Event Details
When does Paredes de Coura Festival 2027 take place?
The Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival returns for its 33rd edition from 18 to 21 August 2027. Festival director João Carvalho confirmed the dates officially while the 2026 edition was still underway, so fans can already mark next summer in their calendar.
Where is the festival held?
Since 1993, the festival has taken place at Praia Fluvial do Taboão, a natural amphitheatre right on the Coura River, just a few minutes from the centre of the town of Paredes de Coura in the Alto Minho region of northern Portugal. Thanks to this setting between green hills and clear river water, the festival is often ranked among Europe's most scenic music festivals.
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What makes this festival special?
- One of Portugal's oldest and most respected indie and alternative festivals, running since 1993
- Named one of the five best music festivals in Europe by Rolling Stone magazine
- Swimming in the Coura River right next to the festival grounds
- A history of headliners including Arcade Fire, Pixies, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey and Coldplay
- Around 115,000 attendees over four days in 2026
- A relaxed, community feel despite an internationally renowned lineup
How much do tickets cost?
Lineup and ticket prices for 2027 have not been announced yet. As a reference: in 2026, day tickets cost 60 euros and the four day general pass (Passe Geral) cost 130 euros plus fees. General pass holders also get access to the official campsite, which usually opens a few days before the festival starts, though space is limited and not guaranteed.
How to get there?
By car, Paredes de Coura is reached via the A3 motorway, exiting at Paredes de Coura/Vila Nova da Cerveira and continuing on the N303. The nearest larger cities are Porto and Viana do Castelo; extra bus or shuttle connections are usually offered during the festival, with details published on the official website closer to the date.
Visitor tips
- Book tickets early, as the festival has sold out in recent years.
- Pack a tent, sleeping bag and warm layers for the night, since it can get cool by the river even in August.
- Bring swimwear; a dip in the Coura River is part of the festival experience.
- Children up to 11 enter free when accompanied by parents; those aged 12 to 15 pay full price and must also be accompanied.
- Bring sun protection and enough water, since most of the site is outdoors.
