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Festival Classical music and arts Sintra, Portugal 11–21 June 2026 (60th edition)

Sintra Festival

Heritage festival of classical music, opera, dance and recitals presented in Sintra’s palaces, gardens and historic monuments.

Sintra Festival in historic palaces and gardens

The Sintra Festival combines music and heritage in one of Portugal’s most celebrated cultural landscapes. Concerts, recitals, opera, dance and interdisciplinary projects take place in palaces, estates and historic spaces.

Works shaped by singular venues

Sintra’s monuments are more than settings. Their architecture, acoustics and history shape listening and give each performance a distinctive relationship with the territory.

Heritage and creation

Portuguese and international performers bring classical and lyrical music into dialogue with dance, literature and contemporary formats, keeping heritage active beyond tourism.

2026 edition

The 60th edition runs from 11 to 21 June 2026. This anniversary confirms a long-standing commitment to artistic quality, transmission and Sintra’s cultural identity.

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