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Rock & Dão festival in Viseu

Overview

The inaugural Rock & Dão festival was held on September 18 and 19, 2026, at the Parque Urbano de Santiago in Viseu, Portugal. The event was designed to integrate musical performances with the culinary and viticultural traditions of the Viseu Dão-Lafões region.

The musical lineup included a variety of genres, such as pop, rock, hip hop, and reggae. Featured artists included Mika, who performed his first concert in Portugal in ten years, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, and several Portuguese acts including Pontos Negros, Cassete Pirata, David Bruno, Ganso, Samuel Úria, and Delfins.

Beyond the music, the festival highlighted local gastronomy and regional wine. Curators focused on showcasing indigenous grape varieties, such as Encruzado and Alfrocheiro, alongside local specialties like wild mushrooms, regional nuts, and kid goat.

Entities

Mika · Rock & Dão · Viseu · David Bruno · Santiago Park

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rock & Dão festival debuts in Viseu with music and wine

    The debut Rock & Dão festival in Viseu, Portugal, combined international music acts like MIKA and UB40 with a showcase of regional Dão wines and local gastronomy.

  2. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Rock & Dão festival debuts in Viseu with Mika and UB40

    The first edition of the Rock & Dão festival in Viseu, Portugal, concluded with headline performances by Mika and UB40, blending music with the region's wine culture.

Sources

glam-magazine.pt · quinto-canal.com · rimasebatidas.pt · sapo.pt · theportugalnews.com