official website: NOS Alive

9. Jazz em Agosto – 41st Edition

• Dates: August 1–10, 2025
• Location: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon
• Description: A haven for lovers of contemporary and experimental jazz, hosted in the serene gardens of the Gulbenkian Foundation.
• Official website: Jazz em Agosto – Gulbenkian

10. Festival Iminente – 7th Edition

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Chacun de ces festivals est une occasion unique de découvrir Lisbonne sous un autre angle, avec des expériences musicales et culturelles variées pour tous les goûts. Pensez à réserver vos billets à l’avance, car ces événements sont très populaires !