Paulo Flores, Lura, Anna Joyce, Cuca Roseta, and more than 20 artists are coming together in Lisbon for the first edition of the Festeja Festival, billed as “the grand stage” for celebrating Lusophone music.
On July 17 and 18, the Olivais e Moscavide Stadium will gather some of the greatest references in music from Portuguese-speaking African countries, promoting an encounter between different generations, according to a press release from the event organizers.
The Festeja Festival invites the public to celebrate the music, culture, and unity of the Lusophone world in a historic edition that also marks the 30th anniversary of the public radio station RTP África.
The Festeja Festival is the materialization of a 30-year history connecting RTP África Radio with Lusophone communities. We want to provide a memorable event that celebrates the cultural richness of our countries through music, proximity, and sharing between artists and the public, highlights Grupo Chiado, the company responsible for promoting the event.
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For the first day, July 17, performances are confirmed by Anna Joyce, Cuca Roseta, Dynamo, Yasmine, Pérola, Filho do Zua, Edmásia Mayembe, Twenty Fingers, Mark Exodus, and Paulelson. The following day, July 18, will feature Paulo Flores, Tabanka Djaz, Lura, Anderson Mário, Justino Delgado, Tshunami, Kelson Most Wanted, Mobbers, Biura, Lurdes Miranda, and Gaby Fernandes.
On both days, the closing of Festeja will be hosted by Kizomba na Rua, a community open-air music and dance project.
According to the organization, the lineup combines different styles and generations, bringing together historic artists with some of today’s most popular names, aiming to reach diverse audiences.
More than just a festival, Festeja aims to establish itself as a space for meeting, sharing, and valuing the Lusophone cultural identity, honoring the path of radio station RTP África as a platform for promoting the music, culture, and artists of Portuguese-speaking African nations.
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An open, inclusive, and lively festival, whose production is ambitious and matches the standards of major international stages, reads the statement released today.
More than celebrating the past, namely the 30 years of RTP África, this is the stage where the present is lived and the future of music connecting continents is projected, promises the organization.
Tickets are available through the Grupo Chiado website and at regular ticket outlets.
