Misty Fest 2026 – Songwriter, Jazz & World Music in Lisbon, Porto and Loulé

Welcome to the Misty Fest 2026 in Lisbon

Misty Fest 2026 runs from 1 November to 18 December 2026 and marks the 17th edition of Portugal’s distinctive autumn festival for curated live music. Lisbon and Porto are the main hubs, with an additional concert in Loulé (Algarve). The programme spans songwriter, jazz, folk, electronic and world music, featuring José González, Cat Power, Al Di Meola, Christian Löffler and Youn Sun Nah, among many others. Produced by Uguru, the festival stages shows in prestigious halls rather than on a single outdoor site.

Highlights & Attractions at Misty Fest in Lisbon

• 17th edition of an established format: about 42 concerts (roughly 25 in Lisbon, 16 in Porto, one in Loulé).
• Major international names: José González (Coliseu dos Recreios / Coliseu Porto Ageas), Cat Power celebrating 20 years of “The Greatest” (Sagres Campo Pequeno, Lisbon), Al Di Meola (CCB Lisbon and Casa da Música Porto), Christian Löffler and Youn Sun Nah.
• Wide musical range: songwriter and indie folk, contemporary jazz (including Contemporary Jazz Nights), ambient electronics, Celtic tradition, and Portuguese and lusophone voices.
• High-quality venues: Coliseu dos Recreios, Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB), Teatro São Luiz, Capitólio, Lisboa ao Vivo, Museu do Oriente, Casa da Música, Coliseu Porto Ageas and Cineteatro Louletano.
• Per-concert ticketing: each night is sold separately; selected CCB multi-show passes are also available.
• Decentralised approach: beyond Lisbon and Porto, one date in Loulé reflects the festival’s aim to take music across the country.
• Intimate, curated experience: emphasis on sound, atmosphere and discovery rather than mass-festival scale.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The core season is November 2026, with the closing concert by Rodrigo Leão | Alma Mater scheduled for 18 December at the Coliseu dos Recreios. An early show (Laura Misch) took place on 16 October in Porto. Typical start time is 21:00, with doors often about an hour earlier. In Lisbon highlights include José González (1 Nov, Coliseu dos Recreios), Cat Power (13 Nov, Campo Pequeno), Christian Löffler (26 Nov, CCB), Al Di Meola (27–28 Nov, CCB) and Youn Sun Nah (29 Nov, CCB). In Porto: José González (2 Nov) plus Christian Löffler and Al Di Meola at Casa da Música later in November. In Loulé: Raül Refree & Maria Mazzotta on 14 November at Cineteatro Louletano.

Other 2026 artists include Yotto, Rodrigo Cuevas, Frazey Ford, East Forest, Alan Stivell, Surma, PAUS, Nancy Vieira & Francisco Sassetti, Maria João & João Farinha, and Contemporary Jazz Nights acts such as Mammal Hands, Anne Paceo, Laura Misch, Svaneborg Kardyb and Vega Trails. Exact set times and any support acts are listed on the official and ticket pages for each show.

Tickets & Admission for Misty Fest Lisbon

There is no single all-access festival pass. Tickets are sold per concert and generally range from about 20 to 100 euro depending on artist and seat category. Examples: smaller jazz or club shows from roughly 20–30 euro; José González about 25–80 euro; Cat Power and Al Di Meola in larger halls often 30–100 euro; Christian Löffler typically mid-range (about 30–80 euro). At CCB, selected 2- and 3-concert passes are offered (from about 35–75 euro). Buy via misty-fest.com, Ticketline.pt, BilheteiraOnline (BOL), Fnac, Worten and venue box offices. Producer: Uguru. Age ratings are usually 6+; check each ticket listing for details.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Lisbon

• Getting there: Lisbon and Porto are well connected by air (LIS, OPO), train (Comboios de Portugal) and long-distance bus. Within cities use metro, bus and walking; Casa da Música has metro links, CCB is near Belém, and the Coliseu dos Recreios sits in the central area. For Loulé, use train or bus toward Faro and the Algarve.
• Weather and clothing: November and December in Portugal are mild to cool (often 10–18 °C) with possible rain. Smart casual and a light jacket suit the indoor venues; wear comfortable shoes for metro-to-hall walks.
• Where to stay: Book early in Lisbon and Porto, especially on headliner weekends. Neighbourhoods near venues (Baixa/Chiado, Avenida, Belém; in Porto Boavista/Casa da Música) cut travel time. Loulé works well as a short Algarve base.
• At the shows: Many halls open 30–60 minutes before start; late entry may be restricted. Seating is standard; popular dates can sell out, so buy ahead.
• Planning: Misty is not a single campus festival—pick the nights and cities you want. For full lists and updates, use misty-fest.com plus Ticketline, BOL and the venue websites.