The Festas do Mar are making their return to Cascais from August 22 to September 1. As always, entry is free, and there are concerts to suit everyone, both young and old. Beyond the music, between Jardim Visconde da Luz and the Cascais Citadel, there will also be craft stalls and food trucks. Here’s everything you need to know for this edition.
The concerts and schedules of the Festas do Mar 2024
The Festas do Mar' performances are split between the main stage in the Cascais Bay and the Sagres Stage near the Citadel. On the main stage, the schedule starts with a performance for kids at 6:30 PM, followed by an opening concert at 8:00 PM, and then the headline act at 10:00 PM. The Sagres Stage is dedicated to new talents, with concerts starting at 7:00 PM, except on August 25, when the program begins an hour earlier at 6:00 PM.
22 August
Main Stage
Ruca (6.30 pm)
Afonso Dubraz (8 pm)
Rui Veloso (10 pm)
Sagres Stage
Sara Megre (7 pm)
23 August
Main Stage
Heidi and Abelha Maia (6.30 pm)
Tomás Meirelles (8 pm)
Bárbara Bandeira (10 pm)
Sagres Stage
Zé Vargas (7 pm)
24 August
Main Stage
Bluey (6.30 pm)
Joana Almeirante (8 pm)
Fernando Daniel (10 pm)
Sagres Stage
Mariana Lucas (7 pm)
25 August
Main Stage
Fado with Mel e Gustavo (7.30 pm)
Inês de Vasconcellos (8 pm)
António Zambujo (10 pm)
Sagres Stage
Diogo Oliveira (6 pm)
29 August
Main Stage
Pocoyo (6.30 pm)
Soraia Tavares (8 pm)
Bárbara Tinoco (10 pm)
Sagres Stage
Ana Mariano (7 pm)
30 August
Main Stage
Peppa the Pig (6.30 pm)
Irma (8 pm)
Tiago Bettencourt (10 pm)
Sagres Stage
Du Nothin (7 pm)
31 August
Main Stage
Cocomelon (6.30 pm)
Martim Seabra (8 pm)
Carolina Deslandes (10 pm)
Sagres Stage
Curiosos (7 pm)
1 September
Main Stage
Miguel Carmona (8 pm)
Cascais Symphony plays "40 Years of Oceano Pacífico" by RFM (10 pm)
Fireworks
Sagres Stage
Winner of the FIARTIL talent competition (7 pm)
Exclusive area for Cascais card holders:
If you have a Viver Cascais card, enjoy the concerts from an exclusive area close to the stage. Pick up your wristband at the designated kiosk in Jardim Visconde Luz. Keep in mind, wristbands are limited to seating capacity, and each cardholder can collect two wristbands per concert day.
Transport and getting there:
Cascais Municipality recommends arriving by public transport. From Lisbon, the train might be your best bet. Local bus schedules are available online for Carris Metropolitana or MobiCascais. It’s just a 700-meter, incline-free walk from the train station or bus terminal to Cascais Bay, making it less than a ten-minute stroll. Alternatively, scooters and shared bikes are also an option.
Parking:
If driving, check out the map provided by the municipality for available parking spaces, totalling 3,211 spots. Traffic closures will also be in effect during the festival.
Also featuring the procession of Our Lady of Mariners:
A tradition since 1942 and now part of Cascais’ Intangible Cultural Heritage, this procession takes place on 1 September, starting at 15:00. The event includes a touching homage at sea to deceased fishermen, with prayers, flower offerings, and a symphony of boat horns.
📍 Festas do Mar. Cascais Bay. 22 Aug-1 Sep. Free Entry.
+ A coffee and a paintbrush. In Cascais, drinks come with a side of ceramics