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Welcome to the Maia Fest Music 2027 in Maia
Maia Fest Music 2027 is expected to return in May to the Grande Auditório at Fórum da Maia, the main cultural venue in Maia, just outside Porto. Organised by the Câmara Municipal da Maia, the festival presents four concerts each year showcasing the best of Portuguese music: pop, singer-songwriters and contemporary voices for different generations. Exact dates for 2027 have not been announced; recent editions have fallen in early to mid-May (2026: 7–10 May). Check cm-maia.pt and visitmaia.pt for official updates.
Highlights & Attractions at Maia Fest Music in Maia
- Four standalone concerts in the Grande Auditório of Fórum da Maia – seated indoor shows, not an open-air field festival (capacity about 614).
- Focus on Portuguese music: established names and newer artists across pop, songwriter and more intimate formats.
- Annual series run by Maia City Council; 2026 was the 7th edition, with Nena, Bárbara Tinoco, Samuel Úria and Marisa Liz.
- Compact evening slots (usually 21:30); in 2026 the closing concert was in the afternoon (17:00).
- Affordable tickets: in the last edition, single tickets were 10 euro and double tickets (two seats) 18 euro.
- Central location in Maia with direct metro access (Line C, Fórum Maia station) and buses from Porto.
- Family-friendly from age 6; reduced-mobility seats only via local box offices.
Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
The 2027 programme has not been announced. The usual format is four days with one main act per night in the Grande Auditório. In 2026 the bill was: 7 May 21:30 Nena, 8 May 21:30 Bárbara Tinoco, 9 May 21:30 Samuel Úria, 10 May 17:00 Marisa Liz. Past editions have featured artists such as Ana Moura, Fernando Daniel, Gisela João, Paulo Gonzo, Sara Correia and Fernando Tordo – always centred on national repertoire, with varied styles.
Concerts typically last about 90 minutes. Late entry after the start is not allowed; exchanges and refunds are not offered. The full 2027 schedule will be published by the Câmara Municipal da Maia once dates and lineup are confirmed. Note: the separate free “Maia Fest Music Outdoor” in June is a different event and is not part of this auditorium series.
Tickets & Admission for Maia Fest Music Maia
Tickets for 2027 are not on sale yet. For orientation, 2026 prices (euro) were: single ticket 10 euro, double ticket (two seats for the same show) 18 euro. Sales points were bol.pt / forummaia.bol.pt, the Fórum da Maia box office, Biblioteca Municipal da Maia and Posto de Turismo da Maia. Reduced-mobility seats were available only at those local desks. Admission from age 6. 2027 prices may change – buy only through official Câmara Municipal da Maia channels and forummaia.bol.pt.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Maia
- Getting there: Metro do Porto Line C to Fórum Maia station (a short walk to the building). Buses include lines 600 and 6305 from Porto; journey about 20–30 minutes. Porto Airport (OPO) is in the region and reachable by metro/bus or taxi. Address: Rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco 131, Maia.
- Weather and clothing: Early to mid-May in northern Portugal is mild; evenings can be cooler. Standard evening wear is fine for the auditorium – this is not an outdoor festival site.
- Where to stay: Maia and nearby Porto offer hotels and apartments; book early if you plan several nights. Fórum da Maia sits in the centre of Cidade da Maia.
- On site: Arrive on time – no entry after the concert starts. Shows last about 90 minutes. No ticket exchanges or refunds in the last edition.
- Updates: Official news on 2027 dates, lineup and sales only via cm-maia.pt, visitmaia.pt and the forummaia.bol.pt ticket office. Do not confuse this series with the free outdoor edition in June.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
