Agenda

Comedians: Emanuel Moura and Tomás Matos + Guests and Open Mics

Synopsis: Esposende Comedy Sessions returns for a new season in 2026 and will feature four shows at the Municipal Auditorium of Esposende between April and August.

The comedy nights with unlikely hosts, established comedians and rising talents are back in Esposende.

The first show of the season takes place on April 9 and will feature performances by Emanuel Moura and Tomás Matos, as well as open mics and guest comedians.

Presentation: Emanuel Moura is a Portuguese singer, comedian and radio host, recognized for bringing traditional fado into an irreverent and upbeat style, where storytelling, comic timing and strong audience interaction are the trademarks of his performances. He is the author of the trilogy “Fado Mal Criado” (2016, 2018, 2023), has performed at the Coliseu do Porto AGEAS, at MEO Marés Vivas, and on international stages such as France, China, Switzerland and the USA. The show is light, participatory and full of rhythm — where the audience plays a central role.

Tomás Matos is a stand-up comedian based in Porto. He is one of the youngest promising names in Portuguese comedy and, in the words of his own grandmother, “a fine young lad.” He has been a regular presence in Porto’s stand-up circuit, having already performed at notable events such as Porto Comedy Fest, Festival Rir na Ria and Queima das Fitas do Porto — the latter both as an artist and as a consumer. His style of humour is quite versatile, covering a wide range of formats from storytelling to nonsense, one-liners, and observational everyday humour.

Points of sale: Esposende online ticket office (https://esposende2000.scl.pt/bilheteira.php?act=detalhes&idsel=589) and the Foz do Cávado Swimming Pools desk.