Festa do Avante!1976
since
~52
Editions
Overview
About
Festa do Avante! is held each year at Quinta da Atalaia in Amora, near Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1976 by the Portuguese Communist Party, it combines live music on several stages (Portuguese and international acts spanning pop, rock, fado and world music) with political debates, film screenings, food stalls and exhibitions. It stands as the country's largest political and cultural gathering, drawing tens of thousands of visitors over a three day weekend in early September.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
- Showers
- Campervan area
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Kids area
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
- Bike parking
Getting there
Location
Quinta da Atalaia, Avenida Baía Natural do Seixal, 2845-415 Amora-Seixal
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Past editions
2026Sep 4–6, 202660 artists
Irma2020Sep 4–6, 202023 artists
2019Sep 6–8, 201930 artists
The Last Internationale
Leo Middea
Kapela ze Wsi Warszawa2018Sep 8–9, 201812 artists
2017Sep 2, 20173 artists
2015Sep 6, 20153 artists
2013Sep 7–8, 201310 artists
2012Sep 8, 20123 artists
2011Sep 3–4, 201111 artists
2010Sep 4–5, 20107 artists
2009Sep 5–6, 20098 artists
2008Sep 6–7, 20089 artists
2007Sep 7–9, 20076 artists
2006Sep 2–3, 20066 artists
2005Sep 4, 20053 artists
2002Sep 7–8, 200221 artists
2001Sep 8–9, 200112 artists
2000Sep 2–3, 200016 artists
1999Sep 4–5, 199914 artists
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