Sons de Vez is one of the most emblematic festivals dedicated exclusively to Portuguese music. It takes place in Arcos de Valdevez, at the Casa das Artes, and is traditionally the first festival of the year in Portugal. In 2026, it celebrates almost a quarter of a century of history.

The 2026 Festival runs over 8 Saturdays, between 7 February and 28 March 2026. All concerts begin at 10:00 p.m.

The full line-up features 14 artists appearing across the 8 nights on which they perform:

7 February: •Tiago Bettencourt  • Rui Fernandes Quarteto

14 February: • Retimbrar  •Homem em Catarse

21 February: • Milhanas  • Daniela Galhoz

28 February: • A Garota Não  • Amy Rigby

7 March: • Carlão

14 March: • PAUS  • MONCHMONCH

21 March: • Best Youth  • Ardours

28 March: • Delfins

The highlights of this edition are naturally the return of landmark names such as Tiago Bettencourt, Carlão and Delfins. A strong commitment to the diversity of contemporary Portuguese music, in the intimate, intergenerational atmosphere characteristic of the Casa das Artes.

Sons de Vez 2026 once again fills Arcos de Valdevez with music, culture and energy, between February and March, with eight nights dedicated to the best of Portuguese musical creation. At the Casa das Artes, audiences experience intense, close and unforgettable concerts.

And because Sons de Vez is more than music, the region offers unique experiences:

• Trails in the Peneda‑Gerês National Park;

• Walks alongside the Vez river;

• Authentic Minho cuisine;

• A historic heritage that invites you to discover every corner of the town. A festival to feel, explore and savour.

Complete Tourist Guide Proposal: Sons de Vez + Arcos de Valdevez

• The Festival: Held at the Casa das Artes, eight nights of concerts between 7 February and 28 March 2026, in an intimate atmosphere, with a 100% Portuguese programme and leading artists.
• Nature and Landscape - Peneda‑Gerês National Park: emblematic trails (Mezio, Soajo, Porta do Lindoso); natural lagoons and impressive viewpoints; preserved traditional villages. - Vez river and riverside areas: Ecovia do Vez (ideal for walking or cycling); river beaches and leisure areas; canoeing and paddle in a peaceful setting.
• Cuisine: Arroz de sarrabulho, cachena beef, rojões, Vez trout; local products: honey, cheeses, cured meats, Vinho Verde; restaurants that celebrate traditional Minho cooking.
• Culture and Heritage: Historic centre with churches, bridges and manor houses; Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Peneda; the villages of Soajo and Sistelo (the “little Portuguese Tibet”).
• Leisure and Activities: Mountain biking, trail running, guided tours; local markets and handicrafts; complementary cultural programming at the Casa das Artes.

Proposed 1- and 2-day Programmes

1-day Programme: Music + Nature

Morning: Walk along the Ecovia do Vez (Arcos → Vilela stretch); coffee in the historic centre

Lunch: Typical restaurant with sarrabulho or trout

Afternoon: Visit to Soajo or Sistelo; viewpoint and landscape photography

Evening: Sons de Vez concert at the Casa das Artes

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• 2-day Programme: Total immersion:

• Day 1 – Culture and Flavours:

 Walk through the historic centre; visit to the Casa das Artes; lunch with regional cuisine; afternoon in Sistelo (walkways and terraces); dinner in the centre; festival concert; return to www.CarvalhaHouse.pt Visit our website!...

• Day 2 – Nature and Adventure:

Morning in the Peneda‑Gerês National Park (Porta do Mezio); short trail or interpretive visit; lunch in Soajo; relaxing afternoon by the Vez river; return with a stop for local products; return to www.CarvalhaHouse.pt Check out our offers!...

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