Agenda

“Esposende a Dançar” is back!
A burst of energy, creativity and talent in a show that celebrates the end of the school year with vibrant performances from local dance academies.
A unique moment that brings together hundreds of children and young people on stage, giving life to the passion for dance and the cultural strength of Esposende.

Friday, July 25: Academia de Bailado de Esposende
Saturday, July 26: PraxiStudio
Sunday, July 27: Ás do Saber
Monday, July 28: Folklore groups from the municipality of Esposende

On St. James’s Day, join this fun and emotional celebration in the heart of Esposende!

A medieval pilgrim, a social media influencer, and a CrossFit fanatic walk into… a bar on the Camino! Between walking sticks and selfie sticks, scallop shells and energy bars, an unexpected encounter unfolds where time blends and stories intertwine on the way to Compostela.

A comedy with soul, blisters on its feet, and a heart on pilgrimage.

Performed by actors from Esposende’s amateur theatre groups (CREARTE Project).

Text: Nuno Fernandes | Direction: Eva Fernandes and Jorge Alonso

Co-produced by: Municipality of Esposende, Via Veteris Association, and Itinerantenredo – Theatre Association

Join us in a fun game about the native forest and its animals, in an activity from the Blue Flag 2025 programme. Learning has never been so much fun!

14th July at 10am, Cepães Beach

28th July at 10am, Suave Mar Beach

Esposende vibrates with the world at the International Folklore Festival!

The mouth of the Cávado will once again be the stage for a unique spectacle of colour, rhythm and tradition, with ethnographic groups from Poland, Colombia, Chile, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Hungary and Portugal.

Before the evening's big show, the groups will fill the streets with music and joy in a lively parade.

The event is a co-production of the Municipality of Esposende and the GADT of Forjães.

Come and celebrate the traditions of the world!

Participating groups:

• Poland - ZPIT Przodkowianie Kaszuby
• Colombia - Agrupación Folklórica Kiribumba
• Chile - Compañía de Danzas Kirqui-Wayra
• Bulgaria - School of Folk Inspirations Olga Borisova
• Rep. Czech Republic - Folklórní Soubor Růže
• Mexico - Grupo Macuilxóchitl (San Luis Potosí)
• Hungary - Kerka Folkdance Ensemble
• Portugal - GADT Forjães (host) and Rancho de Fonte Boa

An unforgettable evening with the Atlantic Coast Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Luis Miguel Clemente, celebrating love through the most passionate music ever.

In the spirit of the great popular shows à la André Rieu, this concert brings together opera arias, Neapolitan songs and immortal classical themes, performed by the luminous voices of soloists Marina Pacheco and Sérgio Sousa Martins. Between emotion, beauty and charm, the ‘Gran Concerto d'Amore’ promises to touch hearts and fill the stage with enthusiastic applause - a true musical feast to celebrate summer with intensity and elegance.

Performers: Atlantic Coast Orchestra, Marina Pacheco, soprano, Sérgio Sousa Martins, tenor, Luis Miguel Clemente, musical direction

A special evening of celebration and reunion to the sound of Joan of Arc! A vibrant concert, full of emotion and good music, designed for all those who carry Esposende in their hearts, wherever they may be.

The 2025 season comes to an end in style with the third and final show of the Esposende Comedy Sessions at the Esposende Municipal Auditorium.

Get ready for an explosive evening of humour, with unlikely hosts, established comedians and new talents ready to surprise!

Secure your place for this grand farewell to the season - it'll be impossible not to laugh!