Mares Vivas 2026
About this festival
MEO Mares Vivas is a major annual music festival held in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, featuring a diverse lineup of international and local pop, rock, and electronic artists. Set against a scenic coastal backdrop near the mouth of the Douro River, it has grown into one of the country's most popular summer cultural events since its debut in 1999.
What Mares Vivas offers
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Where it was
Vila Nova de Gaia
Rua da Seca do Bacalhau, Canidelo, 4405-644 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Local Currency: EUR
The local currency is EUR.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
20 July 2026
